Teacher Reviews:
To submit your own review, just e-mail it to ron@badwolfpress.com
Be sure to include your school name and what grade you teach.
"It was a smash hit. You claimed it would be easy to
do a musical, and you were right. The two school performances went so well that we took
the show on the road to two nursing homes, which we hope now to make an annual tradition.
We enjoyed the experience so much we convinced our third grade to do one your plays,
too."
---Sara Belyea, Teacher (2nd grade), Rutgers Preparatory School, Somerset, NY
"We performed 'Rumpus in the Rain Forest' for the
whole school. We loved the dialogue, the songs, and everything else. The paresnts were
impressed, and the students in the audience loved it! A few of them told me, 'I wish MY
teacher did plays with us!' This was a perfect culmination to our rainforest unit."
---Margaret Bergamin, Teacher (1st/2nd grades) Sundance Elementary, San Diego, CA
"At first I was a little nervous about the quantity of
songs the children had to learn but they had no problem at all. I thought the way the play
was written, the way the music was performed and the general tips that were given in the
book were wonderful. Everyone loved the show and couldnt say enough about how well the
children performed it."
---Ms. Patak, Teacher (2nd grade) Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School, Jamaica,
NY
"The songs were easy to learn. I could adapt the
parts to fit the number of students in my class. The songs could be sung as solos or
multiple students could sing. Costumes and stage props could be simple or as
elaborate as you wanted. All students, regardless of their actual part, felt like an
important memeber, and some students who struggle academically were able to really shine
throughout the play."
---Amy Hill, Teacher, (3rd grade), Wayne Elementary, Wayne, NE
"Songs were easy for the kids to learn, and the costume suggestions were
wonderful. It added a demension for students to explore the arts. It was an
opportunity for students that are not strong academically to excell in the arts . I
was able to see a side of students that is often hidden in a desk - acting. It was a
connection from science to geography to music; it is wholistic learning."
---Hilde Cline, Teacher, (3rd grade), Vine Street Elementary, Aberdeen, MS
"The children loved the show. We loved the music. I
think it was great for my kids' self-esteem. They will remember doing the play---and the
parents loved it."
---Mary Skreik, Teacher (2nd grade), Washburn Elementary, Washburn, WI
"It was a unique experience that cleverly wove the messages and concepts through word
and song. You would have been so proud of our children as they worked with me during
recess to develop the unique choreography that added to the splendor of your
creation. Children realized it was OK to let their inhibitions go. Many
discovered a hidden talent for song, acting and dance. Everyone had so much fun
working in the multilevel experience. We all laughed a great deal!"
---Jane Aikens, Teacher, (5th-8th grade), St. Maria Goretti School, Schiller Park, IL
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Two of You are Planning to Put the Play on Together??
If you ask us, we always suggest having just one class put on a play. We
think each kid is more involved,
and we think it's easier for you to deal with a smaller number of students.
But lots of teachers disagree with us. They've been happily doing
the plays together for years.
In fact, Amy Anderson, the teacher who does four musicals a year (and she talks about this on our home page)
thinks two classes together is the way to go.
But if you're gonna go this route, we want each of you to have your own
copy of the Book/CD set.
There are three very good reasons:
Each of you will start with a real book and CD, on heavy-weight paper
with an easy-flip binding.
And your disc will have all the track numbers clearly marked for each song both with and
without
singing. The numbering alone will save you real time and frustration.
We'll throw in our famed "Earthworms on Parade" CD. Y'know,
that's the one with the
six goofiest songs about earthworms ever written. A $9.95 value.
Last but not least, you'll not be breaking any copyright rules.
One of our Book/CD sets costs $39.95, but if you purchase two, the price
drops to $30 each.
So the second play is only $20!
Questions? Call or email Ron Fink at (888) 827-8661 or ron@badwolfpress.com
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