What happens when Annie, a girl who is bullied by her classmates, sets out on a mission to sing for her whole school? How does she summon the bravery to sing in front of her peers? And how does she handle the bullies she encounters along the way?
Annie’s journey comes to life in Better Than A Bully: The Musical, a heartfelt and uplifting new musical adapted from Tina Levine’s books “Better Than a Bully: Carrot Top’s Surprise “and “Better Than a Bully: JJ’s Friendships & Secrets”. With earnest dialogue, witty lyrics, and a bright poppy score, Better Than a Bully: The Musical invites young performers and audiences alike into a story they’ll never forget.
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Better Than A Bully is more than just an entertaining musical- it’s an opportunity for your theater to empower young performers and engage your community with a timely and meaningful story. With its flexible cast, accessible production needs, and built-in audience appeal, Better Than A Bully is a natural fit for theaters with local roots who are dedicated to changing their communities for the better.
Featuring: Ellie Rubin, Darby Schlosser, Niko Rinaldi, Noelle Louis, Ben Boecker, Laura Rittenhouse, Tatiana Birenbaum, Rebecca Larkin, and Debra Monk
Commissioned by Usdan Arts Camp, Summer 2024
Book Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Based on the books "Better Than a Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise," and "Better Than a Bully: J.J.'s Friendships and Secrets" by Tina Levine
Commissioned by Usdan Arts Camp, Summer 2024
Book Music and Lyrics by Ben Boecker
Based on the books "Better Than a Bully: Carrot Top's Surprise," and "Better Than a Bully: J.J.'s Friendships and Secrets" by Tina Levine
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