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  • 1.  Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

    Posted 12-06-2023 09:09

    Hi! 

    I teach a 9-week Spring musical theatre class with a performance at the 7-week mark.  Last year, we did 2 selections from MTI's new 10-Minute Musicals.  This year, none of the selections are working with my group of 8. 

    Do you all know of a good one-act play with music (rather than a full-blown musical?) Maybe something similar to "Peter and the Starcatcher"? With the time allotted for in-school rehearsals, I think a 30-minute show is as much as we can do and have the students feel successful. The Kids version of MTI shows are too expensive for this class and require too large of a cast.  

    Any suggestions would be helpful!  Thanks!



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    Olivia Robinette
    Moore Square Magnet Middle
    Raleigh, NC
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  • 2.  RE: Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

    Posted 12-07-2023 07:35

    You could see if you would be allowed to cut Sing Down the Moon or Perseus Bayou (I think they're both from Dramatic Publishing). They're reasonably priced and I think could be fun for your group.



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    Cassy Maxton-Whitacre
    Theatre, Film, and Communications Instructor
    Shenandoah Valley Governor's School
    Fishersville, VA
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  • 3.  RE: Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

    Posted 12-07-2023 07:36
    If you don't mind considering shows for younger audiences, Beat By Beat Press has some quality short musicals for children.  We've used them a few times for camps and Musical Theatre classes.  Invite pre-K or Kindergarten kids to come see it.   I highly recommend THE JOURNEY OF THE NOBLE GNARBLE and PRESS START.  

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    Keith Rollins

    MCHS Drama Director

    Thespian Troupe #596

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  • 4.  RE: Short Plays with Music for a Middle School Musical Class

    Posted 12-07-2023 19:50

    Hello Olivia,  I have a 50-minute musical for young audiences with 7 songs. It is an award-winning piece that has been successfully produced scores of times. "The Frog Prince" is available royalty-free on Teachers Pay Teachers. There is an introductory offer of $1.00 for the complete package: script/score/sides/vocals/MP3/Teacher's Guide Activity Pack and full recorded CD. It is also available on JW Pepper, but not for $1.00. I hope you'll look at it; it sounds like it might be just what you're looking for...The Frog Prince by Jan Callner



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    Jan Callner
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