Daddy Long Legs at Struts & Frets Theatre Company

Struts & Frets Theatre Company’s Production of “Daddy Long Legs” at Eola Hills Wine Cellars on Janurary 17-18th 2025

Music and Lyrics by PAUL GORDON

Book by JOHN CAIRD

Musical Based on the Novel by Jean Webster

“The secret of happiness is here”

Struts & Frets Theatre Co. presents Daddy Long Legs music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, and book by John Caird. The play will be performed at Eola Hills Wine Cellars (501 S Pacific Highway W. Rickreall, OR 97371) on January 17-18 2025, at 7 p.m. 

Delicious dinner and delectable dessert available for pre-order to be enjoyed at the performance! 

Based on the classic novel, Daddy Long Legs is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters and “Downton Abbey.” Daddy Long Legs features music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables), and is a “rags-to-riches” tale of newfound love.

Tickets with Dinner and/ or Dessert

(Gratuity included in ticket prices)

Dessert & Reserved Seating:  $51

Dinner, Dessert, & Reserved Seating: $83

Dessert: Cheesecake, Sorbet, or Chocolate Bark with a Brandy Sipper (21+)

Dinner: Shephard’s Pie or a Vegetarian Cottage Pie, both served with a winter greens salad

Ticket Only Options:

General Admission $27  Reserved Seating $35

Tickets available at Eventbrite or via the Struts & Frets website.

Featuring:

Jerusha Abbott............................Hannah Fawcett+

Jervis Pendleton..........................Terry Kitagawa+

Jerusha Understudy.....................Maddie Blanchard+

Jervis Understudy........................Lexy Bolsinger

Creative: 

Musical Direction ........................ Laura Killip

Stage Manager .............................Jake Geissinger

Lighting and Sound Design .........Jay Sharma+

Scenic Design ..............................Terry Kitagawa

Production Assistant ....................E Fetterley*

Production Assistant.................... Brandon Williams*

Production Assistant.................... Lily Williams*

Musicians:

Piano.........................Julia Fruit

Guitar .......................Mike Fite

+denotes Resident Company

*denotes Youth Ensemble 

Synopsis

Jerusha Abbott is the “Oldest Orphan in the John Grier Home” until a mysterious benefactor decides to send her to college to be educated as a writer. Required to write him letters throughout her education, she is never to know the benefactor’s identity – so she invents one for him: Daddy Long Legs. Although she knows that he will never respond to her letters, she grows more and more fond of this elusive and kindly old gentleman.

But another relationship soon begins to develop in Jerusha’s life. Jervis Pendleton is the well-do-do, young uncle of one of Jerusha’s roommates, who introduces her to a world of literature, travel and adventure. Through her correspondence with Daddy Long Legs and her growing intimacy with Jervis, Jerusha’s letters chronicle her emergence as a delightfully independent “New American Woman.” Yet, there is one startling fact that Jerusha has yet to uncover – a fact that will change her life forever.

About Strut & Frets Theatre Company

Struts & Frets is a classical text based company, committed to socially conscious, accessible, and innovative interpretations of classic and new works alike. We are committed to instilling a love of theatre in our community, and providing educational resources to schools, patrons, and students interested in pursuing a career in the arts.

What is S&F’s Youth Ensemble?

S&F partners with Dallas High School Theatre’s Career Technical Education program to foster the growth of students that are interested in pursuing a career in theatre. Local high school students perform and work alongside veteran actors and technicians to gain valuable training and practical experiences. 

For more information contact:

Hannah Fawcett, Artistic Director

Email: hannahf@strutsandfretstheatre.org

Terry Kitagawa, Associate Artistic Director

Email: terryk@strutsandfretstheatre.org 

Authors

• Jean Webster
• John Caird
• Paul Gordon