Young Olympians

Musical Theatre & Opera • Storytelling

Part Goonies, part Scooby-Doo, The Young Olympians is musical fun for all ages. Parents and kids will be singing along as young Hercules, Perseus, Andromeda and Jason embark on a wacky adventure and learn how to be heroes.

• • Written by: Sarah Shulman

  • Directed by: Julie Herber

  • Composed by: Thom Huenger

  • Choreography by: Julie Herber

  • Song book by: Sarah Shulman and Thom Huenger

Running time: 65 minutes

Recommended for all ages

Festivals:

2013 New York International Fringe Festival

Capital Fringe Festival 2013

Awards:

Overall Excellence Award for an Ensemble - 2013 New York International Fringe Festival (among 185 entries)

Submissions:

Submitted 2012:

New York Children's Theater Festival: http://www.newyorkchildrenstheaterfestival.org/submit.html

Capital Fringe Festival 2013: http://www.capfringe.org (ACCEPTED)

New York International Fringe Festival 2013: http://www.fringenyc.org (ACCEPTED, Won Oustanding Ensemble Award)

Article Links:

"MET’s Fun Company wins Award at New York International Fringe Festival" (Frederick Gorilla, 10/11/13)

"Photo Flash: THE YOUNG OLYMPIANS by MET's Fun Company Wins 2013 FringeNYC Ensemble Award" (Broadway World.com, 9/6/13)

"Capital Fringe: The Young Olympians & The Most Amazingly Awesome Adventure Ever!" by Vanessa Strickland (DC Theatre Scene, 6/29/13)

"Capital Fringe Review..." by Howard Lee Levine (DC Metro Theater Arts, 7/14/13)

"Capital Fringe..." by Jon Boughtin (DC Theatre Scene, 7/12/13)

"Fringe Review..." by James Miller (MD Theatre Guide, 7/25/13)

FUNDRAISING:

Donations after Fun Company Performances (2013)

IndieGogo 3.5k fundraiser: http://igg.me/at/YOCapFringe (raised $3,850 total, mailed perks to donors)

MEDIA:

In-progress

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