FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER

Music by Adam Ben-David
Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna

This musical adaptation of the beloved children's classic follows 12-year-old Claudia Kincaid and her younger brother Jamie, as they run away from home and hide out at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The museum comes to singing and dancing life, as the siblings unravel a mystery surrounding a stunning statue with rumored ties to Michelangelo.

McCarter Theatre Center workshop (2023). McCarter Theatre Center commission (2022). South Carolina New Play Festival (2022). JCC Manhattan 29-hour reading (2022). New York Theatre Barn showcase (2021). 92Y workshop performance (2019). 92Y Musical Theatre Development Lab residency (2018 - 2019).

THE FOX SISTERS

Music by Anthony De Angelis
Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna

Two young sisters convince the world they can speak to the dead and accidentally found a new religion. Based on a true story from the 1800s, this new musical has a haunting, ethereal score, and will leave you wondering: if you believe something, can you make it real?

Nazareth University reading (2023). Wichita State University staged reading (2022). Fuse Productions reading (2022).

THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE

Music by Denver Casado
Lyrics by Dave Hudson

The world's most popular virtual musical and the most-licensed production of 2020. Written for large casts of young actors during the COVID-19 pandemic, this uplifting show tells the story of a group of kids desperately trying to keep their musical alive…by putting it online.

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2020). 1000+ virtual productions worldwide.

THE CLAW

With Denver Casado, Christyn Budzyna, Jack Mitchell, & Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

When an out-of-order claw game suddenly turns back on, the toys inside must learn what it takes to face the unknown!

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2021). 200 + productions.

SUPER HAPPY AWESOME NEWS

Music and Lyrics by Denver Casado

Two siblings launch rival good news networks and find themselves competing for the title of happiest news show. This virtual musical (designed specifically to be rehearsed and performed remotely), incorporates real stories from kids age 7-14, offering a positive outlet for them to express their emotions.

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2020). 400+ virtual productions worldwide.

COULD YOU HUG A CACTUS?

Music and Lyrics by Denver Casado

This musical revue follows a group of kids as they come together to create a show that’s bursting with poems and creativity. One by one, they each share their imaginative creations, until a nervous performer panics and refuses to contribute a poem. Can the cast help him shed self-doubt and ignite a creative spark?

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2020). 125+ virtual productions worldwide.

BOTS!

Music by Denver Casado
Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna

This STEM musical, designed specifically for large casts of upper-elementary and middle school performers, welcomes you to the BOTS Robotics Competition where teams and their (singing and dancing) robots are all vying for the top prize.

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2019). 100+ productions worldwide.

THE PRINCE'S NEW PET

Music by Anthony De Angelis
Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna

A family musical set in the grayest kingdom ever, where feelings are strictly forbidden. When the young prince encounters a colorful magical creature, he begins to wonder: maybe feelings make life harder, but could they also make it better?

Published by Dramatic Publishing (2024). North Texas Performing Arts (2024). Utah Story Center (2021). Fuse Productions (2019). Stimulus Children’s Theatre (2018). BMI Musical Theatre Workshop showcase (2015).

GROUP SCENES FOR YOUNG ACTORS

A 77-page book with 32 group scenes, designed specifically for actors between the ages of 7 and 14-years-old.

Published by Beat by Beat Press (2020).