Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS

Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS

Synopsis

Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS is an adaptation of the first book in Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning Magic Tree House series. In this show, Jack and Annie are transported back to the time of dinosaurs for a harrowing and exciting adventure in which they courageously learn that things are not always what they seem. The siblings meet many friendly dinosaurs along the way, but must outsmart a truly terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex if they are to make it back to the tree house and return home to Frog Creek.

MTH On Stage is pleased to offer adaptations of four Magic Tree House books as part of Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior® collection of musicals. The 30-minute KIDS and 60-minute JR. versions each come with a ShowKit of materials which includes everything a director needs to bring this show to life. This show is also available for TYA productions with a smaller cast.

A special video message from Drew Cohen, Music Theatre International President and CEO.

Song Samples

Song Samples

These selections are from the MTI ShowKit Rehearsal CD for Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS and are for perusal only. Full versions of all songs are included with the ShowKit.

    “…We could never have guessed when we opened a book we would fly…”

    ~ Annie and Jack


    “I can’t wait to find out what happens next…”

    ~ Annie



    Genre

    Genre

    Adventure

    Show Time

    Cast Size

    (Up to 14 performers:

    1 boy, 1 girl, 8-12 any)

    Show Time

    Length

    One-Act

    Jenny Laird

    Book & Lyrics by
    Jenny Laird

    Will Osborne

    Book & Lyrics by

    Will Osborne

    Randy Courts

    Music & Lyrics by

    Randy Courts

    Characters

    Characters

    • MAIN

      Annie

      Jack

      Otto

      Stump

    • ENSEMBLE

      Saplings, Red Pines / Hemlocks, Henry, Gary, Terri, Larry, Natty, Susan, Joan, Toto, Baby Dinosaurs, Ankylosaurus, Protoceratops, Iguanodons, Panoplosaurus, Troodon, T-Rex

    Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS is an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series.

    Classroom Resources

    Collaborating with the Magic Tree House team at Berkshire Theatre Group has been an extraordinary and rewarding venture. As Director of Education, I get the good fortune of traveling to the schools to see all of the theatre productions during the school year. The Magic Tree House shows have delighted audiences and resonate with students and teachers of all ages. The smiling faces and the attention given to the performances are a true testament about the power of good storytelling.

    - Allison Rachele Bayles - Director of Education, Berkshire Theatre Group

    Broadway Junior Shows

    Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS is designed specifically for performance BY kids in schools and community productions to introduce educators and students to the theatre. Created by Will Osborne with the award-winning playwright and composer team Jenny Laird and Randy Courts, these musicals include the entire class in a fun, hands-on theatrical experience. 


    MTH KIDS and Jr. shows are available with complete ShowKits through MTI’s Broadway Junior Program. Each ShowKit includes everything a director needs to bring these shows to life.


    These shows are also available as professional Theatre for Young Audiences productions with smaller casts. Request more information.

     Kids shows are available with complete show kits through MTI’s Broadway Junior Program.

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