Junior Broadway: How to Produce Musicals With Children 9 to 13

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 215 pages
• Published by: McFarland & Company
• Edition: 2nd Edition February 1998
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0786403411
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0786403417
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 10.9 ounces

Product Review
"offers practical hints. There is enough general information here to warrant use by any group producing a musical. Highly recommended" -- Book Report

Product Description
In 1983, the authors provided, "in spunky detail" (Booklist/RBB), a step-by-step guide to producing musicals with middle school students that was "infused with common sense and high energy" (VOYA). Now they bring their increased experience and knowledge to this completely revised and fully updated version of their "highly recommended" (Library Journal) work. Voice, music, choreography, costumes, make-up, scenery, lighting, props, sound effects, backstage management-all phases of producing a major musical play with children as actors and stage crew are covered here, even the program, souvenirs, and photographs, not to mention handling pre-show jitters and throwing the after-the-show party. The techniques are tailored to children's abilities and requirements (e.g., what to do with the "love scene").

Reader Reviews
This book assumes you are a teacher or administrator at a school, and so have the entire support of the staff at your disposal. The art teacher takes care of the sets, the music teacher works on your vocal solos and provides the instrumental portion of your musical. Home Ec teacher does the costumes, etc. Well, sign me up for that educational experience! There is not a lot of practical help in this book. It's mostly about organization and delegation, which, if you're taking on a "Junior Broadway", you've probably got already. Better to solicit help from parents of your cast, people who will really care if the production goes well.