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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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We did The Drowsy Chaperone a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. Newer musical and so many fun parts. My kids loved it!

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Summer Rickman
Hobbs Municipal Schools
Hobbs NM
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Allan,

What is the age range of your kids? 

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Jennifer Jordan
Drama and Dance Director
Miss Hall's School
Pittsfield MA
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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Hi Allan,  

The high school edition of ROCK OF AGES should be on your radar as it sounds like it meets a lot of your requirements - Ready to Rock: Teens Perform ROCK OF AGES High School Edition! - Breaking Character

We are planning for an early 2016 release of this ROA high school edition so that schools can produce it as their Spring musical.  If you want to get your boys interested in musical theatre, here's one way that's sure to get their attention!

Best,

Abbie

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Abbie Van Nostrand
Director of Corporate Communications
Samuel French, Inc.
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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I'll second the Seussical nomination (and yes, as mentioned above, The Cat in the Hat can be female and there is a separate conductor score for m/f Cat).

Also, I'd suggest The Addams Family. Great name recognition, great well-known characters (equally divided, it seems, between m//f) and the ability to add a ghostly chorus for days. And I'd bet if one of your girls has height, she could cross-dress as Lurch.

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Michael McDonough
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-25-2015 11:21
From: Abbie Van Nostrand
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi Allan,  

The high school edition of ROCK OF AGES should be on your radar as it sounds like it meets a lot of your requirements - Ready to Rock: Teens Perform ROCK OF AGES High School Edition! - Breaking Character

We are planning for an early 2016 release of this ROA high school edition so that schools can produce it as their Spring musical.  If you want to get your boys interested in musical theatre, here's one way that's sure to get their attention!

Best,

Abbie

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Abbie Van Nostrand
Director of Corporate Communications
Samuel French, Inc.
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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I'll second the Seussical nomination (and yes, as mentioned above, The Cat in the Hat can be female and there is a separate conductor score for m/f Cat).

Also, I'd suggest The Addams Family. Great name recognition, great well-known characters (equally divided, it seems, between m//f) and the ability to add a ghostly chorus for days. And I'd bet if one of your girls has height, she could cross-dress as Lurch.

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Michael McDonough
New York NY
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-25-2015 11:21
From: Abbie Van Nostrand
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi Allan,  

The high school edition of ROCK OF AGES should be on your radar as it sounds like it meets a lot of your requirements - Ready to Rock: Teens Perform ROCK OF AGES High School Edition! - Breaking Character

We are planning for an early 2016 release of this ROA high school edition so that schools can produce it as their Spring musical.  If you want to get your boys interested in musical theatre, here's one way that's sure to get their attention!

Best,

Abbie

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Abbie Van Nostrand
Director of Corporate Communications
Samuel French, Inc.
New York NY
------------------------------


Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
------------------------------

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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If you've done the shows listed above already, then...hmmm.

Wizard of Oz. We managed to do it with two boys in the cast and added an elementary cohort of 40 Munchkins. Fun. Makes lots of money. Personally, can't stand the musical, but recognize that it's well-loved.

Pippin could be fun, and doable-ish with a couple of good boys.

Shrek could be done. Plus it's lots of fun.

Brain just died.

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Phillip Goodchild
Theatre Arts Instructor/Assistant Department Head of English
Hillsborough County Schools
Ruskin FL
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-16-2015 07:03
From: Allan Dodson
Subject: The Perfect Musical for This Year

Hi everyone -

I'm looking for suggestions for the perfect musical for my program for this year.  Here are my parameters:

• Most of my talent and experience this year is among the girls.  I do have a couple of boys who are very solid, but I have several really talented girls.

• I have a lot of YOUNG boys entering the program, so I don't want to do a show that's too "girly."  I'd like to have some solid opportunities for them in smaller roles.

• My musical is no-cut, so I need something with a good chorus.

• We've had a lot of change and transition in the program, so I need something that will really excite the kids.  Something they've heard of and preferably something more modern.

Any thoughts?  I'm considering "Into the Woods," and I'd also love some opinions of expanding out the chorus in that show.

I'd appreciate any input!

Allan

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Allan Dodson
Roswell GA
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