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fairy tale town meeting sample music

A delightful, satirical musical with gentle humour, and perfect for a big cast. the heroines or many familiar stories have gotten together to voice their complaints to the town mayor, along with lawyers for the three little pigs union, and the seven dwarves, who now prefer the term, “height-challenged”. Easy to stage and a good balance of lines for everyone, as well as a supportive message about the power of being a girl, make “fairy tale town meeting” a positive and very manageable show to produce! Approximate running time: 30 minutes

the princesses who never laughed sample music

This is a sweet, funny musical about three princesses who are too bored and cool to ever laugh. Their mother, the queen, elicits help from several magical characters, resulting in many silly and entertaining moments along the way. a flexible cast, excellent balance of lines, and little need for elaborate costumes or props, make this play easy, enjoyable and quite engaging for all audiences. Approximate running time: 15 minutes

the three little pigs - the real story sample music

talking Pigs, nosy neighbors, slow-witted farmers and even a drama queen inhabit this charming tale that reveals the true reason behind the demise of the pigs' house. Lots of physical activity, lots of lines for everyone, and a sparse need for sets or props, make this musical fully presentable with a snap of the hooves -- or fingers! Approximate running time: 15 minutes

please pass the popcorn sample music

written In the form of a skit, with lots of repetition, this short musical play allows kids to name themselves, develop their own character voices, and learn the essence of cooperation and relying on one another. We find a bunch of kids at the movies, as several of them try unsuccessfully to get to the popcorn before everyone has finished it off. Gentle humour, short lines, and very little need for props or costumes result in a very manageable and entertaining show. Approximate running time: 10 minutes

the great honeycut jewel caper sample music

a Funny and witty take-off on the famous sherlock holmes-type mysteries, except with a twist!  This time holmes has met his match in a couple of wise-cracking female detectives who give him and watson a run for his cerebral money!  This play offers aspiring actors a wonderful chance to develop timing, listen for cues, work together in an ensemble, and it even has a subtle empowering message for girls!  Quick and lively, "the great honeycut jewel caper" is easy to rehearse and requires very little in the way of props or scenery.  Approximate running time: 25 minutes

the house that jack built - or tried to...a
An engaging and clever take-off on the famous nursery rhyme, this play gives kids a great chance to learn timing, stepping on lines, flow, as well as just have a great time! Quick and lively, this play is easy to rehearse and requires very little in the way of props or scenery. Approximate running time: 15 minutes

the unfortunate patient
A lively and witty play which provides children an opportunity to explore slapstick and timing. Characters are unnamed so that students can name themselves if they wish, and the development of characters is purposefully left open so that kids can breathe their own life into them. There are many opportunities for bits, and business, in this play. Props and scenery are unnecessary, and because it is an ensemble piece, it is quick to rehearse and perfect. Approximate running time: 15 minutes

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