NOTE: the licensing office is currently about 1 week behind with sending licenses for Broadway Collection Shows.
THE PERFECT WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE JOYS OF PERFORMING MUSICAL THEATRE
Developed by renowned educators and designed for the energies and attention spans of younger performers, the MTI Broadway Junior Collection® features condensed author-approved versions of classic musicals, Disney favorites and modern works, custom-tailored to the needs of young people and schools. The music is written in keys appropriate for developing voices and all shows can be expanded to accommodate as many performers as can fit on your stage.
The Collection is divided into two categories to accommodate different age ranges and/or ability levels:
- 60-Minute Musicals for Middle School Students - JR. titles
- 30-Minute Musicals for Elementary School Students - KIDS titles
Showkits
With the MTI ShowKit™ that comes with every Broadway Junior show, there's no way to fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool.
The ShowKit™ includes*:
- Director's Guide
- Tips and suggestions on casting, rehearsals, directing, choreography, costumes, sets, props, lighting and more
- Curriculum Connections featuring educational activities and lesson plans tied to the show
- 30 Actor Scripts - For all the actors to customize and keep
- Performance Accompaniment & Guide Vocal Tracks
- Adapted from the original Broadway orchestrations and professionally produced
- Great keys for young singers
- Guide-vocal tracks allow students to "sing along" - learning the music is easy and fun
- Fully orchestrated accompaniment-only tracks are excellent for live performances with good tempos and easy-to-follow cues
- One Piano/Vocal Score
- Complete scores for the director and rehearsal/performance pianist
- Complete piano/vocal score with script cues
- Transposed into age-appropriate keys
- Easy-to-read format
- Choreography Videos
- Instructional choreography videos with world-renowned choreographer Steven Kennedy
- Steven shows you everything you need to know to handle the dance portions of your MTI Broadway Junior Collection® title
- Downloadable Resources
- Audition materials
- Customizable press release
- Customizable show program
- Helpful templates
* Some showkits have additional or fewer components. See specific show web pages for exact contents.
THE NEW DIRECTOR'S GUIDE
We've been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director's Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director's Guide, features of the new Director's Guide include:
- A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs
- The Actor's Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing
- Expanded resources in all production and curriculum areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced
- Downloadable resources including audition materials and editable forms
HOW TO LICENSE A BROADWAY JUNIOR MUSICAL FROM TWISTED PLAYS
Licensing is the process of acquiring the performance rights to a show. It's the only way to ensure your group does not violate the Federal Copyright Law and it is legally required to produce any musical, whether you're a school group or a professional theater.
Twisted Plays is a distributor and partner with MTI, and as such we are able to license a select group of Broadway Junior musicals either directly or through our music dealers. We are able to license musicals to:
- Accredited academic elementary and middle schools with students in grades 9 and lower
All other organizations wishing to license a Broadway Junior musical should contact MTI directly at www.mtishows.com.
STEP 1: BROWSE THE CATALOG AND SELECT YOUR MUSICAL
Whether you're looking for an MTI Broadway Junior Collection® show based on a recent hit from Broadway, a timeless classic, a beloved Disney tune or a show based on an award-winning book, we have something for everyone.
Simply browse the collection from the list on our 60 or 30-minute showpages, and you'll find helpful information on the shows' requirements on their individual show pages.
Read a Copy of the Script Before You Decide
Not sure what show you'd like to perform? Order an audio sampler of a script (also comes with a full listening CD of the show) so you can read the libretto to see if it's right for your group. Read one or read several musicals to help you make the best decision. We strongly recommend you read the script before you book a show - even if you think you know a title. Only you know what material is appropriate for your school.
Audio Samplers are available from Twisted Plays for $10USD (plus shipping) each. These are yours to keep, even if you decide not to perform the show. Click here to request a perusal.
STEP 2: PLACE YOUR ORDER
MTI knows schools are facing challenging times, so they've created a special license just for accredited schools grades K-9. This license includes all the ShowKit™ resources listed above, plus the right to perform the show as many times as you would like within one year.
- MTI's 30-minute KIDS titles range from $395 to $645
- MTI's 60-minute JR. titles range from $550 to $795
Simply order your selected musical from your preferred music dealer or Hal Leonard. Be sure to include your shipping and contact information with your dealer.
STEP 3: WATCH FOR YOUR LICENSE AGREEMENT IN THE MAIL/EMAIL/FAX
Once Twisted Plays has received your order your License Agreement will be sent/emailed/faxed to you. This is generally a quick process, so be sure to contact us at info@twistedplays.com if you do NOT receive your License Agreement within one week of placing your order.
STEP 4: READ AND SIGN YOUR LICENSE AGREEMENT - RETURN TO TWISTED PLAYS
Read over your License Agreement CLOSELY to be sure you understand it. Broadway Junior titles are non-returnable, so once you sign the license, you've made your purchase. Sign your agreement and return it to Hal Leonard as soon as possible.
Once we receive your signed agreement we will ship your order.
STEP 5: PUT ON YOUR SHOW!
Congratulations! You're on the way to what we hope is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of yours' and your students' lives! When your ShowKit™ arrives in the mail you're ready to start rehearsing.