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Disney Aladdin KIDS Disney Cinderella KIDS Disney The Aristocats KIDS Disney The Jungle Book KIDS Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS Winnie The Pooh KIDS Annie KIDS A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS Disney Aladdin JR. Disney Alice in Wonderland JR. Disney Beauty and the Beast JR. Disney High School Musical JR. Disney High School Musical 2 JR. Disney Mulan JR. Annie JR. Captain Louie JR. Dear Edwina JR. Fiddler on the Roof JR. Guys and Dolls JR. Honk! JR. Into the Woods JR. The Music Man JR. Once on This Island JR. The Phantom Tollbooth JR. The Pirates of Penzance JR. School House Rock Live! JR. Seussical JR. Millie JR. Disney Aladdin KIDS Disney Cinder-ella KIDS Disney The Aristocats KIDS Disney The Jungle Book KIDS Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS Winnie The Pooh KIDS Annie KIDS A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS Disney Aladdin JR. Disney Alice in Wonderland JR. Disney Beauty and the Beast JR. Disney High School Musical JR. Disney High School Musical 2 JR. Disney Mulan JR. Annie JR. Captain Louie JR. Dear Edwina JR. Fiddler on the Roof JR. Guys and Dolls JR. Honk! JR. Into the Woods JR. The Music Man JR. Once on This Island JR. The Phantom Tollbooth JR. The Pirates of Penzance JR. School House Rock Live! JR. Seussical JR. Millie JR. Disney Aladdin KIDS Disney Cinderella KIDS Disney The Aristocats KIDS Disney The Jungle Book KIDS Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS Winnie The Pooh KIDS Annie KIDS A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS Disney Aladdin JR. Disney Alice in Wonderland JR. Disney Beauty and the Beast JR. Disney High School Musical JR. Disney High School Musi-cal 2 JR. Disney Mulan JR. Annie JR. Captain Louie JR. Dear Edwina JR. Fiddler on the Roof JR. Guys and Dolls JR. Honk! JR. Into the Woods JR. The Music Man JR. Once on This Island JR. The Phantom Tollbooth JR. The Pirates of Penzance JR. School House Rock Live! JR. Seussical JR. Millie JR. Disney Aladdin KIDS Disney Cinderella KIDS Disney The Aristocats KIDS Disney The Jungle Book KIDS Disney Sleeping Beauty KIDS Winnie The Pooh KIDS Annie KIDS A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS Disney Aladdin JR. Disney Alice in Wonder-

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Why Choose the MTI Broadway Junior Collection®?Kid-tested and teacher-endorsed, the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® is the perfect way to introduce your school to the joys of musical theatre.

Studies have shown that students involved in theatre develop better

cognitive skills, exhibit higher self-esteem, build collaborative and

social skills, display better study habits and consistently perform

higher on standardized tests.


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.

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.

Over 30,000 Success Stories and Growing

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THEATRE AS EDUCATION


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.

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 experience.

30-MINUTE

MUSICALS FOR PERFORMANCE BY

PRIMARY

SCHOOL STUDENTS

The music is written in keys appropriate for young voices. All shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on your stage.

60-MINUTE


MIDDLE

SCHOOL STUDENTS

The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® divides into two categories to accommodate different age ranges:

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FIRST PICKFirst-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.

The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® ShowKit™

It’s like Getting a Musical in a Box!With the MTI ShowKitTM that comes with every MTI Broadway Junior Collection® show, there’s no way to 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.

30-MINUTE


PRIMARY

SCHOOL STUDENTS

60-MINUTE


MIDDLE

SCHOOL STUDENTS

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)

“The newly-designed ShowKit™ will make it even easier for students and teachers to stage their favorite musicals.”

Timothy Allen McDonald, Artistic Director (iTheatrics)

NewlyDesigned Showkit

MTI and iTheatrics have redesigned the look, feel and content of the ShowKits to 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 after Broadway production show books. Features of the new Director’s Guide 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. The Actor’s Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing. Expanded resources in all production and curriculum aspects that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced. A Media disk of resources including audition sides and editable forms including a fully editable program.

Now available in ShowKit Binder:

Annie KIDS

Fame JR

Guys & Dolls JR

Phantom Tollbooth JR

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS

... More shows coming soon!

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

Language ArtsClassic Legends, 1001 Arabian Nights

MathematicsMoney Used in the Marketplace

ScienceCaves, Hourglass and Telling Time

MusicMusical Instruments Used in Middle Eastern Culture

Music by

Alan MenkenLyrics by

Howard Ashman and Tim RiceMusic Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics

Orchestrated by

Bryan LouiselleBook by

David SimpaticoBased on the 1992 Disney Film

Aladdin

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, YOUNGER CHILDREN, STRONG FEATURED ROLES

Social SciencesMiddle Eastern Culture, The Wonders of the World, Arabian Marketplace, Poverty

Writing Topics• How does difference in class affect a society? Do you see any similarities in the challenges facing the world today? JUNIOR THEATRE FESTIVAL, 2010

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

CAST INFORMATION6 principals, 3 featured roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDBoth the Vendors and Junior Djinn help in creating the magic of the story and can include additional performers.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYCast strong singers for Aladdin and Jasmine, but all other solo lines can be spoken if necessary. The music is incredibly accessible for first-time performers, as it’s largely ensemble singing in unison or simple two-part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDSAladdin 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.

CONSIDERATIONSMost roles can be played by boys or girls. Designed for unit set, this show is easy to stage.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYIdentify a local marketplace that has a variety of different shops. This could be a farmer’s market, a mall or a craft fair. Have your students talk to these merchants about the things they do to support their business. Then invite the different merchants to help with the set of the show by donating their time, skills and maybe even goods to the “Agrabah Marketplace.”

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Language ArtsAdaptations, Foreign Languages, Poetry

MusicScales, Jazz Music, Instruments

ScienceAnimal Behavior, Habitats, Health

Music and Lyrics by

Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman,

Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston, Terry Gilkyson

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by

Bryan LouiselleBook Adapted and Additional Lyrics by

Michael Bernard

Based on the 1970 Disney Film The Aristocats

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, YOUNGER CHILDREN, STRONG FEATURED ROLES

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

CONSIDERATIONSAristocats KIDS is a great show for students who like up-beat music and would enjoy playing animal characters. Either girls or boys can play most of the roles making this a perfect show for a large female cast.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYVisit your local animal shelter and talk about the process of pet adoption. Spend time watching the animals and noticing how the different animals move. Cast members can use this information to help with their character’s physicality. You can also invite the shelter to set up a table and display at your performances. They might even be able to bring actual animals with them for your audience to see.


WAYS TO EXPANDYou can add any number of Alley Cats to this production to give as many students as possible an opportunity to be a part of the show.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYSolos for Thomas O’Malley, Edgar, Scat Cat, and Roquefort. There are solo lines for many of the other featured roles. The rest of the music is simple to learn and the majority of the numbers are mostly unison singing.

STAGING DEMANDSThe Director’s Guide gives you an easy way to establish both Paris and Madame’s home by using a minimal amount of scenery.

Social StudiesFrench Culture, Maps, Transportation

Writing Topics• How can you best work with different types of people?• What are the problems with judging someone only by their appearance?

Music by


Howard Ashman and Tim RiceMusic Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics

Orchestrated by

Bryan LouiselleBook by

David SimpaticoBased on the 1992 Disney Film

Aladdin

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 HeislerMusic Adapted and Arranged by

Bryan LouiselleBased on the Screenplay by

Ken Anderson and Homer Brighton

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, YOUNGER CHILDREN, STRONG FEMALE LEAD

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

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE, BEVERLY, MA

MathematicsTime, Measurements

ScienceTransportation – Horse vs. Car

Social SciencesLiving with Non-traditional Families

Social StudiesRulers of Countries (Kings vs. Presidents)

Language ArtsCompare and contrast Cinderella stories from other countries

Writing Topics• Is it important to get along with your brothers and sisters?• How do you keep on believing in your dream?

CAST INFORMATION12 principals, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDThe Chorus of Mice can be expanded infinitely – a great opportunity to involve primary age children. Although there are four narrators indicated in the script, you can cast many more – dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of your cast.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThe music demands of this show are very light, with solos for Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, and a few lead mice. Most numbers are ensemble, with very simple unison singing.

STAGING DEMANDSSimple instructions for transforming the pumpkin into a magical carriage are included on the Choreographic DVD included in the ShowKit™.

CONSIDERATIONSCinderella KIDS has many great featured speaking roles, with minimal solo singing. A perfect show for large ensembles, most roles can be played by boys or girls, and do not require strong vocal skills.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYTalk to your local adoption or foster care agency andinvite the staff members to talk to your cast about the troubles the children can face. Invite all the families they work with to come see your production.

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Music and Lyrics by

Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by

Marcy HeislerMusic Adapted and Arranged by


Larry ClemmonsBased on the Novel The Jungle Book by

Rudyard Kipling

Language ArtsRudyard Kipling’s Stories

Social StudiesLocations of Jungles, History of India

ScienceJungle Animals, Food Chain, Jungle Habitat

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG FEATURED ROLES, GOOD COMEDIANS, ALL AGES

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

GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOWANDA, NY

CONSIDERATIONSThe Jungle Book KIDS has a large, expandable ensemble and many strong featured roles for good singers, all of which can be performed by boys or girls. Several roles, including Baloo and King Louie, are great for kids with strong comedic skills.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYTake your cast to a nearby zoo and have them study the animals. Arrange to have a zookeeper talk to your class.


WAYS TO EXPANDThe Chorus can be expanded to include various animals, trees, plants, rocks, or any other jungle inhabitants you can think of! The Monkey Chorus and Elephant Troops also provide great opportunities for filling the stage.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYFeatured solo parts for Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, King Louie, and others. Many numbers involve the full chorus in easy unison singing.

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

Social SciencesThe Co-habitation of Different Types of People, Responsibility of Teaching

Writing Topics• Who do you trust the most and why?• How hard is it to make the right decision?

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CROSS-CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

PALO ALTO CHILDREN’S THEATRE, PALO ALTO, CA

Music and Lyrics by

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns and Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears,

Sammy Fain and Jack LawrenceMusic Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by


Marcy HeislerBased on the 1959 Disney Film Sleeping Beauty and

the Story Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by

Charles Perrault

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG SINGERS, MINIMAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

THE STORYIt’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 SONGSHail 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

CONSIDERATIONSSleeping Beauty KIDS is a great show for a large group of students. Between the Fairies, the Goons, and the Forest Animals there are plenty of roles that should excite all different types of performers. The songs in the show are all based on Tchaikovsky’s classic score, which makes the score slightly more difficult than some other shows, but it is still completely accessible for a student audience.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYWithout the forest Briar Rose would have had nowhere to hide from Maleficent. Talk to a local forest ranger about arranging a visit to a local forest. Take a tour and learn about the different kinds of trees that grow well in your area. Then find an area in your community where you can plant new trees.


WAYS TO EXPANDMaleficent can certainly have lots of Goons and Briar Rose needs all the Fairy help she can get.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solos for Briar Rose, Maleficent, and the Fairies. The majority of the songs in the show are ensemble numbers and the music is slightly more difficult than other shows in MTI KIDS.

STAGING DEMANDSThe production can be staged very simply with a few specific props.

Language ArtsFairy Tales, Folklore Music

MathematicsBirthdays, Ages

ScienceForest Ecology

Social SciencesHierarchal Societies, Medieval Times

Writing Topics• How do your dreams help you get through the day?• Is someone ready to be an adult at age 16?



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NEW TITLE!

Music and Lyrics by

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, George Bruns and Tom Adair, Winston Hibler and Ted Sears,

Sammy Fain and Jack LawrenceMusic Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by


Marcy HeislerBased on the 1959 Disney Film Sleeping Beauty and

the Story Sleeping Beauty in the Wood by

Charles Perrault

CAST INFORMATION5 principals, 6 feature roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDThe Word Chorus, Animal Chorus and Bees can be expanded to include your desired cast size.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYSolos for Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl. 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 DEMANDSWinnie the Pooh KIDS staged easily with very little choreography. Simple step-by-step instructions can be found on the choreographic DVD.

Music and Lyrics by

Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman and Robert Lopez and Kristen

Anderson-Lopez Music Adapted & Arranged and Additional Music & Lyrics by

Will Van Dyke Book and Additional Lyrics by

Cheryl Davis Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the

2011 Disney Animated feature film


PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, FEATURED ROLES, ALL AGES

CONSIDERATIONSMost roles can be played by boys or girls. Designed for unit set, this show is easy to stage.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYYou could visit a local animal shelter or zoo. Study the movements of the animals and their behaviours. It could also be beneficial to have someone come to speak on forest preservation and our care for the environment.

THE STORYDISNEY’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.

CREEKVIEW SCHOOL, MARYSVILLE, OH

Language ArtsA.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner

MathematicsSharing

ScienceHoney-making, animal habits

Social StudiesMaps, Forestry, Community

Writing Topics• How can you best work with different types of people?• Who is the most important person to you and why do you value them?

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NEW TITLE!


Book by

Thomas MeehanMusic by

Charles StrouseLyrics by

Martin CharninBased on "Little Orphan Annie®”

by Permission of

The Tribune Media Services, Inc.

Language ArtsLetter Writing

Social StudiesThe Great Depression, FDR,The New Deal

ScienceRadio Broadcast

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, ALL AGES, STRONG FEMALE LEADS

ENRICO FERMI MIDDLE SCHOOL, YONKERS, NY

CONSIDERATIONSAnnie KIDS has many stand-out feature roles, both singing and non-singing and roles for strong boys and girls. Cast size is flexible and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYArrange to have you students spend time working at a local food kitchen or homeless shelter. Encourage your students to talk to some of the people at the shelter and listen to their stories.

THE STORYWith 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 SONGSMaybe, 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 INFORMATION15 principals, plus large featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDYou can have unlimited number of Orphans, Servants at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for N.Y.C.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYLarge solos for Annie, Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, Grace, Rooster and Lily, with many other featured solos throughout. There are many full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison most of the time.

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

Social SciencesOrphanages, Adoption

Writing Topics• How important is your pet to you?• What would your life be like without your parents?


PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG LEADS, SMALL BUDGETS

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THE STORYArnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale’s musical adaptation. Conceived by Mr. 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 friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. A score that bubbles with melody and wit, its jazzy upbeat sound is a perfect match for the hopping, crawling and flying denizens that inhabit Frog and Toad’s world. Adapted from the Broadway production, and destined to become a classic, A Year With Frog And Toad KIDS is inventive, exuberant and totally enchanting.

THE SONGSA Year With Frog And Toad, Getta Loada Toad, Cookies, Down The Hill, Merry Almost Christmas

Social StudiesPostal System

Writing Topics• What does it mean to be a true friend?• What are your favorite activities in each of the different seasons?

Music by

Robert Reale



WAYS TO EXPANDBecause 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 DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSThis 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.

CONSIDERATIONSYou will need two good actors and 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 classrooms as each of the different animal groups in the show.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave your cast start a mentor program with younger students in your school. Get copies of the Frog and Toad books from the library and have the students practice reading one or more of the stories out loud. Once they are comfortable with the stories, arrange a time for them to visit the pre-school or youngest students at your school and read the stories to them. Then invite these students to come and see a performance of your show.


Book and Lyrics by

Willie RealeBased on the Books by

Arnold Lobel

Language ArtsAdaptations, Letter Writing

ScienceAnimal Behavior, Seasons, Weather Systems

Social SciencesHabitats, Family Groups

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Music By


Howard Ashman and Tim RiceBook Adapted and Additional Lyrics by

Jim LuigsMusic Adapted and Arranged by


Ron Clements and John Musker Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio

Language ArtsArabian Nights, Folklore, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Social StudiesIslamic Calendar, Islamic History,Arabian Marketplace

ScienceParchment Making,Hourglass and Telling Time

Social SciencesSlavery, Poverty, Freedom,Pre-arranged Marriages, Running Away

Writing Topics• Would having all your wishes come true hurt or help you?• How do you deal with your parents forcing you to do something?

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, FEATURED ROLES, STRONG SINGERS

CONSIDERATIONSAladdin JR. has plenty of parts featuring young performers with solo lines throughout the score. Most roles can be played by boys or girls, with the exception of Jasmine, Aladdin, and Jafar, all of whom should be strong singers.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYIdentify a local marketplace that has a variety of different shops. This could be a farmer’s market, a mall or a craft fair. Have your students talk to these merchants about the things they do to support their business. Then invite the different merchants to help with the set of the show by donating their time, skills, and maybe even goods for the “Agrabah Marketplace.”

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


WAYS TO EXPANDYou can have as many Citizens of Agrabah and Genie’s Assistants as your stage will hold! Although there are five Narrators indicated in the script, you can cast many more – dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of your cast!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solos for Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, and Jafar, plus individual solo lines for the Narrators. Many numbers involve the full chorus in easy unison singing or simple two-part harmony.

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



CROSS CURRICULAR THEMES AND IDEAS EXPLORED

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WAYS TO EXPANDThere are lots of Wonderland characters you can add throughout the musical including Flowers, Sea Creatures, Royal Cardsmen, etc. You can also have any number of children in the opening and closing scene in the park.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are quite a few solo numbers and solo lines in this score which makes it one of the more challenging MTI JR. shows. However, this show is a great showcase if you have students of all different musical skill levels.

STAGING DEMANDSThis show allows for a great variety of staging in the crazy Wonderland world. Ideas for the how to stage Alice falling through the Rabbit Hole are found in your Director’s Guide.

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


David SimpaticoBased 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


PERFECT FOR STRONG ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, ALL AGES

CONSIDERATIONSAlice in Wonderland JR. is the perfect show if you have large number of talented singers and actors. Because of the episodic nature of the show every character will have their chance to be the focus of the story. The majority of the show takes place in Wonderland, which will allow you to be as creative as you can with the scenery, costumes and characters.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYTalk to your local parks department about working with them for a weekend. Your cast can help with park and playground clean up or even possibly plant your own flower garden. If you get to plant your own garden, use the flowers and characters from the story for inspiration for your planting and layout choices.

THE STORYJoin 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 SONGSDodgsonland, 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?


Language ArtsLewis Carroll, Adaptations, Storytelling, Imagination

MathematicsDivision, Multiplication

ScienceEarth Layers

Social StudiesTrials, Courtrooms

Writing Topics• How can you learn about yourself just by meeting other people?• What kind of world would you imagine if you had to pick a dream place to visit?

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THE STORYBelle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. But when she finds her father in danger, she sacrifices her freedom to save him and becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle. Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love. Beauty And The Beast ran on Broadway for 13 years and has played in more than 20 countries, making it an international sensation!

THE SONGSBelle, Belle (Reprise), Home, Gaston, Gaston (Reprise), Be Our Guest, Something There, Human Again, Beauty and the Beast, The Mob Song, Home (Reprise), Finale


Music by

Alan Menken Lyrics by

Howard Ashman and Tim RiceBook by

Linda Woolverton



WAYS TO EXPANDThe 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 DIFFICULTYThe 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 musically talented cast.

STAGING DEMANDSWhile the castle and the magic of the Beast’s transformation are some of the highlights of this production, many of the effects can be achieved with very simple theatrical conventions. Tricks and tips are outlined in the Director’s Guide. The ensemble numbers do not require any complex choreography but there are many opportunities to showcase the strong dancers in your cast.

CONSIDERATIONSBeauty And The Beast JR. has dozens of stand-out featured roles and several strong leading roles for both boys and girls. Due to its fairy tale setting, there is a wonderful opportunity for creative production elements.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYFollow Belle’s love for books and hold a book drive for your community’s local library. Perhaps invite a librarian to discuss his or her career and how this particular story evolved over time.


SWELL PRODUCTIONS, SA 2011

Language ArtsFairy Tales, Symbolism

ScienceInventions

Social SciencesTales and Timelines of Technology

Writing Topics• Why are we scared of what we don’t know?• How do our first impressions and perceptions change as we get to know someone better?

Songs by

Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts,

Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Jamie HoustonMusic Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by

Bryan Louiselle

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THE STORYDisney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on your stage! Wildcat basketball star Troy Bolton and brainiac Gabriella Montez raise eyebrows 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 Juliet. The students of East High must decide whether to stick to the status quo or break free to find out what’s truly important.

THE SONGSWildcat Cheer, Start of Something New, Get’cha Head in the Game, What I’ve Been Looking For, 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)


Language ArtsRomeo & Juliet/West Side Story Source Material

ScienceSimilarities of Muscle Movement and Physics found in Basketball and Theatre

Social SciencesLegends of Our Time

Writing Topics• Write a newspaper editorial explaining why cliques should or should not exist.

Book by

David Simpatico



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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYSome 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 DEMANDSThe ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD provides step-by-step movements for some of the ensemble members.

CONSIDERATIONSThis show brings the iconic characters of Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez to the stage and might attract many students to the theatre for the first time. It can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels. Since the show takes place in a modern day school, the sets and costumes are easy to come by.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYDue to the popularity of the Disney Channel movie, there might be great opportunities to perform for younger audiences in the community. Also, research your community’s legacy and be sure to include prominent members in “Counting on You”.


Based on a Disney Channel Original Moviewritten by Peter Barsocchini

Songs by

Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts,

Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Jamie HoustonMusic Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by

Bryan Louiselle

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THE STORYThe gang’s all here for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene. At the Lava Springs Country Club, Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work - literally! Featuring every ounce of the light-hearted fun that makes High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel takes on the questions of real kids facing the realities of the adult world. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined. Growing with the characters, the show doesn’t miss one fabulous beat as the kids from East High get a taste of what it means to grow up. Rockin’ songs, 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 Wildcats as you swim along with this crowd-pleasing, fun-filled charmer.

THE SONGSWhat Time Is It, Fabulous, What Is It, Work This Out, You Are the Music in Me, Fabulous,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)

Language ArtsWrite a Skit that Could Be Used in a Variety Talent Show

MathematicsEconomics of Running a Country Club

ScienceSeasonal Climate Changes in the Southwest United States vs. Other Geographical Locations

Social SciencesPolynesian Islands

Writing Topics• Write a cover letter applying for a summer job.



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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYWhile the music itself is not very challenging, there are several ensemble numbers to learn and rehearse. Some of the vocal lines are high in the vocal range, particularly for the male roles.

STAGING DEMANDSProduction numbers can be staged very simply with minimal technical requirements.

CONSIDERATIONSHigh School Musical 2 JR. can be performed as a follow-up to High School Musical JR. or as an introduction to everyone’s favorite Wildcats. It can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels. There are great opportunities to showcase the various talents of your cast.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave your cast talk to a lifeguard about what their job entails. Talk to local high school students about their summer jobs and what the commitment requires.

Songs by

Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts


Book by

David SimpaticoBased on a Disney Channel Original Movie

written by Peter Barsocchini

Music Adapted, Arranged, and Orchestrated by

Bryan Louiselle

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Language ArtsFolktales, Legends, Chinese Language

ScienceNatural Disasters, Weather Maps

Social SciencesFamily Values and Traditions

Social StudiesChinese History, Chinese Culture, Maps

Writing Topics• How can you honor the past while acknowledging the future? • How do you believe in yourself when no one else does?

Music and Lyrics by

Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori

and Alexa JungeMusic Adapted and Arranged and

Additional Music and Lyrics by


Patricia CotterBased on the 1998 Disney Film Mulan

and the Story Fa Mulan by

Robert D. San Souci

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, GOOD SINGERS

CONSIDERATIONSMulan JR. has a large number of both female and male principal characters who all need to be able to sing solo lines. Because the musical centers on a woman pretending to be a man, there are 6 or 7 major roles that definitely need be played by boys. There are also a good number of small, featured roles in the show to showcase your ensemble members.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYTry to find a member of your local community or in a community nearby who can come in to talk to your cast about traditional Chinese customs and heritage. If possible have them read a version of the original Mulan poem to your cast in the Chinese language. Finally, work with a local restaurant to plan a dinner where you give the students the opportunity to sample traditional Chinese food.

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


WAYS TO EXPANDMulan JR. allows for a large ensemble of Soldiers, Brides-To-Be and Family Members. The show is also written to use a large ensemble of actors supporting the show as a chorus.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYWith many solos and solo lines for Mulan, the 5 Ancestors, Shang, Mushu, the three soldiers and ensemble singing with harmonies, this show is musically one of the more challenging of the MTI JR. titles. There are a number of solo line opportunities if you have a large and talented cast.

STAGING DEMANDSThe ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD will give you lots of ideas on how to stage the large group numbers, and includes a demonstration of the rope trick performed during, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.”


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NEW TITLE!


Language ArtsStorytelling, Italian culture

ScienceAnimal Behaviour

Visual ArtsLiving with Non-traditional Families

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE & FEMALE LEADS, ALL AGES


Social StudiesPeer pressure & acceptanceThe consequences of deceit

Writing Topics• How can you learn about yourself by meeting other people?• When was there a time you had to stop and let your conscience be your guide?

Music and Lyrics By

Stephen Schwartz Book By

David Stern

CONSIDERATIONSDisney’s My Son Pinocchio JR is the perfect show for a large cast including large numbers of young children. There are many featured parts for strong singers and some speaking roles also.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYA visit to a local toy maker or factory could prove interesting to your performers and give them some background to the period of this story. As this story focuses on the wishes we all have, perhaps a performance could be opened up to a charity community group (i.e. Make-a-Wish Foundation).

THE STORYPinocchio 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 SONGSWhen 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.


WAYS TO EXPANDThere can be many children in your toy store and many delinquents on Pleasure Island. The Blue fairy needs lots of Fairies in Training, and Geppetto can also encounter many animals on his journey.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solo songs for Geppetto, Stromboli, Pinocchio & Blue Fairy and many featured lines for other characters. There is 2 and 3 -part harmony in sections which is simple and usually sustained chords.

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

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NEW TITLE!


Book by

Thomas MeehanMusic by

Charles StrouseLyrics by

Martin CharninBased on "Little Orphan Annie®”

by Permission of

The Tribune Media Services, Inc.

Language ArtsLetter Writing

Social StudiesThe Great Depression, FDR,The New Deal

ScienceRadio Broadcast



CONSIDERATIONSAnnie JR. has dozens of stand-out featured roles, both singing and non-singing, and several strong leading roles for boys and girls. Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels, or for middle schools where students may be maturing at different rates.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYArrange to have your students spend time working at a local food kitchen or homeless shelter. Encourage your students to talk to some of the people at the shelter and listen to their stories.

THE STORYBased 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 SONGSMaybe, 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 INFORMATION15 principals, plus large featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDYou can have unlimited numbers of Orphans, Servants at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for “NYC.”

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are large solos for Annie, Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, Grace Farrell, Rooster, Lily, with many other featured solos throughout the score. There are many full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison singing or simple harmony.

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

Social SciencesOrphanages, Adoption

Writing Topics• How important is your pet to you?• What would your life be like without your parents?


PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE & FEMALE LEADS, ALL AGES

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Language ArtsEzra Jack Keats, Adaptations

ScienceFlying

Visual ArtsShadows, Dioramas

PERFECT FOR STRONG ENSEMBLES (ANY SIZE), SMALL BUDGETS, LIMITED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS


WAYS TO EXPANDThe 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 DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSThe choreography demands of this show are light, but there are a few numbers that allow for creative staging (i.e., flying a plane, decorating a house.)

CONSIDERATIONSCaptain Louie JR. has a great score which students love to sing. It also has a large number of small featured roles so many of your students will have their moment to shine in the show.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYThe kids in the show help Julio decorate his house and get it ready for Halloween. Take this idea a step farther and have your cast plant flowers and trees throughout their neighborhood as a beautification project.

THE STORYBased on the popular picture book, The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats, and featuring a score from the composer of Wicked, Captain Louie JR. tells the story of the magical trip Louie makes in his Red Plane and the lessons he learns. Young Louie feels lonely in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The book by Anthony Stein is full of tricks and treats, and features the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, Captain Louie JR. is about friendship — the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones.

THE SONGSNew Kid In The Neighborhood, Big Red Plane, A Welcome For Louie, Shadows, Trick Or Treat, Looza On The Block, Spiffin’ Up Ziggy’s, Captain Louie, Home Again

Book by

Anthony SteinBased on The Trip by

Ezra Jack KeatsMusic and Lyrics by

Stephen Schwartz


Social StudiesHolidays, Cultural Differences

Writing Topics• How do you make friends when you go somewhere new?• What would you miss most if you had to move to a new city?

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PERFECT FOR STRONG ENSEMBLES (ANY SIZE), SMALL BUDGETS, LIMITED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Music by

Zina Goldrich Book and Lyrics by

Marcy Heisler

Language ArtsLetter Writing, Newspaper Columns

Social StudiesGreetings from Other Cultures,Foods from Other Cultures

MathematicsCurrency, Spending

PERFECT FOR FEMALE PERFORMERS, LARGE OR SMALL ENSEMBLES, SMALL BUDGETS

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE, BEVERLY, MA

CONSIDERATIONSDear Edwina JR. provides a rare opportunity to feature many strong female performers. While there are still roles for boys, this show is the solution for groups that can never find enough boys to be in their musicals. The heavily doubled roles can provide limitless featured spots for many performers, or dynamite tour-de-force performances for a few talented individuals.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYStart a pen pal system with another school in your area. Plan a way for these new pen pals to come and see your production.

THE STORYAt 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 SONGSPaw-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 INFORMATION8 principal roles, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDThere are endless featured parts that are sometimes doubled/tripled by small groups of performers –assign these lines to individual performers to expand your cast!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are many featured solos, and lots of simple ensemble singing – this show is good for showcasing kids of all musical skill levels.

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

Social SciencesTable Manners, Making New Friends

Writing Topics• How do you deal with an annoying brother or sister?• Who do you ask for help?

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Conceived and Developed by

David De SilvaBook by

José Fernandez

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG FEATURED ROLES WITH VARIED SKILLS


Language ArtsLiteracy, History of the Arts, Ballet/Dance, Opera, Musicals, Orchestral/Band music

ScienceNew York City Geography

Social SciencesPeer Pressure, Influences Cultural Differences

MusicInstruments of the Orchestra, Styles of Music

Writing Topics• How can you ensure that your performing aspirations do not affect your performance in your school work?• What are some of the important lessons you learn in school?


CAST INFORMATION14 principals (incl. 3 actors, 4 dancers, 3 musicians, 4 teachers), plus featured ensemble

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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere 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”.

STAGING DEMANDSThe choreography varies depending on the dance class or scene. The ShowKit Choreographic DVD will assist you with more difficult sequences.

CONSIDERATIONSFame JR is perfect for a strong singing and dancing ensemble with many featured solos. Display the talents of your musicians, actors, singers and dancers of various styles.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYInvite a performing artist to come to your school and speak about their time in school and what challenges and inspirations they found in their colleagues and teachers.

THE STORYFrom the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon. 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 the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of gruelling artistic and academic work. With candour, humour and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. With its topical subject manner, multi-ethnic cast of actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalists and high-energy, contemporary pop score, FAME JR. is an ideal musical for young performers.

THE SONGSHard Work, I Want to Make Magic, Sophomore Year, Let’s Play A Love Scene, Bring On Tomorrow, The Teacher’s Argument, Junior Year, The Junior Festival, Mabel’s Prayer, Senior Year

Lyrics by

Jacques LevyMusic by

Steve Margoshes

NEW TITLE!

Title song “Fame” written by

Dean Pitchford & Michael Gore

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PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG FEATURED ROLES WITH VARIED SKILLS


Based on Sholem Aleichem Stories by Special Permission of

Arnold Perl

Language ArtsSholem Aleichem Stories

Social StudiesRussian History,Czars vs. Presidents

Social SciencesJewish History, Matchmakers,Faiths of the World

MathematicsProduct Selling, Supply and Demand

Writing Topics• What are the pros and cons ofarranged marriages?• How do people of different faithslearn to respect each other?

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, STRONG SINGERS AND DANCERS

KETTERING MIDDLE SCHOOL, KETTERING, OH

CAST INFORMATION14 principal roles, plus ensemble

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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYWith many featured solos and large amounts of ensemble singing, this score requires slightly stronger singers than other MTI JR. titles. Numbers involving the entire company are usually in unison or two-part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDSStrong dancers are required for some featured choreography, and the ensemble should be able to move fairly well. The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing the larger numbers.

CONSIDERATIONSFiddler On The Roof JR. has some of the most memorable and rewarding roles in musical theatre, providing kids with an opportunity to explore emotionally complex characters and highly dramatic situations. With a lot of singing and dancing, this show is a little more challenging than other titles.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave your students research when your community was founded and the heritage of the individuals who founded it. Arrange a meeting with your cast and the older members of your local community center to learn about their history.

THE STORYIn the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-semitism of Czarist Russia. Its legendary charm, humor, warmth, honesty and universal themes cut across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, touching audiences throughout the world. An epic piece of theatre, Fiddler On The Roof JR. covers the full range of human emotions, presenting young performers with a unique acting challenge – especially the mature young man starring as Tevye, among the most memorable and rewarding roles in musical theatre.

THE SONGSTradition, Matchmaker, If I Were A Rich Man, Sabbath Prayer, To Life, Sunrise Sunset, Do You Love Me?, Far From The Home I Love, Anatevka

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Book by

Joseph SteinLyrics by

Sheldon HarnickMusic by

Jerry Bock

Title song “Fame” written by

Dean Pitchford & Michael Gore

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Music by

Burton Lane Lyrics by

Yip Harburg Book by

Fred Saidy and Yip Harburg

Adaptation by

Deena R. Harburg

PERFECT FOR STRONG MALE & FEMALE LEADS, LIMITED TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS


CONSIDERATIONSFinian’s Rainbow JR is chock full of fun featured roles for performers of all shapes, sizes, genders and singing and dancing abilities.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYInvite someone from the Immigration Department to your school to speak of the many backgrounds of those who have migrated to this country. They can also discuss what people need to do in order to migrate. In return you may like to organise a performance staged especially for a local migrant group.

CAST INFORMATION9 principals, 14 feature roles plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDFeel free to add extra Sharecroppers, Gospeleers and Workers to give more students the opportunity to be involved.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are large solos for Sharon, Woody, Og, Lucy, Howard. There are many full chorus or small group numbers with easy unison singing or simple harmony.

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

Language ArtsIrish folklore and mythology

ScienceRainbows

Social ScienceCivil Rights, The haves and have-nots, Melting Pot

Writing Topics• When have you ever felt judged because of whom you are or the way you look?• How to people learn to respect each other and live harmoniously in a societal melting pot?


NEW TITLE!THE STORYFinian 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 SONGSThis 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,

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Book by

Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling Music and Lyrics by

Frank LoesserBased on a Story and Characters by

Damon Runyon

Language Arts1940’s Slang, Literature Referencing

MathematicsStatistics, Probability

Social StudiesNew York City Geography,Cuban Culture

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, MANY FEATURED ROLES

GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL, GOWANDA, NY

CONSIDERATIONSGuys And Dolls JR. is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy, because it has a great score, fun, fast-paced book, and some of the most memorable characters ever seen on a stage. With enough featured roles to accommodate a large cast and highlight kids of all talent levels, this show is an ideal introductionto the American musical.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYGather clothing and other items to donate to the Salvation Army. When your cast members deliver the items, see if it is possible to talk to someone at the site about the history of the Salvation Army.

THE STORYSet 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 up right 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 SONGSFugue 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

CAST INFORMATION12 principals, plus featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDAdd more players to the Mission Band, or double the number of Hot Box Girls. If you still need to expand more, simply add more guys and dolls!

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solos for Adelaide, Sarah, Sky, Nathan, Nicely, Benny, and Rusty Charlie – all requiring fairly strong singers. The full ensemble and small groups numbers will occasionally engage your students in three-part harmony or counterpoint singing.

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

ScienceCatching a Cold,Psychosomatic Symptoms

Writing Topics• How is gambling helping or hurting society?• How can people change when different people surround them?

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Music by

George Stiles Book and Lyrics by

Anthony Drewe

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES (ALL AGES), STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS

HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL, HICKSVILLE, NY

CONSIDERATIONSHonk! JR. has many great featured roles for boys and girls, and a strong ensemble. Cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYBring your cast down to the police station and have all of the students get fingerprinted and registered to protect themselves in case they are ever lost or missing. Next, have them organize a community wide sign-up for all of the children.

THE STORYProduce 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 SONGSA 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 INFORMATION8 principals roles, plus featured ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDFill the entire farm with all the poultry you can find – ducks,geese, turkeys, or any other bird that seems appropriate! For the “Warts and All” number, fill the stage with frogs – a great opportunity to involve younger children.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solos for Ugly, Ida, Drake, The Cat, The Bullfrog, and many other featured characters, and several full ensemble numbers utilizing easy unison singing or simple two-part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDSNumbers can be staged very simply, with minimal technical requirements.

Language ArtsFairy Tales, The Ugly Duckling

ScienceAnimals, Food Chain,Ecosystems

MathematicsCompass Skills, Map Reading

Social SciencesTolerance, Prejudice

Writing Topics• How do you learn to be comfortable with who you are?• What are some ways to solve problems rather than running away from them?

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PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES (ALL AGES), STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS

Music and Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

PERFECT FOR STRONG SINGERS, SMALL CAST SIZE, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS

SWELL PRODUCTIONS, SA 2012

CAST INFORMATION16 principals, 4 featured roles

WAYS TO EXPANDThere 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 DIFFICULTYThe 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 DEMANDSChoreography and technical requirements are minimal. The Choreography DVD included in your ShowKit™ provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing the ensemble numbers.

CONSIDERATIONSInto The Woods JR. is a good show for strong featured performers, providing kids an opportunity to explore emotionally complex characters and highly dramatic situations. With a lot of solo singing, this show could be more challenging than other titles, and might be better for older children.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYBring your students to a national park and have them explore the woods. Have one of the park rangers talk to them about what kind of animals specifically live in that forest and the dangers of being in the woods alone. Next, work with the park rangers to bring branches and other natural items from the woods back into your school to use as scenery.

THE STORYThe Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale where all of your favorite characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and The Witch – meet and interact on their journeys. With unforgettable roles, little dancing and no chorus, Into The Woods JR.showcases a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers and actors. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it easier – though still challenging – for young performers. Into The Woods JR. is a fun and engaging way to get young people to think about the stories with which they’ve grown up and the ethical issues raised therein.

THE SONGSOpening Sequence, Hello Little Girl, I Guess This Is Goodbye/ Maybe They’re Magic, Rapunzel, I Know Things Now, A Very Nice Prince, Giants In The Sky, Agony, It Takes Two, Stay With Me, On The Steps Of The Palace, Finale

Book by

James Lapine

Language ArtsFairy Tales, Folklore, Jack & The Beanstalk, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood

ScienceAnimal Habitats, Forestry

MathematicsValue vs. Cost, Supply vs. Demand

Social SciencesEthics, Responsibility

Writing Topics• How do you go about trying to achieve your wishes?• How do you stay safe while exploring new things?

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Based on a Story by

Meredith Willson and Frank Lacey

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, FEATURED ROLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, ALL AGES

ST. MARTIN SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO

CAST INFORMATION12 principal roles, plus large ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDFill 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 DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSStrong 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 step-by-step instructions for choreographing the larger numbers.

CONSIDERATIONSThe Music Man JR. features star turns for a young male and female performer, but is also rich with great roles for performers of every level. In fact, the show features over twenty-four speaking roles, meaning lots of featured parts for young performers. The score also provides opportunities to showcase students with strong vocal or dance abilities.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave your students visit a retirement community and talk to some of the residents about attending community social events in their past. Discuss similarities between scenes from the show and the real life experiences of these new people they have just met.

THE STORYThe Music Man is an American musical classic, following fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful spinster librarian, Marian Paroo. With his fast-talking style, “Professor” Hill convinces the town to form a marching band and adopt his revolutionary music program, “The Think System,” or face the moral decline of the youngsters of River City. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is forced to prove himself to the citizens of River City. The Music Man JR. is the perfect musical for young people.

THE SONGSRock Island, Iowa Stubborn, Ya Got Trouble, Piano Lesson/If You Don’t Mind, Goodnight My Someone, Seventy-Six Trombones, Sincere, Pick-A-Little Talk-A-Little, Wells Fargo Wagon, Shipoopi, Gary Indiana, ‘Til There Was You

Book, Music and Lyrics by

Meredith Willson

Language ArtsCensorships, Learning Concepts,Research Techniques

MathematicsRhythm, Tempo

Social StudiesWells Fargo Wagon

Social SciencesNon-traditional Families, Ethics

Writing Topics• How do you learn to trust people?• Would getting presents be as exciting if you got a new one every day?

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Book and Lyrics by

Lynn Ahrens

Language ArtsFairy Tales, The Little Mermaid

ScienceWeather, Island Properties

Social ScienceFamily Pressure, Social Status

Social StudiesCaribbean Culture

Writing Topics• Is love the strongest emotion?• Is it difficult to give something without expecting something in return?

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, SMALL BUDGETS, MINIMAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

CYPRESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CEDAR PARK, TX

CAST INFORMATION11 principal roles, plus featured ensemble

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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSWith 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 fierce rainstorm.

CONSIDERATIONSTold in a presentational style, Once On This Island JR. is equally effective regardless of its cast size and features minimal – though colorful – sets and costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. There are opportunities to highlight individual singers and dancers, while still focusing mainly on an ensemble feel.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave a local ethnic dance troupe come to your school to work with your students on an ethnic dance. Discuss with the troupe the cultural origins of this traditional dance, and encourage the students to explore cultural dance traditions in their own heritage.

THE STORYThis is the story of Ti Moune, an island peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the Gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. With its touching story and catchy pop and Caribbean-flavored score by the creators of Seussical and the Broadway smash Ragtime, Once On This Island JR.is a multi-cultural feast for the heart, mind, and soul.

THE SONGSPrologue/We Dance, One Small Girl, Waiting For Life, And The Gods Heard Her Prayer, Rain, Discovering Daniel, Pray, Forever Yours, Ti Moune, Mama Will Provide,The Human Heart, The Ball, Ti Moune’s Dance, Andrea Sequence, Promises, Wedding Sequence, A Part Of Us, Why We Tell The Story

Music by

Stephen FlahertyBased on the Novel My Love, My Love by

Rosa Guy

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Language ArtsPlays on Words, Grammar, Spelling

ScienceUnits to Measure Noise, How Hearing Works, Mining

Social ScienceSibling Relationships and Rivalries, Respecting Differences

MathematicsThe Value of Numbers and Math in Everyday Life, Mathematical Puzzles, Geometric Shapes

Writing Topics• Why are Rhyme and Reason so important?• What is the most exciting way you’ve used your imagination?

CAST INFORMATION11 featured roles, plus ensemble

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

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThis 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 DEMANDSSince 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!

CONSIDERATIONSSince The Phantom Tollbooth JR. is set in a world of the imagination, let your creativity run wild in designing sets and costumes. 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 great piece to showcase your stronger singers.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYWhen most people are bored, a magical tollbooth doesn’t whisk them away—they have to think up things to do on their own. One excellent way to combat boredom is to channel your energy towards helping someone else. Have your students learn about volunteer activities in their area by inviting organizers to speak at your school, and by seeing firsthand how those organizations help those who need it. Urge your students to volunteer at one of those organizations, or find ways to help their community on their own.


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THE STORYMilo is bored. So bored, in fact, that the Demons of Ignorance appear in his room to ensure that he’ll continue to do nothing, thus becoming their next victim. But when the Phantom Tollbooth mysteriously arrives, Milo hops in and begins the adventure of his life. With the help of the watchdog, Tock, Milo has to persuade the dueling rulers of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis to rescue their sisters, Rhyme and Reason, thus ending the strangeness that plagues both cities.

THE SONGSPrologue, Another Boring Afternoon, Gotcha, The Birth of the Booth, The Whether Man, The Lethargarian Shuffle, Tock’s Narrative, At the Market, Do I Dare?, Giant/Midget, Hail, Digitopolis, Subtraction Stew, Gotcha (Reprise), Milo, The Return of Rhyme and Reason, Finale

Music by

Arnold BlackBased on the Novel by

Norton JusterBook by

Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick

Lyrics by

Sheldon Harnick


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Music by

Sir Arthur S. Sullivan


Language ArtsAdvanced Vocabulary

ScienceLeap Year Calendar

Social ScienceConflict Rresolution, Orphans

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, GOOD SINGERS, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS

CAST INFORMATION10 Principals, plus ensemble

WAYS TO EXPANDYou 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 DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSWhile 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.

CONSIDERATIONSThe Pirates Of Penzance JR. is a great show for a large ensemble with plenty of good singers. There are many great featured parts to showcase all talents and levels of ability – including some great roles for performers with comedic skills.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYIn the show, Frederick has been raised since childhood by Ruth, his nursemaid. Have your students go to a local pre-school or day care center and perform a few of their numbers from the show. Let them stay awhile after the performance to interact with the younger children and gain a deeper understanding of the responsibilities of caring for children.

THE STORYWacky, irreverent and as entertaining today as it was when it first opened in 1879, The Pirates Of Penzance JR. spins a hilarious farce of sentimental pirates, bumbling policemen, dim-witted young lovers, dewy-eyed daughters and an eccentric Major-General, all morally bound to the often-ridiculous dictates of honor and duty.

THE SONGSPour O Pour The Pirate Sherry, When Fredric Was A Little Lad, 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, Poor Wandering One!, Stay We Must Not Lose Our Senses, I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General, Oh Men Of Dark And Dismal Fate, Oh Dry The Glistening Tear, When The Foeman Bares His Steel, When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold, Tarantara Tarantara!, A Rollicking Band Of Pirates We, With Cat-Like Tread Upon Our Prey We Steal, Now What Is This And What Is That?, Finale


Book and Lyrics by

Sir William S. Gilbert

Social StudiesPiracy, The Military

Writing Topics• What would life be like living on the sea?• Why do people pretend to be tougher than they are?

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From the Series Created by

George Newall and Tom YoheBased on an Idea by

David McCallBook by

Scott Ferguson, George Keating and Kyle HallMusic and Lyrics by

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

PERFECT FOR ANY SIZE ENSEMBLE, ALL AGES, MINIMAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS


CONSIDERATIONSOne of the easiest MTI JR. shows to produce, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR. can be performed simply or grandly, using whatever level of staging and design you are able to contribute. And because most of the songs are so familiar and easy to learn, rehearsals are bound to be a snap!

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYHave your students research the heritage of the people of your community to discover their hometown’s own “Great American Melting Pot.” Plan a performance of the show that you can invite people from all of these different ethnic backgrounds to attend and then join the cast for a reception following the show.

THE STORYTom, 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 SONGSSchoolhouse 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


WAYS TO EXPANDOriginally conceived for a cast of six, the MTI JR. version is designed to allow you to expand your cast to six principals with a choir that can be as large as your stage can accommodate.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are solos for the six principals, plus featured solos to be assigned from The Choir. With most numbers involving the full ensemble, the songs are arranged for unison or simple two-part harmony.

STAGING DEMANDSThe loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility 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!

Language ArtsGrammar, Parts of Speech

MathematicsAddition, Multiplication

ScienceThe Human Body, The Solar System

Social StudiesConstitution, Law, Congress

Writing Topics• Is learning more fun when the material is presented in a new way?• If you could write a new law for the country – what would it be?

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Music by

Stephen FlahertyLyrics by

Lynn AhrensBook by

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen FlahertyCo-Conceived by

Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric IdleBased on the Works of

Dr. SeussMusic Supervised, Adapted and Produced by

Bryan Louiselle

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, STRONG MALE AND FEMALE LEADS, MINIMAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

CONSIDERATIONSSeussical JR. is a great show for large groups of students who enjoy singing. It is also a good show for a cast of students who enjoy playing larger than life characters. You will need to have a number of strong singers who are also good dancers or movers to play the Wickersham Brothers and the Bird Girls.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYTalk to your local library or bookstore to see if you can find a time to have some of your cast members read stories to young children. Choose one of the stories that features one of the characters found in Seussical JR. Beyond being a good way to give back to your community, this project will also improve your cast members’ storytelling skills.

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 Latinto pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk! So let your toes tap, your fingers snap, and your imagination run wild!

THE SONGSOh, 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


WAYS TO EXPANDYou can cast as many Wickersham Brothers and Bird Girls as you like to fill out those songs and numbers. Additionally, the jungle, underwater and circus scenes allow for as many characters as you want to add.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTYThere are large Solos for Horton, JoJo, Mayzie, Gertrude, Sour Kangaroo and Cat In The Hat. Most of the ensemble music in the show is simple to learn but some of the songs are quite wordy and will need good diction.

STAGING DEMANDSProduction can be staged very simply with a few levels and fun props. Look to your Director’s Guide for simple and creative ideas.


Language ArtsDr. Seuss, Adaptations

MathematicsRhythm, Poetry

ScienceAnimal Behavior, Microscopes, Jungle Habitat

Social StudiesLegal Systems, Maps

Writing Topics• How can you help a person accept their responsibilities?• How do you stick up for what you believe in?

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New Music by

Jeanine Tesori

Language ArtsForeign Languages, Dictation

Social SciencesWhite Slavery, The “Modern” Woman

MathematicsRhythm, Patterns

PERFECT FOR LARGE ENSEMBLES, GOOD SINGERS AND DANCERS, STRONG FEMALE LEAD


WAYS TO EXPANDYou 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 DIFFICULTYThere 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 DEMANDSThis show has a lot of numbers involving choreography including some that include basic tap dancing. The Choreography DVD included in your ShowKit™ provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing some of the numbers.

CONSIDERATIONSThoroughly Modern Millie JR. is set in the 1920’s and has a great jazz-infused score. Also, don’t be afraid of the Mandarin in the show. Your ShowKit™ comes with full pronunciation guides. And while the music in the show is perfect for tap dancing, you can easily modify all of the dances to be done without tap.

INVOLVE THE COMMUNITYBun Foo and Ching Ho both speak Mandarin during the show. Find a native Mandarin speaker that you can bring to talk to your students!

THE STORYThoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical romp that has everyone dancing the Charleston. It’s the zany new 1920’s musical that took Broadway by storm! Taking place in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who moves to the city in search of a new life for herself. Full of intrigue and jazz and based on the popular movie, the stage version of Thoroughly Modern Millie JR. includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. Frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences love to hate make this show a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. And with the role of Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages.

THE SONGSNot For The Life Of Me, Thoroughly Modern Millie, They Don’t Know, 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

New Lyrics by

Dick ScanlanBook by

Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan


Social StudiesThe 1920’s, Speak Easys, New York City

Writing Topics• What would it be like to move to a new city with no friends? • What are different reasons people fall in love?

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