Musical Skit Performance Night

Paper and pencil for writing the script

Simple costumes or props (hats, scarves, signs)

Phone or speaker for any backing music

Optional: phone or camera for recording the final performance

Brainstorm a simple, fun story together: a kid who dreams of being a rock star, animals putting on a talent show, a group of friends who start a band, or a pizza delivery that goes hilariously wrong.

Create 2-3 characters. Decide who plays whom — everyone needs a part.

Write a short script with dialogue scenes and 2-3 spots where characters naturally break into song. "I'm so excited about the talent show that I have to SING about it!"

For the musical numbers, use existing songs with modified lyrics, or write simple original songs that fit the story.

Rehearse the dialogue and songs. Add simple choreography to the song sections — even just swaying and hand gestures count.

Gather minimal props: a sign that says "Talent Show," a cardboard guitar, a cape. Simple is fine — imagination fills in the rest.

Perform for family, friends, or a camera. Full commitment sells it. Take a dramatic final bow.

In real musicals, songs happen when emotions are too big for regular words. Teach your child this rule: characters sing when they feel something so strongly that talking isn't enough.

Keep the plot simple. A beginning (problem), middle (attempt to solve), and end (resolution) is all you need. The songs carry the emotion.

Assign roles based on what each kid wants to do: the performer gets the singing lead, the writer helps with the script, the builder makes props.

Recording the performance on video creates a keepsake your family will treasure for years. Rewatch it on rainy days.

If your child loved this, introduce them to kid-friendly musicals: "Annie," "Matilda," "School of Rock." Seeing professionals do what they just did is inspiring.