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Recess!

Book by Keith Jackson
Music by Gerald Castle
Lyrics by Michael C. Vigilant


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CAST:  4M, 7F, plus 1 role that can be any, optional chorus
SET:  Interior classroom set
TIME:  About 45 minutes
Script:
$8.75 each (Click for more items) Director’s book:  $25.00 each
Piano score:  $25.00 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks:  $85.00
Lyric Learner™:  $55.00 each
CD sampler H:  $4.00 each


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$85 First Performance
$85 Each Additional Performance

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Okay, class, pop quiz time.  What do you get when you mix a young substitute teacher with a classroom full of the seemingly dumbest (and funniest) pupils found anywhere?  A wise-cracking musical that’s sure to put a smile on the principal’s face, that’s what.  When Miss Quackenbush takes over a class at the Little Red Schoolhouse, she soon discovers why the previous teacher had a nervous breakdown.  Bad poetry, mice in the lunch boxes, and a student with the measles is enough to drive anyone crazy.  Unless the likable but hare-brained pupils can pass a simple exam, they won’t advance to the next grade.  It’s one inane answer after another as Miss Quackenbush tries to promote this bunch of block heads outta here.  It won’t be easy, though.  Only a fool would want to leave this school.  This easy-to-produce musical can accommodate any casting needs and is guaranteed to keep your audience rolling in the aisles.  Snappy tunes such as ’To Be A Teacher,’ ’Recess’ and ’We’re A Dunce’ will put your production at the head of its class!


Additional products available:
Director’s book:  $25.00 each
Piano score:  $25.00 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks:  $85.00
Lyric Learner™:  $55.00 each
CD sampler H:  $4.00 each

Recess!

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CLAGUE PLAYHOUSE INC
WESTLAKE, OH
ALASKA CHILDRENĘS CHOIR
PALMER, AK
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBIA, MO
CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL
LAWRENCE, KS
FORT WORTH ISD
FORT WORTH, TX
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPT OF ED
CHATTANOOGA, TN
FR.  CAPODANNO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
STATEN ISLAND, NY
ROBBIE MYLES
RESEDA, CA
ALPINE BOARD OF EDUCATION
ALPINE, NJ
COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
COLUMBUS, OH
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL
EVANSVILLE, IN
ALIDA EINARSON
ST ANDREWS, MB  CANADA
TRAILWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KANSAS CITY, MO
LARNED HIGH SCHOOL
LARNED, KS
COUNTY OF MCDOWELL BOE
WELCH, WV
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INT'L SCH
BARCELONA  SPAIN
CHRISTA WOLF
DALTON, OH
VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS
WASILLA, AK
WINLOCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
WINLOCK, WA
SIERRA VISTA USD #68
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
REYDON PUBLIC SCHOOL
REYDON, OK
CAPITAN MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
CAPITAN, NM
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To Be a Teacher
We're a Dunce
Recess
If I was the Teacher
 
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Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks.  This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including royalties.

To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production.  As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member.  Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space.  Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.

IMPORTANT:
  • You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted.  Valid email address is required.
  • A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
  • All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
  • There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.

NOTE:  If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
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