Relive the most beloved love story
Bobby Child dreams of being part of Zangler Follies. However, his duty as the son of a banking family has always been an obstacle to this aspiration. He attempts to audition for Bela Zangler but fails to impress him. Deterred, he steps outside and is met by his fiance and mother, who informs him he must travel to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a somewhat abandoned three.
The less-than-charming town of Deadrock is inhabited by just a few cowboys, some businessmen, and the only woman, Polly Baker, the daughter of Everett Baker, the owner of the rundown theatre. As soon as he arrives, Bobby falls for Polly, who cannot return his affection after finding who he is and what he’s come to do.
He also meets Lank Hawkins, the owner of the town’s saloon, who tries to convince Everett Baker to sell him the theatre, but Everett can’t do it due to his emotional attachment to the place.
To gain Polly’s love, Bobby tries to figure out how to stop the foreclosure. Ultimately, he comes up with staging a new play and collecting the funds to pay off the mortgage. He pitches the idea to Polly, who is initially excited but thinks it might be a trick.
Heartbroken by Polly’s reaction, Bobby still decides to follow his plan and disguises himself as a Bela Zangler. He calls up the Zangler Follies to help him set up the play. The sudden appearance of the girls brings the town back to life and townsfolk become eager to participate in the play. Through a lot of rehearsal the play begins to come alive, only for Irene to show up at Deadrock and threaten Boby to reveal his real identity and, to Bobby’s dismay, Polly has fallen for his impersonation of Mr Zangler.
When the opening night arrives, only two tourists show up, making the people feel heartbroken, to realize later that the real joy has been in bringing this play to life.
In the wake of the moment, Bobby tells Polly he’s in love with her, but she has feelings for the person she thinks it’s Mr. Zangler. Unexpectedly, moments later Bela Zangler arrives at Deadrock looking for Tess, the Follies’ dance director and his one true love. He looks for Tess but refuses her request to produce the show.
Polly then sees the two and realizes what has happened. Angry at the lies she storms off. The people from Deadrock reunite to decide what to do, Bobby thinks they should do it but Polly thinks they should no longer go through with it. Ultimately, everyone abandons the theatre and Bobby returns to New York. Before he leaves, he tells Polly that their time together will live in his memories forever, but he’s gone before she can tell him she feels the same.
Six weeks later, Bobby is working at the family business. For his birthday, his mother gifts him the Zangler theatre, as Bela Zangler decided to finance the play at Deadrock for Tess and had to sell the theatre to get the funds. Bobby realizes his love for Polly is worth more than anything and decides to go back to Deadrock. In the meantime, Polly has decided to go after Bobby.
When Bobby arrives in Arizona, he goes after Polly but finds out she has already left looking for him. After some twists and turns, Polly and Bobby are reunited and profess their love towards one another.
The Desert
If you need the perfect desert backdrop to offset your stage, take a look at the Dry Desert Landscape. Our drop displays a quiet daytime desert. In the foreground, you see a green sagebrush. In the background, you see a rocky mountain on the left. On stage right you see a green-covered mountain and a stone-covered mountain. A beautiful blue sky offsets the entire desert.
Use this rentable backdrop to introduce Bobby to the Western lifestyle.
Deadrock
Travel in time with the Old West scenic backdrop features an unpaved street in an Old Western town. There are American frontier-style buildings of different colors lining a dirt road. In the distance, a towering mountain range is visible, and the blue sky above has a smattering of white clouds.
Similarly, the Old Western Town has all the cowboy flair. The town has an old shack on the left and the hotel and saloon are on the right. This backdrop depicts a dirt road entering the small town. In the background, you see a rustic farmhouse. Beyond the farmhouse are vast green fields and a large mountain range. The entire town is offset by a blue sky with white fluffy clouds.
Use these backdrops to showcase the charm, or lack thereof, of the iconic Deadrock.
The Theatre
Give your audience a peek of the behind-the-scenes with the Backstage Theatre backdrop. It consists of a red brick wall with columns and arches also made out of the same red brick. On the wall hang silver heater grates. There are also two ladders and four fire pails hanging on the wall. Propped against the wall looks to be the backs of paintings. On the stage left is a green door.
This backdrop, available for rent, is perfect to recreate all those moments when Bobby, Polly, and the people of Deadrock bring their stage production to life.
At the Tavern
The Rustic Tavern backdrop depicts the inside of an old-fashioned tavern. A perfect element for stage productions that portray an inn or quaint pub, this backdrop features a rustic interior with exposed wood beams. A bright chandelier on the ceiling and several sconces on the walls, illuminating the room. Several barrels are against the right wall and below one of the windows. Two large wooden doors with metal hinges are on the left side.
This rentable backdrop is the ideal fit for the beloved musical number where Bobby and Zangler mirror each other while drinking away their heartbreak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the backdrops from Crazy for You?
The backdrops from Crazy for You include a desert to introduce the characters to the dry Deadrock, the Old West to set off most of the play, and the backstage of a theatre to depict the iconic musical numbers.
What are the backdrops from Crazy for You themed after?
The backdrops from Crazy for You are themed after the Old West, the love for theatre, and the cowboy lifestyle.
