Richard Rodgers entered his seventh decade of writing for the theatre with this fresh retelling of the Biblical story of Noah. It seems that the building of the ark was only the first of Noah's many daunting challenges in a journey that wasn't always smooth sailing. By turns inspirational and hilarious, we discover that being chosen by God for great things does not necessarily simplify the daily demands made of a father and husband. It's good fun from The Good Book and when the land has dried, man and beast alike are invited to go forth and prosper in a bright New World.
Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS
4 Women
4 Men
CHARACTERS
Noah
Esther
Japheth
Shem
Leah
Ham
Rachel
Goldie
Set Requirements: TWO BY TWO takes place in Noah's home and Ark, before, during, and after the Flood.
SPECIFIC LOCATIONS
In and Around Noah's Home
The Ark
Atop Mount Ararat
Genre / Style: Musical, Biblical
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books)
20 Libretto-Vocal Books, 2 Piano Vocal Scores.
Orchestra Package (13 Books)
1 Piano Vocal Scores, 1 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE (Piano, Celesta, Organ, Thunderclap Effect), 1 REED I (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet),
1 REED II (Flute, Clarinet), 1 REED III (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet), 2 TRUMPET I-II,
1 TROMBONE, 1 PERCUSSION I-II,
1 VIOLIN A-B (Divisi), 1 VIOLA, 1 CELLO, 1 BASS.
Musical Numbers: Why Me? Put Him Away, The Gitka's Song, You Have Got To Have A Rudder On The Ark, Something Doesn't Happen, An Old Man, Ninety Again, Two By Two, When It Dries, You, The Golden Ram, Hey Girlie, The Convenant.