This Thursday, Mrs. Bentley’s class will be presenting their annual music production. This year, they will be performing a show called “Broadway Beat.” One focus Mrs. Bentley covers in her classroom with the third graders involves communities. Broadway is a wonderful community of artists and performers and gives the students the chance to consider the word “community” in a new setting. We have discussed a little bit about the history of Broadway, some key “players” in the community (directors, producers, actors, dancers, etc), in order to better understand what we are performing.
This fun musical features several songs from many hit musicals including Wicked, Hairspray & Grease. The students have learned to sing seven different songs as well as dance to a few of them! In addition to the musical numbers, the show features dialogue that keeps the show moving, but also helps educate the students and audience a bit about Broadway and each of the shows featured. Stay tuned for some pictures and student reflections on their experience. It’s been so much fun to work on this project!
Enjoy!