Wheels on the Bus

Wheels on the Bus

Book by Nina Meehan, Music and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro.

Inspired by the children’s song of the same name.

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Production Details:

  • Musical
  • 45 minutes
  • Cast 2-3

Target Audience:

Ages 6 months to 6 years

Synopsis:

A baker who needs help to bake his bread, a teacher who has trouble counting and a vet who has a few animals to look after – these are just some of the characters you can meet at Bus Driver Training School! Through the ‘avenue of song and dance’, young children will sing along to the well known ditty ‘Wheels on the Bus’ – a new musical theatre treat.

Wheels on the Bus is a high energy 45 minute interactive musical for children aged 1-6. Originally developed and performed by BACT, the musical is based on the popular nursery rhyme of the same name. The show takes the audience on a journey through bus driver training school where the young cadets must learn their right from their left and how to count to 10, not to mention some groovy dance moves before they can graduate and officially drive the bus! Through the use of song, dance and storytelling to engage the young audience, the children are taught things such as letters, numbers, and shapes, with the characters on stage interacting directly with the audience. Each child receives a bag of toys which help them interact with the actors on stage through each activity and song – and the kids get to take this “toolkit” with them so they can continue the fun at home!

Curriculum Connections:

Literacy, counting, directions, empathy, spatial awareness

Rental Package Includes:

  • Script
  • Sheet Music, Demo Tracks
  • Performance Video

Pricing and other details are provided during the order process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a performance license?

A performance license grants you permission to perform a theatrical work under copyright.  Whether or not admission is charged, you’re required to obtain a license and pay the creators a royalty fee to perform our scripts in front of an audience.

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Can I read the script beforehand?

Yes. We offer free digital copies of perusal scripts upon request. Please fill out the form on the Contact Us page and let us know which script you’d like to read. We will email it to you within two (2) business days. Script excerpts are also available for download on each show’s page.

Do I need to obtain a license to read a script with my students in a classroom?

You will need to request a digital copy from the Contact Us page, but you won’t have to obtain a license or pay any royalty fees to read a script with your class.

Once I obtain a license, will materials be shipped to me?

All materials provided for production (scripts, sheet music, etc.) will be shared electronically. No hard copies will be shipped to you, which means you won’t have to return anything!

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