On Safari

On Safari! An Educational Musical Adventure for Grades 2-5

Pack your binoculars and prepare for an unforgettable journey across the African savannah! On Safari! combines music, storytelling, and wildlife education in a fun-filled musical designed specifically for elementary school performers.

Join Ward, Lilly, Didi, Daniel, Melissa, Wally, and a team of safari guides as they embark on an exciting expedition to discover some of Africa's most fascinating animals. Along the way, students and audiences learn about lions, giraffes, geckos, bushbabies, servals, weaverbirds, crocodiles, elephants, and more through engaging songs and lively dialogue.

Perfect for music classrooms, elementary school programs, and cross-curricular performances, On Safari! helps students build musical skills while exploring science and wildlife concepts in an entertaining and memorable way.

Why Teachers Love On Safari!

• Combines music education with animal and wildlife learning
• Perfect for grades 2-5
• Flexible performance options for a variety of class sizes
• Can be presented as a fully staged musical or a revue-style production
• Supports science, literacy, and performing arts curriculum goals
• Features memorable songs and educational content audiences enjoy
• Excellent choice for school assemblies, concerts, and spring programs

Flexible Casting for Schools and Music Programs

One of the strengths of On Safari! is its flexibility. Directors may choose between a fact-filled dramatic script featuring nine primary characters or a narration-based version that can be performed by as few as two students or expanded to accommodate 25 or more participants. Lines can easily be divided or combined to fit the needs of your classroom or performance group.

Teacher Edition Features

• Piano/vocal song arrangements
• Complete production guide
• Two script options for maximum flexibility
• Character-driven dramatic presentation
• Narration-based revue option
• Downloadable Singer PDFs included
• Performance and accompaniment recordings available separately

Bring Science and Music Together

Students learn best when subjects connect in meaningful ways. On Safari! naturally blends music, drama, reading, and science into a single performance experience. Teachers can easily integrate lessons about African wildlife, habitats, ecosystems, and animal adaptations while preparing for the production.

Perfect for Elementary School Performances

Whether you're planning a school concert, spring musical, classroom showcase, or arts-integrated learning project, On Safari! delivers a fun, educational, and memorable experience for both performers and audiences. Check out more musicals for Grades K-3

Duration: Approximately 35 minutes
Grade Level: Grades 2-5
Performance Options: Staged musical or narration-based revue
Casting: Flexible for small or large groups