Music Theatre International Broadway Junior Collection

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting schools as well as amateur and professional theatres around the world the rights to perform the largest selection of great musicals from Broadway and beyond.

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

The Perfect Way to Introduce Young People to the Joys of Performing Musical Theatre Developed by renowned educators and designed for the energies and attention spans of young performers, the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® features condensed author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works that are custom-tailored to the needs of young people and schools. The music is written in keys appropriate for developing voices and all shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on your stage.

The Collection is divided into two categories to accommodate different age ranges and/or ability levels:

60-minute musicals for performance by

middle school students

30-minute musicals for performance by

ELEMENTARY school students

THEATRE AS EDUCATION Studies have shown that students involved in theatre develop better cognitive skills, exhibit higher selfesteem, build collaborative and social skills, display better study habits and consistently perform higher on standardized tests.

A Cost-Effective Program with Benefits for All For once, here’s a project that can involve a nearly unlimited number of students without costing an arm and a leg: • Ensembles in the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® shows can be as numerous as 100 students. Depending on the size of your cast, the cost of materials can average $5 or less per student • Teachers won’t have to spend hours writing original musicals to fit their students’ acting and vocal ranges Connecting to Your School’s Curriculum A musical helps students make intellectual 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 100,000 Success Stories and Growing Since 1997, over 100,000 productions of shows from the collection have taught kids and entertained audiences around the world: • The success of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® is measured in the self-confidence, discipline, character, cooperation and self-esteem instilled in the children who have participated in productions, as they master the diverse skills necessary to create a musical

A Proud Partner of The President’s Committee

on the Arts and the Humanities

The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities selected the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® shows to be part of its Turnaround Arts program. Through the partnership, Turnaround Arts schools are able to perform an MTI musical in order to help boost academic achievement and increase student motivation.

GETTING STARTED

Purchasing an MTI Broadway Junior Collection® musical is a little different from going to the store and buying a product off the shelf, but don’t worry, we’re going to make this as easy as possible. The first steps in producing an MTI Broadway Junior Collection® musical are to become an MTI customer and then obtain a performance license. All of the information you need about becoming a customer and licensing a show can be found at

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

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Learn how each MTI Broadway Junior Collection® musical can reinforce your existing curriculum.

The MTI Broadway Junior Collection®

ShowKit

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With the MTI ShowKit™ 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.

The MTI Broadway Junior Collection® ShowKit™ includes: ONE Director’s Guide • Tips and suggestions on casting, rehearsals, directing, choreography, costumes, sets, props, lighting and more • Curriculum Connections featuring educational activities and lesson plans tied to the show 30 Actor’S Scripts • For all the actors to customize and keep Two Rehearsal/Accompaniment CDs • Adapted from the original Broadway orchestrations and professionally produced • Great keys for young singers • Guide-vocal tracks allow students to sing along • Fully orchestrated accompaniment- only tracks are excellent for live performances with good tempos and easy-to-follow cues

One Piano/Vocal Score • Complete scores for the director and rehearsal/performance pianist • Complete piano/vocal score with script cues • Transposed into age-appropriate keys • Easy-to-read format

We’ve been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director’s Guide, patterned after the original Broadway production books.

One Choreographic DVD • Instructional choreographic videos with renowned choreographer Steven Kennedy • Steven shows you everything you need to know to handle the dance portions of your MTI Broadway Junior Collection® title

In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director’s Guide, features of the new Director’s Guide include:

30 Family Matters Books • Guides parents through the theatrical process • Provides positive ways parents can contribute to the success of the show, without stepping on teacher/director’s toes • Great to send home with every student

A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize 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 areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced • A media disc of resources including audition sides and editable forms

30-minute

musicals

for performance by

ELEMENTARY school students

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 6 principal, 3 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment!

All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the hit Disney film, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and, of course, the Genie. Battling the evil Jafar and Iago for power and possession of a magic lamp, Aladdin and his comrades learn the dangers of getting what you wish for.

Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, as well as a tuneful Academy Award®-winning score, Disney’s ALADDIN KIDS will send audiences’ spirits soaring with excitement.

The Songs

Arabian Nights; One Jump Ahead; Friend Like Me; Prince Ali; A Whole New World

Ways To Expand Both the Vendors and Junior Djinn help in creating the magic of the story and can include additional performers.

Musical Difficulty Cast 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 twopart harmony.

Staging Demands Disney’s ALADDIN KIDS can be easily staged with very little choreography. Simple step-bystep instructions for the magic flying carpet are included in the Director’s Guide.

Considerations Most roles can be played by boys or girls.

Designed for a unit set, this show is easy to stage.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Arabian Legends

MONEY

Cave Exploration

TIME MEASUREMENT Middle Eastern Musical Instruments Wonders of the World Arabian Marketplace Poverty

Class differences

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30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Book by Thomas Meehan Based on “Little Orphan Annie®” by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Cast Information 6 principal, 15 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Based on the legendary Broadway musical, ANNIE KIDS tells of a spunky Depressionera orphan who charms everyone she meets despite a next - to - nothing start in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to invite an orphan to his mansion for Christmas, Annie gets her chance to experience the city anew outside the confines of the orphanage.

Despite Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, Annie befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new home alongside 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; You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

Ways To Expand You can have unlimited numbers of Orphans, Servants at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for “N.Y.C.” Musical Difficulty There are large solo numbers for Annie and Miss Hannigan with many individual solo lines for the rest of the principal and supporting cast. There are group numbers with easy unison singing or simple harmonies as well.

Staging Demands Several production numbers requiring dance are broken down into simple steps on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD. Considerations ANNIE KIDS has a large number of stand out featured roles, both singing and non-singing, and several strong leading roles for boys and girls. Its cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS WRITING LETTERS

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

THE NEW DEAL

RADIO BROADCASTING

ORPHANAGES

ADOPTION

BULLYING

THE HISTORY OF COMIC STRIPS

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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 Louiselle Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Michael Bernard Based on the 1970 Disney Film The Aristocats

Cast Information 8 principal, 9 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Madame’s jealous butler, Edgar, catnaps 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 and help them find their way home! This feline adventure is sure to get your audiences tapping their feet to its hip, jazzy beat as the Aristocats are brought to the brink of disaster and ultimately discover the true meaning of family.

The Songs

Scales and Arpeggios; ’Night, Kittens; Use Your Nose; Thomas O’Malley Cat; The Gabble Girls; Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat

Ways To Expand You 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 Difficulty There are solos 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 Demands The Director’s Guide gives you an easy way to establish both Paris and Madame’s home by using a minimal amount of scenery.

Considerations Disney’s ARISTOCATS 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Foreign Languages

Musical Scales

Jazz

Health and Habitats

French Culture

Modes of Transportation

Cooperation

Responsibility

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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 Brightman

Cast Information 12 principal, plus ensemble

The Story The timeless fairy tale becomes a new audience favorite in Disney’s CINDERELLA KIDS, an 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’s dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! With a classic Disney score, 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

Ways To Expand The 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 more – dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of your cast.

Musical Difficulty The 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 Demands Simple instructions for transforming the pumpkin into a magical carriage are included on the Choreographic DVD included in the ShowKit™.

Considerations Disney’s CINDERELLA KIDS has many great featured speaking roles with minimal solo singing.

This is a perfect show for large ensembles, and most roles can be played by boys or girls and do not require strong vocal skills.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS telling time

UNITS OF measurement

early modes of transportation

family structures

types of government (monarchy/democracy)

sibling rivalry

pursuing dreams

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Randy Courts Book by Jenny Laird Additional Lyrics by Will Osborne Based on Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

CAST INFORMATION 2 principal, 10 featured, plus ensemble

The Story While exploring one afternoon, siblings Jack and Annie discover a tree house full of books. Jack looks through a book about dinosaurs and wishes he could see a real one.

Suddenly the wind begins to blow and the tree house starts to spin wildly. When it finally stops, Jack and Annie open their eyes to find they have been transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Join Jack and Annie on their adventure back in time to experience an amazing group of dinosaurs face to face.

The Songs

How Far Can You See?; Taking the Tree House for a Spin; Friend or Foe; A Mother’s Work is Never Done; When We Woke; Wonder; March of the Dinosaurs; Roar; Think, Jack, Think; Spinning Again

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

WAYS TO EXPAND Have as many dinosaurs as you can fit! You can make the ensemble of Baby Dinosaurs as large as you’d like. You can also add more Trees, or double - cast speaking Trees and Dinosaurs as required by the size of your cast. Feel free to add in a variety of species of dinosaurs. Sprouts and Baby Dinosaurs can also be double - cast.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY The solos for Jack and Annie are more challenging than solos for the Anatosaurus mothers Joan, Natty and Susan. There are many featured sections for the named dinosaur parts. Most numbers involve the full ensemble, with very simple unison singing.

STAGING DEMANDS Production can be staged very simply, with minimal dance or technical requirements. The majority of the show takes place in the Land of Dinosaurs and the Director’s Guide gives ideas on creating the set.

CONSIDERATIONS MAGIC TREE HOUSE: DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK KIDS is the perfect show for large numbers of young children, with an expandable ensemble of dinosaurs, trees and baby dinos. The show offers lots of featured and ensemble parts for both the new and experienced students in your cast. There are also a wide variety of non-traditional roles to feature your performers’ diverse skill sets.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS friendship

reading

prehistoric plant life

food chain

safety

DINOSAURS

NEW!

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 8 principal, plus ensemble

The Story The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! On the run from Shere Khan, a ferocious tiger who has banished him from the jungle, a human boy named Mowgli is aided by an agile panther named Bagheera. Along the way, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants, and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle.

After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. Shere Khan returns, leading our protagonists to rally their fellow jungle creatures into battle and restore peace to the jungle.

The Songs

Kaa the Snake; Trust in Me; Night into Day; Colonel Hathi’s March; Baloo the Bear; The Bare Necessities; Monkey Business; I Wan’na Be Like You; Shere Khan the Tiger; Mowgli Runs; That’s What Friends Are For; The Battle

Ways To Expand The 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 Difficulty There are featured solo parts for Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, King Louie, and others. Many numbers involve the full chorus in easy unison singing.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS RUDYARD KIPLING’S STORIES

FRIENDSHIP

JUNGLE ANIMALS

JUNGLE HABITATS Staging Demands A few of the larger ensemble numbers have great dance opportunities.

Considerations Disney’s THE 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.

DECISION MAKING

RELATIONSHIPS

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Randy Courts Book by Jenny Laird Additional Lyrics by Will Osborne Based on Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn

by Mary Pope Osborne

Cast Information 3 principal, 11 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Two siblings, Jack and Annie, return to visit a magic tree house filled with a magnificent collection of books that can transport the reader to the wonderful faraway settings featured in their pages.

As they read a book about knights and the middle ages, Annie is intrigued by the Black Knight and the mysterious quest he says one must successfully complete before becoming a knight. When she wishes to visit the castle in the book, the siblings are whisked away to medieval times and set off to learn more about the Black Knight and his quest. Through their adventure, the two discover the power of hope and the true meaning of gallantry.

The Songs

How Far Can You See?; You Must Pass My Test; A Spin Before Dawn; Mustache, Squinty and Red; The Apple Song; To Be A Knight; Welcome to the Dungeon; A Light in the Dark; The Legend Begins

COMING SOON! (SPRING 2014)

Ways To Expand Adding performers to play Commoners, The Royal Court, Suits of Armor, Keepers of the Dungeon, and Prisoners is a great way to fill your stage.

If you have students who play instruments you can fill up the stage with Minstrels for the scene in the Great Hall.

Musical Difficulty Most of the ensemble singing is in unison making this a very accessible show for young performers.

There are lots of featured solos for your more advanced singers.

Staging Demands Jack and Annie’s story is full of adventure, giving you a great opportunity to be as creative as possible. From riding horses to diving into moats, your chorus can create all of these thrilling moments with sound effects and movement.

Considerations MAGIC TREE HOUSE: THE KNIGHT AT DAWN KIDS is rich with history, providing the perfect opportunity to learn about the time period while creating a great show. With an easily expandable cast and so many featured roles, this show is perfect for a large group of young actors.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS storytelling

birthdays

ecology

medieval times

growing up

pursuing your dreams

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on a Story by Meredith Willson and Frank Lacey

Cast Information 12 principal, plus ensemble

The Story THE MUSIC MAN KIDS follows fasttalking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful 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 Songs

Rock Island; Iowa Stubborn; Ya Got Trouble; Goodnight, My Someone; Seventy-Six Trombones; Pick-A-Little, Talk-A-Little; The Wells Fargo Wagon; Shipoopi; Gary, Indiana

COMING SOON! (SUMMER 2014)

Ways To Expand Fill the stage with the entire population of River City – great for using a wide age range of children. 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 threepart 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 step-by-step instructions for choreographing the larger numbers.

Considerations THE MUSIC MAN KIDS 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS ETHICS

LIBRARY SCIENCE

ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

EARLY 20th CENTURY TRANSPORTATION

TRAVELING SALESMEN

EARLY 20TH CENTURY LIFESTYLES

DEBATES

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW Music and Lyrics by Mel Leven, Randy Rogel, Richard Gibbs, Brian Smith, Martin Lee Fuller, Dan Root Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Marcy Heisler Music Adapted and Arranged by Bryan Louiselle Based on the Screenplay by Bill Peet Based on the Novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians

by Dodie Smith

The Story Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil, Anita’s former classmate, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! Join all the dogs of London as they daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen. With a high-spirited score, lovable characters, and one of the most deliciously evil villains in the Disney canon, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences.

The Songs

Dalmatian Conga; Thunderbolt Adventure Hour; Kanine Krunchies; Cruella De Vil; Cruella’s Scheme; The Fur Vault; Twilight Bark; My Beautiful Coat; The Chase; Dalmatian Plantation

PRODUCTION INFO Cast Information 8 principal, plus ensemble Ways To Expand Have 101 Dalmatians on the stage – literally!

You can make the ensemble of Puppies as large as you’d like. You can add more Canine Narrators by dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of your cast. Expand the dogs of London to include more Chihuahuas, Scotties, Poodles, and any other dog you can think of!

Musical Difficulty There are solos for Cruella, Roger, Anita, Horace, Jasper, and Sergeant Tibbs, plus many featured sections for small groups. Most numbers involve the full ensemble, with very simple unison singing.

Staging Demands Production can be staged very simply, with minimal dance or technical requirements.

Considerations Disney’s 101 DALMATIANS KIDS is the perfect show for large numbers of young children, with an infinitely expandable ensemble of dogs and puppies. There are many featured parts for good singers, like Roger and Anita, as well as parts for good singers with strong comedic skills, like Cruella and her henchmen.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS foreign languages

counting

world maps

global salutations

animal behaviors

animal rights

emergency procedures

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 7 principal, 6 featured, plus ensemble

The Story It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather must use their magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent! This classic fairy tale told Disney-style includes the classic “Once Upon a Dream” as well as fun new numbers like “Goon Conga” and “Let’s Have Some Magic Now” that audiences are guaranteed to love.

Musical Difficulty There 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.

The Songs

Hail to Princess Aurora; A Curse on the Princess; Merryweather’s Gift; Briar Rose; Find the Girl!; I Wonder; Once Upon a Dream; Tonight It Is!; A Little Magic Now; Goon Conga; The Battle

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS fairy tales

Ways To Expand Maleficent can certainly have lots of Goons and Briar Rose needs all the Fairy help she can get.

Staging Demands The production can be staged very simply with a few specific props.

Considerations Disney’s SLEEPING 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 to 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.

birthdays

ecology

medieval times

growing up

pursuing your dreams

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ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the Book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Cast Information 12 principal, 6 supporting, plus ensemble

The Story Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the worldfamous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, which features songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The memorable score features “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want It Now” by Academy® and Grammy Award®-winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate. Willy Wonka KIDS features a flexible cast size and a tour-deforce role in the title character.

The Songs

The Candy Man; Golden Age of Chocolate; At the Gates (Pure Imagination); Oompa Loompa; (I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket; I Want It Now!

Ways To Expand Some of the most beloved characters of this story are the Oompa-Loompas and you can cast as many of them as you like.

Musical Difficulty While the music isn’t difficult, there are a lot of short solos in this shows. There are also great ensemble numbers for the whole cast.

Staging Demands There are no big choreographic numbers in this show so it’s perfect for beginning dancers.

Considerations Willy Wonka KIDS has a number of great roles for both boys and girls and can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels, making this a true all-school show. Also, the Director’s Guide contains great suggestions on how to create Wonka’s chocolate factory easily and inexpensively.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS MAKING CANDY

RELATIONSHIPS

FACTORIES

HEALTH AND DIET

IMAGINATION

STORYTELLING

30 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Will Van Dyke Book by Cheryl Davis Based on the Stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated Feature Film

Cast Information 8 principal, 7 featured, plus ensemble

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 mysterious Backson!

As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks.

Musical Difficulty While most of the principal roles have at least a small solo line, many of the numbers involve sections that feature small groups or the whole ensemble in simple unison singing.

The Songs

Winnie the Pooh; The Tummy Song; The Wonderful Thing About Tiggers; Pooh and Piglet; The Backson Song; Halfway Down

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

Ways To Expand You can have as many Bees and Animals in the Animal Chorus as your stage can hold.

Staging Demands Staging Disney’s WINNIE THE POOH KIDS can be a fun, easy, and creative endeavor.

All of the action can take place on a single unit set or in front of a colorful backdrop with different areas of the stage used to represent a variety of locales. Look to your Director’s Guide for ideas on how to create the ‘Backson Pit.’ Considerations Disney’s WINNIE THE POOH KIDS has several great roles for both boys and girls. There are many opportunities for the ensemble to be broken into smaller featured groups in addition to the named characters, making this a great show to give a large number of students their chance to shine.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS poetry

spelling

citizenship

diversity

animal behavior

UNITS OF measurment

friendship

NEW!

30

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KIDS ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Robert Reale Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale Based on the Books by Arnold Lobel

Cast Information 3 principal, 5 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Arnold Lobel’s well-loved characters hop from the page to the stage in Robert and Willie Reale’s musical adaptation. Conceived by 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, cheerful and popular Frog and grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. With 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 Songs

Ways To Expand Because the ensemble 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 for creating the sledding hill.

Considerations You 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 in which to cast different classrooms as each of the different animal groups.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS writing letterS

seasons

weather systems

habitats

communication

Getta Loada Toad; Cookies; He’ll Never Know; Down the Hill; Merry Almost Christmas

friendship

60-minute

musicals for performance by

MIDDLE

school students

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW 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! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and, of course, the Genie. Battling the evil Jafar and Iago for power and possession of a magic lamp, Aladdin and his comrades learn the dangers of getting what you wish for. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying carpet rides, as well as a tuneful Academy Award®-winning score, Disney’s ALADDIN JR. will send audiences’ spirits soaring with excitement.

The Songs

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

PRODUCTION INFO Cast Information 10 principal, plus ensemble Ways To Expand You can have as many Citizens of Agrabah and Genie’s Assistants as your stage will hold!

Although there are five Narrators in the script, you can cast many more – dividing up the scenes and lines as required by the size of your cast.

Musical Difficulty There 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 Demands Simple instructions for the magic flying carpet are included on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD. Considerations Disney’s ALADDIN 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES

ISLAMIC CALENDAR

ISLAMIC HISTORY

MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURES

ARABIAN MARKETPLACE

MAKING PARCHMENT

MEASUREMENT

Poverty

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 10 principal, 9 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble - blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! When the mysterious Cheshire Cat directs Alice to the Mad Hatter’s tea party, a wild game of musical chairs ensues. Alice soon finds herself in the Rose Garden, where the Royal Cardsmen are busy painting white roses red. When Alice awakens, she finds it was all a dream. But was it? The Rabbit’s watch is still in her pocket.

The Songs

Dodgsonland; I’m Late!; Very Good Advice; Ocean of Tears; The Caucus Race; How D’ye Do and Shake Hands; The Golden Afternoon; Zip-A-Dee-DooDah; The Unbirthday Song; Painting the Roses Red; Simon Says; Whooooo Are Youuuuu?

Ways To Expand There 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 Difficulty There 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 for students of all different musical skill levels.

Staging Demands This show allows for a great variety of staging in the crazy Wonderland world. Ideas for staging Alice falling through the rabbit hole are found in your Director’s Guide.

Considerations Disney’s ALICE 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS LEWIS CARROLL

STORYTELLING

IMAGINATION

DIVISION AND MULTIPLICATION

GEOLOGY

COURTROOM TRIALS

PLANNING A DREAM TRIP

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin Book by Thomas Meehan Based on “Little Orphan Annie®” by permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC

Cast Information 15 principal, plus featured ensemble

The Story Based on the legendary Broadway musical, ANNIE JR. tells of a spunky Depression - era orphan who charms everyone she meets despite a next - to nothing start in New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks decides to invite an orphan to his mansion for Christmas, Annie gets her chance to experience the city anew, outside the confines of the orphanage. Despite Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, Annie befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new home alongside Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

The Songs

Maybe; It’s the 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

Ways To Expand You can have unlimited numbers of Orphans, Servants at Warbucks’ mansion, or New Yorkers for “N.Y.C.” Musical Difficulty There are large solos for Annie, Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, Grace Farrell, Rooster and 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 Demands Several production numbers requiring dance are broken down into simple steps on the ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD. Considerations ANNIE JR. has dozens of stand - out featured roles, both singing and non-singing, along with 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS WRITING LETTERS

THE GREAT DEPRESSION

THE NEW DEAL

RADIO BROADCASTING

ORPHANAGES

ADOPTION

BULLYING

THE HISTORY OF COMIC STRIPS

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton

Cast Information 11 principal, 9 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Belle yearns for something more than her provincial life in a quaint French town. When her father Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way to present his latest invention at a local fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle but is soon taken captive by the master of the house, a horrible Beast.

Belle surrenders her freedom to save his life and, by taming the Beast, teaches him the meaning of love.

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. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ran on Broadway for 13 years and has played in more than 20 countries, making it an international sensation!

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 musically talented cast.

Staging Demands While 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.

The Songs

Belle; Home; Gaston; Be Our Guest; Something There; Human Again; Beauty and the Beast; The Mob Song

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Considerations Disney’s BEAUTY 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 are wonderful opportunities for creative production elements.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS FAIRY TALES

SYMBOLISM

INVENTIONS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

SELF- RESPECT

BULLYING

ETIQUETTE

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music & Lyrics by Paul Williams Book by Alan Parker

Cast Information 10 principal, plus featured ensemble

The Story Based on the film of the same name, this popular pint-sized, pin-striped musical includes plenty of madcap adventure, as well as any child’s dream come true: a classic pie fight waged with a new type of weapon – the “splurge blaster” – which spews forth “silly string” instead of pies!

With a catchy, swinging score by the composer of The Muppet Movie, BUGSY MALONE JR. is a tongue-incheek tribute to the gangster films of the 1920s, with a hint of romance and a pair of rival gangs that learn to call a truce.

The Songs

Bugsy Malone; Fat Sam’s Grand Slam; That’s Why They Call Him Dandy; Tomorrow; Show Business; Bad Guys; Ordinary Fool; My Name is Tallulah; Down and Out; You Give A Little Love

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS DIALECTS

Ways To Expand You can add as many members to Dandy Dan’s Gang and Fat Sam’s Gang as your stage can accommodate. The Grand Slam Girls can also be expanded to incorporate more singing and dancing girls!

LAWS OF TRAJECTORY

Musical Difficulty There are solos for Bugsy, Fizzy, Lena, Blousey, Dandy Dan, Tallulah and Fat Sam. Most numbers involve the ensemble or small groups in easy unison singing.

ROARING TWENTIES

Staging Demands Notes on how to create the “splurging” effects are included in the Director’s Guide.

PROHIBITION

Considerations BUGSY MALONE JR. is chock full of fun featured roles for performers of all shapes, sizes, genders, and singing and dancing abilities. A great vehicle for non-singing performers to show off their comedic skills, this show provides an opportunity to involve kids who might not otherwise feel comfortable in a musical.

PEER RELATIONSHIPS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Anthony Stein Based on The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats

Cast Information 7 principal, plus ensemble

The Story Based on the popular picture book The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats, with music

by Stephen Schwartz, CAPTAIN LOUIE JR. spins a tale of young Louie, the new kid in town who feels lonely and friendless after his family moves to a new neighborhood.

Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween, Louie takes an imaginary journey to visit his old neighborhood friends on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story of little Captain Louie is full of tricks and treats, as well as 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 Songs

New 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

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS AVIATION

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 numbers that allow for creative staging (i.e., flying a plane, decorating a house.)

Considerations CAPTAIN 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.

SHADOW IMAGERY

DIORAMAS

HOLIDAYS

CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

FRIENDSHIP

60 min.

JR.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Zina Goldrich Book and Lyrics by Marcy Heisler

Cast Information 8 principal, plus ensemble

The Story At last, a musical that features a cast of nearly all girl performers!

DEAR EDWINA JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers as part of the latest edition of her weekly “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.

Ways To Expand There are endless featured parts that are sometimes doubled/tripled by small groups of performers – assign these lines to individual performers to expand your cast!

The Songs

Considerations DEAR 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.

Paw Paw Michigan; Up on the Fridge; Dear Edwina; Here Comes a Letter; Aphrodite; Say No Thank You; Frankenguest; Fork, Knife, Spoon; Hola, Lola; Ziggy; Put it in the Piggy; Edwina

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

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

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS WRITING LETTERS

JOURNALISM

GLOBAL SALUTATIONS

ETHNIC CUISINES

CURRENCY

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

FRIENDSHIP

BULLYING

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Book, Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Based on the Doctor Dolittle Stories by Hugh Lofting and the Twentieth Century Fox Film

CasT INFORMATION 7 principal, 5 supporting, 11 animal characters, plus ensemble

The Story The musical tells the classic tale of a wacky but kind doctor who can talk to animals, taking the audience on a journey from the small English village of Puddleby-in-the-Marsh to the far corners of the world. When Doctor Dolittle attempts to help a seal named Sophie, he’s wrongly accused of murder and stands trial before General Bellowes.

Once pronounced innocent, Dolittle is free to continue with his search for the Great Pink Sea Snail – the oldest and wisest creature on earth.

The Songs

Doctor Dolittle; My Friend the Doctor; Talk to the Animals; The Time of Our Lives; I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It; Like Animals; Fabulous Places; Save the Animals; The Voice of Protest

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Ways to Expand You can always add more animal characters and circus folk. Be creative and expand the cast with your cast’s special circus and animal abilities.

Musical Difficulty While the music is not difficult, there are a good number of solos in this show, both large and small, to feature principal roles and ensemble members.

There are great ensemble numbers to show off the entire cast’s strengths.

Staging Demands The Director’s Guide gives you an easy way to establish all the locations in the script with simple props and minimal scenery. It is more important for this show that the cast embodies their characters (both humans and animals) to set the tone rather than the scenery around them.

Considerations DOCTOR DOLITTLE JR. provides the opportunity to use both singers and non-singers alike. The mixture of human and animal characters allows you to feature cast members with any number of skills and special talents. Take time to devise creative sets and costumes in order to showcase the show’s many unique characters.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Languages

Zoology

Animal Care

Geography

Foreign Currency

Perseverance

Communication

NEW!

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Music by Steve Margoshes Lyrics by Jacques Levy Book by José Fernandez Title song “Fame” written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore

Cast Information 10 principal, 4 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street in 1980 -1984, before its merger with LaGuardia High School, FAME JR. is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor, and insight, the show explores issues that confront young people today.

The Songs

Hard Work; I Want to Make Magic; There She Goes!/Fame; Let’s Play A Love Scene; Bring On Tomorrow; The Teachers’ Argument; The Junior Festival; Mabel’s Prayer

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Ways To Expand FAME JR. is set in a high school with most of the songs and scenes taking place in a class.

This allows for a huge ensemble of fellow students to inhabit the halls and individual classrooms of the school.

Musical Difficulty Nearly all of the 10 principal roles have a solo, and the ensemble is often broken into simple twopart harmonies, making this a great show for an older and slightly more musically advanced group of students.

Staging Demands This production can be staged fairly simply with one unit set representing the school and only a few suggestive elements to delineate different classrooms and rehearsal spaces.

Considerations FAME JR. is a great show in which to feature strong performers and allow them to explore characters experiencing situations and emotions similar to things they might be experiencing as young theatre artists. With numerous solos, this show is a little more challenging than other titles.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS poetry

nutrition generational differences peer pressure

N.Y.C in the 1980s

pursuing dreams

trust

careers

NEW!

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Joseph Stein Based on Sholem Aleichem Stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

Cast Information 14 principal, plus ensemble

The Story In 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.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. covers the full range of human emotions, presenting young performers with unique acting challenges – especially for the mature young man starring as Tevye, among the most memorable and rewarding roles in musical theatre.

The Songs

Tradition; Matchmaker; If I Were A Rich Man; Sabbath Prayer; To Life; Sunrise, Sunset; Do You Love Me?; Far From The Home I Love; Chava Sequence; sAnatevka

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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 the entire company are usually in unison or two-part harmony.

Staging Demands Strong 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.

Considerations FIDDLER 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 lots of singing and dancing, this show is a little more challenging than other titles.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS jewish culture

fusion of languages

russian history

governments

religious customs

economics

celebrating differences

60

min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Burton Lane Lyrics by Yip Harburg Book by Fred Saidy and Yip Harburg Adaptation by Deena R. Harburg

Cast Information 13 principal, some featured, plus ensemble

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. He believes the gold will grow and multiply. Hot on their heels is Og, a leprechaun intent on recovering his treasure before its loss turns him permanently human. Complicating matters is a corrupt senator who openly dislikes anyone different than himself, but in the end Sharon marries handsome young Woody Mahoney.

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 the Year; How Are Things in Glocca Morra?; Look to the Rainbow; Old Devil Moon; Necessity; Something Sort of Grandish; We’re Havin’ a Party; If This Isn’t Love; The Great Come-And-Get-It Day; 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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Ways To Expand Increase the size of Rainbow Valley — have as many Sharecroppers and Gospeleers as your theatre will allow!

Musical Difficulty There are solos for Sharon, Finian, Woody and Og as well as featured solos for Harriet, Lucy, Howard, and Henrietta. Most numbers involve the full ensemble with small one-line solos for ensemble members. Ensemble parts are written in unison with occasional two- or three-part harmony.

Staging Demands Technical requirements are minimal — using a unit set to depict the area in and around the gathering place of Rainbow Valley. Numbers with dance are included on the Choreography DVD in your ShowKit™ with step-by-step instructions.

Considerations Since FINIAN’S RAINBOW JR. is set in an imaginary place, you can let your creativity run wild. The show has many great featured roles for boys and girls and a strong ensemble. Its cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS storytelling

legends

geology

metric units and conversions

travel

irish folklore

marketing

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60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by David Weinstein, Jonathan K. Waller, Timothy Allen McDonald, and Stephen Gabriel Lyrics by Timothy Allen McDonald and Jonathan K. Waller Book by Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the Children’s Book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown Illustrations by Scott Nash

Cast Information 12 principal, 8 supporting, plus ensemble

The Story A magical bulletin board comes to life and grants Stanley his wish to do amazing things – but with a twist: the board falls on Stanley, making him flat – really, really flat! So flat, that Stanley can be sent through the mail from adventure to adventure. Based on the popular children’s book, THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY JR. follows our hero around the world as he raps with the Declaration of Independence, thwarts a robbery at the Louvre Museum and stars in a movie! Ultimately, Stanley comes to realize that the best kind of adventure is any adventure you share with the family you love.

The Songs

Meet the Lambchops; Lambchop Lullaby; I Wish I Were; My Child is Flat; The Funny Sunny Side; Travelin’ Through the Mail; Talent; Arthur’s Letter; Mom and Dad’s Letter; Surfin’ the Mail

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Ways To Expand You can have a cast as small as five or as many ensemble members as your stage can hold.

Musical Difficulty While the music isn’t difficult, there are a lot of solos in this show, both large and small. There are also great ensemble numbers for the whole cast.

Staging Demands The Director’s Guide provides sample instructions to create the Flat Stanley “flat suit.”

Considerations This show has a number of great roles for both boys and girls and can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels, making this a true allschool musical. Also, with the exception of Stanley and Mr. and Mrs. Lambchop, either a boy or a girl can play most roles.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS media

communications and WRITING LETTERS

storytelling

inventions

geography

parent and child relationships celebrating differences

travel

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Conceived and Originally Directed by John-Michael Tebelak Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Cast Information 9 principal, plus ensemble

The Story This beloved musical by three-time Academy Award®-winner Stephen Schwartz is available as an MTI JR. show! In this energetic, uplifting musical, the parables of Jesus Christ come to life with abundant humanity and heart. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, acrobatics and vaudeville, GODSPELL JR. is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

The Songs

Prepare Ye; Save the People; Day By Day; Learn Your Lessons Well; O, Bless the Lord, My Soul; All For the Best; All Good Gifts; We Beseech Thee; Light of the World; Beautiful City

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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 solos for Jesus and John the Baptist/Judas, plus many featured solos in the ensemble.

Most numbers involve the full ensemble, and are written in unison with occasional two- or three-part harmony. The score has a contemporary feel, which should allow your kids the chance to explore their inner “pop star.”

Staging Demands The choreography should be very contemporary– so don’t be afraid to let the kids create some of the movement themselves. With minimal technical requirements, this show can be performed virtually anywhere, and with a limited budget!

Considerations GODSPELL JR. is the perfect, easy to produce show for a strong singing and dancing ensemble, with many featured solos in the contemporary music style.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Parables

storytelling

communication

religion

tolerence

biblical history

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows Based on a Story and Characters by Damon Runyon

Cast Information 12 principal, plus featured ensemble

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS statistics

The Story 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 “mission doll,” out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, highrolling 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.

Ways To Expand Add 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!

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

new york city geography AND HISTORY

The Songs

Considerations GUYS 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 introduction to the American musical.

cuban culture

Fugue for Tinhorns; 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; The Happy Ending

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

research techniques

probability

campaigning

health

gambling

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Marc Shaiman Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan Based on the New Line Cinema Film written and directed by John Waters

CAST INFORMATION 10 principal, 8 featured, plus ensemble

THE STORY It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her ‘do!

THE SONGS

Good Morning Baltimore; The Nicest Kids in Town; Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now; The Madison; It Takes Two; Welcome to the Sixties; Run and Tell That; The Big Dollhouse; Without Love; I Know Where I’ve Been; (It’s) Hairspray; Cooties; You Can’t Stop the Beat

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WAYS TO EXPAND Add more students throughout Tracy’s school (specifically in the detention room scene) or add to the number of Protestors with Motormouth Maybelle. If you still need to expand more, simply add more residents throughout Baltimore.

MUSICAL DIFFICULTY There are solos for all the principal roles – all requiring fairly strong singers. The full ensemble and small group numbers will also engage your students in multi-part harmonies.

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

CONSIDERATIONS HAIRSPRAY JR. is the perfect show to show off both your students dancing and singing abilities.

Unlike most of our titles, HAIRSPRAY JR. requires strict racial casting as the show specifically tackles the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the divide between the white and black roles in the show.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS citizenship

racial discrimination and integration in 1950s and 1960s

bullying

tolerance

diversity

1960s American MUSIC and lifestyle

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60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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 Houston Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Book by David Simpatico Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini

Cast Information 12 principal, 5 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on your stage! Wildcat basketball star Troy Bolton and brainiac Gabriella Montez raise eyebrows among their friends when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Cliques clash and friendships are tested in this modern take on 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 Songs

Wildcat 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

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 two-part harmony.

Staging Demands The ShowKit™ Choreographic DVD provides stepby-step movements for some ensemble numbers.

Considerations This 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.

With its modern-day school setting, scenery and costumes are easy to come by.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS tragedy

culinary arts

peer pressure

moralS

self-respect

perseverance

bullying

60

min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil, David N. Lawrence & Faye Greenberg, Randy Petersen & Kevin Quinn, Jamie Houston, Bryan Louiselle, Andy Dodd & Adam Watts Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle Book by David Simpatico Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini

Cast Information 11 principal, 3 featured, plus ensemble

The Story The gang is back for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene in Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR. At the Lava Springs Country Club, popular girl Sharpay reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work – literally! Featuring every ounce of the light-hearted fun that made High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel follows our East High favorites as they face the realities of the adult world and begin to grow up. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire, and the meaning of success is redefined.

The Songs

What Time Is It; Fabulous; Work This Out; You Are the Music in Me; Humuhumunukunukuapua’a; I Don’t Dance; “Every Day” Rehearsal; Gotta Go My Own Way; Every Day; All For One

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 learn and rehearse. Some of the vocal lines are high in the vocal range, particularly for the male roles.

Staging Demands Production numbers can be staged very simply with minimal technical requirements.

Considerations Disney’s HIGH 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS economics

life skills

bullying

perseverance

problem- solving

peer pressure

polynesian culture

travel

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by George Stiles Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe

Cast Information 8 principal, plus featured ensemble

The Story 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. Ugly, an awkward duck whose gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors, is separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat and must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey, he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms.

Ways To Expand Fill 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.

The Songs

A Poultry Tale; The Joy of Motherhood; Different; Hold Your Head Up High; Look At Him; Play With Your Food; Every Tear a Mother Cries; The Wild Goose Chase; Warts and All; The Blizzard; The Transformation

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

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS fairy tales

animal behavior

ecosystems

tolerance

Staging Demands Numbers can be staged very simply, with minimal technical requirements.

Considerations HONK! JR. can be performed with simple sets and costumes— no feathers or fur necessary!

The show has many great featured roles for boys and girls as well as a strong ensemble.

Its cast size is flexible, and the age range of the parts makes the show ideal for productions involving different grade levels.

personal transformations

bullying

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine

Cast Information 16 principal, 4 featured

The Story The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale. All of your favorite characters— Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch— meet and interact in this whimsical original story. The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.

The Songs

Cinderella at the Grave; Hello Little Girl; I Guess This is Goodbye/ Maybe They’re Really 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

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COMING SOON

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 included in your ShowKit™ provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing the ensemble numbers.

Considerations INTO THE WOODS JR. is a good show for strong featured performers, providing a mediumsized ensemble of 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS fairy tales

folklore

animal habitats

environments

bartering

responsibility

achieving goals

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin Book by Heather Hach Based on the Novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Motion Picture

Cast Information 7 principal, 15 featured, plus ensemble

The Story When Elle Woods’s boyfriend Warner dumps her and heads to Harvard Law, claiming she’s not “serious” enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming the admissions committee. Befriending classmate Emmett and spunky hairdresser Paulette along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren’t mutually exclusive – in fact, law may be her natural calling after all as she quickly begins outsmarting her peers.

The Songs

Ohmigod You Guys; Serious; Daughter of Delta Nu; What You Want; Ireland; Chip On My Shoulder; So Much Better; Whipped Into Shape; Delta Nu Nu Nu; Bend and Snap; Legally Blonde; Find My Way

Ways To Expand In a real sorority house you can never have too many sisters, so pledge as many girls as you can! There is also a Greek Chorus that can be as big as you can make it.

Musical Difficulty There are large solos for Elle, Warner, Emmett, Paulette, and Brooke plus many featured lines for other characters. There is a lot of ensemble singing in three-part harmonies that will challenge your Greek Chorus and ensemble. staging demands The ShowKit Choreographic DVD™ will give you lots of ideas on how to stage the large group numbers, including the amazing jump rope tricks in “Whipped Into Shape”.

Considerations LEGALLY BLONDE JR. is one of the most contemporary show in our collection and a favorite for teenagers. With most of the lead and supporting roles being female, this is the perfect choice if you are short on boys.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS careers

bullying

u.s. legal system

feminism

stereotypes

MAKING DECISIONS

Pursuing Dreams

peer pressure

COMING SOON! (SUMMER 2014)

© Disney

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements

Cast Information 9 principal, 11 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR., adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production. In a magical underwater kingdom, the mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home – and her fins – behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.

The Songs

Fathoms Below; Daughters of Triton; Human Stuff; Part of Your World; Under the Sea; She’s in Love; Poor Unfortunate Souls; Les Poissons; One Step Closer; Kiss the Girl; The Contest

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Ways To Expand You can fill your stage to the brim with any myriad of sea creatures and merfolk! Although the Mersisters and Princesses can be played by the same actors, they can also be cast separately, giving the opportunity to shine to twice as many young performers.

Musical Difficulty There are large solo numbers for Ariel, Ursula, Sebastian, Flounder, and the Chef. With many solo lines within the ensemble that can be spoken or sung, this show can be great for a wide range of musical skill levels.

Staging Demands Written to flow seamlessly between land and sea, the ensemble is given the opportunity to make these locations come to life through creative movement and configurations.

Considerations The fantasy of being under the sea is an opportunity for the entire cast and crew to let their imaginations run wild. Things can be done as lavishly or sparsely as resources allow. There are several great roles for both boys and girls, as well as a few that can be played by either, making this show a fit for any number of groups.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS oceanography

imagination

social classes

contracts

ecosystems

tolerance

sibling rivalry

NEW!

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 11 principal, 10 featured, plus ensemble

The Story Travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of the Disney film. Defying the village matchmaker, Mulan takes up arms and disguises as a boy in order to spare her father from having to serve in the army. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor. Disney’s MULAN JR. is sure to inspire audiences as a heartwarming celebration of culture, honor and the fighting spirit.

The Songs

Written in Stone; Bride Practice; Honor to Us All; Reflection; Keep ’Em Guessin’; I’ll Make a Man/ Lesson No. 1; A Girl Worth Fighting For

Ways To Expand Disney’s Mulan 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS FOLKTALES

MAPS

CHINESE LANGUAGES

Musical Difficulty With many solos and solo lines for Mulan, the Five 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 solo line opportunities if you have a large and talented cast.

NATURAL DISASTERS

Staging Demands The 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.”

FAMILY VALUES AND TRADITIONS

Considerations Disney’s MULAN 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 to be played by boys.

There are also a good number of small featured roles in which to showcase your ensemble members.

WEATHER

CHINESE CULTURE

POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENSHIP

60

min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on a Story by Meredith Willson and Frank Lacey

Cast Information 12 principal, plus ensemble

The Story THE MUSIC MAN JR. follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill and his visit to River City, Iowa where he meets and falls in love with the willful 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 Songs

Rock Island; Iowa Stubborn; Ya Got Trouble; Piano Lesson/If You Don’t Mind; Goodnight My Someone; Columbia; Gem of the Ocean; Seventy-Six Trombones; Ice Cream/Sincere; Pick-A-Little; Wells Fargo Wagon; Shipoopi; Gary Indiana; ‘Til There Was You

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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 step-by-step instructions for choreographing the larger numbers.

Considerations THE 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 parts for young performers.

The score also provides opportunities to showcase students with strong vocal or dance abilities.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS ETHICS

LIBRARY SCIENCE

ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

EARLY 20th CENTURY TRANSPORTATION

TRAVELING SALESMEN

EARLY 20TH CENTURY LIFESTYLES

DEBATES

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics By Stephen Schwartz Book By David Stern

Casting 12 principal, 7-10 featured, plus ensemble

“When You Wish Upon A Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings” Music by Leigh Harline Lyrics by Ned Washington From the 1940 Disney Film Pinocchio

THE STORY Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto journeys beyond the toy shop to discover just what makes the “perfect child.” This family-friendly musical is a magical mix of heartwarming fairy tale and action-packed adventure. Audiences will love following Pinocchio’s journey from an awkward wooden puppet to a real live boy and will be charmed

by Geppetto’s transformation from demanding creator to a real live father.

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

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Different PERSPECTIVEs

Ways to Expand Add as many children and parents into the ensemble numbers to fill your stage.

These performers or others can also play the Roustabouts, Delinquents and Animals.

The more the merrier!

WORLD CULTURES

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 with occasional three-part splitting.

COMMUNICATION

UNITS of MEASUREMENT

Staging Demands The Director’s Guide gives you an easy way to establish all the locations in the script with simple props and minimal scenery. The Choreographic DVD in the Showkit™ gives you ideas on how to stage the whale scenes and choreography.

ANATOMY

Considerations Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. has a great score with songs like “When You Wish Upon a Star,” that everyone knows and loves. The show has a number of great roles for both boys and girls and can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels, allowing you to involve as many students as you can cast.

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

PROBLEM-SOLVING

NEW!

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Stephen Flaherty Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Based on the Novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

Cast Information 11 principal, plus featured ensemble

THE STORY A highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred, and even death. With a catchy pop- and Caribbean-flavored score by the creators of SEUSSICAL and the Broadway smash RAGTIME, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a full-hearted multi-cultural audience favorite.

Ways To Expand Make the Choir of Storytellers as big or small as you’d like.

THE SONGS

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; Ti Moune’s Dance; A Part of Us/Why We Tell the Story

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

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 fierce rainstorm.

Considerations ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is equally effective regardless of its cast size and features minimal – though colorful – sets and costumes that will capture your audiences’ imaginations.

There are opportunities to highlight individual singers and dancers while maintaining an ensemble feel.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS STORYTELLING

WEATHER

GEOGRAPHY

MYTHS

TOLERANCE

ISLAND CULTURES

BULLYING

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music and Lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michelle Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace and Ray Kelley Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Lyrics by Eric Svejcar Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Zellnik Based on the Play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney Film Peter Pan

Cast Information 6 principal, 20+ featured (doubling possible)

THE STORY Wendy Darling loves to tell stories to her brothers, Michael and John.

But when her father announces she must move out of the nursery, Peter Pan comes to visit the children and whisks them away to Never Land.

Their adventure introduces them to the Lost Boys, mermaids, Indians and even the infamous pirate, Captain Hook!

Musical Difficulty There are very few solo numbers for the principals, but there are many solo lines in the ensemble numbers which feature the whole cast and spotlight the leads.

THE SONGS

Considerations Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, Disney’s PETER PAN JR. is a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up –with no flying required!

That’s right, no extra costs to make your cast fly, with the opportunity to still include such Disney classics as “Following the Leader,” “You Can Fly,” “The Second Star to the Right” and “Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me.”

Fly to Your Heart; The Elegant Captain Hook; The Second Star to the Right; You Can Fly; Yo Ho, A Pirates Life for Me; Never Smile at a Crocodile; Following the Leader; Sunbeams and Sea; What Makes the Brave Man Brave; Your Mother and Mine; Walk the Plank

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

Ways to Expand You can always find places to add ensemble members in Never Land. Add to the group of Pirates, Lost Boys, Indians, Mermaids or Fairies.

The possibilities are endless.

Staging Demands The scenery does not need to be complicated and the staging can play to the strenghts and talents of your cast.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS FAIRYTALES

PIRATE LORE

IMAGINATION

RESPONSIBILITY

SHIPBUILDING

PERSEVERANCE

NEW!

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Arnold Black Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Book by Norton Juster and Sheldon Harnick Based on the Novel by Norton Juster

Cast Information 2 principal, 9 featured, plus ensemble

THE STORY Nothing interests Milo at all. When his dresser transforms into a mysterious tollbooth, he’s pulled from his boredom and thrust into a brand new imaginative world.

Soon enough, he’s driving a car on the road to Expectations. In THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR., Norton Juster’s beloved children’s book becomes an acclaimed musical about a boy who must save the princesses Rhyme and Reason and reunite the brother Kings Azaz and the Mathemagician, who rule over the cities of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis respectively.

Aided by a trusty time-keeping dog, Tock, Milo successfully brings harmony to the Land of Wisdom and learns about words, numbers and himself over the course of his journey.

THE SONGS

Another Boring Afternoon; Gotcha; The Birth of the Booth; The Whether Man; The Lethargarian Shuffle; Tock’s Narrative; At the Market; Do I Dare?; Hail, Digitopolis; Subtraction Stew; Milo

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

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 principal 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.

The ensemble numbers offer many opportunities for storytelling movement—and you don’t need a dance background, just use your imagination!

Considerations Since THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH JR. is set in an imaginative world, 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 doubled if you have a limited number of students. This is a great piece in which to showcase your stronger singers.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS WORD PLAY

IMAGINATION

GRAMMAR AND SPELLING

GEOMETRY

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS

TOLERANCE

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Sir Arthur S. Sullivan Book and Lyrics by Sir William S. Gilbert

Cast Information 10 principal, plus ensemble

THE STORY The wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility in this hilarious musical farce.

Set on the rocky coast of Cornwall, England, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE JR. begins with a group of pirates who are celebrating the birthday of one of their own, Frederic, who has reached his twenty-first year.

Finally having served the full length of his required time with the pirates, he decides to strike off on his own and become an upstanding citizen – which may even mean bringing the pirates to justice. This turns out to be a tricky prospect indeed, especially when Frederic’s freedom is called into question!

THE SONGS

Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry; When Fred’ric Was a Little Lad; Oh, False One, You Have Deceived Me; Climbing Over Rocky Mountain; Stop! Ladies, Pray!; Oh! Is There Not One Maiden; Poor Wand’ring 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 Glist’ning Tear; When You Had Left Our Pirate Fold; A Rollicking Band of Pirates We; With Cat-Like Tread; Now What is This, and What is That

NEW

Director’s Guide COMING SOON

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 twopart 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.

Considerations THE 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS VOCABULARY

LEAP YEARS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

PIRATE LORE

NAVAL HISTORY

BRITISH EMPIRE

60

min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Originally Conceived and Directed by Scott Ferguson Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, Tom Yohe Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, and George Keating

Cast Information 6 principal, plus ensemble

The Story Tom, a young schoolteacher, is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when suddenly the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear.

They proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music through beloved 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 fun and adventurous.

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

Ways To Expand Originally conceived for a cast of six, the MTI JR. version is designed with an expandable choir that can be as large as your stage can accommodate.

Musical Difficulty There 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 Demands The 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!

Considerations One 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.

Because most of the songs are so familiar and easy to learn, rehearsals are bound to be a snap.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS GRAMMAR

PARTS OF SPEECH

MATHEMATICS

HUMAN BODY

SOLAR SYSTEM

UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION and congress

LAWMAKING

IMMIGRATION

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

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

Cast Information 10 principal, 6 featured, plus ensemble

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 SEUSSICAL JR. Transporting audiences through a variety of Seussian locales, the Cat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers and guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! An imaginative score from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty incorporates myriad musical styles, ranging from Latin to pop, swing to gospel, and R&B to funk.

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

Ways To Expand You 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 Difficulty There 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 benefit from having good diction.

Staging Demands The production can be staged very simply with a few risers and fun props. Look to your Director’s Guide for simple and creative ideas.

Considerations SEUSSICAL JR. is a great show for large groups of students who enjoy singing. It’s 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS DR. SEUSS

EQUALITY

ANIMAL BEHAVIORS

ECOSYSTEMS

LEGAL SYSTEMS

MAPS

RESPONSIBILITY

BULLYING

PERSEVERANCE

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig

Cast Information 5 principal, 17 featured, plus ensemble

THE STORY In a faraway kingdom, green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. And just like a fairy tale, this story wouldn’t be complete without dramatic twists and turns along the way.

THE SONGS

Big Bright Beautiful World; Story of My Life; What’s Up Duloc?; I Know It’s Today; Travel Song; Forever; This is How A Dream Comes True; Morning Person;I Think I Got You Beat; Make A Move; Freak Flag; I’m A Believer

COMING SOON! (SUMMER 2014)

Ways To Expand You can fill your stage with as many fairy tale characters as you can think of. You can also use multiple actors to portray Dragon using creative costuming and staging.

Musical Difficulty There are more solos and duets in this show than in many of the other MTI JR. titles that will highlight the talents of your principals.

The fairytale characters have many solo lines which could be spoken or sung, making this a great show for a wide range of musical skill levels.

Staging Demands The Director’s Guide will give you great ideas for how to create the Gingerbread Man, shrink Farquaad, and bring Dragon, in all her fire - breathing glory, to life.

Considerations Your actors will jump at the chance to create characters based on their favorite fairy tales and the world around them. There are multiple opportunities to create real magic on stage with special effects, which is a great challenge for all involved.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS Fairy tales

bullying

conflict resolution

etiquette

responsibility

self - respect

TOLERANCE

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

New Music by Jeanine Tesori New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan Book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan

Cast Information 8 principal, plus ensemble

THE STORY Based on the Tony Award®-winning stage version and popular movie, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. tells the story of Millie Dillmount, who moves to New York in search of a new life for herself in 1922. Frisky flappers, dashing leading men and a dragonlady of a villainess make this show a perfectly constructed evening of madcap merriment. With the role of Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages.

THE SONGS

Not For The Life Of Me/Thoroughly Modern Millie; What Do I Need With Love; Jimmy; Forget About The Boy; Muqin; Long As I’m Here With You; Gimme Gimme

Ways To Expand You can have as many secretaries as you’d like working with Millie and Mr. Graydon, and there‘s plenty of room for lots of dancers and Jail Birds.

Musical Difficulty There are some strong solo demands for Millie and Jimmy, and the ensemble numbers are complicated, but musically logical. 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. The Choreography DVD included in your ShowKit™ provides step-by-step instructions for choreographing some of the numbers.

Considerations THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. is set in the 1920s 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.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS FOREIGN LANGUAGES

DICTATION

IMMIGRATION

ANCESTRY

FEMINISM

THE ROARING TWENTIES

NEW YORK CITY

FRIENDSHIPS

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW

PRODUCTION INFO

Words and Music by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the Book Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Cast Information 12 principal, 6 supporting, plus ensemble

The Story Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the worldfamous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, which features songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The memorable score features “Pure Imagination,” “Oompa Loompa” and “I Want It Now” by Academy® and Grammy Award®-winners Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, neatly fitted into a new script adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate. Willy Wonka JR. features a flexible cast size and a tour-deforce role in the title character.

The Songs

The Candy Man; Pure Imagination; Golden Age of Chocolate; Oompa Loompa; (I’ve Got a) Golden Ticket; I Want It Now!; Cheer Up Charlie; I Eat More; I See It All on TV; Chew It!; Think Positive

Ways To Expand Some of the most beloved characters of this story are the Oompa-Loompas and you can cast as many of them as you like.

Musical Difficulty While the music isn’t difficult, there are a lot of short solos in this shows. There are also great ensemble numbers for the whole cast.

Staging Demands There are no big choreographic numbers in this show so it’s perfect for beginning dancers.

Considerations Willy Wonka JR. has a number of great roles for both boys and girls and can easily be expanded to accommodate students in many grade levels, making this a true all-school show. Also, the Director’s Guide contains great suggestions on how to create Wonka’s chocolate factory easily and inexpensively.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS MAKING CANDY

RELATIONSHIPS

FACTORIES

HEALTH AND DIET

IMAGINATION

STORYTELLING

60 min.

ABOUT THE SHOW Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar Book by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Universal Pictures Film Screenplay

by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel

The Story XANADU JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time — the first Roller Disco.

(Hey, it’s 1980!) But when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.

The Songs

I’m Alive; Magic; Evil Woman; Suddenly; Whenever You’re Away From Me; Dancin’; Strange Magic; All Over the World; Don’t Walk Away; Suspended In Time; Have You Never Been Mellow; Xanadu

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

PRODUCTION INFO Casting 9 principal, 12 featured, plus ensemble Ways To Expand Add all the Greek Gods and Greek Chorus members you can to fill the stage.

Musical Difficulty This score is a bit more difficult than other MTI JR. titles. There are solos and duets that will challenge and feature your principals in addition to two- and three-part harmonies to challenge your Greek Chorus and ensemble.

Staging Demands The scenic elements are very basic despite the number of locations in the show. Look in your Director’s Guide for scenic, costume and prop ideas.

Considerations XANADU JR. is a hilarious musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you. This rollercoaster of a show appeals to all ages and backgrounds and will leave you feeling exhilarated.

INSPIRATION

GREEK MYTHOLOGY

1980s AMERICAN CULTURE

Reading MAPs

GEOMETRY

MATHEMATICS AND PERCENTAGES

BUDGETING

NEW DIRECTOR’S GUIDE!

NEW!

IMAGINATION

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“Socially, I see students relating to and interacting with others from different grades they normally would not have even talked with or noticed. Through teamwork and striving for a mutual goal, bonds develop.”

-Mary Ann Hay, Production Advisor IS 10Q Middle School, New York City

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• Disney’s Aladdin JR. • Disney’s Aladdin KIDS • Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. • Disney’s Aristocats KIDS • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. • Disney’s Cinderella KIDS • Disney’s High School Musical JR. • Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR. • Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS • Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. • Disney’s Mulan Jr. • Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR. • Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS • Disney’s Peter Pan JR. • Disney’s Sleeping Beauty KIDS • Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS • Fame JR. • The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR. • Shrek The Musical JR.

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available for

• Annie JR. • Bugsy Malone JR. • Fiddler On The Roof JR. • Guys And Dolls JR. • Into The Woods JR. • Once On This Island JR. • The Music Man JR. • Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.

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