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