Saving the Circus Musical

The cast of Saving the Circus poses after their debut performance.

The Little Top Circus has come to PS4 and we loved every minute of it!  Students, teachers, parents and community members of our school enjoyed three performances of the musical, written by our very own Ms. Batts.  Our first-year drama teacher wrote the lyrics and directed this excited musical, with all characters performed by our talented scholars, called 'Saving The Circus'! Here's the synopsis:

Three students’ dreams come true when they are chosen to join the circus for the day, but they soon learn that circus life is not all fun and games. The Little Top’s rival, the Mega Top Circus, is back in town to stay, and the Mega Top’s director, Regina Fortier, is determined to run the Little Top out of business. In an effort to save her circus, the Little Top’s director, Carmen Powers, commands the performers to try harder to compete with the Mega Top. The performers get to work, but trying so hard to be something they’re not makes them miserable.

The students from PS4 convince the performers to embrace their unique qualities and be true to themselves in their acts. The clowns get in touch with their intelligence, the acrobats practice their own moves, and the animal trainers treat their animals with kindness. The result is a one-of-a-kind show that impresses everyone - even Regina Fortier. The kids learn that they don’t have to be the center of attention in order to be stars; they can shine just by helping others find their light.

Congratulations to Ms. Batts, Mr. Means (musical director) and the many actors that made this musical a success!  Click the link below, to see photos and videos from this Spring musical!

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