Thoroughly Modern Millie
The 1967 film was a lighthearted spoof of 1920s films and musicals, and this 2002 stage adaptation follows a similar path, although with greater sensitivity to the Asian characters and a slightly more coherent plot. Millie Dillmount is an optimistic and determined girl from Salina, Kansas, who wants to pursue a career and marry a rich boss in 1920s Manhattan. A series of unexpected events pave the way for genuine romance and heroism, greatly enhanced by the amusing and tuneful score, combining vintage numbers from the 20s with great new songs like “Not for the Life of Me,” “Gimme, Gimme,” “What Do I Need with Love,” and “Forget About the Boy.”
Scenery
Built in 2006 for 44′ wide by 22′ high proscenium opening. Designed by J Branson, hard pieces of scenery include elevator (non-rising) and hotel, jail cells, Muzzy’s Terrace, etc…
Built: 2006
Movement: Crew motivated
Offstage space: 16 SR & SL / 8’ x 20’ US
Number of Trucks: * 2- 53’ air-ride
# Line sets used: ~24 (~9 hard units / 2-married)
Groundrow: None
Portals: 4- (1-hard / 3- hard legs/soft borders)
Load-in crew: 8-carps / 4-elecs / 2-props / 4-fly
Load-in time: 12+ hours
Show crew: 4- carps / 2- elecs / 2- props
Fly crew: 2-3
*See Space requirements for Logistic Requirements
Costumes
Debbie Roberts has created an adorable assortment of apparel appropriate to New York in the 1920s. All the principals are well delineated by their multiple outfits, and the large ensemble should look very handsome in their own 1927 attire.
Built: 2006
Supported cast: Cast of 30
Shipping: Brokered by Theatrical Costume Management; Chino California
Alterations: N/a
Principal size range: N/a
# Ensemble Bottoms: N/a
# Ensemble Tops: N/a
Shoes: None
Wigs: None
Properties
Built: 2006
Offstage space: Average
# of road boxes: 3- containers / loose items
Furniture: Yes
Expendables: None
Specialty Items: Typewriter desks
Individual items for rent: None
Drops
Built: 2006
# of drops: 6
Types of goods: Muslin / Velour legs
Size range: 54'x26’
Shipping: 2-hampers
Projections