Not only is "Wanda's World" funny and upbeat, but it also has a profound kindness underlying all --because of Eric H. Weinberger, who wrote the musical's book. As his indebted co-author of another of his works, "TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty," I cannot recommend highly enough anything he has a hand in. The humanity of "Wanda's World" runs deep. Long may he wave!
N.Y. actress/guest artist
Original Message:
Sent: 07-31-2023 08:51
From: Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
Subject: Help me Pick My MS Musical - I'm Stuck
Have you looked at either Wanda's World or the 57th Annual Math-lete SUM-it? They're both available from TRW, and I enjoyed reading both scripts a lot.
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Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor
Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
Fishersville, VA
Original Message:
Sent: 07-30-2023 11:43
From: Taryn Darr
Subject: Help me Pick My MS Musical - I'm Stuck
Hello, we are neighbors as well! ��
The Leader of The Pack or Beehive are both super cute all-female cast shows! 50's/60's pop, lots of fun.
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Original Message:
Sent: 7/29/2023 11:24:00 AM
From: Kristin Hall
Subject: RE: Help me Pick My MS Musical - I'm Stuck
Of those already listed, Captain Bree and High School Musical were both enjoyed by schools I've worked in. I'd also add Newsies to the list! We just produced it last year, and it was a huge student/audience/director favorite. Jack has a lot of singing, but there also also many ensemble numbers, small solos, and stage time for the ensemble.
Shrek also fun, but doesn't fit your easy costume requirement. Frozen has strong female roles, plenty of ensemble time, but costumes probably also fall in the not-easy range.
Sponge Bob is a likely choice for us next year - I'd love to hear from anyone who has done it with middle schoolers!
Let us know what you choose in the end!
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Kristin Hall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Drama Director
Lincoln MA
Original Message:
Sent: 07-25-2023 14:04
From: Sarah Wahlen
Subject: Help me Pick My MS Musical - I'm Stuck
Emma! A Pop Musical is a really fun one. Short and relatively easy costuming, sets, etc. Juke box musical so everyone loves the songs.
Also, Hi! We're neighbors. :)
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Sarah Aanderud Wahlen
Director of Theatre & Film
Holy Names Academy
Seattle, WA
Original Message:
Sent: 07-12-2023 23:44
From: Ginny Schreiber
Subject: Help me Pick My MS Musical - I'm Stuck
Hi Everyone,
I have been listening and reading scripts for a couple of months and I am still struggling to find something that my students and I will be excited about. We just had an awesome production of Addams Family Young @ Part, and now, what's next?
The year after next, I will do Sponge Bob, Young @ Part - but this year I am looking for something that meets the following criteria:
- We are a 5-8 all girls school, but the girls play the male roles.
- I need a break from the heavy wigs and make-up - the ancestors and Addams looked amazing, but it was ALOT of work. Humans would be great. :)
- I double cast my leads/most supporting roles - so something that isn't a "star vehicle" for one or two characters. It would be great if there was a character song for a few others, too, and not just the main character,
- I don't have the ability for projections or really complicated tech, so no Mary Poppins or Matilda.
I appreciate suggestions.
-Ginny
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Ginny Schreiber
Forest Ridge School
Bellevue, WA
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