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Ahoy, matey! Do the calypso while you get a diploma at Kokonut High! You’ll love this buoyant island musical comedy with its swift action, treasure chest of jokes and plot that moves like a hurricane. Cordelia Hawkins and her kids must do something to earn money on storm-devastated Kokonut Island. They decide to open Kokonut High, a private institution of higher learning that promises a degree for every student... for a hefty tuition fee. (’Clam Digging 109, Sun Tanning 106, Beach Combing 107,’ sing the excited students.) Along with the handful of future snorklin’ scholars that show up, a crime syndicate also lands on the island and wants to take it over. Adding another layer of laughter, the ghost of Cap’n Kidd appears, but only Swampy, a strange island inhabitant with a drop of true pirate’s blood, can see it. Swampy must listen to the anger of the Cap’n, who sings a rousing show-stopper warning all to get off his island! (’A captain’s curse is one to fear; ’Tis best to do my bid; Now all ye hands set sail from here; Or suffer the wrath of Captain Kidd!’) Poor Swampy! It’s hard to convince people you’re not cuckoo on Koko when you have a harmonious duet with (believe it or not!) a make-believe parrot! You’ll recognize Tim Kelly’s zany set of characters wandering about the island — happy-go-lucky students, fuming parents, long-lost guests, Coast Guard personnel, and even two girls who are both flirting with the same boy, except that he’s busy talkin’ (and rockin’!) about his love for Olive from Orlando. Plus, who can overlook the lady trying to impersonate the Russian Princess Anastasia?! When an accreditation team from stateside shows up insisting to meet the faculty (which doesn’t exist!), this madcap musical really is thrown overboard. Not only is this show one of Tim’s classic comedies, but it also boasts a wide variety of catchy Francoeur tunes, with savory flavorings of salsa, Latin, Jamaican and even the hilarious Hawaiian number, ’Little Wahini Baby.’ Come along and get a diploma at Kokonut High. All you have to do is tap your toes while walking the plank!
Important Info
Important Info
Performances Save the Date! (Dates coming soon!)
Performances Save the Date! (Dates coming soon!)
The performances are coming up fast! Here are some of the points of info that have been coming up in questions. Hopefully it helps! As always, please feel free to email or reach out through ParentSquare if you have questions or need further clarification and support!
Friday performance - November 7th, 7:00pm Curtain
Students stay after school for one last dress rehearsal. We will rehearse, have dinner (provided by the drama club) and prepare for the show. The doors for the audience will open at 6:30pm. There are no tickets, but donations are gratefully accepted at the door. The show will start at 7:00pm and should be done by 8:45-9:00pm. We will do our best to clean up and quickly get your students to you to head home and get some rest!
Saturday performance - 2:00 pm Curtain
Students will need to be dropped off at the back entrance of the middle school gyms at 11:30am. Please do not drop students early, as no adults will be on site. We will review our Friday performance notes, practce any trouble spots, and prepare for the performance. The doors for the audience will open at 1:30 pm and the show will start at 2:00. Again, no tickets, but donations will be accepted.
We do have an intermission in both shows after Act 1. We would love donations of snacks and water to sell by donation during intermission, if families are willing. Any donated goods that come in can be dropped off in the main office Friday. Mr. Avery will take them from there. It would be an enormous help to have home made items indiviually wrapped. Any left over items are saved and shared with the cast at crew at our cast party!
Costumes
Costumes
Costuming at middle school is very flexible. We also know that it is a regular fixation and potential stress point for students and their families! This is a contemporary show, meaning it takes place in present times. That means for many of our young actors, items from their regular wardrobe will likely work well! Please do not feel that you have to go out and invest in new items or a full specialized costume. We have a good amount of flexibility in what will
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We will be discussing costumes during rehearsal. As always, please email with questions.
The Cast and Crew List
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