approximate running time

2 hours, 15 minutes

suggested minimum cast requirements

18 CAST Comprising:-

8 Principal Parts – One male doubles Philippe & Louis XIV – 9 characters in all
10 Supporting Roles / Ensemble – Francine to be doubled

gender / vocal type breakdown

5 Male Principals - 1 Bass / 2 Tenor / 2 Baritone – One Tenor male doubles Philippe & Louis XIV
3 Female Principals - 1 Alto / 1 Soprano / 1 Mezzo Soprano
(NB:- Supporting Roles played from Ensemble)
5 Male Ensemble - 3 Bass / 2 Tenor
5 Female Ensemble - 3 Alto / 2 Soprano

suggested minimum orchestral requirements

Piano, Bass Guitar & Drums

standard orchestral requirements

Keyboards I, II & III, Trumpets I & II, French Horn, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Drums and Percussion

extended cast potential

To cater for larger groups/societies cast members can be increased to:-

8 Principal Parts - One male still doubles Philippe & Louis XIV – 9 characters in all
11 Supporting Parts
Unlimited Ensemble

gender / vocal range breakdown

5 Male Principals - 1 Bass / 2 Tenor / 2 Baritone – One Tenor male doubles Philippe & Louis XIV
3 Female Principals - 1 Alto / 1 Soprano / 1 Mezzo Soprano
Male Supporting Roles - 1 Bass (remainder non-singing)
Female Supporting Roles - (non-singing)

Plus Unlimited Ensemble - (SATB)
And/Or
Plus Supporting Roles as Ensemble