The Dreamland's Children's Theatre production of "Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Jr"

On the eve of his first day of teaching, Tom’s fears and insecurities about “getting through” to his students result in a fit of insomnia. He (played by Eli Holland) gives in to the condition, grabs the remote and finds “Schoolhouse Rock” of his childhood come to life.  A host of quirky, characters emerge from the television, the fun begins, and lessons are revealed through an enlivening series of songs and dances.  Dori (Ella Hofford), George (Andrew Daume), Shulie (Aille Sweeney), Joe (Colin Christie), Dina (Haley Ray), and the incredibly talented ensemble, guide Tom and the audience through an incomparable education, covering an array of subjects.  Language and grammar are tackled in four lively numbers, including the and memorable favorite, “Conjunction Junction”; math is presented in “Three is a Magic Number”; the lessons on history and civics include “The Preamble” among other clever numbers; “Do The Circulation” introduces us to biology, and the heavens are inimitably presented by “Inter-planet Janet”.  By the end of the show, Tom’s confidence and joy for teaching is renewed, and the intellects and imaginations of the audience are enriched.