Critique by one of my talented co-worker friends, Angie Frey (Nebraska)!
By: John Jacobson, John Higgins
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Run Time: 25 min
Appropriate for:
___Kindergarten
✅1st Gr.
✅2nd Gr.
✅3rd Gr.
✅4th Gr.
___5th Gr.
___6th Gr.
Number of songs: 5
Number of Solos: 22 speaking + singing solos – flexible
✅Unison
✅2 Part (Independent)
___2 Part (Harmonizing)
___3 Part (Independent)
___3 Part (Harmonizing)
___ 4 Part (Independent)
___4 Part (Harmonizing)
✅Performance Track Available
✅Accompaniment Track Available
✅Scores Available
✅Choreography Included
Script:
✅ Rhyming Dialog
____Non-Rhyming Dialog (easy)
____Non-Rhyming Dialog (medium difficulty)
____Non-Rhyming Dialog (hard)
This is one of my all-time favorites – I think I’ve done it at every school I’ve taught at – some more than once! The kids love the songs. They have natural melodic contour that’s easy to learn. There is so much room for creativity with this program – from props to choreography to costumes to flexibility in solos/dialogue. I love that you can be successful with it, no matter how simple or complex you decide to tailor it – and the audiences will EAT IT UP!
Scenery: Very flexible – none is necessary, or you could go all-out with an ocean theme
Props: None are imperative; however, at the very least, I like to use colored streamers/wands/scarves for Colors of the Sea and stick horses for Roundup Under the Sea.
Costumes: All characters should have some costume to easily identify them, but it could be as simple as neck signs. There are costume suggestions in the back for those that want something more detailed – either independently or with parent assistance.
Individual Song Information/Suggestions:
Oceans of Fun: Very upbeat, catchy opener
We’re Sharks: Always a student and audience favorite! This song gives characters a chance to shine on the raps – and a “cool” grab for those boys who think they are too cool for the pool! This one will get them every time – hook, line, and sinker! (get it?)
Commotion in the Ocean: If you have a group of particularly strong “actors” (read: HAMS!), then this is your show, and this is their song! There are two lead joke-tellers, plus room for more.
Roundup Under the Sea: If you have some great dancers, here’s a chance to feature a small group as the Seahorse square dancers, plus a strong actor as the Caller.
Colors of the Sea: Tuneful, lovely ballad – add some colorful ribbons or scarves, and it’s visually beautiful, too!
Oceans of Fun reprise
from Jennifer Otten- Thank you Angie! You’re love of students and teaching music is inspiring!
If you’ve directed this musical, PLEASE feel free to share any thoughts and adaptations you did. We’d all love to hear how you made it your own!
I’d also love to include YOUR CRITIQUE of any musical that you found to be successful or NOT successful! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNHxH3wAo98Hu4jFsKbBM2lUYgqnVXLRUo7HcgZTQz1U7-jQ/viewform
Sounds Like Fun 