How To Eat Like A Child
by John Forster, Delia Ephron, Judith Kahan

Name: How To Eat Like A Child
Brand: John Forster
SKU: 9780573681332
Rating: 4.06 (346 reviews)

How To Eat Like A Child Book Cover — How To Eat Like A Child Cover

Highlights

60 minsPresent DayEnsemble CastUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play, with many enjoying its humor and nostalgic value. Some appreciate the way it captures childhood antics, while others find it somewhat dated or not as engaging as they had hoped. A notable number express their love for the book as a classic, though a few criticize the language and relevance.

Funny and nostalgicCaptures childhood anticsGreat illustrationsCult classic appealSomewhat datedOccasional use of bad language

Synopsis

One act review / 6 to 30 children (10 to 15 is ideal), ages 5 to 15 Area staging; unit set.

This musical romp through the joys and sorrows of being a child is hilarious.

Children give 23 lessons in such subjects as how to beg for a dog, how to torture your sister, how to act after being sent to your room and how to laugh hysterically.

The pace is fast, the tone subversive and the recognition instant.

"Applause, applause, applause "-- Steve Allen "Delightfully clever."-- Hollywood Reporter "Razzle dazzle staging, Broadway style songs and an imaginative script."-- TV Guide.

Press Reviews

"A musical revue for children that can also be enjoyed by the parents… a charming and witty score."
— Backstage

"Razzle dazzle staging, Broadway style songs and an imaginative script."
— TV Guide

"A winner… should become a classic."
— The Seattle Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Billy George’s sidekick.	—	—	George’s sidekick.
Corey The comedian; does not need to sing well.	—	—	The comedian; does not need to sing well.
Rachel Bossy; dramatic; strong singer.	—	—	Bossy; dramatic; strong singer.
Andy A very good singer.	—	—	A very good singer.
Rebecca The role does not require much singing.	—	—	The role does not require much singing.
Arlene Sings “I Feel Sick”; older sister to Kimberly and Paula.	female	—	Sings “I Feel Sick”; older sister to Kimberly and Paula.
Kimberly Sings “I Feel Sick”; middle sister to Arlene and Paula.	female	—	Sings “I Feel Sick”; middle sister to Arlene and Paula.
Paula Sings “I Feel Sick”; younger sister to Kimberly and Arlene.	female	—	Sings “I Feel Sick”; younger sister to Kimberly and Arlene.
Brandon The youngest cast member.	—	—	The youngest cast member.
John	—	—	—
Christy	—	—	—
Darien	—	—	—
Ricky	—	—	—
Sunshine	—	—	—
George The leader; a rock-and-roller; has to have a strong voice.	—	—	The leader; a rock-and-roller; has to have a strong voice.