A celebration of the Fisk Jubilee Singers and the musical tradition of African-American spirituals.
Sky Boys
Book and Lyrics by Barbara Zinn Krieger
Music by Charlie Greenberg
Directed by Brad Malow
Based on the book “SKY BOYS”
Written by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by James E. Ronsome
Production Details
- Musical
- Run Time: 65 minutes
- Best for Ages: 5 years old - 9 years old
- Originally performed with 6 actors (1 female/5 males)
- Up to 10 characters in the show
- Originally commissioned and premiered by New York City Children’s Theater in 2011
Synopsis
When you believe in yourself, the sky’s the limit to what you can accomplish! It’s the height of the Great Depression, but the construction of a new, modern building – The Empire State Building – is a symbol of hope for many New Yorkers, and captures the imagination of a young boy named Mickey. When Mickey’s father must leave the city, Mickey hides in the building and is discovered by one of the water boys, really a Native American girl in disguise. He befriends a team of Mohawk ironworkers, and despite his fear of heights, accepts a job with the buildings photographer, Lewis Hine. Mickey’s new friends teach him about their rich culture, and how to overcome his fears.Reviews
". . . Charles Greenberg’s winning music, which includes both Gershwin-esque passages and American Indian influences, 'Sky Boys' reveals the Empire State Building as so much more than a familiar silhouette."
— Laurel Graeber, New York Times
Rental Package Includes
- Shareable PDF of the script
- Shareable PDF of the score
- Keyboard-Conductor
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Vocal
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