Disney Musicals in Schools:
New York City

SELECTED SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE:

• Free performance rights (valid for one year) to a Disney KIDS musical of their choosing as well as a complimentary ShowKit. The ShowKit includes materials and resources to aid teachers in producing, directing, and choreographing the show.
• Free in-school support from a team of two Disney Teaching Artists (during a 90 minute school visit each week for 17 weeks).
  • The Teaching Artists will serve as production and creative advisors who will train and empower the School Team to run the program themselves.
  • The Teaching Artists will guide the School Team through both production management (developing a rehearsal schedule, running auditions, and addressing technical and physical production requirements) and the creative execution of the show (direction, choreography, acting, and design). They will also advise on cross-curricular connections and provide guidance on involving parents, the school community, and the wider community in this project.
  • Disney KIDS Musicals are designed to be produced on any budget. Disney Teaching Artists will work with selected School Teams to create a production within the budget the school is able to allocate to this project.

• Lastly, the selected schools will participate in a culminating Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration. At this spring event, each school will share selections from its production at a Broadway theatre.

Financial Commitment

Disney will provide performance rights, ShowKit materials, Professional Development, and onsite Teaching Artist support at no charge to selected schools. Selected schools will be responsible for a production budget of any amount, determined by the school. Disney KIDS Musicals are designed to be produced inexpensively, and have been successfully mounted within a budget of $300-$1500. Disney Teaching Artists will work to maximize the school’s production budget by using reclaimed and existing materials, such as cardboard boxes and t-shirts brought from home. Any additional costs, such as after-school payments for school staff, will be the school’s responsibility.

OVERVIEW

Disney Theatrical Group will select up to five New York City public elementary schools to participate in this year’s Disney Musicals in Schools: Mini-Residency program.The Disney Musicals in Schools: Mini-Residency program is ideal for schools with minimal theater arts experience.
Selected schools will receive:

• Free performance rights (valid for one year) to a Disney KIDS musical of their choosing as well as a complimentary ShowKit. The ShowKit includes materials and resources to aid teachers in producing, directing, and choreographing the show.
• A free professional development workshop that explores the rehearsal process and the foundational roles of director, music director, choreographer, stage manager, and producer.
• Free in-school support from a Disney Teaching Artist (during three 90 minute school visits). The Teaching Artist will cater their support to the needs of your school. They can advise the School Team on various matters related to the production and will work to empower the School Team to run the program with confidence.
• Lastly, the selected schools will participate in a culminating Disney Musicals in Schools Student Share Celebration. At this spring event, each school will share selections from its production at a Broadway theatre.

Financial Commitment

Disney will provide performance rights, ShowKit materials, Professional Development, and onsite Teaching Artist support at no charge to selected schools. Selected schools will be responsible for a production budget. Disney KIDS Musicals are designed to be produced inexpensively, and have been successfully mounted within a budget of $300-$1500. Disney Teaching Artists will work to maximize the school’s production budget by using reclaimed and existing materials, such as cardboard boxes and t-shirts brought from home. Any additional costs, such as after-school payments for school staff, will be the school’s responsibility.