The Secret Princess

Based on a Mark Twain short story, "The Secret Princess" is a gender-bending, naughty medieval musical romp with a surprise ending - guaranteed!

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a world premiere musical comedy
by Thomas Adams & MK Wolfe

directed by Al D'Andrea
music direction by Betty McIntyre
choreography by Vanessa Winfield Beyland

April/May 2022

at
Meetinghouse Arts
40 Main Street
Freeport, ME

In the duchy of Klugenstein in 1221, young Duke Conrad has a terrible secret - since birth, he has been disguised as a boy by his scheming mother, even though he - she! - is really a girl.  Romantic complications ensue, and the ultimate outcome for Conrad and those he/she loves depends on the audience, who must vote to decide not only Conrad’s fate but also who gets the girl - or guy!

*Mature themes.  Recommended for ages 14 and up.*

Cast

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Craig Capone
as Mark Twain & Others

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Nancy Durgin
as Duchess Margareta

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Colleen Katana
as Princess Constance

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Mary Johnston Letellier
as Prince Conrad

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Rita Micklus
as Guda

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Jesse Reich
as Count Detzin

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Pat Scully
as King Ulrich

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Zachariah Stearn
as Maximillian

Stories and Reviews

The Secret Princess TEASER VIDEO

Mark Twain Meets Monty Python in New Musical 'The Secret Princess'  |  Portland Press-Herald

Three Entertaining Takes on Gender Norms  |  Portland Phoenix

Meetinghouse Arts in Freeport hosts musical world premiere of 'The Secret Princess'  |  Times Record

Snowlion Repertory Company to Present World Premiere of 'The Secret Princess'  | Boothbay Register

Snowlion Repertory Company to Premiere 'The Secret Princess'  |  Broadway World

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Count Detzin introduces the show
"THE LAW OF THE LAND" is convoluted in Klugenstein
Duke Conrad has been disguised as a boy since birth
A Royal Messenger proclaims Conrad is now Prince of Brandenburg
Duchess Margareta demands Conrad keep her gender secret
"THE LAW OF THE LAND" will surely complicate things
Best friend and Minister of Law Max reassures a frightened Conrad
Conrad just wants "TO BE ME"
Conrad is scared to show his/her true feelings for Max
Princess Constance plots with her lady's maid Guda
King Ulrich wants Conrad to take over ruling in place of Constance
Constance thinks Conrad should "MAN UP"
Conrad gains confidence under Constance's tutelage
Max and Conrad confess deep feelings for each other
Max admits "I'M CONFUSED" about his feelings for the two Connies
King Ulrich can't wait to turn ruling over to someone else
"You gotta do FOR YOUR BABY," King Ulrich sings and dances.
Margareta joins in "FOR YOUR BABY"
Detzin tries to learn the great secret Margareta is keeping
Margareta knows you must stay strong "FOR YOUR BABY"
Conrad is driven to explore new feelings, deeply needing "TO BE ME (Reprise)"
Constance is falling for Conrad, and shows it with some "DANCING"
Conrad is oblivious to Constance's machinations
Constance woos Conrad, Max woos Constance as months pass
Guda wants some "DANCING" of her own
Disguised Klugenstein guests arrive for the Topsy Turvy ball
Conrad dresses as a woman, confusing Max even more
Constance wants to rule but a 'stranger' gets in the way
The guests dance a "TOPSY TURVY" chicken dance
Complications and secrets abound as the guests interact
As the act ends, Conrad and Constance are trapped in untenable situations
"IT'S A GIRL," Detzin gloats about Constance's troubles
Constance is in lethal trouble and no one knows how to help
Margareta looks forward to "WHEN MY GIRL IS KING"
Max adds to the weight of responsibility on Conrad's shoulders
Conrad wants to escape, pleading "LET ME FLY"
Conrad vows to believe he is brave enough to rule
If Conrad takes "THE CHAIR" he will die if he reveals his gender
Some demand Conrad take the throne, others insist he must not
Knowing he can now never reveal his gender, Conrad takes "THE CHAIR"
Constance has a way out - reveal the father of her babe
Surprising all, Constance accuses Conrad of being the babe's father
The Company wonders "WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW?"
Conrad is trapped and by the law must die
Margareta and Ulrich lament that their 'babies' are in mortal danger
Detzin reveals this is the point where Mark Twain left his story unfinished
Mark Twain appears to defend himself
Constance is happy her plot for revenge is working out
Detzin clarifies Conrad must die, as a woman or a man - but which?
Mark Twain asks the audience to vote on how the plot proceeds
The Company counts audience votes in "LAW OF THE LAND" (Reprise)
Conrad learns the outcome of the vote
Conrad realizes he (or she) is "FREE"
Margareta takes charge in the confusion
Max figures out a legal way to save Conrad's life (and Constance's too)
The Company votes on a Royal Do-Over
Hero Max will receive the 'reward' of a mate - but who? The audience decides!
Conrad, now Conradine, claims Max as her own
But what if the audience chooses Guda or Constance for Max?
In the end, Conradine and Max are "LEARNING TO LOVE YOU"...
...Guda finds a fella...
...and Constance rules the kingdom as she was meant to in the "FINALE"
The Cast, Creators, Band, and Crew for "The Secret Princess"