The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon is now the basis for one of the most fun and easily mounted musicals ever to hit the stage, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.
This energetic musical follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life.
The mini-musical is a 1-hour production with minimal sets, props, and costumes. Kids will go through a short audition process and rehearse for 5 days to prepare for a mini-musical production with full songs, choreography, and blocking. The mini-musical is a great opportunity for those new to musical theater and for those that want to hone their skills as performers.
AGES: 11-14 are welcome to audition (age by audition date)
AUDITIONS
Video submissions due July 6 by midnight. Songs/sides will be provided.
If you miss the deadline, in-person auditions will be July 28. A song from the show will be provided.
PRODUCTION FEE
$200 production fee (scholarships and payment plans are available).
REHEARSALS
July 28-July 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
August 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Crossing Church, 6265 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 77381
PERFORMANCE
August 1 at 6 p.m.
The Crossing Church, 6265 Shadowbend Place, The Woodlands, 77381
DIRECTING TEAM
Jillian Parks, Director
Nikki Gould, Vocal Director
Kayleigh Collier and Sydney Paffie, Choreographers
SHOW VERSE
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” ~ James 1:5 New International Version
If you have any questions, please contact the show producer at [email protected].
CHARACTERS
Tom
George
Dori
Shulie
Joe
Dina
Elvis
Janet
Featured roles: Congressmen, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea, the Sun, the Planets, the Comet Team, Reginald, Doctor, Geraldine, Gerald, Franklin, the Team and the Crowd form the ensemble.