Leona, an unmarried American secretary "of a certain age," goes on a vacation to Venice where, under the spell of that enchanted city, she falls in love. The gentleman is an attractive, middle-aged shopkeeper, whose attentions give flight to her deepest dreams of romance. Too soon, however, he openly informs her that he is a contented family man, and Leona's hopes are dashed. She can, for a short time, harness romance, yet realizes that such a relationship would have nowhere to go. Still, might it be better than never having loved at all? This timeless story, which is the basis of the movie "Summertime" starring Katharine Hepburn, remains a bittersweet testament to the complexities of the heart.
Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS
4 Women
3 Men
FEATURED
1 Woman
1 Man
1 Boy
ENSEMBLE
Singing-dancing ensemble
CHARACTERS
Mauro
Leona Samish
Fioria
Eddie Yeager
Jennifer Yeager
Mr. McIlhenny
Mrs. McIlhenny
Giovanna
Vito
Renato Di Rossi
Set Requirements: DO I HEAR A WALTZ? takes place in Venice.
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
Venice
Pensione Garden
Di Rossi's Shop
Piazza San Marco
Pensione Interior
Pensione Façade
Genre / Style: Musical Drama
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set
20 Libretto
20 Vocal Books
2 PIANO VOCAL SCORE
Orchestration Package (19 Books)
1 PIANO VOCAL SCORE
1 REED I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Optional Alto (G) Flute)
1 REED II (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet)
1 REED III (Oboe, Clarinet,Optional English Horn, Optional Flute)
1 REED IV (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Optional Bassoon, Optional Flute)
1 TRUMPET I-II (Trumpet I doubles Flugelhorn)
1 TROMBONE I
1 TROMBONE II
1 TROMBONE III (Bass Trombone)
1 PERCUSSION
2 VIOLIN A-B (Divisi)
2 VIOLA (Divisi)
2 CELLO (Divisi)
1 BASS
1 HARP (Doubling Celesta)
1 GUITAR (Doubling Mandolin)
Musical Numbers: Someone Woke Up This Week Americans Plane Song Someone Like You Here We Are Again Thinking No Undersatand Take The Moment Moon In My Window We're Gonna Be All Right Do I Hear A Waltz? Stay Perfectly Lovely Couple Everybody Loves Leona Last Week Americans Thank You So Much