I never imagined that one of my songs would be so appropriate for this 2021 Summer of the Olympics. And believe me, as these kids rehearse it, they put their hearts and souls into it --- just like they are going for the Gold!
The little song "Off to the Races" has truly become a hit tune. I have personally directed the show "The Tale of Chicken Licken" several times now, and each time "Off to the Races" emerges as the favorite song of the entire show. In fact, it is so popular that the other characters beyond the Duck Family (who were originally written to sing it by themselves) also demand to sing it in the show. This little song has become a full-blown production number.
The little song "Off to the Races" has truly become a hit tune. I have personally directed the show "The Tale of Chicken Licken" several times now, and each time "Off to the Races" emerges as the favorite song of the entire show. In fact, it is so popular that the other characters beyond the Duck Family (who were originally written to sing it by themselves) also demand to sing it in the show. This little song has become a full-blown production number.
Three 7 year old boys play the ducklings with their "parents," two 10-year-olds. They are a hard-working bunch. The boys have decidedly strong tendencies towards physical activity. They enjoy showing off the complicated exercise routine they are learning. One boy can even do push-ups with a hand clap in between. Unbelievable for a 7-year-old! Amazingly, they stick to it and don't complain about the heat or the humidity or how many times they have gone through their number. Way to go, Ducks!
During the 2014 Summer Theater Camp production, one mom told me this cute story. She said that her little 5-year-old daughter, one of the Chicks, was singing the "Off to the Races" song at home, but was having trouble remembering some of the words. The mom tried to help her.
"5K, 10K, or training for the big relay
Bia-tha-lon, Tria-tha-lon, or what the heck a Marathon.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 GO--------------Ducks!"
Finally, the little girl turned to her mom and said, "I just can't remember the names of those dinosaurs."
Be assured this go around, we thoroughly explained the terms Biathlon, Triathlon, and Marathon. Olympic events. Not dinosaurs.
"5K, 10K, or training for the big relay
Bia-tha-lon, Tria-tha-lon, or what the heck a Marathon.
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 GO--------------Ducks!"
Finally, the little girl turned to her mom and said, "I just can't remember the names of those dinosaurs."
Be assured this go around, we thoroughly explained the terms Biathlon, Triathlon, and Marathon. Olympic events. Not dinosaurs.
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