This article is an excerpt from Building A Musical Theatre Program for Kids, a step-by-step guide on how to create a successful and rewarding musical theatre program for students age 7-14, available beginning March 5th, 2024 at bbbpress.com. By Joyce Click Musical theatre camps and workshops are great ways to build skills and showcase the talents of young actors outside of the traditional school calendar productions. Below are several daily agenda formats and schedule examples that I have successfully used in the past. These can be a great jumping off point for your camp, but of course adjust ..read more

  Click above to listen to a song from Beat by Beat’s newest musical Frankie Builds Androids. Available for perusal and licensing on February 8th, 2024 exclusively on this website. Frankie Builds Androids is a 70-minute sci-fi musical comedy written specifically for middle-school and up, by the award-winning creative team at Beat by Beat Press. Meet Frankie, a brilliant but socially awkward student who can’t seem to connect with her classmates. At the start of school, she finds herself abandoned by her best friend, Avery, and all alone. When a group project goes awry, Frankie devises an ..read more

  Listen to a preview from our upcoming new musical Frankie Builds Androids slated for release on February 8th, 2024.  Frankie Builds Androids is a 70-minute sci-fi musical comedy written specifically for middle school-age actors, by the award-winning creative team at Beat by Beat. Step into the world of ‘Frankie Builds Androids’, a quirky sci-fi musical comedy that tackles the struggles of fitting in during middle school. Meet Frankie, a brilliant student with a unique problem – she can’t seem to connect with her classmates. When a group project goes awry, Frankie devises an unconv ..read more

IMAGINE A DRAGON, a brand new 45-minute musical written for actors age 7-14 to perform, is now available for perusal and licensing! Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights. Click here to listen to the full album and download your free perusal script. IMAGINE A DRAGON adds to Beat by Beat’s growing catalogue of award-winning, contemporary musicals written for elementary to middle school age performers. Since launching in 2011, Beat by Beat has become the fastest growing publisher of new children’s musicals outside the ty ..read more

  Listen to the song “Pretty Pretty Princess” from the brand new musical IMAGINE A DRAGON available for perusal and licensing exclusively at Beat by Beat Press beginning August 15th, 2023! IMAGINE A DRAGON is a new 45-minute musical written for actors age 7-14 to perform, created by the award-winning team at Beat by Beat Press. A ragtag band of innkeepers start a rumor there’s a dragon in town in order to attract questing heroes to their struggling inn. But there’s more than one way to save the day in this funny, heartfelt fantasy musical. Comment below and let us know what you think! Bo ..read more

Bella Hicks recording a song for our brand new musical “Imagine a Dragon”, coming your way August 15th, 2023. Comment below and let us know what you think! “Imagine a Dragon” is a 45-minute musical specifically written for kids age 7-14 to perform. It features 25+ characters, 9 songs, and an epic folk-pop score. Stay tuned for more info! Join our email list for latest updates: https://bbbpress.com/community/ Beat by Beat Press is the world’s #1 resource for contemporary new children’s musicals and teaching drama resources. The post Video: Inside the recording studio for “Imagine a Dragon: A ..read more

Listen to a preview of our new children’s musical coming August 15th, 2023. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more! Join our email list for latest updates: https://bbbpress.com/community/ Beat by Beat Press is the world’s #1 resource for contemporary new children’s musicals and teaching drama resources. The post Video: New children’s musical coming August 15, 2023 appeared first on Beat by Beat Press ..read more

Theatre has long been recognized for its ability to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences of all ages. But what about its impact on the social emotional learning (SEL) of the young performers who bring these stories to life? In recent years, educators and psychologists have recognized the power of theatre to foster essential life skills in children, such as empathy, communication, and resilience. In this post, we will explore the role of theatre in promoting SEL and how incorporating drama into your curriculum can help nurture these vital skills in your students. 1. Building Empathy Throu ..read more

Type: Focus Procedure: This fun and mystical theatre warm-up game will challenge your group’s focus, listening skills, and teamwork. 1. Bring your ensemble together to form a close-knit circle. Remember, the power of silence is stronger when you’re close to one another. 2. Nominate one person to be the “Silent Wizard.” This wise individual will wield the power to create and maintain the Circle of Silence. 3. The Silent Wizard must clap their hands once, casting the spell that brings forth the Circle of Silence. As soon as the clap is heard, everyone must fall silent. 4. The objectiv ..read more

  Here’s a short update on the projects we’re working on at Beat by Beat. Looking forward to working with you next year! Beat by Beat Press is the world’s fastest growing publisher of new musical plays for kids and teaching drama resources. The post What’s coming up in 2023 appeared first on Beat by Beat Press ..read more