The Musical Time Machine: Bringing History to Life Through Performance

$499.99

“The Musical Time Machine” delivers a school- or classroom-ready historical musical perfect for elementary students. Choose one of our engaging productions: “Athens: The Birth of Democracy,” “Gettysburg: Brothers at War,” or “The Dream Catcher.” This all-inclusive package features a complete script, original music, MP3 tracks, and curriculum materials for your selected historical period—Ancient Athens, the Civil War, or Indigenous cultures. Designed for grades 2-5 with flexible casting for 15-100 students, each 50-minute show makes history exciting while developing performance skills. Everything you need—from sheet music to costume instructions—is included, along with a one-year performance license. Turn your classroom into a historical adventure where learning happens through the joy of performance!

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I taught academically gifted students, for the most part they were not artistically gifted at all and were often shy and hesitant about dramatic performances. However, none of this mattered! The script, stage notes, instrumental and sing-along tracts were so well-done, that all I had to do was follow directions. With confidence I can say that ANY teacher, no matter how much or how little experience he/she has with directing musical performances, will have much success with these shows. Most importantly, the students and parents will be over the moon with the results. The scripts were written in such a way that the amount of lines students had to memorize were minimal and the stage directions perfect for helping them learn to "act" on stage. I ordered my first show early spring and students performed for our school and parents in May.

Heathfield Junior School

The 'Dream Catcher' is fantastic. Even the boys are loving it. Thank you so much.

Court de Wyck Primary School, Bristol

Description

Transform your school curriculum into a vibrant historical journey with “The Musical Time Machine”—choose one of three complete packages for a 50-minute historical musical designed specifically for elementary students. Each engaging production transports young performers and audiences alike through a pivotal moment in world history, making learning come alive through music, drama, and hands-on activities.

Select from three distinct historical periods: the birth of democracy in Ancient Athens, the pivotal moments of the Civil War at Gettysburg, or the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples through “The Dream Catcher.” Each carefully crafted musical serves as both an entertaining performance piece and a comprehensive teaching tool, blending historical accuracy with age-appropriate storytelling that captivates young minds.

What’s Included:

  • One Complete Historical Musical (Choose from “Athens: The Birth of Democracy,” “Gettysburg: Brothers at War,” or “The Dream Catcher”)
  • Comprehensive Scripts for easy direction
  • Original Sheet Music featuring 11-12 songs per show
  • MP3 Tracks with vocals for at-home practice
  • MP3 Tracks backing tracks can be used for performances
  • Art Pack with instructions for creating props, scenery, and costumes from recycled materials at end of script
  • Teacher Guides with integrated curriculum connections
  • Student Books featuring primary source work, reflection writing, and critical thinking activities
  • One-Year Performance License included

Perfect for Your School or Classroom:

  • Flexible Cast Size: Accommodates 15-100 students
  • Grade-Appropriate: Ideal for grades 2-5
  • Cross-Curricular: Connects history, music, art, and language arts
  • Easy Implementation: Step-by-step instructions for teachers of any experience level

Give your students the gift of history they can see, hear, and participate in. “The Musical Time Machine” doesn’t just teach history—it brings it to life through the power of performance!

Additional information

File Types

One downloadable zip file (190MB) with MP3 audio files and PDF documents.

Issues

Please contact us at info@boldbearpublishing.com for any download issues.

Terms

No returns, all sales are final. Download available for 365 days from purchase.

Selections

Athens: The Birth of Democracy, Gettysburg: Brothers at War, The Dream Catcher

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