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PRELUDE

Carousel begins with a pantomime sequence performed during 鈥淭he Carousel Waltz.鈥� The sequence is set at an amusement park on the New England Coast and prominently features a merry-go-round, specifically named Mullin鈥檚 Carousel. At the beginning of the sequence, townspeople are seen enjoying the park鈥檚 attractions. A favorite attraction for many female characters is Billy Bigalow, the carousel鈥檚 barker. While working, Billy pays particular notice to Julie Jordan and allows her to skip the line. Mrs. Mullin, the carousel鈥檚 proprietress, appears to be jealous of Billy鈥檚 nonchalant interest in Julie. At the end of the sequence, Billy and Julie are seen riding the carousel together.

ACT ONE

Mrs. Mullin chases after Julie and Carrie Pipperidge, Julie鈥檚 best friend, outside the amusement park. She tells Julie to never return to the carousel, and threatens that she鈥檇 be thrown out if she ever tried. Mrs. Mullin argues that she could lose her carousel license if police knew Julie