
This lighthearted comedy is about the Two
Diamonds Dude Ranch, located in a small town in Arizona's desert west,
home to local "kickers" (cowboys) and vacation spot for wealthy "city
slickers". When the two groups meet, they challenge one another in
song- "Kickers and Slickers". And at a 'friendly' bonfire, sparks
flare- literally- between the two camps ("Fire"). One family from New
York City who have come to visit the ranch, love it so
much they want to give up their deli in NYC ("It's a Living") and move
permanently to Arizona. Meanwhile, Suzy, the owner of the dude ranch,
dreams of opening a French Café in New York City ("A Small Café"). The
two families decide to more or less trade places, much to the chagrin
of the bratty snobbish daughter, who does her best to sabotage her
parents desire to buy the dude ranch and leave New York forever. The
songs range from the comedic western "Love is Like Lettuce" (sung by
the love-struck Sheriff and his friends) to a classic Broadway ballad
about what it feels like to be home "In Arizona". Loveable characters
populate this fast paced romp through the west. One simple set, a ranch
house or front porch plus the ranch yard, is the backdrop for this two act comedy. Audiences of all ages will want to ditch their day job and learn to ride a horse!
