That Arthur, he’s a good boy. He and his friends, they wanted to make a musical. You know, like them singing shows. They all got together, that Buster, Brain, Francine, and Muffy, even that little D.W. She’s always tagging along, ain’t she?
They all wanted to make this musical show thing. It’s like one of them plays, but they sing a lot. A play with singing, imagine that! They say it’s how they tell the story, with the singing.
Making a Musical, That’s a Big Thing
Making a musical, it ain’t like baking a pie. They say it needs brains, and heart, and courage. You gotta be brave to get up there and sing in front of folks. And you gotta have the smarts to figure it all out, the songs, what to say, what to wear and whatnot.
These kids, they got together and started thinking. What should the show be about? Who’s gonna be in it? What are they gonna wear? They wrote it all down, like a shopping list, but for a play. It’s a right smart thing to do, writing it all down.
- First, they thought and thought. Brain, he’s good at that.
- Then they wrote it all down, like a story.
- They figured out who was gonna say what.
- They even thought about the songs.
Arthur and His Friends, They Work Hard
These kids, they worked hard. Arthur, he’s a good leader. He made sure everyone had something to do. Francine, she’s got a good voice. Muffy, she likes to be in charge, so she helped with the clothes and all that. Even little D.W., she helped, though she mostly just bossed folks around, I reckon.
They practiced and practiced. Singing them songs, saying their lines. It was a sight to see, all them kids working together. They learned that working together is important. You can’t do nothing by yourself, not really. You need your friends, your family.
Arthur and his friends, they learned a lot making that musical. They learned about singing and dancing, sure. But they also learned about working together, and being brave, and being a good friend. And that’s more important than any old play, ain’t it?
Singing and Dancing, That’s What They Do
These musicals, they got singing and dancing. It’s like them folks can’t just talk, they gotta sing everything. It’s a bit silly, if you ask me, but folks seem to like it. They got these shows on stage, and they got them on the moving pictures, too. All that singing and dancing.
The kids, they practiced their singing. Francine, she’s got a good voice, like I said. The others, well, they tried their best. And they danced around, too. Buster, he’s a bit clumsy, but he sure tried.
It ain’t easy, all that singing and dancing. You gotta remember the words, and the steps, and all that. But these kids, they were determined. They wanted to put on a good show.
Putting on a Show, That’s a Big Deal
When it was time for the show, everyone was nervous. Even Arthur, he was a little bit scared. But they all got up on that stage, and they did their best. They sang their songs, they said their lines, they danced their dances.
And you know what? It was good. It wasn’t perfect, mind you. Buster, he tripped a couple of times. And D.W., she forgot her lines once or twice. But it was good. The folks watching, they clapped and cheered. They liked it.
Arthur and friends make a musical, and it was a success. They were so happy, them kids. They learned that they could do anything if they worked together. And that’s a good lesson to learn, ain’t it? You can do anything with your friends by your side.
What is Musical Anyway?
This musical thing is like a story, but with more singing. Like when you are happy, you hum a tune. But in musicals, they sing the whole story. That Arthur and his friends, they sing about what they are doing, they sing about how they feel. It is a bit strange, if you think about it. But everyone seems to enjoy it. Maybe it is because it is fun to see people sing and dance. I remember when I was a little girl, we used to sing songs all the time. We sing when we work, we sing when we play. Singing makes everything better.
They got singing, and they got dancing. And they got these fancy clothes, sometimes. It is all a bit much, if you ask me. But the kids, they seem to like it. Arthur and his gang, they had a good time making their musical. They learn a lot, too. They learn to work together, they learn to sing and dance, and they learn to be brave. Because it takes a lot of courage to stand up in front of people and sing. Especially if you are not a very good singer.
So, that’s what a musical is. It is a play with singing and dancing. It is a way to tell a story in a fun and exciting way. Arthur and friends musical is a good thing for them. And maybe, just maybe, it is a good thing for everyone else, too.
