The message of this Musical is taken from the
​John Maxwell quote: "You can pay now and play later OR play now and pay later.  Either way you have to pay."    
​       In the musical, the Grasshopper learns that if
you wait to pay until later, the payment can be painful!

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original The Ants and the Grasshopper
is a retelling in of the Aesop fable in Script and Songs by Betsy Lee Bailey.  This 15-minute classroom
            production is perfect for K-3rd graders.                
(Flexible Cast of 8+ with optional chorus) 

It is easy to stage with simple scenery, costumes and props.  The show offers practical and sound advice.  Songs include ​​​​​​​​​​“The Ants’ Working Song,”
“Summer Loafin’,” and “Pay Now and Play Later,”  as well as two incidental dance numbers "Winter's on the Wind" and "Strumming' 'til Spring.". 
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The 10-page Script Packet contains the original Script as well as reproducible pages of a Song Sheet, and a
coloring page invitation. 

Expanded Script Pkg. has parts for more boys.

The 14-page Score Packet contains the Piano accompaniments and Vocal parts

The Script packet, Piano/Vocal Score packet and Accompaniment Tracks are available separately for Digital Download at SMP. 
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The Ants and the Grasshopper - Original version for young cast of 1 boy and 7 girls.

The Ants and the Grasshopper - Expanded version that includes more parts for boys.