1. Middle School Musical Theatre Project provides: an exciting opportunity to work with theatre professionals (directors and designers) an overview of musical theatre history a chance to sharpen 21 st century skills of Communication, Collaboration, Creative problem solving, and Connecting across cultures

2. Benefits Middle school students will: – Experience a broad range of musical theatre – Explore playwriting/script development – Examine and experience the creative process – Develop artistic skills, discipline, work ethic, respect for others – Collaborate as an ensemble from musician > performer > technician > assistant designer – Explore career options in the Arts and discover the Arts skills that translate to other professions – Build resilience and self-awareness Participating teachers will: – Be rejuvenated by working with students from across the district – Enhance their instructional skills by collaborating with other teaching artists – Practice and reflect on the creative process Community members will: – Participate in an innovative program that celebrates the creative process – Develop a greater appreciation for the arts and their value in supporting adolescents and preparing for success in the workforce

3. Method Online course and face-to-face workshop experiences will lead to the creation of an original musical that students will produce to: – reflect the creative process (playwriting, music/lyric composition, choreography, directing, lighting/scenic/sound/costume design) – demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of a successful artist (discipline, strong work ethic, willingness to take risks, ability to audition – promote the value of artistic skills in any profession they might choose

4. If you’re interested … Agree to review the materials posted online and respond to reflective questions – your responses will contribute to the crafting of our story (Mid-March – Mid-May) – 5 online sessions will include watching video clips, reading short passages, answering interest inventories, responding to reflective questions Agree to participate in the workshops/rehearsals/performances with the directors (musical & staging) or the technical director (June 25 – July 11) – Musical director will work with students to develop the musical score and storyline – these sessions will also include working with a staging director/choreographer – Technical director will work with students on design elements for lighting, sound, scenery, costumes

5. If you are really interested … Watch this 9 minute Video Clip to understand the value of working on a district-wide project (if it comes up with an AD 1 st – just click the X box in the top right corner to access)Video Clip Think about your availability and level of interest in participating in the creation of an original musical Talk with your teachers and parents/guardians about the project and your ability to participate

6. Schedule All students participate in the 5 online (asynchronous – on your own time) sessions between Mid-March & Mid-May Performers rehearse & Technicians work with designers daily from June 25 th > – (approximately 6 hours/day) Performances 7/10 and 7/11 (8:00 pm) @ Raleigh Little Theatre Amphitheare (Daniels Middle School – rain site) Strike following the final performance

7. Still Interested? Complete this google formgoogle form We’ll send you the link to where all the materials will be housed Note – there is no cost to participate in this project– except your investment of time