school residency program
Kids Love Musicals!
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About Our School Residencies
Let’s have your students close their computers and get them up on their feet, singing, dancing and learning with Kids Love Musicals! 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of these acclaimed two-day residencies.
Our professional teaching artist works with four separate classes two days in a row for 50-minute periods.
And what happens in those two periods? A lot! We fill your classrooms with singing, dancing, acting and learning—and your children are active participants!
TMTP’s teaching artist provides music, costumes and standards-based lessons designed to enrich as well as educate. Students are empowered to employ imagination, creativity and reasoning skills— learning more about their lives and their world by exploring the dreams of the musical’s characters. In other words, discovering the Mowgli, Dorothy or Cinderella inside themselves.
3 great shows to choose from
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN'S
Cinderella
Student Takeaways:
Empowerment & Transformation: Realizing the potential for change within oneself, with the help of supportive relationships.
Overcoming Barriers: Learning to break through personal obstacles and embrace your true self.
The Importance of Self-Worth: Understanding how friends, family and self-belief play a role in achieving happiness and love.
ARLEN AND HARBURG'S
The Wizard of Oz
Students Discuss
Believing in Yourself: Discovering your strengths and realizing that what you seek is often already within you.
Chasing Dreams: The importance of pursuing your dreams despite obstacles and discovering the courage to keep going.
Home & Belonging: Understanding that home is not just a building, but where we feel safe and supported.
WALT DISNEY AND THE SHERMAN BROTHERS
The Jungle Book
Students Learn
Self-acceptance & Belonging: Understanding the importance of embracing differences and accepting others, even when they seem "out of place."
Power of Friendship: Realizing how connections and support can help overcome challenges.
Inner Strength: Reflecting on personal values and finding the "bare necessities" that lead to happiness.
in and beyond the classroom
Program Objectives
Ignite Creativity
Spark students’ creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork through the magic of American musicals.
explore the arts
Introduce students to the world of musical theater, blending storytelling, music, and movement to inspire curiosity and problem-solving.
move & groove
Help students boost their focus and listening skills with fun, interactive activities that get them moving and thinking.
collaborate with a professional artist
Give students the chance to work with professional artists and each other to bring key songs and scenes to life.
Unlock Personal Expression
Encourage students to share their voices and creativity through dramatic exploration, connecting them to the heart of the story and their own lives.
Connect to Learning Standards
Ensure every experience aligns with Ohio’s Learning Standards, helping students grow academically and artistically.
Teachers and School Leaders Love KLM!
All That's Missing Is You!
Available March—May for the all-inclusive value of just $495 for a two-day residency. Teacher Resource Guides, consultation with The Musical Theater Project and a DVD of the musical(s) you’ve chosen are included—and are an integral part of the process.
For information and to reserve your residency, contact Bill Rudman at 216-860-1518, ext. 706 or bill@musicaltheaterproject.org.