November 2, 2007

Frankly Ben

Grades: 4-12
9:15 & 11:30
1 hour

Meet Benjamin Franklin - not the elder statesman, fat bellied, funny glasses Franklin - but Ben, the fifteen year old, who is inquisitive, mischievous, and of course, inventive. Ben’s first great idea is to form a club called the Junto. But while Ben thinks their club is just about hangin’ out and having fun, his club mates have something else in mind.

Will Ben reach his potential? Will he fulfill his destiny? Richard Saunders, Silence Dogood and the rest of the "Junto" realize that it is their job to make sure he does. Visit a world of scientific invention and individual achievement in this contemporary musical about making history. Meet the Benjamin Franklin you never knew in Frankly Ben - the cool, rockin’ new musical that entertains while it educates. An upbeat tale that reminds us how we all have the power to make a difference, come and discover the electricity of Frankly Ben!

KERA 4.1 CONNECTIONS: SS 2.18,2.19,2.20 & PL 2.30, 2.33 & SC 2.1,2.2
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