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Tim O'Brien

TIM O'BRIEN  

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Tim O'Brien has taught science and music for more than 15 years. In 2000, Mr. O'Brien won a Visions Canada award for his song, "Millie the Millennium Bug. A graduate of Niagara University, Mr. O'Brien and his wife, Catherine, live in Burlington, Ontario.

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 Garden, The         Jungle, The         Smallest Camel, The

Garden, The

Synopsis:
In search of a new home, Lenora the ladybug comes across a beautiful garden. But Bennie, the bean plant, and Special, the rose, tell poor Lenora to bug off and go live in a nearby English garden. Rejected, Lenora ventures off to find a new home. But in the meantime, some rascally aphids invade the garden and begin chewing up all the plants. Can Bennie and Special, with the help of the other garden insects, convince Lenora to come back and scare away the aphids before the garden is destroyed? Not only does this play have an important message about accepting others, but it is a fun way for children to learn about photosynthesis and ecology. 50% of royalty proceeds will be donated to the charity, Save a Family Plan.

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Performance Time: Approximately 30-45 minutes

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Genre:
Children's Musical Youth Audience

Parts:
Male:  2            Female:  3            Other:  2 flexible, extras, optional chorus

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Jungle, The

Synopsis:
Annie, a young green-winged macaw, is eagerly awaiting her first flight. But before the big event, Annie's parents go to the river to gather some nuts for breakfast. While they are gone, loggers cut down all of the trees, including the macaw's home. Annie escapes to another part of the rainforest but gets lost and cannot find her way home. As Annie searches for her parents, she meets a tree sloth, a pair of singing tree frogs, leaf-cutter ants, and a beautiful Morpho butterfly. With the help of the jungle creatures, Annie is able to summon her courage and continue her journey home. But on her way, Annie must escape the talons of Ego the eagle and the jaws of Con the boa constrictor. This charming musical features irresistible characters, richly entertaining songs, and a fun way for children to learn about rainforest ecology and conservation.

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Performance Time: Approximately 60 minutes

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Genre:
Children's Musical Youth Audience

Parts:
Male:  3            Female:  3            Other:  6 flexible, choir, optional extras

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Smallest Camel, The

Synopsis:
Includes a FREE performance/rehearsal CD! When three magi notice a star announcing the birth of a new king, they load up their camels and set out across the desert bearing gifts. Sammy, the smallest of the camels, yearns to go along on the journey but due to his small size is left behind. Determined to see the new king, Sammy secretly follows the caravan into the desert. Along the way, Sammy proves that though he may be the smallest camel, he has the biggest heart. This light-hearted, uplifting musical features 11 original songs and will charm audiences with its warm Christmas spirit and message of hope and goodwill.

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Genre:
Christmas Musical, 60-90 min

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  1            Other:  17 flexible, opt. extras (Doubling possible)

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