Synopsis
HEART OF THE LION
Book by Eric Stephen Bocks
music and lyrics by Eric Stephen Bocks
England 1192, King Richard the “Lion Heart” stands at the cross roads of his life. His kingdom is crumbling under the greed of his brother Prince John…He must under take a journey of rebirth to regain his throne by taking the name of Robin Hood… Eric Stephen Bocks has composed beautiful music and written a real and exciting story bringing to life the legend of a King and the legacy of a thief . Two worlds, one man and great music composed in contemporary-classical style. It is a rare musical moment when you leave the theater humming a tune, but this is a guarantee from the composer himself! Listen and enjoy the music… come join the adventure!
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Robins Lullaby
The King Is Here
So you must Stand and Fight them
Montage
I hear that the King Has Fallen
I accept your invitation
Greenwood glade
Might is Right
I find my Face In the Sun
I love To Fight
Robin Hood Says King Richard is free
Nottingham
Taxes
Only in My dreams
Drinking song
Wrong or Right
Maybe
When I think of you
My life My all
Giveth thy love
Far-away Dreams
If you loved me too
I Will Die for Thee
Shooting Match
Sing Cheer
CAST
Six Principals
Robin/ King Richard
Prince John
Marian Of Ivy
Little John
Friar Tuck
Will Scarlett
MINOR ROLES include
Sheriff of Nottingham
Tom Scarlett[boy sop]
Three Barons
Tippy-boy
Claire [maid]
Chorus comprised of 8 strong singer dancers who double parts from time to time
CHOREOGRAPHY-Period medieval group dance numbers ,jumps for the men
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY -Broad swords ,Quarter staffs, hand to hand
SETTING- England 1192 Sherwood forest. Castle Nottingham and the Village of Nottingham.Under the Greenwood Tree. Robins camp.Large cell.
ORCHESTRATIONS-String quartet,oboe,clarinet,flugal horn.horn,basspercussion1, percussion 2, keys 1,keys 2,flute
LIGHTING & SPECIAL EFFECTS
Fire[flash paper]
Arrows into/out of actors body
large target
Tree that portrays 4 seasons during one song
Wine cruet broken over Prince John’s Head
COSTUMES
Period piece done conventional 1192 Robin Hood era
