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I sing, you sing, we ALL sing for ICE CREAM!Who doesn't love ice cream? But when Emmi and her fellow competitors attempt to win the annual Sunnytown Junior Chef Ice Cream Challenge, blazing heat melts their scrumptious creations into a soupy mess. Fortunately, help comes from an unlikely source - Jamilah, a recent Syrian refugee with a recipe for a very special kind of frozen treat!
HIGHLIGHTS:
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Aspiring young actors will have a BLAST performing powerful Broadway-style solos and catchy, dance-able pop tunes. Directors will appreciate the many resources included to create an amazing, impactful performance. And when the final bow is over, students will continue to carry the message of Meltdown in Sunnytown with them — love your neighbors.
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PREVIEW THE SONGS
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Preview the entire script while listening: meltdown_in_sunnytown_-_student_script_-_final__watermarked_.pdf
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The COMPLETE MUSICAL contains: Director's Guide, Director Script with piano accompaniments, Student Script with lead sheets or lyrics, Rehearsal MP3, Performance MP3
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The SCORE PACKAGE contains: Director's Guide, Director Script with piano accompaniments, Student Script with lead sheets or lyrics (MP3 Recordings sold separately)
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CAST
Emmi Adolescent girl, lives in a small rural town, takes pride in her designation as Reigning Junior Chef of the town’s annual Ice Cream Challenge Jamilah Adolescent girl, recent Syrian refugee, misses home, likes to cook, wears a hijab (head covering) Sam Friend of Emmi’s, girl or boy Erin (Aaron): Friend of Emmi’s, girl or boy Calyn Friend of Emmi’s Jake Friend of Emmi’s, girl or boy Fatima Jamilah’s sister, also a recent refugee Amal Jamilah’s sister, also a recent refugee Doris and Merv lost travelers 7 additional supporting roles, unlimited extras COSTUMES
Emmi and Friends Summer shorts and tops Jamilah, Fatima, Amal Long sleeve casual shirts, jeans or other long pants, hijabs (Jamilah and adolescent sisters) Doris Capris, flowered blouse, big purse Merv Polo, cargo shorts, white tennis shoes, fisherman hat Ice Cream Challenge Contestants Matching chef's aprons and hats Judges and Announcer Matching polos, visors, clipboards and pens, microphone |
SONGS
A Warm, Warm Welcome Greeter, Ensemble Break the Ice Emmi (dialogue with Jamilah) Home Jamilah with Fatima, Amal Heat Wave Ensemble Break the Ice Reprise 1 Jamilah Break the Ice Reprise 2 Emmi It's Booza Soloist, Ensemble A Warm, Warm Welcome Reprise Ensemble 
SETS
Town Square Park bench center stage, "Welcome to Sunnytown" sign, optional backdrop of street scene or green space Emmi and Jamilah's house (exterior) Two pastel-colored homes side by side with working front doors Emmi and Jamilah's kitchens Tall table or island with optional backdrop of kitchen cabinets, appliances, etc. May use the reverse side of the houses. Ice Cream Festival Three tall matching tables, "Sunnytown Ice Cream Festival" sign, optional town square backdrop and balloons and decorations. |
THE DIRECTOR'S GUIDE
The Director's Guide contains not only essential production information, but also conversation starters, devotions, and activities to promote a deeper understanding of the refugee experience.
- Production Notes (teaching suggestions, set design, costume ideas, etc.)
- Conversation Starters (what is this show teaching us?)
- Make a Bigger Impact (how can we do more good?)
- Devotions (for Christian faith-based organizations who want to dig deeper)
- Quick Scene Synopsis
- Booza Basics - recipes for fake (prop) booza and real booza!
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DOWNLOAD AND REHEARSE THE SAME DAY!
- All Musicals for Change products are digital downloads, offering unlimited reproducible scripts and scores. Even the Rehearsal MP3 may be reproduced and shared for practice at home!
- After purchase, the buyer will receive an email link with information for downloading files and MP3's. Additional help downloading your files can be found HERE.
- If you are a tax-exempt organization, you may register to be a member. When approved (usually within a day), you will receive an email with instructions explaining how to purchase your item tax free.
- All Members have access to extra resources - videos, set-building directions, and more. Create your account today!
- Don't forget that 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Hello Neighbor Network!
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