Lighten Up

From Plank Road Publishing

by Teresa Jennings

They say that laughter is the best medicine. We also think that it is the perfect idea for one of the coolest all-school revues around. Lighten Up is designed to be very versatile, including ten possible songs and a few hilarious music-based skits. It's a kid favorite, because it's also a great opportunity for them to really "ham it up" and show off their acting talents. Included in this revue are the songs:

  • Lighten Up - The positive, swing-style opener sets the tone for what will follow - humor!
  • Blarney - The first skit sets up this parody of that oh-so-famous entertainment dinosaur that very young children know and love. Very, very simple and short, it can be sung by your young students.
  • Funny, Funny Face - Here's another song for your youngest kids. Watch out, though, they may get distracted showing off all the funny faces they can make.
  • Theme From Crocodile Guy - This is probably the easiest song you'll ever teach. A tribute to the "Crocodile Hunter," Steve Erwin, there are only two words in this song. But when sung with intensity, it's sure to be a crowd pleaser.
  • Whacky Song - Here's a fun little song designed to show off your students' Boomwhacker® abilities. The lyrics are just plain fun.
  • Knock Knock - This joke song is a set-up for some young comedians to do their shtick. As a rule, the knock knock jokes are pretty tame and perhaps will entice some of your shy students to participate.
  • A Cowboy's Lament - The first of three short, clever songs, this one talks about the down side of the cowboy life - saddle sores! It's also an opportunity to showcase one of your stronger actors with a solo.
  • Carmen Banana's Song - Short and sweet, this tune will be lots of fun for those audience members old enough to remember Carmen Miranda, Ricky Ricardo, and the Copacabana Singers. It's also lots of fun for those who are too young to know, but find out how much fun fruit can be!
  • That's Easy For You To Say - Tongue twisters are fun to say and listen to. Let your students try out a couple in this song. Mispronunciations will only add to the fun.
  • Yodelady - Amazingly, this tune combines hip-hop and a yodeling polka. It's a hoot!
  • Words Of Wisdom - This is a seriously silly song that provides a nice contrast to the funny and theatrical finale. The opposition between words and music style will keep your audience chuckling. They even get to join in on the last chorus.
  • This Show Is Over - Like some of the great comic Broadway closers, it just keeps trying to finish, only to rev up one more time. What fun!

Besides these great songs, the revue includes great skits such as "Blarney," "Crocodile Guy," and "Who Wants To Be A Really Rich Person?" - all parodies of well-known television shows. There is so much packed into this production that you really need to listen to the music to get the full impact.

About the Downloadable OptionThe downloadable version contains all the components the print version would, but in electronic format. (Visit the Download Help page for more info.)

About the Convenience Combo Kit The Convenience Combo Kit includes both the Kit with CD and the Downloadable Kit.

About the Audio RecordingsAudio recordings contain full performance and accompaniment only (instrumental) tracks.

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LU-116
Lighten Up - Kit with CD
Teacher's Handbook with Reproducible Student Parts & Performance/Accompaniment CD
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$54.95
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LU-117
Lighten Up - Downloadable Musical Revue
Downloadable PDF and Performance/Accompaniment MP3s: 89.1MB
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$52.95
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LU-119
Lighten Up - Convenience Combo Kit (kit w/CD & download)
Both Print and Download. Download is 89.1MB
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LU-113
Lighten Up - Hard Copy Book/Downloadable Audio
Hard copy book with downloadable Performance/Accompaniment MP3s: Downloadable audio is 81.9MB.
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LU-111
Lighten Up - Teacher's Handbook
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LU-115
Lighten Up - CD Only
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Sound Samples

Song Title
Player
Lighten Up
Blarney
Blarney Skit/Funny, Funny Face
Theme From Crocodile Guy
Crocodile Guy Skit/Whacky Song
Who Wants To Be A Really Rich Person?
Knock Knock
A Cowboy's Lament
Carmen Banana's Song
That's Easy For You To Say
Yodelady
Words Of Wisdom
This Show Is Over

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