Children's Letters to God
by Douglas J Cohen, David Evans, Stuart Hample

Name: Children's Letters to God
Brand: Douglas J Cohen
SKU: 9780573632150

Children's Letters to God Book Cover — Children's Letters to God Cover

Highlights

Female

Male

75 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk Award

Nominee: 2005 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Lyrics Douglas J. Cohen is the 2010 recipient of the Fred Ebb Award for Musical Theatre Songwriting

Synopsis

Based on the international best-selling book by Stuart Hample and Eric Marshall, Children’s Letters To God is a musical that follows the lives of five young friends as they voice beliefs, desires, questions and doubts common to everyone, but most disarmingly expressed by children.

Sixteen tuneful songs and assorted scenes (some based on actual letters) explore timeless issues such as sibling rivalry, divorce, holidays, loss of a beloved pet, the trials of being unathletic and first love.

This entertaining show carries a universal message crossing the boundaries of age, geography and religion.

As in the bestselling book, the musical is not specifically religious in nature.

It’s about kids and various events in their lives that lead them to ask a lot of questions – some funny, some serious, some surprising.

Press Reviews

"Children’s Letters to God has a sweet, warm heart, the appealing lyrics of Douglas J. Cohen and the music of David Evans and the innate humor of its source material [by Stuart Hample]."
— The New York Times

"Looking for a show for kids AND adults? This one might be the answer to your prayers!"
— WCBS TV

"Clever, funny and musically hip!"
— BroadwayWorld

"Cheery and uplifting as a live-action Charlie Brown special."
— New York Post

"FIRST-CLASS LETTERS! Delightful, funny, and touching stage adaptation."
— Dallas Morning News

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Kicker	—	—	—
Brett	—	—	—
Iris	—	—	—
Theo	—	—	—
Joanna G3-Eb5 13, bright, responsible and romantic, she is often forced to take care of her intrusive little brother, Kicker, who at times drives everyone crazy. She’s in the same class as Brett, on whom she has her heart set. (Range: G3-Eb5)	female	—	13, bright, responsible and romantic, she is often forced to take care of her intrusive little brother, Kicker, who at times drives everyone crazy. She’s in the same class as Brett, on whom she has her heart set. (Range: G3-Eb5)