Adapted from the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall
Book, Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing
Commissioned by: Imagination Stage Bethesda, MD
World Premiere: November 12, 2003 – January 11, 2004
National Tour: Omaha Theatre Company for Young People, 2007 – 2008 Season
Highlight:  Finalist, 2005 National Children's Theatre Festival
Representation By: Imagination Stage

Synopsis  |   Production History  |   Production Photos  |   Song Samples  |   Quotes  |   REVIEWS
Songs on CD: ACT I
  1. The Smedley Tornado Fight Song (Lauren & Ensemble)
  2. Doom and Gloom (Ensemble)
  3. Calypso Holiday! (Miss Nelson, Cafeteria Lady, Coach)
  4. The Legend of Viola Swamp (Kids & Principal Blandsworth)
  5. More! More! More! (Viola Swamp)
Songs on CD: ACT II
  1. The Drill (Coach Swamp) The Smedley Tornado Fight Song/Reprise (Tornadoes & Lauren)
  2. Imagine (Principal Blandsworth & Kids)
  3. The History Lesson (Miss Nelson & Kids)
  4. The Tornado Ballet (Instrumental) (Choreographed slow motion football game to music of "Imagine") The Smedley Tornado Fight Song & Doom and Gloom/Reprise (Ensemble)


65 Minutes Running Time (Can be performed with an Intermission)


Orchestration/Accompaniement CD Available (Contains football sound effects & Sports Announcer commentary.)


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