Story
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Synopsis
Take A Quack At It! is a family-friendly rock ‘n roll musical that follows Topher Mallard, an enthusiastic duckling who dreams of becoming a rock star. At rock camp, Topher’s overeagerness and inability to fly cause other ducklings to ostrich-cize them. Topher’s rock ‘n roll idol, The Ugly Duckling (Tud), performs a surprise concert at camp. Deeply inspired by Tud’s rags-to-riches story, Topher decides to ditch camp and follow Tud to his next big concert at Waddlepalooza. On their journey through the Spooky Scary Forest, Topher learns lessons from some feathered friends: to embrace their voice, defend themself from predacious eagles, and how to fly! Unbeknownst to Topher, the camp director Webber reveals he is secretly an eagle, and locks the campers in a coop, plotting to devour them.
Topher makes it to Waddlepalooza and unintentionally knocks over Tud’s microphone, exposing their idol as a beak-syncing fraud! Tud angrily drags Topher back to camp and locks Topher in a coop with their fellow campers. In a shocking twist, Topher learns that Tud is the villainous mastermind behind the camp!
With newfound confidence, Topher warns the campers not to trust their idols and hatches a plan to escape. In an epic battle royale, Topher and the campers escape and lock Tud and Webber in the coop. The campers celebrate Topher, who has learned to truly embrace who they are. Topher rises to stardom and headlines Waddlepalooza as the new duckin’ cluckin’ quack-a-lackin’ rock star that Tud never truly was.
Character List
In order of appearance
TUD, Swan, The Ugly Duckling who grew up to be a total rockstar, an inspiration to young duckies everywhere…but perhaps without good reason. (Tenor)
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FLOCKARAZZI 1-3, Ducks, News anchors and reporters (Any voice part)
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TOPHER, Duckling, an energetic music fanatic who is often dismissed by their classmates. They take the brave journey to find their inspiration Tud. They always have their guitar in hand. (Tenor/Alto)
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MR. MALLARD, Duck, Topher’s supportive father (Bass)
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MRS. MALLARD, Duck, Topher’s frantic but loving mother (Mezzo Soprano)
DRAKE, Duckling, A bassist who is hard-working, and level-headed (Bassist (optional), Tenor)
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WINGO, Duckling, A drummer and beatboxer. Chaotic and spacey (Beatboxer, Baritone)
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ROBIRDA, Duckling, A singer who is dedicated, loyal to her best friend Eggatha, and a tad arrogant (Alto/Soprano)
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EGGATHA, Duckling, A guitarist who is the total queen bee duck. Arrogant, snooty, and the instigator of most of the animosity towards Topher (Guitarist (optional), Alto/Soprano)
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WEBBER, Duck, The founder and leader of Beaklee Rock Camp for Ducks. Strong willed with a dark secret… (Baritone/Tenor)
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GLOBBLE, Duck, A classically cringy but enthusiastic camp counselor. They are kind hearted, generous, and enthusiastic (Tenor/Alto)
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DARK SHADOW-CREATURE ENSEMBLE, Creepy creatures who live in the Spooky Scary Forest
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BREWSTER THE ROOSTER, A loud, boisterous friend Topher meets in the forest who teaches them to use their voice (Tenor)
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CHICKADEENA, An intelligent, blunt, and très French chickadee who gives Topher the lowdown on how to survive in the Spooky Scary Forest (Alto)
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BEAGLE THE EAGLE, A confident friend Topher meets in the forest who teaches them how to fly (Tenor)
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MAIL QUAIL, Delivers a special package… (Speaking)
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HENDRIX, Tud’s rockin’ guitar player (Speaking, Guitarist)
*We believe anyone can play any role in this show, regardless of voice type. Especially considering we have multiple gender non-conforming characters, we encourage casting based on who brings the most life to the characters, rather than voice type, body type, age, ethnicity, or gender.
Some roles can be double-cast for a smaller cast size (9).
