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Draft:The Art of Pleasing Princes: A Melliot Musical

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Overview

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The Art of Pleasing Princes is a musical written in 2021 by Mel Hornyak (Book/Lyrics) and Elliot Valentine (Book/Lyrics/Music)[1][2].

Past Productions

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Princeton University Players

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The Art of Pleasing Princes had its first staged reading in April 2022, produced by Princeton University Players at Princeton University's Whitman Theater, directed by Solomon Bergquist and musically directed by Giao Vu Dinh.[2]

This production was recorded and edited to later be posted to the writers' Youtube Channel on May 8, 2022.

Plot

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Five young misfits in a pseudohistorical fantasy kingdom plot to dispose of their king. The writers' website (melliotwrites.com) summarizes,

"Murder! Magic! Mischief! Marriage? In a fantastical royal palace, a group of young misfits plot to depose the king despite the unexpected romances and rekindled feuds that get in the way. As they navigate the trials of passion and duty, can they figure out how and who they love when the stakes have never been higher?"[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Art of Pleasing Princes". Melliot. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
  2. ^ a b "Past Seasons". Princeton University Players. Retrieved 2024-07-28.