Once upon a time, in a quaint little town, a group of children gathered near the park to build a snowman. The snowfall had been extraordinary that day, leaving a thick white blanket covering everything in sight. The children were excited to make the biggest and most impressive snowman of all time. They rolled up snow into large balls and stacked them on top of each other, forming the body of the snowman. With each addition, the snowman grew taller and wider. The children giggled and chatted as they worked together, feeling a sense of camaraderie and joy.
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The children giggled and chatted as they worked together, feeling a sense of camaraderie and joy. When it came to the final touches, the children carefully placed a carrot for a nose, rocks for eyes, and a big red scarf around the snowman's neck. The snowman appeared to come to life, grinning with a jolly smile.
Magic Snowman, The
By: Stephen Murray
Cast: 9 flexible (With doubling: 4 flexible)
Performance Time: Approximately 30 minutes, 28 pgs.
INTERACTIVE MUSICAL. A mysterious stranger arrives at a village where everyone is grumpy, gloomy, and just plain glum. The stranger’s arrival marks one of the most magical days of the year—winter’s first snow. But the freshly fallen snow fails to cheer up any of the grumpy villagers until the stranger decides to make a magic snowman. This interactive musical offers an abundance of warmth, spirit, and goodwill that will delight children of all ages.
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Please remember it is necessary to purchase one script for each cast member and one royalty for each performance.
Scripts: $6.95 each
Royalty: $75.00/performance
Prompt Book: $13.00
Poster Package: $50.00 (50/pkg)
Distribution Rights: $75.00
Artwork Rights: $50.00
Score: $26.00
Vocal Score: $9.00
CD: $50.00 (Vocal/Instrumental)
Play Pack: $349.00 (12 scripts for cast/crew, 1 piano score, 8 vocal scores, 1 performance/rehearsal CD, 1 royalty, 50 posters, 1 prompt book)
Stephen Murray has been a performing arts educator for more than 30 years. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from Boston University. His plays and musicals have been performed throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Germany, South Africa, Singapore, Malta, Australia, and Japan. He received the Anna Zornio National Children’s Playwriting Award and won the Columbia Entertainment Company National Playwriting Contest. Dr. Murray is also a director, conductor, performer, and songwriter.
Please remember it is necessary to purchase one script for each cast member and one royalty for each performance.
The children named him Frosty, and they all celebrated their masterpiece. As the sun went down and darkness filled the sky, something magical happened. Frosty the snowman came alive! He hopped off his icy pedestal and started dancing around the park. The children watched in astonishment as their creation turned into a real being. Frosty led the children on a wild adventure throughout the town. They glided on icy roads, slid down slopes, and even taught the snowman how to build a snowball fort. The children couldn't believe their luck. They had created a snowman that could move and talk! The magic of the snowman brought warmth and happiness to the town. People would come from afar to see Frosty and listen to his tales. He would spread cheer everywhere he went, making even the grumpiest of faces turn into smiles. But as spring approached, a sense of sadness filled the hearts of the children. They knew that Frosty wouldn't last forever. Slowly, he began to melt away until all that was left was a puddle of water on the ground. Though Frosty was gone, the memories and the magic of that snowman stayed with the children forever. They shared stories with their friends and families about the time they had a real-life snowman as their friend. In the years that followed, the children would continue to build snowmen and dream of the day when another one would come to life. And in their hearts, they knew that the magic of Frosty would never truly fade away. It would always remain a fond and cherished memory of their childhood adventures..
Reviews for "Experience the Magic of The Snowman's Winter Carnival"
1. Emily - 2/5 stars - I found "The Magic Snowman" to be a disappointing read. The plot was predictable and lacked originality. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth. The writing style was also quite mediocre, with no standout moments or memorable quotes. Overall, I was not impressed with this book and would not recommend it.
2. John - 1/5 stars - "The Magic Snowman" was a complete letdown for me. The story was extremely clichéd and lacked any real substance. The characters were poorly developed and the dialogue felt flat. Additionally, the pacing was incredibly slow and I found myself losing interest before even reaching the halfway point. I was hoping for a magical and captivating read, but sadly this book did not deliver.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to read "The Magic Snowman" based on the reviews I had read, but unfortunately, it did not live up to the hype. The plot was incredibly predictable and offered nothing new or exciting. The characters felt like caricatures rather than real individuals, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The writing style was also lackluster and failed to create a vivid and engaging world. This book was a disappointment for me and I wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Michael - 1/5 stars - "The Magic Snowman" was a complete waste of time. The story was unoriginal and lacked any sort of depth or complexity. The pacing was off, with long stretches of nothing happening and then sudden rushed resolutions. The characters were forgettable and didn't evoke any emotions in me. Overall, this book was a major letdown and I regretted ever picking it up.
5. Ashley - 2/5 stars - I was not impressed with "The Magic Snowman". The plot was predictable and filled with clichés. The characters lacked depth and felt like cardboard cutouts. The writing style was average at best, with nothing memorable or engaging about it. I found myself struggling to stay interested in the story and was ultimately disappointed with the overall reading experience.