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Rise And Shine (Infant Production)
by Dave Corbett
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Why choose this Musical?
35 Speaking roles
Easily reduced to 27 speaking roles. Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 27 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below for full instructions.
Separate CDs (or MP3s) of Vocal and Backing tracks
Easy Play Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 4 Standard) available
Very easy to stage and teach
Simple, easy to sing songs with obvious repetition
Extensive production notes included in the script
Percfect for Harvest Festival / Easter celebrations
Ties in with "Life cycles" and "Growing things" topics
Ideal for the NQT
Age range: Key Stage 1 Production (5-7 years)
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Download FREE BackdropsA refreshing Easter musical with terrific, catchy songs - Spring has sprung. Hedgehogs wake, flowers grow, baby chicks, kittens and lambs bounce around, and there's an Easter card for Grandma.
This play offers a sweet and succinct introduction to Easter and the nature behind it. 'Springtime' opens the production and the narrators introduce the first family of animals; the hedgehogs. Not only does this provide a charming interaction between the hedgehog family, but the children performing and watching also learn about hibernation. 'Rise and Shine' follows.
The flowers then have the opportunity to rise and shine, and as they uncurl themselves, Joe enters with a watering can and the importance of sunshine and water is highlighted in this short but appealing section. 'Lots of Lovely Water' is sung and raindrops circle the flowers throughout.
Farmer Frank, Joe, Jess and Jenny enter, explaining the jobs they have to do, which emphasises how busy Easter time is. After feeding the hens while the 'Easter Chicks' song is sung, the lambs are next in line to be seen to. After an energetic scene with the lambs, the children feed them with milk in order that they grow 'big and strong,' and the song 'A Special Treat' is sung, which considers the different foods animals eat. The horses and ducks enter followed by the cat and her kittens, the rabbits and baby rabbits; soon the stage begins to represent your local farmyard! Once Caroline the Cow and her calves make their way onto the stage, 'Tired Little Animals' is sung and one by one, the animals all fall fast asleep...
Back at the farmyard house, Jenny, Joe, Jess and Farmer Frank are joined by Granny and Gramps who are presented with their Easter cards from their grandchildren and the children are given something more familiar to everyone at Easter... Easter eggs! 'A Beautiful World' ends the show. A charming, informative production that is perfect for Key Stage 1 in the spring term.
Speaking Roles By Number Of Lines
In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has. An asterisk (*) before the characters name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Joe | 12 |
| Jess | 12 |
| Narrator 3 | 10 |
| Jenny | 9 |
| Narrator 1 | 8 |
| Narrator 2 | 8 |
| Farmer Frank | 4 |
| Daddy Hedgehog | 4 |
| Hazel | 4 |
| Sam | 4 |
| Mummy Hedgehog | 3 |
| Sally | 3 |
| Lenny | 3 |
| Fiona | 3 |
| Daffodil | 2 |
| Daisy | 2 |
| Harry | 2 |
| Henrietta | 2 |
| Hetty | 2 |
| Laura | 2 |
| Caroline the Cow | 2 |
| Granny | 2 |
| Gramps | 2 |
| Ducklings (2 or more) | 2 |
| Kittens (2 or more) | 2 |
| Raindrops (3 or more) | 1 |
| Mum | 1 |
| *Chicks (2 or more) | 1 |
| Honey the Horse | 1 |
| Rachel Rabbit | 1 |
Suggested Cast List For 27 Actors
NB. In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has. An asterisk (*) before the characters name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Joe | 12 |
| Jess | 12 |
| Narrator 3 | 10 |
| Jenny | 9 |
| Narrator 1 | 8 |
| Narrator 2 | 8 |
| Daddy Hedgehog also plays Farmer Frank | 8 |
| Sam also plays Gramps | 6 |
| Hazel also plays Rachel Rabbit | 5 |
| Sally also plays Granny | 5 |
| Fiona also plays a Duckling | 5 |
| Daisy also plays a Duckling | 4 |
| Mummy Hedgehog also plays Honey the Horse | 4 |
| Hetty also plays Caroline the Cow | 4 |
| Lenny also plays a Calf | 3 |
| Laura also plays a Calf | 2 |
| Daffodil also plays Doris Duck | 2 |
| Harry also plays Henry (Foal) | 2 |
| Henrietta also plays Heidi (Foal) | 2 |
| Raindrops (3) also play Willow (Cat) and the Kittens | 1 and 3 |
| Mum also plays a Sunbeam | 1 |
| *Chicks (2) also play Baby Rabbits | 1 |
N.B. Two more Sunbeams will also be required. All the other non-speaking parts have been covered in this reduced cast suggestion. It is intended that costumes are kept simple to allow for those playing two characters to make quick changes. All actors should sit close to the stage and sing as the Chorus whenever possible.
Rise And Shine (Infant Production)
"This musical celebrates Easter brilliantly without upsetting ANY religious sensibilities."Ayscoughfee Hall School, Spalding, Lincolnshire
