THE FATAL GLASS

Musical Comedy Adaptation. When Ambrose Verney falters in his vow to shun the demon drink, the Spirit of Temperance visits a tragic fantasy upon him, illuminating the drunkard's inevitable demise and renewing his resolve.

Adaptation, Music & Lyrics: Frank Oden
Source: "The Fatal Glass, or; The Curse Of Drink"
1872 temperance drama by J. James McCloskey,

ACT ONE

SCENE 1: A Garden in Spring
SONG: The Happy Song - Mabel & Women
SONG: Let Me Sing - Ambrose
SONG: Spirit of Temperance - Spirit and Ensemble

SCENE 2: A Wretched Cottage
SONG: Drunks - Men

SCENE 3: A Different But Equally Wretched Cottage

SCENE 4: The First Wretched Cottage Again
SONG: Did You Miss Me? - Ambrose

ACT TWO

SCENE 1: This Cottage Looks Vaguely Familiar
SONG: The Happy Song (Reprise) - Joe and Women
SONG: The Drunkard - Ambrose & Mabel

SCENE 2: A Red Curtain (Use Your Imagination)
SONG: Stand Up, Sister - Fanny & Ensemble

SCENE 3: A Den of Iniquity
SONG: The Story Up To Now - Joe
SONG: Forward We Go - Ambrose, Walter, Bob

SCENE 4: Up on the Rooftops
SONG: Spirit of Temperance (reprise) - Ensemble

SCENE 5: A Garden in Spring (Yes, The Same One)
SONG: The Fatal Glass - Ensemble