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Show Credits: Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Anthony Stein

Description: Young Louie feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of tricks and treats, and the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, CAPTAIN LOUIE is about friendship -- the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones.

Insight from the experts Casting Tip: Cast size is flexible. In a school or camp setting the roles can be played by children, and in stock as well, or also with young adults as desired. The role of Archie/Angie can be played by a boy or girl, as can the cat. Louie's mom is never seen, but heard.

Costume Tip: Costumes should be simple and reflect what kids would create by themselves, as in kid clothes/outfits for the neighborhood kids, and Halloween costumes of both the lead characters and the ensemble members.

Staging Tip: The scenery should be like cutouts from a child's story book and easy to hold and navigate, as the cast moves all of the pieces themselves on and off stage. Suggestions for the creation of scenic elements and for the making of the Big Red Plane which Louie pilots with the Gang on board, will be offered in the Director's Guide.