Broadway Junior Project

 

Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior® Project provides schools that lack arts programming with the FREE training and materials necessary to present a Broadway Junior® musical production in their school.  The goals of the Project are to:

  • Assist schools that currently have no full time arts specialist to create an infusion of the arts and an arts culture within the school
  • Build a strong community through the arts that includes the school, parents and members of the community at large
  • Engage as many students as possible in all aspects and areas of the arts
  • Encourage the connection of arts programming to curriculum including assessment

Schools interested in being part of Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior Project must fill out an application to be one of three winning schools selected for 2016/2017. 

The three winning schools will receive:

  • A license to perform a Broadway Junior musical of their choice
  • A ShowKit® of materials that supplies teachers with all the resources they will need to direct, choreograph and teach music like a true professional
  • Professional development workshops for the schools’ teachers

About Broadway Junior Musicals

Broadway Junior musicals are 60-minute adaptations of classic and contemporary shows perfect for middle-school aged performers.

Browse the collection of musicals.

About the Professional Development Workshops

Teams of teachers from each of the selected schools will participate in Professional Development workshops in a variety of areas lead by Master Teachers from educational theatre experts, iTheatrics.

These workshops will provide training in all areas of musical theatre production as well as curriculum connections and community involvement. Throughout the entire process of rehearsal and performance a local professional Production Advisor selected by MTI will offer guidance in these same areas while continuing to empower the teaching teams to run the program by themselves. 

Benefits to Participating Schools

  • Complete Broadway Junior ShowKit including:
    • Director’s Script
    • 2 Performance/Accompaniment CD’s
    • 20 Student Libretto/Vocal Books
    • 2 Piano/Vocal Scores
    • Production Handbook
    • Cross-Curricular Activities and Enrichment Guide
    • Choreographic Video
    • Chorus Books
  • An arts specialist working with your school for the entire process
  • 3 Professional Development workshops for the project teachers

Timeline 2016 - 2017

  • February – April: Schools identified, applications sent to interested schools
  • April 31: Completed applications due
  • Early May: iTheatrics site visits to schools to select participants
  • June/July: Schools select shows, Production Advisor assigned
  • September/October: Professional Development workshops
  • September – November: Scheduling work with schools teams & Production Advisor
  • January – April 2017: Rehearsals
  • April/May 2017: Performances

Application

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Questions & Answers

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Related shows or resources: Seussical KIDS
RETURNS
We had a smaller cast than expected. Can we return a ten pack of books that have not been opened?
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July 01, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Elf The Musical JR.
Can individual songs be purchased?
I am associated with a non-profit organization, and we would like to perform a few individual songs from this musical. Would it be possible to purchase the sheet music and accompaniment tracks without purchasing the rest of the materials?
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June 29, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
How to adapt it to non-diverse cast?
Very similar to other questions, I'm directing this with a non direct show: ideas on how to adapt it? Thanks!
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June 29, 2017
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Related shows or resources: 1776
Licensing a single song
Hi I was wondering how to license a single song ("But, Mr. Adams" from 1776) and if there was a junior version of it available.
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June 25, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
Hi there, we are currently looking for potential musicals for our 2018 production. I understand that no release date is known yet, but is there a chance that Matilda the Musical will be available in 2018?
License for Matilda the Musical
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June 20, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Thoroughly Modern Millie JR.
Highlighting allowed in Showkit LIbrettos
Hi! Is highlighting allowed in student showkit libretto's for a Jr. show?
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June 19, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Something Rotten!
Where can I get a script for "Something Rotten'? I just want to enjoy reading it.
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Related shows or resources: Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Costumes & Props For SALE
We did our Mary Poppins show in May 2017 and have lots of costumes we'd like to sell. Mary's red coat (have 2, could fit sizes 4-10) Mary's blue coat (have 2, could fit sizes 4-10) Many Kite Flyer/Jolly Holiday costumes, kid to teen/adult sizes (Would like to sell the whole lot) Many Chatterbox costumes, kid & teen/adult sizes (Sell lot) Mrs. Corry, and others Lots of Props (can send list)
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June 10, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Hairspray JR.
Non-Diverse Cast
My Middle School students have expressed enthusiasm in doing Hairspray JR. next year. However, unfortunately our school, or cast, does not have a large diverse population. I'm wondering if and how this can be adapted for my students, while still staying true to the story.
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June 09, 2017
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Related shows or resources: Les Misérables
Les Mis.
Is there a concert style edition or can we take the full version and do it as a concert style.?
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