THE PERFECT WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE JOYS OF PERFORMING MUSICAL THEATRE
Developed by renowned educators and designed for the energies and attention spans of younger performers, the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® features 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 appropriate for developing voices and all shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on your stage.
The Collection is divided into two categories to accommodate different age ranges and/or ability levels - 60 minute & 30 minute shows.
WHAT COMES WITH THE SHOWKIT™ ?
With the MTI ShowKit™ that comes with every Broadway Junior show, there's no way to fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool.
The ShowKit™ includes*:
Director's Guide
Tips and suggestions on casting, rehearsals, directing, choreography, costumes, sets, props, lighting and more
Curriculum Connections featuring educational activities and lesson plans tied to the show
30 Actor Scripts
For all the actors to customize and keep
Performance Accompaniment & Guide Vocal Tracks
Adapted from the original Broadway orchestrations and professionally produced
Great keys for young singers
Guide-vocal tracks allow students to "sing along" - learning the music is easy and fun
Fully orchestrated accompaniment-only tracks are excellent for live performances with good tempos and easy-to-follow cues
One Piano/Vocal Score
Complete scores for the director and rehearsal/performance pianist
Complete piano/vocal score with script cues
Transposed into age-appropriate keys
Easy-to-read format
Choreography Videos
Instructional choreography videos with world-renowned choreographer Steven Kennedy
Steven shows you everything you need to know to handle the dance portions of your MTI Broadway Junior Collection® title
Downloadable Resources
Audition materials
Customizable press release
Customizable show program
Helpful templates
* Some showkits have additional or fewer components. See specific show web pages for exact contents.
THE NEW DIRECTOR'S GUIDE
We've been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director's Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director's Guide, features of the new Director's Guide include:
A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs
The Actor's Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing
Expanded resources in all production and curriculum areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced
Downloadable resources including audition materials and editable forms