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Why Choose the MTI Broadway Studies have shown that students Junior Collection®? involved in theatre develop better Kid-tested and teacher-endorsed, cognitive skills, exhibit higher self- the MTI Broadway Junior esteem, build collaborative and Collection® is the perfect way to social skills, display better study introduce your school to the joys of habits and consistently perform musical theatre. higher on standardized tests.

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EDCAT2013_V1_Resized.indd 2 18/06/13 11:56 AM THEATRE AS EDUCATION

Hal Leonard Australia (HLA) is one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading dramatic licensing agencies. On behalf of Music Theatre International (MTI), we grant schools and theatres around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond.

HLA is particularly dedicated to the idea of theatre as education. In 1997, MTI created the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® for younger performers.

With an MTI Broadway Junior Collection® show, putting on a musical will be the most cost-effective program you can establish for your organisation— and it has clear benefits for all involved.

 For once, here’s a project that can involve a nearly unlimited number of students without costing an arm and a leg. Ensembles in MTI Broadway Junior Collection® shows can be as numerous as 100 students, making the material’s extremely affordable.  Teachers won’t have to spend hours writing original musicals to fit their students’ acting skills and vocal ranges.  The process of putting on a show cultivates school spirit and generates community support.  Curriculum Connections: A musical helps students make connections across a variety of subjects. Teachers can use the musical as context in teaching History, Science, and English. Art, Music, and Physical Education classes can be geared towards creating props, learning songs, and practicing dance steps. Over 30,000 Success Stories and Growing

Since 1997, over 30,000 productions of shows from the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® have taught kids and entertained audiences around the world. The success of our shows is best measured in the self-confidence, discipline, character, cooperation and self-esteem instilled in the children who have participated in the shows, as they master the diverse skills necessary to present a musical.

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EDCAT2013_V1_Resized.indd 3 18/06/13 11:56 AM The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® divides into two categories to accommodate different age ranges: The music is written in keys appropriate for young voices. All shows can be expanded to 30-MINUTE accommodate as many MUSICALS performers as can fit FOR PERFORMANCE BY on your stage. PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS MTI KIDS shows are specifically designed for the energies (and attention spans!) of primary school students. At just half an hour in length, MTI KIDS shows are long enough to tell a complete story through script, song and dance, while short enough to be well within your cast’s abilities. MTI KIDS titles include adaptations of classic Disney films, such as Sleeping Beauty and The Aristocats, to beloved children’s books, such as A Year With Frog And Toad.

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Picking a musical for middle-schoolers can be challenging. You not only have to find a show that will excite your students, you also have to make sure the score can accommodate young voices—some of which could change at any time. Successfully staging a two-hour musical can seem impossible!

That’s why we created MTI JR. titles. Every MTI JR. show is specifically adapted for adolescent voices, saving your students from struggling through numbers they won’t be prepared to tackle for a few more years. Since all shows are roughly 60-70 minutes long, these adaptations are better suited for the stamina of younger actors—and the attention spans of younger audiences! MTI JR. shows range from Disney favorites (Beauty & The Beast, High School Musical) to Broadway classics (Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls) to modern works (Once On This Island, Dear Edwina). We also license shows written only for MTI JR., like Disney’s Mulan and Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS. With a variety of subject matter and required skill levels, MTI JR. musicals redefine the middle school theatre 4 experience.

EDCAT2013_V1_Resized.indd 4 18/06/13 11:56 AM “The newly-designed ShowKit™ will make it even easier for students and teachers to stage their favorite musicals.”

Timothy Allen McDonald, Artistic Director (iTheatrics) The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® ShowKit™ 30-MINUTE It’s like Getting a MUSICALS FOR PERFORMANCE BY Musical in a Box! With the MTI ShowKitTM that comes with every MTI PRIMARY Broadway Junior Collection® show, there’s no way to SCHOOL STUDENTS fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool. We even include a Director’s Guide, a first-timer’s handbook about producing Broadway’s most beloved musicals, as well as an accompaniment CD to make rehearsals and performances a snap. The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® ShowKit™ CAN INCLUDE: 30 Actor Scripts • 2 Rehearsal/Accompaniment CDs • 1 Piano/Vocal Score • 1 Director’s Guide • 1 Choreographic DVD • 30 Family Matters Books (Showkit contents can vary from show to show. Visit our website for show specific contents)

60-MINUTE MUSICALS Newly FOR PERFORMANCE BY Designed Showkit MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Now available in ShowKit Binder:  Annie KIDS MTI and iTheatrics have redesigned the look, feel and content of the ShowKits to  Fame JR ensure they remain the absolute best educational musicals anywhere.One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-concieved Director’s Guide, patterned  Guys & Dolls JR after Broadway production show books. Features of the new Director’s Guide  Phantom Tollbooth JR include: A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customise the binder to meet your production needs.  Disney’s Winnie the The Actor’s Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing. Pooh KIDS Expanded resources in all production and curriculum aspects that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced. A Media disk  ... More shows of resources including audition sides and editable forms including a fully editable coming soon! program.

FIRST PICK First-time users: look for the FIRST PICK symbol – these are shows that have proven easy to produce no matter the size or experience of your group. 5

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Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics Orchestrated by Bryan Louiselle Book by David Simpatico Based on the 1992 Disney Film Aladdin

THE STORY Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, Aladdin KIDS will have audiences’ spirits soaring with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful Academy Award®-winning score includes such hits as “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me.” It will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!

THE SONGS Arabian Nights, One Jump Ahead, One Jump Ahead (Reprise), Friend Like Me, Prince Ali, A Whole New World, Prince Ali (Reprise)

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 6 principals, 3 featured roles, plus ensemble Most roles can be played by boys or girls. Designed for unit set, this show is easy to stage. WAYS TO EXPAND Both the Vendors and Junior Djinn help in creating the magic of INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY the story and can include additional performers. Identify a local marketplace that has a variety of different shops. This could be a farmer’s market, a MUSICAL DIFFICULTY mall or a craft fair. Have your students talk to these Cast strong singers for Aladdin and Jasmine, but all other merchants about the things they do to support their solo lines can be spoken if necessary. The music is incredibly business. Then invite the different merchants to help accessible for first-time performers, as it’s largely ensemble with the set of the show by donating their time, skills singing in unison or simple two-part harmony. and maybe even goods to the “Agrabah Marketplace.”

STAGING DEMANDS Aladdin KIDS can be easily staged with very little choreography. Simple step-by-step instructions for the magic flying carpet are included in the Director’s Guide.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Sciences Classic Legends, 1001 Arabian Nights Middle Eastern Culture, The Wonders of the World, Mathematics Arabian Marketplace, Poverty Money Used in the Marketplace Writing Topics Science • How does difference in class Caves, Hourglass and Telling Time affect a society? Do you see any similarities in the challenges Music facing the world today? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2010 Musical Instruments Used in Middle Eastern Culture 6

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Music by Alan Menken Music and Lyrics by Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and Robert B. Sherman, Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston, Orchestrated by Terry Gilkyson Bryan Louiselle Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Book by David Simpatico Bryan Louiselle Based on the 1992 Disney Film Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Aladdin Michael Bernard

Based on the 1970 Disney Film The Aristocats

THE STORY Madame’s jealous butler, Edgar, cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. What’s a cat to do? Luckily, Thomas O’Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue! This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hip, jazzy beat, which includes the Disney favorites “The Aristocats,” “Scales and Arpeggios” and “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat.”

THE SONGS Prologue/The Aristocats, Scales and Arpeggios, ‘Night, Kittens, Use Your Nose, Thomas O’Malley Cat, The Gabble Girls, Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 principals, 9 featured roles, plus ensemble Aristocats KIDS is a great show for students who like up-beat music and would enjoy playing animal WAYS TO EXPAND characters. Either girls or boys can play most of the roles You can add any number of Alley Cats to this production making this a perfect show for a large female cast. to give as many students as possible an opportunity to be a part of the show. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Visit your local animal shelter and talk about the process MUSICAL DIFFICULTY of pet adoption. Spend time watching the animals and Solos for Thomas O’Malley, Edgar, Scat Cat, and noticing how the different animals move. Cast members Roquefort. There are solo lines for many of the other can use this information to help with their character’s featured roles. The rest of the music is simple to learn physicality. You can also invite the shelter to set up a and the majority of the numbers are mostly unison singing. table and display at your performances. They might even be able to bring actual animals with them for your STAGING DEMANDS audience to see. The Director’s Guide gives you an easy way to establish both Paris and Madame’s home by using a minimal amount of scenery.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Studies Adaptations, Foreign Languages, French Culture, Maps, Transportation Poetry Writing Topics Music • How can you best work with different Scales, Jazz Music, Instruments types of people? • What are the problems with judging Science someone only by their appearance? Animal Behavior, Habitats, Health JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2009

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Music and Lyrics by Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle

Based on the Screenplay by Ken Anderson and Homer Brighton

THE STORY The timeless fairy tale meets the magic of Disney in this adaptation of the treasured animated film. Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and denied a chance to go to the Royal Ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With a beautiful score including “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and the classic “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo,” this musical will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true.

THE SONGS The Tale Of Cinderella, A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes, The Work Song, Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

CAST INFORMATION STAGING DEMANDS 12 principals, plus ensemble Simple instructions for transforming the pumpkin into a magical carriage are included on the Choreographic DVD WAYS TO EXPAND included in the ShowKit™. The Chorus of Mice can be expanded infinitely – a great opportunity to involve primary age children. CONSIDERATIONS Although there are four narrators indicated in the script, Cinderella KIDS has many great featured speaking roles, you can cast many more – dividing up the scenes and with minimal solo singing. A perfect show for large lines as required by the size of your cast. ensembles, most roles can be played by boys or girls, and do not require strong vocal skills. MUSICAL DIFFICULTY The music demands of this show are very light, with INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY solos for Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, and a few lead Talk to your local adoption or foster care agency and mice. Most numbers are ensemble, with very simple invite the staff members to talk to your cast about the unison singing. troubles the children can face. Invite all the families they work with to come see your production.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Mathematics Language Arts Time, Measurements Compare and contrast Cinderella stories from other countries Science Transportation – Horse vs. Car Writing Topics • Is it important to get along with Social Sciences your brothers and sisters? Living with Non-traditional Families • How do you keep on believing in your dream? Social Studies NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE, BEVERLY, MA Rulers of Countries (Kings vs. Presidents)

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Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle

Based on the Screenplay by Larry Clemmons

Based on the Novel The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

THE STORY The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted for the stage from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and toe-tapping rhythm, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.

THE SONGS Jungle Prologue, Trust In Me, Colonel Hathi’s March, The Bare Necessities, I Wan’na Be Like You, That’s What Friends Are For

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 principals, plus ensemble The Jungle Book KIDS has a large, expandable ensemble and many strong featured roles for good singers, all of WAYS TO EXPAND which can be performed by boys or girls. Several roles, The Chorus can be expanded to include various animals, including Baloo and King Louie, are great for kids with trees, plants, rocks, or any other jungle inhabitants you strong comedic skills. can think of! The Monkey Chorus and Elephant Troops also provide great opportunities for filling the stage. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Take your cast to a nearby zoo and have them study the MUSICAL DIFFICULTY animals. Arrange to have a zookeeper talk to your class. Featured solo parts for Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, King Louie, and others. Many numbers involve the full chorus in easy unison singing.

STAGING DEMANDS A few of the larger ensemble numbers have great dance opportunities.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Sciences Rudyard Kipling’s Stories The Co-habitation of Different Types of People, Responsibility of Teaching Social Studies Locations of Jungles, Writing Topics History of India • Who do you trust the most and why? • How hard is it to make the Science right decision? Jungle Animals, Food Chain, Jungle Habitat GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOWANDA, NY

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Music and Lyrics by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns and Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears, Sammy Fain and Jack Lawrence

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Bryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Based on the 1959 Disney Film Sleeping Beauty and the Story Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by Charles Perrault

THE STORY It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! This classic fairy tale told Disney-style has many roles for a large chorus, from King Stefan and Queen Stefanie’s Loyal Subjects to Maleficent’s slimy Goons. Everyone will want to sing and dance along to the classic “Once Upon a Dream” and fun new numbers like “Goon Conga” and “Let’s Have Some Magic Now.”

THE SONGS Hail to Princess Aurora, Maleficent!, A Curse on the Princess, Merryweather’s Gift, Briar Rose, Find the Girl!, I Wonder, Once Upon a Dream, A Little Magic Now, Goon Conga, The Battle, No Time to Lose, Happy Ending/Finale

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 7 principals, 6 featured roles, plus ensemble Sleeping Beauty KIDS is a great show for a large group of students. Between the Fairies, the Goons, and the Forest WAYS TO EXPAND Animals there are plenty of roles that should excite all different Maleficent can certainly have lots of Goons and Briar Rose types of performers. The songs in the show are all based on needs all the Fairy help she can get. Tchaikovsky’s classic score, which makes the score slightly more difficult than some other shows, but it is still completely MUSICAL DIFFICULTY accessible for a student audience. There are solos for Briar Rose, Maleficent, and the Fairies. The majority of the songs in the show are ensemble INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY numbers and the music is slightly more difficult than Without the forest Briar Rose would have had nowhere to hide other shows in MTI KIDS. from Maleficent. Talk to a local forest ranger about arranging a visit to a local forest. Take a tour and learn about the STAGING DEMANDS different kinds of trees that grow well in your area. Then find The production can be staged very simply with a few an area in your community where you can plant new trees. specific props.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Fairy Tales, Folklore Music Hierarchal Societies, Medieval Times

Mathematics Writing Topics Birthdays, Ages • How do your dreams help you get through the day? Science • Is someone ready to be an adult at Forest Ecology age 16? PALOJUNIOR ALTO CHILDREN’S THEATRE THEATRE, FESTIVAL, PALO 2007 ALTO, CA

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Music and Lyrics by Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Music and Lyrics by Sherman and Robert Lopez and Kristen Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Anderson-Lopez George Bruns and Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears, Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Jack Lawrence Will Van Dyke

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Book and Additional Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle Cheryl Davis

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the

Marcy Heisler 2011 Disney Animated feature film Based on the 1959 Disney Film Sleeping Beauty and the Story Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by Charles Perrault NEW TITLE!

THE STORY DISNEY’S WINNIE THE POOH KIDS welcomes audiences to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and sharing snacks.

THE SONGS Winnie the Pooh, The Tummy Song, The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers, Pooh and Piglet, Honey!, The Backson Song, Halfway Down, Hip Hip Pooh Ray, Everything is Honey.

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 5 principals, 6 feature roles, plus ensemble Most roles can be played by boys or girls. Designed for unit set, this show is easy to stage. WAYS TO EXPAND The Word Chorus, Animal Chorus and Bees can be INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY expanded to include your desired cast size. You could visit a local animal shelter or zoo. Study the movements of the animals and their behaviours. It could MUSICAL DIFFICULTY also be beneficial to have someone come to speak on forest Solos for Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl. preservation and our care for the environment. There are short solos for many other features roles. The rest of the music is simple to learn and most of the numbers are mostly sung in unison.

STAGING DEMANDS Winnie the Pooh KIDS staged easily with very little choreography. Simple step-by-step instructions can be found on the choreographic DVD.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Studies A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh, Maps, Forestry, Community The House at Pooh Corner Writing Topics Mathematics • How can you best work with different Sharing types of people? • Who is the most important person to you Science and why do you value them? Honey-making, animal habits CREEKVIEW SCHOOL, MARYSVILLE, OH

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Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on "Little Orphan Annie®” by Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc. NEW TITLE!

THE STORY With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone’s hearts, despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, ANNIE escapes to the wondrous and magical world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, ANNIE foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

THE SONGS Maybe, It’s the Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Little Girls, Easy Street, N.Y.C., I Don;t Need Anything But You, You’re Never Fully Dressed

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 15 principals, plus large featured ensemble Annie KIDS has many stand-out feature roles, both singing and non-singing and roles for strong boys and girls. Cast WAYS TO EXPAND size is flexible and the age range of the parts makes the You can have unlimited number of Orphans, Servants at show ideal for productions involving different grade levels. Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for N.Y.C. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY MUSICAL DIFFICULTY Arrange to have you students spend time working at a local Large solos for Annie, Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, food kitchen or homeless shelter. Encourage your students Grace, Rooster and Lily, with many other featured solos to talk to some of the people at the shelter and listen to throughout. There are many full chorus or small group their stories. numbers with easy unison most of the time.

STAGING DEMANDS The choreographic DVD will assist you in breaking down the production numbers into simple steps.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Sciences Letter Writing Orphanages, Adoption

Social Studies Writing Topics The Great Depression, FDR, • How important is your pet to you? The New Deal • What would your life be like without your parents? Science Radio Broadcast ENRICO FERMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, YONKERS, NY

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CAST INFORMATION 3 principals, 5 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND Because the show is divided into different animal groups you can fill your stage with as many Snails, Moles, Birds, and Squirrels as you like.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are a large number of solos for Frog and Toad, and a small solo for Turtle. The rest of the music is simple ensemble singing.

STAGING DEMANDS This production is one of the easiest to stage and the Choreographic DVD in the ShowKit™ gives you ideas on how to create the sledding hill.

CONSIDERATIONS Music by Book and Lyrics by Based on the Books by You will need two good actors and Robert Reale Willie Reale Arnold Lobel singers for the roles of Frog and Toad. The majority of the other characters work and sing in larger groups. It is the perfect show to cast different THE STORY classrooms as Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage each of the different animal groups in Robert and Willie Reale’s musical adaptation. Conceived by Mr. in the show. Lobel’s daughter, Adrianne Lobel, A Year With Frog And Toad KIDS remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, Have your cast start a mentor program through four fun-filled seasons. A score that bubbles with melody with younger students in your school. and wit, its jazzy upbeat sound is a perfect match for the hopping, Get copies of the Frog and Toad crawling and flying denizens that inhabit Frog and Toad’s world. books from the library and have the Adapted from the Broadway production, and destined to become a students practice reading one or more classic, A Year With Frog And Toad KIDS is inventive, exuberant of the stories out loud. Once they are and totally enchanting. comfortable with the stories, arrange a time for them to visit the pre-school THE SONGS or youngest students at your school A Year With Frog And Toad, Getta Loada Toad, Cookies, Down The Hill, Merry Almost Christmas and read the stories to them. Then invite these students to come and see a performance of your show.

CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

Language Arts Social Studies Adaptations, Letter Writing Postal System

Science Writing Topics Animal Behavior, Seasons, • What does it mean to be a true friend? Weather Systems • What are your favorite activities in each of the different seasons? Social Sciences Habitats, Family Groups JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2007

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Music By Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Jim Luigs

Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle

Based on the Screenplay by Ron Clements and John Musker Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

THE STORY Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, Aladdin JR. will have audiences’ spirits soaring with excitement. Most of all, the tuneful, Academy Award®-winning score with songs including “A Whole New World” and “Friend Like Me” will certainly make this musical a favorite for many years to come!

THE SONGS Arabian Nights, One Jump Ahead, Why Me?, Friend Like Me, Prince Ali, A Whole New World

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 10 principals, plus ensemble Aladdin JR. has plenty of parts featuring young performers with solo lines throughout the score. Most roles WAYS TO EXPAND can be played by boys or girls, with the exception of You can have as many Citizens of Agrabah and Genie’s Jasmine, Aladdin, and Jafar, all of whom should be Assistants as your stage will hold! Although there are five strong singers. Narrators indicated in the script, you can cast many more – dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY your cast! Identify a local marketplace that has a variety of different shops. This could be a farmer’s market, a mall or a craft MUSICAL DIFFICULTY fair. Have your students talk to these merchants about the There are solos for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, and Jafar, things they do to support their business. Then invite the plus individual solo lines for the Narrators. Many numbers different merchants to help with the set of the show by involve the full chorus in easy unison singing or simple donating their time, skills, and maybe even goods for the two-part harmony. “Agrabah Marketplace.”

STAGING DEMANDS Simple instructions for the magic flying carpet are included on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Arabian Nights, Folklore, Slavery, Poverty, Freedom, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Pre-arranged Marriages, Running Away Social Studies Islamic Calendar, Islamic History, Writing Topics Arabian Marketplace • Would having all your wishes come true hurt or help you? Science • How do you deal with your parents JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2010 Parchment Making, forcing you to do something? Hourglass and Telling Time

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Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert, Mack David, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico

Based on the 1951 Disney Film Alice in Wonderland and the Novels The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

THE STORY Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Roles are plentiful, including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters. This fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland features updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.”

THE SONGS Dodgsonland, The White Rabbit, I’m Late!, Very Good Advice, The Caucous Race, How D’ye Do and Shake Hands, The Golden Afternoon, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, The Unbirthday Song, Painting the Roses Red, Simon Says, Whooooo Are Youuuuu?

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 10 principals, 9 featured roles, plus ensemble Alice in Wonderland JR. is the perfect show if you have large number of talented singers and WAYS TO EXPAND actors. Because of the episodic nature of the There are lots of Wonderland characters you can add throughout show every character will have their chance to be the musical including Flowers, Sea Creatures, Royal Cardsmen, the focus of the story. The majority of the show etc. You can also have any number of children in the opening takes place in Wonderland, which will allow you and closing scene in the park. to be as creative as you can with the scenery, costumes and characters. MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are quite a few solo numbers and solo lines in this score INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY which makes it one of the more challenging MTI JR. shows. Talk to your local parks department about However, this show is a great showcase if you have students of working with them for a weekend. Your cast can all different musical skill levels. help with park and playground clean up or even possibly plant your own flower garden. If you get STAGING DEMANDS to plant your own garden, use the flowers and This show allows for a great variety of staging in the crazy characters from the story for inspiration for your Wonderland world. Ideas for the how to stage Alice falling planting and layout choices. through the Rabbit Hole are found in your Director’s Guide.

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Language Arts Social Studies Lewis Carroll, Adaptations, Trials, Courtrooms Storytelling, Imagination Writing Topics Mathematics • How can you learn about yourself just by Division, Multiplication meeting other people? • What kind of world would you imagine if Science you had to pick a dream place to visit? Earth Layers JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2007

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CAST INFORMATION 11 principals, 9 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND The featured roles of the Narrators and the Silly Girls can be expanded to include as many performers as possible. In addition, the show includes two ensembles comprised of townspeople and servants in the castle.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY The show includes quite a bit of music, with several solos for Belle and solo songs for Gaston, Lumiere and Mrs. Potts. A few of the ensemble songs include challenging harmony and provide an opportunity to showcase a Music by musically talented cast. Alan Menken

Lyrics by STAGING DEMANDS Howard Ashman and Tim Rice While the castle and the magic of the Beast’s transformation are some of the highlights Songs by Book by of this production, many of the effects can Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Linda Woolverton be achieved with very simple theatrical conventions. Tricks and tips are outlined in the Seeley, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts, Director’s Guide. The ensemble numbers do not Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston require any complex choreography but there Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by THE STORY are many opportunities to showcase the strong Bryan Louiselle Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a dancers in your cast. suitor, Gaston. But when she finds her father in danger, she sacrifices her freedom to save him and becomes a captive CONSIDERATIONS in the Beast’s enchanted castle. Dancing flatware, menacing Beauty And The Beast JR. has dozens of wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this stand-out featured roles and several strong beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength leading roles for both boys and girls. in one another and learning how to love. Beauty And The Beast Due to its fairy tale setting, there is a wonderful ran on Broadway for 13 years and has played in more than 20 opportunity for creative production elements. countries, making it an international sensation! INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY THE SONGS Follow Belle’s love for books and hold a Belle, Belle (Reprise), Home, Gaston, Gaston (Reprise), Be Our Guest, book drive for your community’s local library. Something There, Human Again, Beauty and the Beast, The Mob Song, Home (Reprise), Finale Perhaps invite a librarian to discuss his or her career and how this particular story evolved over time.

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Language Arts Writing Topics Fairy Tales, Symbolism • Why are we scared of what we don’t know? Science • How do our first impressions and Inventions perceptions change as we get to know someone better? Social Sciences Tales and Timelines of Technology SWELL PRODUCTIONS, SA 2011

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CAST INFORMATION 12 principals, 5 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND There can be as many Wildcats and East High Students as desired.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY Some of the melodies sit high in the vocal range, particularly for the male roles. All songs are in a pop/rock idiom, but most numbers involve the full ensemble in easy unison or simple two part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDS

Book by The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD David Simpatico provides step-by-step movements Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie for some of the ensemble members. written by Peter Barsocchini Songs by CONSIDERATIONS Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew This show brings the iconic Seeley, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts, characters of Troy Bolton and Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston Gabriella Montez to the stage Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by and might attract many students Bryan Louiselle to the theatre for the first time. It can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels. Since the show THE STORY takes place in a modern day Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on your stage! Wildcat school, the sets and costumes basketball star Troy Bolton and brainiac Gabriella Montez raise eyebrows are easy to come by. among thier friends when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Cliques clash and friendships are tested in this modern retelling of Romeo and INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Juliet. The students of East High must decide whether to stick to the status quo Due to the popularity of the or break free to find out what’s truly important. Disney Channel movie, there might be great opportunities to perform THE SONGS for younger audiences in the Wildcat Cheer, Start of Something New, Get’cha Head in the Game, What I’ve Been Looking For, community. Also, research your Stick to the Status Quo, Counting On You, We’re All in This Together, Bop to the Top, Breaking Free, High School Musical Megamix (Bows) community’s legacy and be sure to include prominent members in “Counting on You”.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Romeo & Juliet/West Side Story Legends of Our Time Source Material Writing Topics Science • Write a newspaper editorial explaining Similarities of Muscle Movement why cliques should or should not exist. and Physics found in Basketball and Theatre JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2009

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CAST INFORMATION 11 principals, 3 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND The Sharpettes and Pool Boys can include as many performers as you like in addition to the ensemble of Wildcats.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY While the music itself is not very challenging, there are several ensemble numbers to Book by learn and rehearse. Some of David Simpatico the vocal lines are high in the Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie vocal range, particularly for written by Peter Barsocchini the male roles. Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, STAGING DEMANDS Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts Production numbers can be Music Adapted, Arranged, and Orchestrated by staged very simply with minimal Bryan Louiselle technical requirements. CONSIDERATIONS THE STORY High School Musical 2 JR. can The gang’s all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, be performed as a follow-up to Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the High School Musical JR. or as summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while an introduction to everyone’s the Wildcats get to work - literally! Featuring every ounce of the light-hearted fun favorite Wildcats. It can easily that makes High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel takes on be expanded to accommodate the questions of real kids facing the realities of the adult world. Friendships are students in many grade levels. tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined. There are great opportunities to Growing with the characters, the show doesn’t miss one fabulous beat as the showcase the various talents of kids from East High get a taste of what it means to grow up. Rockin’ songs, your cast. action-packed dance numbers, and ample opportunities to highlight a strong ensemble make this an ideal show for young actors. Jump into the pool with the INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Wildcats as you swim along with this crowd-pleasing, fun-filled charmer. Have your cast talk to a lifeguard about what their THE SONGS job entails. Talk to local high What Time Is It, Fabulous, What Is It, Work This Out, You Are the Music in Me, Fabulous, school students about their Humuhumunukunukuapua’a, You Are the Music in Me (Rock Version), I Don’t Dance, Gotta Go My Own Way, Every Day, All For One (Finale), High School Musical 2 Megamix (Bows) summer jobs and what the commitment requires.

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Language Arts Science Write a Skit that Could Be Used Seasonal Climate Changes in the in a Variety Talent Show Southwest United States vs. Other Geographical Locations Mathematics Economics of Running a Social Sciences Country Club Polynesian Islands

Writing Topics • Write a cover letter applying for a JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2010 summer job.

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Music and Lyrics by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori and Alexa Junge

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Patricia Cotter

Based on the 1998 Disney Film Mulan and the Story Fa Mulan by Robert D. San Souci

THE STORY Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! Mulan JR. is a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and a fighting spirit. The score includes favorites like “Reflection,” “Honor to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get your audience up on its feet!

THE SONGS Written in Stone, Honor to Us All, Reflection, Keep ‘Em Guessin’, I’ll Make a Man, A Girl Worth Fighting For, Finale

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 11 principals, 10 featured roles, plus ensemble Mulan JR. has a large number of both female and male principal characters who all need to be able WAYS TO EXPAND to sing solo lines. Because the musical centers on a Mulan JR. allows for a large ensemble of Soldiers, Brides-To-Be woman pretending to be a man, there are 6 or 7 and Family Members. The show is also written to use a large major roles that definitely need be played by boys. ensemble of actors supporting the show as a chorus. There are also a good number of small, featured roles in the show to showcase your ensemble members. MUSICAL DIFFICULTY With many solos and solo lines for Mulan, the 5 Ancestors, INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Shang, Mushu, the three soldiers and ensemble singing with Try to find a member of your local community or in harmonies, this show is musically one of the more challenging a community nearby who can come in to talk to your of the MTI JR. titles. There are a number of solo line cast about traditional Chinese customs and heritage. opportunities if you have a large and talented cast. If possible have them read a version of the original Mulan poem to your cast in the Chinese language. STAGING DEMANDS Finally, work with a local restaurant to plan a dinner The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD will give you lots of ideas where you give the students the opportunity to sample on how to stage the large group numbers, and includes traditional Chinese food. a demonstration of the rope trick performed during, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.”

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Language Arts Social Studies Folktales, Legends, Chinese History, Chinese Culture, Maps Chinese Language Writing Topics Science • How can you honor the past while Natural Disasters, acknowledging the future? Weather Maps • How do you believe in yourself when no one else does? Social Sciences JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2007 Family Values and Traditions

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Music and Lyrics By Stephen Schwartz

Book By David Stern

NEW TITLE!

THE STORY Pinocchio must prove himself brave, truthful and unselfish, but what about the toymaker? Raising a perfect child might not be as easy as it looks. The Blue Fairy and her Fairies in Training lead Geppetto on a hilarious journey through this fractured fairytale in order to discover what it means to be “A real father.” Oscar and GRAMMY Award - winner Stephen Schwartz adds a brand new score to the classic Disney hits, “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.” MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. is the perfect show for a dynamic cast of middle school performers.

THE SONGS When You Wish Upon A Star, Toys, Empty Heart, Geppetto and Son, Rise and Shine, I’ve Got No Strings, Bravo Stromboli, Just Because It’s Magic, Satisfaction Guaranteed, Pleasure Island, Since I Gave MY Heart Away.

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 7 principals, 12 featured roles, plus ensemble Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR is the perfect show for a large cast including large numbers of young children. WAYS TO EXPAND There are many featured parts for strong singers and some There can be many children in your toy store and speaking roles also. many delinquents on Pleasure Island. The Blue fairy needs lots of Fairies in Training, and Geppetto can INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY also encounter many animals on his journey. A visit to a local toy maker or factory could prove interesting to your performers and give them some MUSICAL DIFFICULTY background to the period of this story. As this story There are solo songs for Geppetto, Stromboli, focuses on the wishes we all have, perhaps a performance Pinocchio & Blue Fairy and many featured lines for could be opened up to a charity community group (i.e. other characters. There is 2 and 3 -part harmony in Make-a-Wish Foundation). sections which is simple and usually sustained chords.

STAGING DEMANDS There are no big choreographic numbers in this show, so it is perfect for beginning dancers.

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Language Arts Social Studies Storytelling, Italian culture Peer pressure & acceptance The consequences of deceit Science Animal Behaviour Writing Topics Visual Arts • How can you learn about yourself by Living with Non-traditional meeting other people? Families • When was there a time you had to stop and let your conscience be your guide? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2013

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Book by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse

Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on "Little Orphan Annie®” by Permission of The Tribune Media Services, Inc. NEW TITLE!

THE STORY Based on the legendary Broadway musical, Annie JR. tells of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

THE SONGS Maybe, Hard-Knock Life, Tomorrow, Little Girls, I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here, N.Y.C., Easy Street, You Won’t Be An Orphan For Long, You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile, I Don’t Need Anything But You

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 15 principals, plus large featured ensemble Annie JR. has dozens of stand-out featured roles, both singing and non-singing, and several strong leading roles WAYS TO EXPAND for boys and girls. Cast size is flexible, and the age range You can have unlimited numbers of Orphans, Servants of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for “NYC.” different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates. MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are large solos for Annie, Warbucks, INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Miss Hannigan, Grace Farrell, Rooster, Lily, with many Arrange to have your students spend time working at a other featured solos throughout the score. There are many local food kitchen or homeless shelter. Encourage your full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison students to talk to some of the people at the shelter and singing or simple harmony. listen to their stories.

STAGING DEMANDS Several production numbers requiring dance are broken down into simple steps on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Letter Writing Orphanages, Adoption

Social Studies Writing Topics The Great Depression, FDR, • How important is your pet to you? The New Deal • What would your life be like without your parents? Science Radio Broadcast JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2011

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CAST INFORMATION 7 principals, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND The majority of the show takes place in Louie’s old neighborhood with his gang of friends. You can make this gang of friends quite large to give more students a performance opportunity.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are large solo numbers for Louie and featured solos for select members of his gang. This is a good show for both beginning music students and students just learning harmony.

STAGING DEMANDS The choreography demands of this show are light, but there are a few Based on The Trip by Book by Music and Lyrics by numbers that allow for creative Ezra Jack Keats Anthony Stein Stephen Schwartz staging (i.e., flying a plane, decorating a house.)

CONSIDERATIONS NOW AVAILABLE! Captain Louie JR. has a great score which students love to sing. THE STORY It also has a large number of small Based on the popular picture book, The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats, featured roles so many of your and featuring a score from the composer of Wicked, Captain Louie JR. students will have their moment tells the story of the magical trip Louie makes in his Red Plane and the to shine in the show. lessons he learns. Young Louie feels lonely in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY returns to his old neighborhood in an imaginary journey on the wings The kids in the show help Julio of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The book by Anthony Stein is full decorate his house and get it of tricks and treats, and features the incomparable music and lyrics of ready for Halloween. Take this Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, Captain Louie JR. is about friendship — idea a step farther and have the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. your cast plant flowers and trees throughout their neighborhood THE SONGS New Kid In The Neighborhood, Big Red Plane, A Welcome For Louie, Shadows, as a beautification project. Trick Or Treat, Looza On The Block, Spiffin’ Up Ziggy’s, Captain Louie, Home Again

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Language Arts Social Studies Ezra Jack Keats, Adaptations Holidays, Cultural Differences

Science Writing Topics Flying • How do you make friends when you go somewhere new? Visual Arts • What would you miss most if you Shadows, Dioramas had to move to a new city? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2009

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Music by Zina Goldrich

Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

THE STORY At last, a musical that features a cast of nearly all girls! Follow the adventures of advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after hilarious production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza. Written in the style of Schoolhouse Rock Live! and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Dear Edwina JR. is the perfect girl power musical for a new generation.

THE SONGS Paw-Paw Michigan, Up On The Fridge, Dear Edwina, Here Comes A Letter, Aphrodite, Say “No Thank You,” Another Letter, Abigail, Frankenguest, Carrie, Fork Knife Spoon, Time For Intermission, Here Come More Letters, Periwinkle, Hola Lola, Ziggy, Put It In The Piggy, Thanks For Coming, Edwina, Sing Your Own Song

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 principal roles, plus ensemble Dear Edwina JR. provides a rare opportunity to feature many strong female performers. While there WAYS TO EXPAND are still roles for boys, this show is the solution for groups There are endless featured parts that are sometimes that can never find enough boys to be in their musicals. doubled/tripled by small groups of performers – The heavily doubled roles can provide limitless featured assign these lines to individual performers to spots for many performers, or dynamite tour-de-force expand your cast! performances for a few talented individuals.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY There are many featured solos, and lots of simple Start a pen pal system with another school in your area. ensemble singing – this show is good for showcasing Plan a way for these new pen pals to come and see kids of all musical skill levels. your production.

STAGING DEMANDS The musical numbers can be staged simply, making this a perfect show to have kids help choreograph.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Letter Writing, Table Manners, Newspaper Columns Making New Friends

Social Studies Writing Topics Greetings from Other Cultures, • How do you deal with an Foods from Other Cultures annoying brother or sister? • Who do you ask for help? Mathematics Currency, Spending NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE, BEVERLY, MA

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Conceived and Developed by Lyrics by Title song “Fame” written by David De Silva Jacques Levy Dean Pitchford &

Book by Music by Michael Gore José Fernandez Steve Margoshes

CAST INFORMATION 14 principals (incl. 3 actors, 4 dancers, 3 musicians, 4 teachers), plus featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND The ensemble can be expanded to any size. Divide the featured solo parts according to the demands of your cast size.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are a number of solo for Nick, Carmen, Serena, Shlomo, Ms Bell, Miss Sherman and Mabel. The score has a contemporary feel which should allow your kids to explore their inner “pop star”.

NEW TITLE! STAGING DEMANDS The choreography varies depending on THE STORY the dance class or scene. The ShowKit From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international Choreographic DVD will assist you with stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon. more difficult sequences. Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME JR. is CONSIDERATIONS the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group Fame JR is perfect for a strong singing of students as they commit to four years of gruelling artistic and and dancing ensemble with many academic work. With candour, humour and insight, the show featured solos. Display the talents of your explores the issues that confront many young people today. With musicians, actors, singers and dancers of its topical subject manner, multi-ethnic cast of actors, singers, various styles. dancers and instrumentalists and high-energy, contemporary pop score, FAME JR. is an ideal musical for young performers. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Invite a performing artist to come to THE SONGS Hard Work, I Want to Make Magic, Sophomore Year, Let’s Play A Love Scene, your school and speak about their time Bring On Tomorrow, The Teacher’s Argument, Junior Year, The Junior Festival, in school and what challenges and Mabel’s Prayer, Senior Year inspirations they found in their colleagues and teachers.

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Language Arts Music Literacy, History of the Arts, Instruments of the Orchestra, Ballet/Dance, Opera, Musicals, Styles of Music Orchestral/Band music Writing Topics Science • How can you ensure that your New York City Geography performing aspirations do not affect your performance in your school work? Social Sciences • What are some of the important Peer Pressure, Influences Cultural lessons you learn in school? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2012 Differences

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Title song “Fame” written by Dean Pitchford & CAST INFORMATION Michael Gore 14 principal roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND Put the entire village of Anatevka on your stage – have as many Villagers and Russian Soldiers as your theatre will allow!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY With many featured solos and large amounts of ensemble singing, this score requires slightly stronger singers than other MTI JR. titles. Numbers involving Based on Sholem Aleichem Stories the entire company are usually in unison by Special Permission of or two-part harmony. Arnold Perl STAGING DEMANDS Book by Strong dancers are required for some Joseph Stein featured choreography, and the Lyrics by ensemble should be able to move fairly Sheldon Harnick well. The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD

Music by provides step-by-step instructions for Jerry Bock choreographing the larger numbers. CONSIDERATIONS THE STORY Fiddler On The Roof JR. has some of the In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to most memorable and rewarding roles instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish in musical theatre, providing kids with community in the face of changing social mores and the growing an opportunity to explore emotionally anti-semitism of Czarist Russia. Its legendary charm, humor, warmth, complex characters and highly dramatic honesty and universal themes cut across barriers of race, class, situations. With a lot of singing and nationality and religion, touching audiences throughout the world. dancing, this show is a little more An epic piece of theatre, Fiddler On The Roof JR. covers the full challenging than other titles. range of human emotions, presenting young performers with a unique acting challenge – especially the mature young man starring INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY as Tevye, among the most memorable and rewarding roles in Have your students research when your musical theatre. community was founded and the heritage of the individuals who founded it. THE SONGS Arrange a meeting with your cast Tradition, Matchmaker, If I Were A Rich Man, Sabbath Prayer, To Life, and the older members of your local Sunrise Sunset, Do You Love Me?, Far From The Home I Love, Anatevka community center to learn about their history.

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Language Arts Mathematics Sholem Aleichem Stories Product Selling, Social Studies Supply and Demand Russian History, Writing Topics Czars vs. Presidents • What are the pros and cons of arranged marriages? Social Sciences • How do people of different faiths Jewish History, Matchmakers, learn to respect each other? Faiths of the World KETTERING MIDDLE SCHOOL, KETTERING, OH 26 25

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Music by Burton Lane

Lyrics by Yip Harburg

Book by

Fred Saidy and Yip Harburg

Adaptation by Deena R. Harburg

NEW TITLE!

THE STORY Finian McLonergan, who has emigrated from Ireland to the town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky with his daughter Sharon, is intent on burying a stolen pot of gold in the shadows of Fort Knox, in the belief it will grow and multiply. Hot on their heels is Og, a leprechaun intent on recovering his treasure, before the loss of it turns him permanently human. Complicating matters are a corrupt senator but in the end, Sharon marries the handsome, young Woody Mahoney; and Woody’s mute sister, Susan, acquires the power of speech and falls in love with Og, who decides that being human is not so bad after all.

THE SONGS This Time of Year, How Are Things in Glocca Morra, Look to the Rainbow, Old Devil Moon, Necessity, Something Sort of Grandish, If This Isn’t Love, That Great Come-And-Get-It Day, Dance of the Golden Crock, When the Idle Poor Become the Idle Rich, Fiddle-Faddle, The Begat, When I’m Not Near the Girl I Love,

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 9 principals, 14 feature roles plus ensemble Finian’s Rainbow JR is chock full of fun featured roles for performers of all shapes, sizes, WAYS TO EXPAND genders and singing and dancing abilities. Feel free to add extra Sharecroppers, Gospeleers and Workers to give more students the opportunity to be involved. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Invite someone from the Immigration MUSICAL DIFFICULTY Department to your school to speak of the many There are large solos for Sharon, Woody, Og, Lucy, Howard. There backgrounds of those who have migrated to this are many full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison singing country. They can also discuss what people or simple harmony. need to do in order to migrate. In return you may like to organise a performance staged STAGING DEMANDS especially for a local migrant group. Several production numbers requiring dance are broken down into simple steps on the ShowKit Choreographic DVD.

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Language Arts Writing Topics Irish folklore and mythology • When have you ever felt judged because of whom you are or the way Science you look? Rainbows • How to people learn to respect each other and live harmoniously in Social Science a societal melting pot? Civil Rights, The haves and have-nots, Melting Pot JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2013

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Book by Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser

Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon

THE STORY NEW TITLE! Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, and considered one of the best musicals of all time, this Broadway classic introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright­ but uptight “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the nightclub performer whose chronic cold is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate to find a spot for his infamous floating dice game.

THE SONGS Fugue For Tinhorns, Follow The Fold, The Oldest Established, I’ll Know, A Bushel And A Peck, Adelaide’s Lament, Guys And Dolls, If I Were A Bell, I’ve Never Been In Love Before, Luck Be A Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ The Boat, Marry The Man Today

CONSIDERATIONS CAST INFORMATION Guys And Dolls JR. is considered by many to be 12 principals, plus featured ensemble the perfect musical comedy, because it has a great score, fun, fast-paced book, and some of the most memorable WAYS TO EXPAND characters ever seen on a stage. With enough featured Add more players to the Mission Band, or double the roles to accommodate a large cast and highlight kids number of Hot Box Girls. If you still need to expand more, of all talent levels, this show is an ideal introduction simply add more guys and dolls! to the American musical. MUSICAL DIFFICULTY INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY There are solos for Adelaide, Sarah, Sky, Nathan, Nicely, Gather clothing and other items to donate to the Salvation Benny, and Rusty Charlie – all requiring fairly strong Army. When your cast members deliver the items, see if singers. The full ensemble and small groups numbers will it is possible to talk to someone at the site about the occasionally engage your students in three-part harmony history of the Salvation Army. or counterpoint singing.

STAGING DEMANDS The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing the ensemble numbers.

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Language Arts Science 1940’s Slang, Catching a Cold, Literature Referencing Psychosomatic Symptoms

Mathematics Writing Topics Statistics, Probability • How is gambling helping or hurting society? Social Studies • How can people change when New York City Geography, different people surround them? Cuban Culture GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOWANDA, NY

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Music by George Stiles

Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe

THE STORY Produce the show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier Award (the British equivalent to the Tony Award®)! Honk! JR. is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, The Ugly Duckling, and features a strong melodic score that kids everywhere will enjoy. Honk! JR. can be performed with simple sets and costumes— no feathers or fur necessary—making it the perfect musical!

THE SONGS A Poultry Tale, The Joy Of Motherhood, Hold Your Head Up High, Look At Him, Different, Play With Your Food, Every Tear A Mother Cries, The Wild Goose Chase, Warts And All, The Blizzard, The Transformation

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 8 principals roles, plus featured ensemble Honk! JR. has many great featured roles for boys and girls, and a strong ensemble. Cast WAYS TO EXPAND size is flexible, and the age range of the parts Fill the entire farm with all the poultry you can find – ducks, makes the show ideal for productions involving geese, turkeys, or any other bird that seems appropriate! different grade levels. For the “Warts and All” number, fill the stage with frogs – a great opportunity to involve younger children. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY Bring your cast down to the police station MUSICAL DIFFICULTY and have all of the students get fingerprinted There are solos for Ugly, Ida, Drake, The Cat, The Bullfrog, and many and registered to protect themselves in case other featured characters, and several full ensemble numbers utilizing they are ever lost or missing. Next, have them easy unison singing or simple two-part harmony. organize a community wide sign-up for all of the children. STAGING DEMANDS Numbers can be staged very simply, with minimal technical requirements.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Fairy Tales, The Ugly Duckling Tolerance, Prejudice

Science Writing Topics Animals, Food Chain, • How do you learn to be Ecosystems comfortable with who you are? • What are some ways to solve Mathematics problems rather than running away Compass Skills, Map Reading from them? HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL, HICKSVILLE, NY

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CAST INFORMATION 16 principals, 4 featured roles

WAYS TO EXPAND There is no chorus/ensemble in Into The Woods JR. If you want to involve more cast members, consider double casting some of the roles (two actors learn one role, performing at alternate performances).

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY The score is more difficult than other MTI JR. titles, requiring nearly all roles to tackle featured solos at some point. Most ensemble numbers are written in unison or simple two- part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDS Choreography and technical requirements are minimal. The Choreography DVD Music and Lyrics by Book by included in your ShowKit™ provides Stephen Sondheim James Lapine step-by-step instructions for choreographing the ensemble numbers.

THE STORY CONSIDERATIONS The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as Sondheim and Into The Woods JR. is a good show for Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite strong featured performers, providing kids an characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, opportunity to explore emotionally complex Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and characters and highly dramatic situations. With interact on their journeys. With unforgettable roles, a lot of solo singing, this show could be more little dancing and no chorus, Into The Woods JR. challenging than other titles, and might be showcases a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers better for older children. and actors. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it easier – though still challenging – for young INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY performers. Into The Woods JR. is a fun and engaging way to Bring your students to a national park and have get young people to think about the stories with which they’ve them explore the woods. Have one of the park grown up and the ethical issues raised therein. rangers talk to them about what kind of animals specifically live in that forest and the dangers THE SONGS of being in the woods alone. Next, work with Opening Sequence, Hello Little Girl, I Guess This Is Goodbye/ the park rangers to bring branches and other Maybe They’re Magic, Rapunzel, I Know Things Now, A Very Nice Prince, Giants In The Sky, Agony, It Takes Two, Stay With Me, natural items from the woods back into your On The Steps Of The Palace, Finale school to use as scenery.

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Language Arts Social Sciences Fairy Tales, Folklore, Jack & The Beanstalk, Ethics, Responsibility Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood Writing Topics Science • How do you go about Animal Habitats, Forestry trying to achieve your wishes? • How do you stay safe while Mathematics exploring new things? Value vs. Cost, Supply vs. Demand SWELL PRODUCTIONS, SA 2012

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CAST INFORMATION 12 principal roles, plus large ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND Fill the stage with the entire population of River City – great for using a wide age range of children. And if you still need to add more, don’t forget the band!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are large solos for Harold and Marian, with many other featured solos throughout the score. Ensemble numbers feature unison singing or simple two or three-part harmony. Four strong singers will be required for the Barbershop Quartet (simplified for young voices).

STAGING DEMANDS Strong dancers are required for some featured choreography, and the ensemble should be able to move fairly well. The Choreography DVD included in your ShowKit™ provides Book, Music and Lyrics by Based on a Story by step-by-step instructions for choreographing Meredith Willson Meredith Willson and Frank Lacey the larger numbers.

CONSIDERATIONS The Music Man JR. features star turns for a THE STORY young male and female performer, but is also The Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast- rich with great roles for performers of every talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, level. In fact, the show features over twenty-four Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful spinster speaking roles, meaning lots of featured parts librarian, Marian Paroo. With his fast-talking style, “Professor” for young performers. The score also provides Hill convinces the town to form a marching band and adopt opportunities to showcase students with strong his revolutionary music program, “The Think System,” or face vocal or dance abilities. the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY himself to the citizens of River City. The Music Man JR. is the Have your students visit a retirement community perfect musical for young people. and talk to some of the residents about attending community social events in their past. Discuss THE SONGS similarities between scenes from the show and Rock Island, Iowa Stubborn, Ya Got Trouble, Piano Lesson/ If You Don’t Mind, Goodnight My Someone, Seventy-Six Trombones, Sincere, the real life experiences of these new people Pick-A-Little Talk-A-Little, Wells Fargo Wagon, Shipoopi, Gary Indiana, they have just met. ‘Til There Was You

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Language Arts Social Sciences Censorships, Learning Concepts, Non-traditional Families, Ethics Research Techniques Writing Topics Mathematics • How do you learn to trust people? Rhythm, Tempo • Would getting presents be as exciting if you got a new one Social Studies every day? Wells Fargo Wagon ST. MARTIN SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO

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CAST INFORMATION 11 principal roles, plus featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND Make the Choir of Storytellers as big or small as you’d like.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are solos for most principal roles, including Ti Moune, Erzulie, Papa Ge, and Daniel. Many numbers involving the ensemble are written in unison, or simple harmony.

STAGING DEMANDS With virtually no set and little technical requirements, the ensemble functions very prominently in the action. Creative dance or movement- driven staging is also part of the show’s style, calling upon performers to portray trees, wild animals and a Book and Lyrics by Music by fierce rainstorm. Lynn Ahrens Stephen Flaherty

Based on the Novel My Love, My Love by CONSIDERATIONS Rosa Guy Told in a presentational style, Once On This Island JR. is equally effective regardless of its cast size THE STORY and features minimal – though colorful This is the story of Ti Moune, an island peasant girl who rescues – sets and costumes that capture the and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. imagination of the audience. There are When Daniel is returned to his people, the Gods who rule the island opportunities to highlight individual guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against singers and dancers, while still the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. With its touching focusing mainly on an ensemble feel. story and catchy pop and Caribbean-flavored score by the creators of Seussical and the Broadway smash Ragtime, Once On This Island JR. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul. Have a local ethnic dance troupe come to your school to work with your THE SONGS students on an ethnic dance. Discuss Prologue/We Dance, One Small Girl, Waiting For Life, And The Gods Heard Her Prayer, with the troupe the cultural origins of Rain, Discovering Daniel, Pray, Forever Yours, Ti Moune, Mama Will Provide, The Human Heart, The Ball, Ti Moune’s Dance, Andrea Sequence, Promises, this traditional dance, and encourage Wedding Sequence, A Part Of Us, Why We Tell The Story the students to explore cultural dance traditions in their own heritage.

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Language Arts Social Studies Fairy Tales, The Little Mermaid Caribbean Culture

Science Writing Topics Weather, Island Properties • Is love the strongest emotion? • Is it difficult to give something without Social Science expecting something in return? Family Pressure, Social Status CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CEDAR PARK, TX

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CAST INFORMATION 11 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND Add additional Demons, Lethargarians, or Shoppers and Vendors in the Dictionopolis marketplace!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY This is one of our more musically difficult shows. Strong singers are a must for the principle roles. There are a fair amount of ensemble numbers.

STAGING DEMANDS Since a complicated set isn’t necessary for this show, choreography can play a large part in the show. The ensemble numbers offer many opportunities for storytelling movement—and you don’t need a dance background, just use your imagination!

CONSIDERATIONS Based on the Novel by Music by Lyrics by Since The Phantom Tollbooth JR. is set in a Norton Juster Arnold Black Sheldon Harnick world of the imagination, let your creativity Book by run wild in designing sets and costumes. Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick Your students will have a lot of insight, too! There are many ensemble parts and featured roles, some of which can be double-cast if you have a limited number of students. This is a NOW AVAILABLE! great piece to showcase your stronger singers. THE STORY Milo is bored. So bored, in fact, that the Demons of Ignorance INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY appear in his room to ensure that he’ll continue to do nothing, When most people are bored, a magical thus becoming their next victim. But when the Phantom Tollbooth tollbooth doesn’t whisk them away—they have mysteriously arrives, Milo hops in and begins the adventure of his to think up things to do on their own. life. With the help of the watchdog, Tock, Milo has to persuade One excellent way to combat boredom is to the dueling rulers of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis to rescue their channel your energy towards helping someone sisters, Rhyme and Reason, thus ending the strangeness that else. Have your students learn about volunteer plagues both cities. activities in their area by inviting organizers to speak at your school, and by seeing firsthand THE SONGS how those organizations help those who need Prologue, Another Boring Afternoon, Gotcha, The Birth of the Booth, it. Urge your students to volunteer at one of The Whether Man, The Lethargarian Shuffle, Tock’s Narrative, At the Market, those organizations, or find ways to help their Do I Dare?, Giant/Midget, Hail, Digitopolis, Subtraction Stew, Gotcha (Reprise), community on their own. Milo, The Return of Rhyme and Reason, Finale

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Language Arts Mathematics Plays on Words, Grammar, Spelling The Value of Numbers and Math in Everyday Life, Mathematical Puzzles, Science Geometric Shapes Units to Measure Noise, How Hearing Works, Mining Writing Topics • Why are Rhyme and Reason so Social Science important? Sibling Relationships and Rivalries, • What is the most exciting way Respecting Differences you’ve used your imagination? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2009

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CAST INFORMATION 10 Principals, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND You can always give the Major General more daughters, or fill out the ranks of policemen. And if nothing else, your stage should be filled with lots of pirates!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are solos for all principals, and many featured sections for the ensemble. There is a lot of ensemble and small group singing, with parts written in unison or simple two-part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDS While not a lot of dance is required, the Major General’s daughters could highlight a few female dancers. If the pirates or policemen have any physical comedy or acrobatic skills, those could certainly come in handy.

Book and Lyrics by Music by CONSIDERATIONS Sir William S. Gilbert Sir Arthur S. Sullivan The Pirates Of Penzance JR. is a great show for a large ensemble with plenty of good singers. There are many THE STORY great featured parts to showcase all Wacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first talents and levels of ability – including opened in 1879, The Pirates Of Penzance JR. spins a hilarious farce of some great roles for performers with sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy- comedic skills. eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY In the show, Frederick has been THE SONGS raised since childhood by Ruth, his Pour O Pour The Pirate Sherry, When Fredric Was A Little Lad, nursemaid. Have your students go Oh Better Far To Live And Die, Oh False One You Have Deceived Me, Climbing Over Rocky Mountain, Stop Ladies Pray!, Oh Is There Not One Maiden Here, to a local pre-school or day care Poor Wandering One!, Stay We Must Not Lose Our Senses, center and perform a few of their I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General, Oh Men Of Dark And Dismal Fate, numbers from the show. Let them Oh Dry The Glistening Tear, When The Foeman Bares His Steel, stay awhile after the performance to When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold, Tarantara Tarantara!, A Rollicking Band Of Pirates We, With Cat-Like Tread Upon Our Prey We Steal, interact with the younger children and Now What Is This And What Is That?, Finale gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of caring for children.

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Language Arts Social Studies Advanced Vocabulary Piracy, The Military

Science Writing Topics Leap Year Calendar • What would life be like living on the sea? Social Science • Why do people pretend to be Conflict Rresolution, Orphans tougher than they are?

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From the Series Created by George Newall and Tom Yohe

Based on an Idea by David McCall

Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle Hall

Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe

THE STORY Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear in his rec room and proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects: Math, Science, History and Grammar. Like the classic television series, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. is a hip, entertaining and educational treat that shows young people that learning can be as fun as you choose to make it.

THE SONGS Schoolhouse Rocky, A Noun Is A Person Place Or Thing, Three Is A Magic Number, Unpack Your Adjectives, Just A Bill, The Preamble, Do The Circulation, Conjunction Junction, Great American Melting Pot, Elbow Room, Interplanet Janet, Interjections

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 6 principals, plus ensemble One of the easiest MTI JR. shows to produce, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. can be performed simply WAYS TO EXPAND or grandly, using whatever level of staging and Originally conceived for a cast of six, the MTI JR. version is design you are able to contribute. And because designed to allow you to expand your cast to six principals with most of the songs are so familiar and easy to learn, a choir that can be as large as your stage can accommodate. rehearsals are bound to be a snap!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY There are solos for the six principals, plus featured solos to Have your students research the heritage of be assigned from The Choir. With most numbers involving the people of your community to discover their the full ensemble, the songs are arranged for unison or hometown’s own “Great American Melting Pot.” simple two-part harmony. Plan a performance of the show that you can invite people from all of these different ethnic backgrounds STAGING DEMANDS to attend and then join the cast for a reception The loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility following the show. in staging and cast size from number to number as well as for the entire show. Set and costume design can be as simple or complex as your budget or imagination will allow!

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Language Arts Social Studies Grammar, Parts of Speech Constitution, Law, Congress

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Music by Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle

Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss

Music Supervised, Adapted and Produced by Bryan Louiselle

THE STORY “After all those years being stuck on a page, Did you ever imagine you’d see me on stage?” So says the mischievous Cat in the Hat at the onset of this fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and all of the Whos of Whoville! The score is a Seussian Gumbo of musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild!

THE SONGS Oh, The Thinks You Can Think!, Biggest Blame Fool, Here On Who, How To Raise A Child, It’s Possible, Alone In The Universe, Amayzing Mayzie, Monkey Around, Notice Me, Horton, How Lucky You Are, Egg, Nest And Tree, Solla Sollew, All For You

CAST INFORMATION CONSIDERATIONS 10 principals, 6 featured roles, plus ensemble Seussical JR. is a great show for large groups of students who enjoy singing. It is also a good WAYS TO EXPAND show for a cast of students who enjoy playing You can cast as many Wickersham Brothers and Bird Girls larger than life characters. You will need to as you like to fill out those songs and numbers. Additionally, have a number of strong singers who are also the jungle, underwater and circus scenes allow for as many good dancers or movers to play the Wickersham characters as you want to add. Brothers and the Bird Girls.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY There are large Solos for Horton, JoJo, Mayzie, Gertrude, Talk to your local library or bookstore to see if you Sour Kangaroo and Cat In The Hat. Most of the ensemble music can find a time to have some of your cast members in the show is simple to learn but some of the songs are quite read stories to young children. Choose one of the wordy and will need good diction. stories that features one of the characters found in Seussical JR. Beyond being a good way to give STAGING DEMANDS back to your community, this project will also Production can be staged very simply with a few levels and fun improve your cast members’ storytelling skills. props. Look to your Director’s Guide for simple and creative ideas.

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Language Arts Social Studies Dr. Seuss, Adaptations Legal Systems, Maps

Mathematics Writing Topics Rhythm, Poetry • How can you help a person accept their responsibilities? Science • How do you stick up for what you Animal Behavior, Microscopes, believe in? Jungle Habitat JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2007

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CAST INFORMATION 8 principals, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPAND You can have as many secretaries as you’d like working with Millie and Mr. Graydon and there is plenty of room for lots of Dancers, and Jail Birds.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are some strong solo demands for Millie and Jimmie, and the ensemble numbers are complicated, but musically logical. Also, Bun Foo, Ching Ho, and Mrs. Meers must both speak and sing in Mandarin during the show.

STAGING DEMANDS This show has a lot of numbers involving choreography including some that include basic tap dancing. New Music by New Lyrics by The Choreography DVD included in Jeanine Tesori Dick Scanlan your ShowKit™ provides step-by-step Book by instructions for choreographing some of Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan the numbers.

CONSIDERATIONS THE STORY Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. is set Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has in the 1920’s and has a great jazz- everyone dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical infused score. Also, don’t be afraid that took Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, of the Mandarin in the show. Your Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, ShowKit™ comes with full pronunciation who moves to the city in search of a new life for herself. guides. And while the music in the Full of intrigue and jazz and based on the popular movie, the stage show is perfect for tap dancing, you version of Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. includes a full score of new can easily modify all of the dances to songs and bright dance numbers. Frisky flappers, dashing leading be done without tap. men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences love to hate make this show a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY And with the role of Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a Bun Foo and Ching Ho both speak new heroine for the ages. Mandarin during the show. Find a THE SONGS native Mandarin speaker that you can Not For The Life Of Me, Thoroughly Modern Millie, They Don’t Know, bring to talk to your students! What Do I Need With Love?, Only In New York, Jimmy, Forget About The Boy, Muqin, Long As I’m Here With You, Gimme Gimme

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Language Arts Social Studies Foreign Languages, Dictation The 1920’s, Speak Easys, New York City

Social Sciences Writing Topics White Slavery, • What would it be like to move to a new The “Modern” Woman city with no friends? • What are different reasons people fall Mathematics in love? Rhythm, Patterns JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2007

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