Standardized Testing - The Musical!!!!

Standardized Testing - The Musical!!!! by Sam Willmott

(6)
Productions (20)
Musical comedy
|
80 - 90 minutes
4 W, 5 M,  (9-15 actors possible: 4-7 W, 5-8 M)
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Unit set.

The dreaded high school tradition of standardized testing gets the musical treatment in this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers. Over the course of one test, they manage to create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs. Progressing through the format of a test structure with a Multiple Choice portion consisting of solos, a fifteen minute break spoken in real time, and a Free Response section where songs build and overlap, the students expose their deepest concerns, aspirations, and sources of suburban teen angst.

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The dreaded high school tradition of standardized testing gets the musical treatment in this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers. Over the course of one test, they manage to create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs. Progressing through the format of a test structure with a Multiple Choice portion consisting of solos, a fifteen minute break spoken in real time, and a Free Response section where songs build and overlap, the students expose their deepest concerns, aspirations, and sources of suburban teen angst.

*New band arrangements for this musical are available; contact Playscripts for details.

*The proctor/teacher 'Mr. Richards' may be performed as 'Mrs. Richards.' Transposed versions of her songs are available; contact Playscripts for details.

*Some of the song keys in the cast recording CD do not match the keys in the sheet music. Please defer to sheet music.

  • Musical comedy
  • |
  • 80 - 90 minutes
  • 4 W, 5 M,  (9-15 actors possible: 4-7 W, 5-8 M)
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-468-4

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  • 0 librettos (the book and lyrics)
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Published Reviews

"...a fantastic ensemble show... Not only was the show especially well-received by our audiences, it was also a fantastic teaching tool in terms of stylistic hallmarks for our performers, not to mention the complex, intricate harmonies and rhythms presented by the score. Very unique and unexpected for audiences -- it was a big hit with ours, and I highly recommend it!"

Adam Roberts, Director, Austin Conservatory of Theater

Production History

DEC 08, 2022 - DEC 10, 2022
Gorham Players
Gorham, NH United States
 Gorham Players Gorham, NH United States
APR 15, 2022 - APR 16, 2022
Vermont Academy
Saxtons River, VT United States
 Vermont Academy Saxtons River, VT United States
FEB 26, 2021 - FEB 26, 2021
stageGR
Grand Rapids, MI United States
 stageGR Grand Rapids, MI United States
JAN 30, 2020 - FEB 01, 2020
St. Timothy's School
Stevenson, MD United States
 St. Timothy's School Stevenson, MD United States
MAY 11, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Theater Group
PELLSTON, MI United States
 Theater Group PELLSTON, MI United States
AUG 04, 2017 - AUG 05, 2017
Martin Family
Sanford, FL United States
 Martin Family Sanford, FL United States
JUL 15, 2016 - JUL 15, 2016
STE. GENEVIEVE R-II SCHOOL DIS
Ste. Genevieve, MO United States
 STE. GENEVIEVE R-II SCHOOL DIS Ste. Genevieve, MO United States
MAY 06, 2016 - MAY 07, 2016
Saint Francis High School
Mt. View, CA United States
 Saint Francis High School Mt. View, CA United States
MAR 28, 2015 - MAR 28, 2015
Stoneman Douglas High School
Coral Springs, FL United States
 Stoneman Douglas High School Coral Springs, FL United States
JAN 02, 2015 - JAN 12, 2015
Creative Allusions Productions
amherst, NY United States
 Creative Allusions Productions amherst, NY United States
NOV 22, 2014 - NOV 22, 2014
Stoneman Douglas High School
Parkland, FL United States
 Stoneman Douglas High School Parkland, FL United States
NOV 07, 2014 - NOV 08, 2014
Saydel High School Drama
Des Moines, IA United States
 Saydel High School Drama Des Moines, IA United States
MAR 12, 2014 - MAR 14, 2014
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL United States
 Coconut Creek High School Coconut Creek, FL United States
SEP 12, 2013 - SEP 14, 2013
St Bonaventure High School
Ventura, CA United States
 St Bonaventure High School Ventura, CA United States
APR 25, 2013 - APR 27, 2013
Cohoes High Musical
Cohoes, NY United States
 Cohoes High Musical Cohoes, NY United States
MAR 13, 2013 - MAR 16, 2013
University Of Waterloo Engineering Society
Waterloo, ON Canada
 University Of Waterloo Engineering Society Waterloo, ON Canada
NOV 28, 2012 - DEC 02, 2012
Emerson Stage
Boston, MA United States
 Emerson Stage Boston, MA United States
MAR 23, 2012 - MAR 24, 2012
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, IL United States
 Hillcrest High School Country Club Hills, IL United States
JAN 20, 2012 - JAN 29, 2012
Austin Conservatory Of Theater
Austin, TX United States
 Austin Conservatory Of Theater Austin, TX United States
DEC 01, 2010 - DEC 31, 2010
Penn State NU Musical Theatre Festival (Workshop)
University Park, PA United States
 Penn State NU Musical Theatre Festival (Workshop) University Park, PA United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

Awards (1)

Winner, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Musical Theatre Award for Music and Lyrics (2009)

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