{"product_id":"candy-cane-kids-by-barbara-mitchell-bobby-stagg","title":"Candy Cane Kids by Barbara Mitchell \u0026 Bobby Stagg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Christmas spirit across Canada drops to critical levels, McJingle’s top Quality Control Inspectors, Cookie, Stripe and Pep, are given just one hour to turn things around. Suspecting the dreaded Humbugs are behind the cheer crisis, the cheery trio launch a live broadcast on their social platform, Jinglegram, in a high-energy, song-filled mission to raise Christmas across Canada. The McJingle's team sing, dance, bake and cheer on Canada!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTold in real time over seventy-five minutes, the story unfolds moment by moment, heightening the urgency, comedy, and excitement as Cookie, Stripe, Pep, and the McJingle's team race against the clock to rescue Christmas spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandy Cane Kids\u003c\/em\u003e is for the kid in all of us at Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandy Cane Kids \u003c\/em\u003etook centre stage at Calgary’s Bella Concert Hall (Taylor Centre) on December 4, 2021, and was featured in the Calgary Herald as part of the city’s holiday programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Recognition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOfficial Selection, Toronto Independent Film Festival of CIFT – Women in Film (2021)\u003cbr\u003eCRTC Certified Canadian Program\u003cbr\u003eNominated for Best Family Musical Soundtrack, Calgary Music Awards\u003cbr\u003eFeatured in the Calgary Herald as part of Calgary’s holiday arts programming\u003cbr\u003ePresented at Calgary Teachers' Conventions - Canadian Content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeywords: Christmas, Holiday spirit, family focused, teamwork, Canadian content, family, individuality, problem solving, Pantomime, Spirit, Traditions, Comedy, Canadian Geography, social media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Musical, Theatre for Young Audiences\u003cbr\u003eActs: 1\u003cbr\u003eRun time: 90 minutes\u003cbr\u003eContent notes: While rooted in a Canadian setting, the musical has been designed with flexibility in mind, allowing productions to adapt references, locations, and community elements to suit their own country and audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast size: 9 - 20 actors\u003cbr\u003eMale roles: 2\u003cbr\u003eFemale roles: 4\u003cbr\u003eOther roles: 3\u003cbr\u003eCasting notes: The core ensemble includes Pep (male), Cookie (female), Stripe (female), Mrs. Snooze (female), Holly Berry (female), and Eddie (male), with the Humbugs functioning as a flexible ensemble (originally three performers but expandable as desired). While certain characters are written with traditional gender identifiers, the production welcomes inclusive and imaginative casting. Roles may be adapted to reflect the diversity of the producing community, and select parts may be doubled depending on artistic vision and company size. While no roles are explicitly written as trans or non-binary, the production welcomes inclusive and imaginative casting at the discretion of the producing company. Choreography is intended to be flexible and expandable, allowing producers to incorporate additional dancers and imaginative staging to enhance the energy, movement, and festive spirit of the production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHelpful Links:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candy-cane-kids.base44.app\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCandy Cane Kids website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/51S3Y90b6qzm6KWl5ZlHlA?si=z95yOOJJSXmRF4joxMRvDg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOnline Music demo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1i4YrtLCQPxUF2NCUj6xwE0piQpi0R4oG?usp=drive_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCostume Images from Past Shows\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1a6V1rHMGvPrWYVX_sql7epqA_ECsHHO9\/view?usp=drive_link\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSet Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll music tracks have been professionally engineered. Scores and music tracks available for an extra fee to producers upon securing performance rights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":67490317598893,"sku":"SRS-BMBS-CCK","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/0235\/files\/ad7ab4c0-21ff-49c6-8356-81dba7680b6f.png?v=1781534187","url":"https:\/\/www.canadianplayoutlet.com\/products\/candy-cane-kids-by-barbara-mitchell-bobby-stagg","provider":"Canadian Play Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}