Synopsis
Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
Judith Viorst & Shelly Markham
Published by Dramatic Publishing
4 Male 3 Female
To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes
In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters
Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore
And if that's not bad enough, Alexander's brothers don't have any cavities but - he does
And just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and - yuck! - kissing on TV
It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia
Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen - even in Australia
Commissioned and premiered by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts