After months of rehearsing, 100 Janney ES 4th and 5th graders took to the stage to perform Shrek, Jr., The Musical yesterday, even after a 2-day snow break that canceled two rehearsals. As they say in show business, “The show must go on!” and on it went with a bang!!
Memorized lines, delivered loud and clear.
Each stood confidently, heads held high.
Their elaborate costumes and stunning make-up, matching their personality perfectly.
The most stunning being the villain dragon!
All moved about the colorful scenery.
Sharing their sweet singing voices.
Some tapped.
Some delivered funny lines at just the right pace.
Some moved the story forward with their dialogue.
All taught lessons…
The 3 Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf
The Ugly Duckling
Pinocchio
The Wicked Witch
Peter Pan
The Three Bears
The Gingerbread boy
Puss in Boots
Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and the dwarf
Little Red Riding Hood
The Pied Piper and Rats
Lord Farquaad and his dad
The Deer, the Knights, the Guards, the Bishop, the Dragon Chorus
The Captain of the Guards and the Police
The Dragon and her wings
And the biggest lesson was learned from Shrek…little one and older,
His Ogre mom and dad,
Fiona, young, teen, and Princess
and the friendly and funny Donkey.
My favorite lines from the songs sung:
With possibilities everywhere.
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
Sing hey world, I’m different, and here I am splinters and all!
What a production!
Writing Stories by Sally 
My son is in 10th grade and each year he goes back to his middle school to be the lights manager for their production. He puts in long hours but this is always his most favorite part of the year. Children learn and share so much going through the process of putting on a live production. So inspiring!
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What fun!!! They learned so many things they can't really learn in the regular classroom.
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You express your excitement and appreciation well. I can't wait to see our school's spring musical.
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