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“Hilarity, intrigue, romance, warmth and a twisting chain of events. Grand Junction Senior Theatre shows us how it’s done!” Grand Junction Free Press

“A Bag Full of Miracles is witty, filled with great roles for mature actors. Many of the performers said that this was the best character they ever played! Lisa Manos, Director

Photos by Steve Sahm

A Bag Full of Miracles

Story, lyrics and music by Tom Northam

Musical arrangement by Tom Pronk

You’re going to love this contemporary musical comedy for senior theatre. Three song-filled, action-packed acts with a cast of up to 23, mostly senior performers. It’s been performed around the country and in Canada to rave reviews!

The story centers on Maggie Hill, an unmarried, newly retired school teacher with a meager pension, and Lady Anne Windesmeer, a recent widow who has been swindled out of most of her funds by an unscrupulous lawyer. Brought together by their common financial starts, the two seniors convert Lady Anne’s home into a bed and breakfast, which becomes the setting for a cast of characters that bring with them hilarity, intrigue, romance, warmth and a twisting chain of events that will shake up your audience in more ways that one. They’re also sure to leave the theatre humming the memorable songs woven throughout this funny yet sensitive look at senior life. You’ll discover why the show has been profitable every time it’s been staged.

Read about how they made “A Bag Full of Miracles” into a huge hit in Hot Springs!

Read the article about “A Bag Full of Miracles”

The Production-in-a-Packet (TM) for A Bag Full of Miracles makes it easier than ever to produce a full-length musical at a fraction of the usual cost. The  includes:

• reproducible script
• fully orchestrated recordings for all songs, segues, and underscore music
• sound effects
• set design
• marketing and promotional materials
• and much, much more.

You can purchase the musical in two ways:

1. Buy the kit and the one time licensing fee lets you perform the show for any size audience, as often as you like, wherever you want, or

2. Use a traditional royalty method.

Winner of 2004 National Mature Media Award!

Fast paced, tuneful and full of surprises! The ideal vehicle for senior actors. Rollin Wehmen, General Manager and Artistic Director, Riverside Dinner Theatre and Conference Center

A Perfect show...meaningful, delightful with beautiful music.....our audiences loved every bit of it. Sonja Reeder, Assistant Manager, Lake of the Woods Players

“It’s a whirlwind comedy.” Rob Hedelt, Critic and Feature Writer, the Free-Lance Star.

Contact us for a free perusal script. See for yourself why we are Tom Northam fans!