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A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS Showkit

Name: A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS Showkit
Brand: Broadway Junior
SKU: HL00200511
Price: 545.00 USD
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Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG CAN WE PERFORM THIS SHOW?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

CAN I PERFORM THE SAME SHOW THE NEXT YEAR AND JUST PURCHASE THE RIGHTS SINCE I ALREADY HAVE THE MATERIALS?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

CAN I VIDEOTAPE THE PERFORMANCE?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Honk! JR.

Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

The remaining shows do not allow videotaping. Parents cannot tape, even just for their own personal in-home use. It has nothing to do with how the tape would be used, not being sold, etc. It all comes down to legal copyright rights. Here is how Music Theatre International explains it:

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

CAN I POST A VIDEO OF OUR PERFORMANCE ON YOUTUBE?
There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

I HAVE A FEW STUDENTS WHO WERE IN THE 9TH GRADE LAST YEAR AND ARE GOING INTO THE 10TH GRADE. CAN I STILL ALLOW THEM TO PERFORM IN THE SHOW?
No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

CAN I PERFORM ONLY CERTAIN MUSICAL NUMBERS FROM THE SHOW?
No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.

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Teacher Snapshot

Key details at a glance to help plan your production.

Roles

+ Ensemble

Minutes

KIDS Runtime

Accessible

Music

Young Singers

Flexible

Ensemble

Young Performers

Gentle

Choreography

Beginner Friendly

Minimal

Sets

Simple Costumes

Elementary

Best Fit

Younger Students

Rating

1 Act

Duration: 30 minutes
Grades: Elementary and Middle School
Format: Broadway KIDS 30-Minute Musical
Cast Size: Flexible cast with strong ensemble opportunities

Overview / Synopsis

A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS is a charming 30-minute musical adapted from the three-time Tony-nominated Broadway production and based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books. With a jazzy, upbeat score and a warm story about friendship, this Broadway KIDS musical is a wonderful choice for young performers.

The show follows two best friends, the cheerful and popular Frog and the more cautious, sometimes grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons. After waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn simple but meaningful life lessons along the way.

Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and full of heart, A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS celebrates the differences that make each person unique. Its gentle humor, accessible music, and flexible staging make it an excellent first musical for elementary school performers.

Why Teachers Choose A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS

Short 30-minute format works well for elementary productions
Gentle, age-appropriate story about friendship and kindness
Flexible casting with opportunities for ensemble participation
Accessible music for young singers
Simple staging, costumes, and set needs for school budgets
Recognizable children’s book characters families already love

What’s Included in the ShowKit

30 Actor’s Scripts
Piano/Vocal Score
Director’s Guide
Performance and Accompaniment Tracks
Choreography Resources
Media and Promotional Materials

Processing and Licensing Timeline

Processing Reminder: Broadway KIDS titles require approval from Music Theatre International (MTI). Licensing approval typically takes about one week because a separate licensing agreement must be completed before materials can be released.

Teton Music helps schools move quickly through the process with responsive communication, correct licensing support, and reliable delivery once approval is granted.

Performances must be done by accredited schools using students only. Orders cannot be processed for Community Theatres, Children's Theatres, or Performing Arts schools which do not have an academic curriculum.

A performance license must be approved before materials are shipped.

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Other Broadway KIDS Shows

Willy Wonka KIDS – A colorful 30-minute musical with fun character roles
Shrek KIDS – A funny fairy tale musical with flexible casting
How I Became a Pirate KIDS – A playful adventure musical for younger performers

Not sure how many scripts you need? Read our Broadway Junior script guide

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS?
A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS runs approximately 30 minutes.

What age group is A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS best for?
This show is ideal for elementary and younger middle school performers.

Is A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS good for first-time performers?
Yes. The gentle story, accessible music, minimal set and costume needs, and practical 30-minute format make it a strong first musical for young students.

Does A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS work for flexible casts?
Yes. The show offers flexible casting and ensemble opportunities for school productions.

The Birds have come back at the end of winter, ready for spring. They look in on Frog and Toad, still in hibernation in their respective beds and in their respective homes ("A Year with Frog and Toad"). While still asleep, Frog and Toad sing about their friendship and the new year ahead ("It's Spring"). Frog then wakes and decides to get his friend out of hibernation for the new year.

Once he's convinced that it's spring, Toad decides that he wants to plant a garden. Frog gives him some seeds. Toad plants them but is very impatient that they grow quickly. He sits up all night with his seeds, feeling bad because he's yelled at them and worrying that the seeds are afraid to grow ("Seeds"). He sings for them. He dances for them. He plays the tuba. By morning, they have begun to grow.

Now that it's morning, Toad knows mail should be delivered. He is sad, however, because he never receives mail. Frog goes home to write Toad a letter. He asks Snail to deliver it for him ("The Letter").

Frog and Toad go to the pond for a swim. Toad is uncomfortable that Frog will see him in his bathing suit. ("Getta Load of Toad"). Frog promises not to look until Toad is in the water. Toad asks Frog to instruct Turtle to leave so she won't see him come out of the water. Instead, Turtle calls mouse and lizard over to look at Toad. Freezing, Toad must eventually leave the water ("Underwater Ballet") and everyone gets a good look at Toad in his bathing suit.

Later, Toad brings lunch to Frog, but he is not home. He's left a note that he wants to be left alone on the island. Toad worries that Frog is sad. He rides a log out to the island and accidentally falls in the water, getting all of their sandwiches wet. It turns out that Toad is not sad; he is happy — he just wanted time alone to think about how happy he really is ("Alone"). Together, they eat wet sandwiches.

Meanwhile, Snail is still on his way to deliver Frog's letter to Toad ("The Letter – Reprise").

Frog and Toad are at Toad's home, preparing dinner. They make cookies intended for dessert but can't stop eating them ("Cookies").

Frog has a kite, which Toad tries to help him fly. ("The Kite"). The birds laugh at their failed attempts, but the kite finally flies.

It's now the end of summer ("A Year with Frog and Toad"), and leaves cover the ground. Both Frog and Toad plan a surprise by secretly raking the other's yard ("He'll Never Know"). They clean one another's yard but, as soon as they leave, the squirrels come and mess up their neat piles of leaves. Neither ever finds out the good deed each has done for the other.

Frog and Toad visit at home on a dark and stormy night. Frog thinks it's a good night for a scary story ("Shivers"). He tells the tale of a young frog — presumably himself — who escapes the clutches of a Large Terrible Frog before he is eaten.

Meanwhile, Snail is still on the way to deliver Frog's letter to Toad.

It's now winter. Frog and Toad are on top of a hill and prepared to sled down it, despite Toad's fear ("Down the Hill"). On the way down, Frog accidentally falls off the sled. Toad continues down the hill. He takes the wrong path — the dangerous and bumpy path. When Toad reaches the bottom of the hill, he is so mad at Frog for making him go sledding that he swears never to talk to Frog again. Snail arrives with Frog's letter to Toad. In the letter, Frog tells Toad how he can't be happy unless his friend, Toad, is happy. Toad decides to talk to Frog again. Snail, having delivered his first letter, is very proud ("I'm Coming out of My Shell").

It's now Christmas Eve. Toad is in his kitchen. He's terribly worried because Frog is late. He imagines all the terrible things that could have happened to Frog ("Toad to the Rescue"). Frog arrives. He's been wrapping Toad's present. Toad tells him how worried he's been ("Merry Almost Christmas").

Now back in hibernation, Frog and Toad are in their respective beds. It's almost spring again! The Birds sing ("Finale"), as Frog and Toad get ready for another fun-filled year.

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Broadway Junior FAQ

Who can purchase a Showkit?

Only elementary and middle schools and authorized directors can license and purchase this Broadway Junior title. Parents may research and recommend it to to the school. High schools, youth theaters and community organizations must order through MTIshows.com

What comes in the Showkit?

BROADWAY JUNIOR/KIDS

With the MTI ShowKit™ that comes with every Broadway Junior show, there's no way to fail! Even teachers with no theatrical training or experience can easily put on a successful production. All ShowKits™ contain helpful materials enabling you to make your musical the ultimate interdisciplinary teaching tool.

The ShowKit™ includes*:

Director's Guide
30 Actor Scripts - For all the actors to customize and keep
Performance Accompaniment & Guide Vocal Tracks
One Piano/Vocal Score
Choreography Videos
Downloadable Resources

* Some showkits have additional or fewer components. See specific show web pages for exact contents.

THE NEW DIRECTOR'S GUIDE

We've been busy updating all of our ShowKits™ to ensure they remain the best educational resource in the industry. One of the most exciting new elements is the fully re-conceived Director's Guide, patterned after Broadway production show books. In addition to all of the content you love in the classic Director's Guide, features of the new Director's Guide include:

A three-ring binder allowing you to carry all of your production information in one place and expand and customize the binder to meet your production needs
The Actor's Script section of the Guide features a full-sized script for easier viewing
Expanded resources in all production and curriculum areas that reach three levels of directing experience: beginning, intermediate and advanced
Downloadable resources including audition materials and editable forms

Young@Part/Younger@Part

Each Showbox includes:

30 Cast Script/Vocal Books
Director's Script
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
Guide Vocals CD
Performance Tracks CD
Logo Pack CD

TRW is thrilled to announce the inclusion of two vital production resources in our Young@Part® ShowBox: choreographic videos brought to you by The Original Production (TOP), and Digital Backdrops from Broadway Media Distribution (BMD). We consider these creative elements - choreography and scenic design - as crucial to the production value of a show. Your Digital Backdrops and Choreographic Videos will be delivered digitally as soon as you've booked your Young@Part® license. We can't wait to give you access to these incredible production tools so you can see firsthand what the excitement is about.

CHOREOGRAPHIC GUIDE VIDEOS BY TOP

TOP Choreographic Videos provide step-by-step instruction from Broadway choreographers, giving you and your cast the training to execute each number in the show. Whether you use the choreography as is or adapt it for the unique needs of your cast, this thorough teaching tool is a framework for bringing memorable dance numbers to your show. TOP not only breaks down the dance sequences, but also examines the history and development of each style of movement in the show. Teachers consistently share with us how TOP has helped challenge and motivate their students, provide development for their choreographers, and bring a "wow factor" that thrills their audiences.

Do you accept school purchase orders?

Yes! Teton Music accepts school Purchase Orders (POs) for all Broadway Junior showkits and materials. You can send your PO to service@tetonmusic.com

How fast will our school receive the Showkit?

Once you pay for your Showkit, we start the process to draft your school-specific contract. We usually email you your contract within 48 business hours.

The sooner you complete, sign and email your contact, the sooner your Showkit will ship.

All Showkits are shipped by FedEx and require a signature to be released.

How long can I perform the show?

Your Performance License is good for 12 months. You can keep all the materials after the 12 month period, but the materials are not reusable.

Can I perform the same show next year and just purchase a new license?

You will need to purchase a new kit and sign a new performance license if you would like to perform the show again at another time. The materials are not re-useable, refundable or transferable.

Can I video my performance? Can I post it online?

The shows that can be videotaped with the purchase of a Video License at $75 include:

Disney's Aladdin JR.
Disney's Aladdin KIDS
Annie JR.
Annie KIDS
Disney's The Aristocats KIDS
Disney's Beauty and the Beast JR.
Disney's Cinderella KIDS
Dear Edwina JR.
Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS
Elf The Musical JR.
Fame JR.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley JR.
Disney's Frozen JR.
Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR.
Guys and Dolls JR.
Disney's High School Musical 2 JR.
Disney's High School Musical JR.
Honk! JR.
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR.
Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS
Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn KIDS
Disney's The Lion King JR.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR.
Mary Poppins JR.
Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.
Peter Pan JR.
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS
Seussical JR.
Seussical KIDS
Shrek The Musical JR.
Singin' in the Rain JR.
Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS

Main restrictions: video recordings are for cast/crew/families only, can't be sold and can't be broadcast in any way including on the Internet.

Unfortunately, the rights to videotape are not available. Copyright law gives authors the exclusive right to control the reproduction of their work. When a license is granted for a live stage production of a show, that license does not include the right to tape it because the authors retain the sole right to decide when or if their work is recorded in any way. Even a videotape made for classroom use, as a personal memento or as an archival school record violates the authors' separate right to reproduce their work. In most cases, the authors have already granted such rights exclusively to film or television companies, in which case videotaping this show would also be infringing upon the rights granted by the authors to a third party.

There is no broadcasting of the show in any way, even if you've signed a video license. The license specifically restricts the right to broadcast your performance on YouTube, any school channel, etc.

Can older students (above 9th grade) or adults perform in the show?

No. All performers are required to be in the 9th grade or under when the show is performed.

Can I only perform some songs from the show? Can I edit the script?

No. The show must be performed exactly as it has been provided to you in the ShowKit™ materials and you cannot delete, alter or make changes of any kind in the text of the play, the musical numbers, characters or characterizations.

A Year With Frog and Toad KIDS Showkit

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