Keep the Magic, a Musical

The music of Keep The Magic brings Tina and her circus family to life. A sublime theme from the clarinet opens the show and then weaves in and out to connect a circus train of tunes, with ragtime, blues, Latin, disco, French carnival and swing guaranteeing that the performers and listeners are treated to the variety, color, humor and poignancy of circus life. Keep The Magic has a versatile, well-crafted score that is effective when performed with anything from piano alone to a 9-plus ensemble, with the option of using a provided recording. Middle and high school performers will find much to stretch their ears, sharpen their technique and engage the heart in this unique work. "Keep the Magic" is the story of a circus family whose very core is threatened when the youngest member, Tina, declares she is leaving the show. Tina must make a choice. Through her internal struggle she must find the magic that Stubbs, the clown, says is inside of each of us. "Keep the Magic" and believe in oneself. There are nineteen colorful characters, however this number may be cut down to seventeen. Dancers and chorus may be added to include more performers. The musical includes over ten original songs. The roles which may be male or female are Stubbs, Ivana, and Larry the Lion. All singing parts are mid-range except Bubba, who is Baritone. Ivan/Ivana have a Russian accent, and the three horse riders have British accents. Stubbs uses his pantomime skills as the clown, and Tina should have some skills as a gymnast. Cabot, Louella and the boys are from the outside world and should be costumed in the 1980s Disco scene. The circus family symbolizes their moment in time. Full vocal audio files are available.