Homeroom The Musical

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Cast Size

8w, 6m
Duration

90 minutes
Subgenre

Theatre for Young Audiences
Target Audience

Appropriate for all audiences, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Homeroom the Musical explores matters of importance to contemporary teenagers. The show begins with Jeff expressing the belief that the kids in his homeroom have nothing in common except for their last name starting with the letter “V.” Fifteen songs later, Jeff is more aware of the similarities than the differences. The teens come together to share their feelings regarding relationships, academic success and failure and the significance of secrets, lies, loss and lockers. Their individual stories weave together a musical that addresses themes of understanding, acceptance, independence and responsibility. Homeroom is a microcosm of life.

A sellout at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, this insightful show is a perfect choice for middle and high school theater groups and teen theater companies.

For detailed information about Homeroom the Musical go to www.homeroomthemusical.com.

History

Homeroom the Musical was produced at The Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia, Playhouse on Park in Hartford, Conn., Fusion Academy in South Jersey, and scores of theaters and schools across the country.

Since 2005:

- Featured at the National Performing Arts Festival in Disney World (February 2013)
- Farming Central High School (Farmington, IL)
- Cedar Performing Arts Academy (Lancaster, CA)
- St. Monica School (Methuen, MA)
- Millhopper School (Gainesville, FL)
- Homer Comm. High School (Homer, MI)
- St. Andrews School (Ridgeland, MS)
- Carthage School (Carthage, NY)
- Fusion Academy of the Arts (Cherry Hill, NJ)
- Abington Friends School (Abington, PA)
- UU Children's Theatre (Des Moines, IA)
- Sewickley Academy,(Sewickley, PA)
- Monadnock Regional High School,(Swanzey, NH)
- Encore Players Productions (Acton, MA)
- Lowville Academy & Central School (Lowville, NY)
- Hillcrest Middle School (Mississauga, ON)
- Playouse Theatre Group, Inc (West Hartford, CT)
- Holy Rosary Theater Group (Staten Island, NY)
- Great Hollow Middle School (Nesconsett, NY)
- Wells Middle School (Southbridge, MA)
- Manlius Pebble Hill School (Syracuse, NY)
- Mary Institute Country Day School (Saint Louis, MO)
- Lesllie Middle School (Salem, OR)
- Chinook Middle School (Lacey, WA)
- Washington Middle School (Harrison, NJ)
- Queen's University (Kingston, ON)
- The Play Group Theatre (White Plains, NY)
- Rocky Mountain Theatre for Kids (Boulder, CO)
- Mills High School (Millbrae, CA)
- St. Mary's Ryken High School (Leonardtown, MD)
- Radnor Middle School (Wayne, PA)
- St. Paul Jewish Community Center (St. Paul, MN)
- Orchard Valley Middle School, (Sewell, NJ)

Cast Attributes

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Performing Groups

VANESSA (VINNIE) VALENTINE – independent; outspoken; tomboy
MIKE VAKOWSKI – insecure; insensitive jock
SHAWNETTE VANCE – quiet; observant; gifted reader
JACK VANDERBILT – silent; floating; skater (signals dramatic moments)
YANNI VEEDA – alienated; artist
LAURA VELASQUEZ – sad; isolated achiever
CHRISTINE VELL – snobby; insecure cheerleader
BETH VINCENT (“CLONE”) – silly; gullible; dependent follower
JEFF VICKSTEIN – engaging; commentating observer
AMY VICTOR (“CLONE”) – sweet; sensitive pleaser
ALEX VITALLI – brilliant; quirky; hyperactive INDIVIDUAL
JASON VOGELBERG – driven; politically active; doer
ANDY VOIGHT – friendly; popular; pleaser
JENNY VOY (“CLONE”) – fun; perky; mathematically challenged
“THE CLONES”/CHEERLEADERS – (Amy, Beth, Jenny and others) – followers of Christine Vell [In smaller casts, “The Clones” may provide special harmony parts.]
HOMEROOM SINGERS – select vocal group for additional solos and harmonies
HOMEROOM DANCERS – select dance group for solos & featured dance sections
HOMEROOM ENSEMBLE – larger chorus who dances in featured numbers

Casting Note: The director can be flexible in assigning the characters' gender. There can be doubling or double casting. There is an expanded cast libretto available (for casts over the size of 50).

The director can be flexible with assigning the characters (male/female roles). There can be doubling or double casting. There is an expanded cast libretto available (for casts over the size of 50).

Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
Setting
A school: hallways with lockers, homeroom, cafeteria.
Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, Play w/ Music
Duration 90 minutes
Cautions
- No Special Cautions

Media

“A powerful musical that empowers teens to find their voice and simultaneously communicate an important message to the world.” – Ross M. Burkhardt, National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee

“Most young people feel different, but don't talk about it. One isolated teenager could become a victim and another could become a bully. Homeroom opens up a dialogue that can change the way our children see each other and themselves. I would like to see Homeroom in every school.” – Dr. Dan Gottlieb, Psychologist and Family Therapist; nationally recognized mental health expert; Author of Letters to Sam and Learning from the Heart

“Character Education at its best! Homeroom breaks down the barriers of labels and... KIDS CONNECT.” – Dr. Frances J. Rhodes, Superintendent of Schools

“Thank you for creating a powerful musical that empowers teens to find their voice and simultaneously communicate an important message to the world.” – Ross M. Burkhardt, National Teacher Hall of Fame Inductee

RELATED ARTICLES

Colegio Ponceño in Puerto Rico produces Homeroom. Read more (Article in Spanish)

Videos

Andrea Green on Homeroom the Musical
Homeroom the Musical: Promo

Music

Song Samples

Homeroom

How Do I Look?

Locker Rock

I'm A Person Too (Part 1)

I'm A Person Too (Part 2)

I'm A Person Too (Part 3)

Hopeless Case

Secret

Going It Alone

Stand Up For Yourself

Today's The Day

Is It Love?

How You Play The Game

Cafeteria

Dance With Me

Don't Forget About Me

Counterpoint

Homeroom (Finale)

Stand Up For Yourself (Encore)

Act I

1. Overture
2. “Homeroom” – Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
3. “How Do I Look?” – Homeroom Players
4. “Locker Rock” – Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
5. “I’m A Person Too” (in 3 parts) – Mike, Shawnette and Alex
6. “Hopeless Case” – Jenny, Homeroom Players, Homeroom Singers, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
7. “Secret” – Christine and “The Clones,” Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
8. “Going It Alone” – Laura and featured dancers
9. “Stand Up For Yourself” – Vanessa (Vinnie), Alex, Homeroom Singers, Ensemble

ACT II

1. Entr'acte
2. “Today's The Day” – Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
3. “Is It Love?” – Amy
4. “How You Play The Game” – Andy, Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
5. “Cafeteria” – Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
6. “Dance With Me” – Amy, Andy, Players, Homeroom Singers, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
7. “Don't Forget About Me/Counterpoint” – Jeff, Homeroom Players and Ensemble
8. “Homeroom (Reprise)” and Curtain Call – Homeroom Players, Homeroom Dancers, Ensemble
9. “Stand Up For Yourself (Reprise)” – Vanessa “Vinnie” and Ensemble

Musical Style Classic Broadway, Pop/Rock
Vocal DemandsModerate
Orchestra Size Piano Only
Chorus Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

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Music Rentals

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15 Piano-Vocal
1 Directors Libretto (with performance and curriculum suggestions)
20 Student Librettos

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Authors

Andrea Green

Andrea Green is a playwright, composer, musical director, educator and music therapist. She is internationally known for her inclusive musicals for children that foster empathy, acceptance and respect. She has produced her musicals at the St. John School of the Arts in St. Jo ...

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