Conceived in 1996 by Music Theatre International’s co-Chairman, Freddie Gershon, Broadway Junior® musicals are condensed, author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works, custom-tailored to the needs of young people and schools. The music is written in keys that are appropriate for developing voices, and all shows can be expanded to accommodate many more performers than a typical production.
Our version of Honk, Jr. takes the concept of developing young voices even further by presenting it in a concert version. Songs that are normally sung by soloists are presented by groups of students while the dialogue is spoken by individuals who auditioned for each role.
All elementary students were involved in the story telling of this version of the Ugly Duckling.
TITLE
A Poultry Tale
The Joy Of Motherhood
Different (Pre-Reprise)
Hold Your Head Up High
Look At Him
Different
Play With Your Food
Every Tear A Mother Cries
The Wild Goose Chase
The Joy Of Motherhood (Reprise)
Warts And All
The Blizzard
Look At Him (Reprise)
Warts And All (Reprise)
CHARACTER
Duckyard Residents
Ida, Maureen
Ida
Ida, Ugly
Duckyard Residents
Ugly
Cats, Ugly
Ida
Greylag, Dot, Geese, Ugly
Drake
Bullfrog, Froglets, Ugly
Snowflakes
Duckyard Residents
Duckyard Residents
PERFORMED BY
All
Grade 5 – Girls
Grade 5 – Girls
Grade 5 – Girls, Grade 4 – Mr Shaw
All
Grade 4 – Mr Shaw
Grade 4
Grade 5 – Girls
Grade 3 – Ms Sarah, Grade 4 – Mr Shaw
Grade 5 – Boys
Grade 3 – Mr White, Grades K – 2
All
All
All
We feature performances from Ms. Sophie’s dance beyond, as young dancers told the story of the ducklings with movement and music.
Artwork created in Ms. Raquel’s art classes was on display on the stage, with illustrations of the characters in the story. Artwork in the lobby was from Ms. Toni’s arts and crafts beyond, Ms. Lexi’s SPELL class, and Ms. Liz’s kindergarden students. We hope you will also enjoy the projects on display in the lobby, all centered around the themes explored in tonight’s concert.
