by Dean Olivet
Bullying comes in many flavors. Kids can lie, steal, and intimidate, make others feel bad about not fitting in, or for being who they “shouldn’t” be. They can even bully by getting revenge for being bullied in the first place. Fortunately, there are just as many ways to stand up to bullying, to be an “Upstander,” and the kids at Highlands School may find it within themselves to stand up in the face of these all too familiar pickles. And, with a little empathy, they may even find ways to Upstand for the bullies themselves. This easy to stage musical, written to appeal to audiences of all ages, is perfect for 4th-8th grade thespians. Features 7 original songs. “The Upstanders” was originally commissioned and produced at Highlands Elementary in Edina, Minnesota to highlight the bullying awareness “Upstanders” curriculum used in the classrooms at Highlands.
PLAY DETAILS:
- Cast: 4 M, 9 F, 17 flexible, opt. extras (Doubling: 2 M, 1 F, 12 flex)
- Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes
- Simple settings
- Contemporary school clothes for costumes
- ORDER # 3211
PERUSAL MATERIALS
There is a VIDEO on YouTube of the show:
PERUSAL SCRIPT: The PDF of 1/2 of the script is available: Upstanders PERUSAL
NEW!— A new way to peruse. The PRINT BOOK edition of Short Musicals for Young Audiences and Actors Book 1 (Book 5 in the series THE THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES) contains“The Upstanders”and four other short musicals. You can purchase it HERE for $13.95
DEMO SONGS: mp3 demo of the songs [paired with “Searching For Sparks”] (DEMO CD may be ordered below)
REHEARSAL MATERIALS
Any PDF purchased will be emailed to your email address — if you need to provide that to us (not the one on your PayPal account), EMAIL us. CDs will be mailed to a snail mail address. Before we ship any rehearsal material we will need your performance dates, the name of your organization and the theatre where you will perform.
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- Script in PDF format — Order #3211a : $20.00 (will be sent to you by email, from which you will be authorized to print copies for your production)
- Vocal Book in PDF format — Order #3211c : $10.00 (will be sent to you by email, from which you will be authorized to print copies for your production)
- Piano-Vocal Score in PDF format — Order #3211b : $20.00 (will be sent to you by email, from which you will be authorized to print copies for your production)
- First Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3211d : (will be quoted upon application, send email with your info, or use the License Application below)
- Second Performance Amateur/Educational Royalty — Order #3211e : (will be quoted upon application, send email with your info, or use the License Application below)
Demo CD — Order #3211f : $6.00 (paired with “Searching for Sparks”)
- PerformanceTraks — Accompaniment on CD or from download — Order #3211j : $75
- Professional Royalties will be quoted upon by filler form LBT License Application No production rights can be granted until this application is filled out and sent to us.
- Script in PDF format — Order #3211a : $20.00 (will be sent to you by email, from which you will be authorized to print copies for your production)
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PRODUCTIONS:
- Premiered by Highlands Elementary — Edina, Minnesota 2016
BILLING CREDITS
The following is how the credits should read in all programs, posters, fliers, handbills and other promotional advertising for the show:
The Upstanders
Book, Music and Lyrics by
Dean Olivet
NOTE: The names of the Playwright(s), Composer, Lyricist, and Bookwriter shall be equal in size, type, coloring, boldness, and prominence. No billing shall appear in type larger or more prominent than the billing to the Authors except for the title of the play.
“The Upstanders” is presented through special arrangement with Leicester Bay Theatricals. All authorized materials are also supplied by LBT, www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com”
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