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    As If By Magic: A One Act Children's Musical
    As If By Magic: A One Act Children's Musical
    As If By Magic: A One Act Children's Musical
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    As If By Magic: A One Act Children's Musical

    By Patti Newman

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    This children's musical is based on the book by the same name and is the delightful story of a little girl named Patti, who enjoys entertaining people and making them laugh. When her fifth-grade teacher goes around the classroom asking each child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, everyone knows right away—everyone but Patti, that is. Patti is embarrassed when all of her friends say they want to be doctors or lawyers, and she can't think of anything she feels is as important. Finally, she says she wants to be a magician. After a little research and encouragement, to her own surprise, she decides to pursue her goal. And Patti Cake becomes a very successful birthday clown who performs magic.Patti's adventures make a very funny and inspiring story for children of all ages, and she hopes to convince everyone to feel good about what they do in their lives and share those good feelings with others.As If by Magic contains some good jokes that are easy for children to remember and even describes a few of Patti's magic tricks that, with a little practice, can be accomplished very easily by young readers. Best of all, many of the magic tricks in this play can be performed by using items found around the house.Children will be so curious to see what she pulls out of her hat next that they will be mesmerized until the very end, whether they are performing in the play or in the audience.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPatti Newman
    Release dateDec 29, 2018
    ISBN9781386868828
    As If By Magic: A One Act Children's Musical

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      As If By Magic - Patti Newman

      INTRODUCTION

      Presenting a children’s play with music is hard work, yet the results can be so rewarding. This musical was adapted from my children’s book, As If By Magic , which is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle editions.

      I wrote the book and musical because I was a clown for children’s birthday parties for over 30 years. I have wonderful memories of that time, which I cherish now that I’m in my 80s.

      When you present my play, please use your imagination. Be spontaneous. Say each line you speak as if it’s the first time you said it. Most of all, have fun! And always PROJECT YOUR VOICE.

      The first song in the play—What Do I Wanna Be—could be per-formed rap style.

      I wish you the best of luck.

      Patti Newman (Patti-Cake the Clown)

      CAST OF CHARACTERS:

      Patti: A fifth grade student

      Patti-Cake: The Clown - named by brother Mark

      Miss Perlman: the fifth grade teacher

      Lauri, David, Gary, Tracy, John, etc.: students

      Danny: Birthday Boy

      Mark: Patti’s brother

      Mom & Dad: Patti’s mom & Dad

      Janitor

      Michele, Gary, Gina, & Carol, etc.: children at birthday party

      TIME: Now

      SETTING: Small classroom with folding chairs and six fifth grade students

      STAGE DIRECTIONS:

      Stage Left (S.L.) the Left side of the stage as the actors face the audience

      Stage Right (S.R.) the Right side of the stage as the actors face the audience

      Center Stage (C.S.) the Center of the stage

      Down Stage (the part of the stage closest to the audience)

      Up Stage (the part of the stage farthest from the audience)

      House Left (H.L.) (the Left side of the audience as the audience faces the stage)

      House Right (H.R.) the Right side of the audience as the audience faces the stage)

      Stage Left (S.L.) is the same as House Right (H.R.)

      Stage Right (S.R.) is the same as House Left (H.L.)

      PROPS

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