ALL 4 ONE A musical in 2 Acts. Book and Lyrics by Kevin John Heuston; Music by John Trent Wallace Full details and samples of songs can be found at the official All 4 One website FULL SYNOPSIS Act One - France, 1625 We begin with D’Artagnan in childhood and then snap to young man as live action begins. D’Artagnan’s father speaks of those ethics that he must retain to carry him through life and help realise his dream. He leaves Gascony bound for Paris armed only with a letter of recommendation from his father in search of this dream to become a Musketeer D’Artagnan is thrown out of the Inn. He is in a fight and is outnumbered. The landlord’s daughter, Madamoiselle Bonacieux who is lady in waiting to the Queen Mother, takes pity on him and tends his wounds. Bonacieux questions D’Artagnan’s stubbornness. There is a hint of attraction. She pledges to set up the meeting with the Captain of the Musketeers. D’Artagnan tells her of his burning ambition to become a Musketeer and his determination not to fail. The inn is in full swing as Musketeers sing, dance and relax. Ladies enjoy much light hearted banter with the handsome Musketeers and all is bawdy and merry. D'Artagnan is summoned in to meet the Captain of the Musketeers, Monsieur De Treville. Upon leaving his audience with De Treville, D’Artagnan clashes independently with Athos & Porthos and duels with both are arranged. D’Artagnan leaves the Inn and whilst walking has time for reflection over his hastiness. He vows to be more of a gentleman in honour of the Musketeers. As D’Artagnan continues his reflective walk, he comes across Aramis and vows to be courteous. This immediately backfires and another duel is arranged. Anne of Austria is writing a letter to her English lover, The Duke of Buckingham, warning him not to return to France. This letter is passed to Bonacieux who agrees to take it, in confidence, to his agent in Paris. We learn of Anne’s despair and the impending war with England. She speaks of intense guilt and makes reference to a deeper secret that is shared only with her son concerning a secret son imprisoned in the Bastille and who is twin brother to the Young King. Porthos is dressing in preparation for the duel with D’Artagnan. His fervent admirer, Madame Coquenard, is enthusiastically fussing to the frustration of Porthos! The three duels are soon to be fought outside the Carmelite Convent. As the Musketeers each arrive it is soon obvious that they are all about to duel with D’Artagnan. However, before the first duel can begin, the Cardinal’s men arrive, lead by Jussac, and the Musketeers are outnumbered. D'Artagnan offers to fight with them. They accept reluctantly as he is so young, but go on to win the following fight with D’Artagnan proving his swordsmanship. D'Artagnan is now welcomed as a new friend. Monsieur de Treville and the Young King Louis are in discussion over the earlier events outside the Convent. King Louis is secretly pleased with the Musketeers but cannot show it. He pledges to chastise his men. Anne is present and her heartfelt guilt over the secret brother is discussed upon de Treville’s exit. The young King demonstrates no mercy or compassion to his kin. Anne is clearly in fear of her son’s power. The citizens of Paris gather to argue over the rivalry between the King and the Cardinal. Bonacieux is hurriedly taking Anne’s letter to Buckingham’s agent. Jussac and the Cardinal’s men accost her. Jussac is
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