PERIWINKLE THEATRE FOR YOUTH

The Birthday Party That Almost Wasn’t

The Birthday Party That Almost Wasn’t (Grades K − 3) 45 minutes. Four characters, one stage manager. Musical theatre with audience participation.

CHARACTER EDUCATION MADE FUN
Freddy’s manners are so bad that he ruins his own birthday party. Through birthday magic, Freddy’s toys come alive and take him to the Gates of Playland where the price of admission is – good manners! Freddy becomes a hero when, with the help of the audience, he succeeds in teaching his toys how to play nicely. Freddy, the toys, and the audience discover that it’s fun to be polite, play fairly, and to respect others.

“Thank you for bringing such a rich learning experience to our children and our school. The Birthday Party That Almost Wasn’t involved teachers and their students in the process that brought National Standards in the Arts alive in our classrooms.”
Marilyn R. Bell, Assistant Principal
P.S. 84
New York, NY

“Thank you very much for bringing The Birthday Party That Almost Wasn’t to our school. The performance taught good lessons about kindness, getting along with others, and having good manners.”
Patricia Reilly, Principal
P.S. 166
New York, NY

“Bringing live theatre to children is so important. But teaching children valuable social skills through theatre makes it even more so.”
Debra Griner, Teacher
P.S. 166
New York, NY