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

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Highlights

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

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
Billy

George’s sidekick.

Corey

The comedian; does not need to sing well.

Rachel

Bossy; dramatic; strong singer.

Andy

A very good singer.

Rebecca

The role does not require much singing.

Arlene

Sings “I Feel Sick”; older sister to Kimberly and Paula.

Kimberly

Sings “I Feel Sick”; middle sister to Arlene and Paula.

Paula

Sings “I Feel Sick”; younger sister to Kimberly and Arlene.

Brandon

The youngest cast member.

John
Christy
Darien
Ricky
Sunshine
George

The leader; a rock-and-roller; has to have a strong voice.

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How To Eat Like A Child - TADA! Rehearsal

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1986
Binding Paperback
Pages 66
Place New York
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573681332
ISBN-10 0573681333
LCCN 87162127
LCC ML50.F733 H7 1986
DCC 782.81/2

How To Eat Like A Child is a play written by John Forster and published by Samuel French in New York (1986).

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