SCENE 1
(Acting Group- Christian N., David, Jacob, Christian T., Daniela, Emily, Mayra, & Ashley)
Speaker 1(Lucas):
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, teenyboppers of all ages
and eras - welcome to our show!
Speaker 2(Evan):
“Rock and Roll Forever” is the first, last and only show
dedicated to the stars of rock and roll and their music!
Speaker 3(Michael):
We’ve got the biggest, craziest collection of rock and roll stars
ever assembled here at Countryside Elementary!
Speaker 4 (Josie):
From sunny Surfin’ Safari California, we’ve got The Beach
Boys!
Speaker 1(Lucas):
From Brooklyn, New York, the group that gave us “The Lion
Sleeps Tonight” - The Tokens!
Speaker 2(Evan):
From Macon, Georgia, we have the “Architect of Rock-andRoll” - Little Richard!
Speaker 3 (Michael):
We have four long-haired lads from Liverpool, England, better
known as The Beatles!
Speaker 4 (Josie):
And, of course, the one and only king of rock and roll himself,
Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley Group
(Stephen, Carlos, Marios, Tristan, David):
Thank you, thank you very much!
Speaker 1(Lucas):
We guarantee that you’ll want to swoon and croon right along
with us as we celebrate the history of rock and roll.
Speaker 2 (Evan):
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to rock as we open the show
with a hit song by a group called Danny and the Juniors …
All:
Rock and roll is here to stay!
Song 1:
Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
SCENE 2
(Acting Group- Stephen, David, Tristan, Carlos, Marios, Amy, Kaelin, Kayla, Nicole)
Speaker 5 (Meadow):
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American
singers of the 20th century.
Speaker 6 (Jordan):
When Elvis Presley first hit the rock and roll scene, his
combination of country, rhythm and blues, and even gospel
changed rock and roll music forever.
Speaker 7 (Michelle):
His dancing style made teenage girls scream … (girls scream)
And women our Mom’s age, well … they screamed too! (girls
scream louder)
Speaker 5 (Meadow):
People often refer to Elvis as the "King of Rock and Roll" or
simply "the King".
Speaker 6 (Jordan):
For our next act, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the
Prince of rockabilly …
Speaker 7 (Michelle):
..the Duke of rhythm and blues and the undisputed King of rock
and roll …
All:
Elvis Presley!
Song 2:
Blue Suede Shoes
SCENE 3
(Acting Group- Nico, Kenneth, Phoenix, Ian S., Conor, Rafa, Owen, Bryce, Aiden)
Speaker 8(Elisha):
Now, fresh from America’s west coast comes a new sound
singing like a California dream.
Talking Group 1:
Yo, dude! Surf’s up!
(Tracy, Samantha, Ella)
Speaker 9(Ryann):
And speaking with a new and different language!
Talking Group 1():
Hang loose, man!
(Tracy, Samantha, Ella)
Speaker 10(Alianna):
So grab your surfboard and your hula-hoop.
Speaker 8(Elisha):
Put on your Hawaiian shirt and your huarachi sandals too!
Speaker 9(Ryann):
And don’t forget to brush your bushy, bushy blonde hair-dos!
Talking Group 1():
Hang ten, dude!
(Tracy, Samantha, Ella)
Speaker 10(Alianna):
‘Cause here come The Beach Boys, and everybody’s going
surfin’.
All:
Surfin’ U.S.A!!
Song 3:
Surfin’ U.S.A.
SCENE 4
Talking Group 2:
(Joshua, Morgan)
A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom!
Speaker 11(Brianna):
What was that you said?
Talking Group 2:
(Joshua, Morgan)
A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom!
Speaker 11(Brianna):
I thought that’s what you said, but what does it mean?
Speaker 12(Matthew M):
I’m not sure, but it’s the opening line from Little Richard’s first
big hit – “Tutti Frutti.”
Speaker 11(Brianna):
Little who?
Speaker 13(Eric):
Little Richard – that’s who! Of course, “Little Richard” is his
stage name. His real name is Richard Wayne Penniman. He is an
American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor.
Speaker 14(Angie):
From gospel to rhythm and blues music – and a little boogiewoogie too - Little Richard laid the foundation for rock and roll.
Speaker 12(Matthew M):
Little Richard had a string of hits after “Tutti Frutti” - including
"Long Tall Sally," and "Good Golly, Miss Molly."
Speaker 13 (Eric):
From his energetic piano playing to his raspy singing, Little
Richard has defined the dynamic sound of rock and roll!
All:
A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom!
Song 4:
Tutti Frutti
SCENE 5
Speaker 15(Lance):
I’ll bet everyone here knows our next song - it’s "The Lion
Sleeps Tonight."
Speaker 16(Sofia):
Oh sure, it’s from the Disney movie, “The Lion King.” Timon
sings it with Pumba.
Speaker 17(Sanjula):
I’ll bet you didn’t know that the song was originally sung by a
group called the Tokens – way back in the 1960’s.
Speaker 15(Lance):
The Tokens? Who are they?
Speaker 16(Sofia):
In 1960, four boys from Brooklyn, New York, started a vocal
group and called themselves The Tokens.
Speaker 17(Sanjula):
They recorded "The Lion Sleeps Tonight” in 1961 and it soared
in the bill board charts to become the number one hit in the
nation!
Talking Group 3 :
(Jacob, Tyler)
The Tokens’ recording has sold over 15 million copies and is
known – not just in the jungle - but throughout the world!
Song 5:
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
SCENE 6
(Chase, Derrick, Madison, Nolan, Christian, Ryan, Mariela, Noemi, Faith, Fernanda)
Speaker 18(Lucas):
(Pretending to be Ed Sullivan.) Ladies and gentlemen, we have
a really big “shoo” for you!
Speaker 19(Nilaya):
A really big “shoo” – don’t you mean, a really big show?
Speaker 18 (Lucas):
Well, that’s just the way I talk. I’m Ed Sullivan and this is my
shoo!
Speaker 20 (Adriana):
You are NOT Ed Sullivan and this is not your “shoo” – it’s our
rock and roll SHOW!
Speaker 21(Justine):
(laughing) Don’t worry - he’s just pretending to be Ed Sullivan
because The Beatles made their first appearance in America on
the Ed Sullivan show!
Speaker 19(Nilaya):
On February 9th, 1964, The Beatles, with their Edwardian suits
and mop top haircuts, made their first American television
appearance.
Speaker 20(Adriana):
A record setting 73 million people gathered in front their TV
sets to see The Beatles’ first live performance on U.S. soil!
Speaker 21(Justine):
The Beatles became one of the most successful acts in the
history of popular music. They still hold the record for the most
number-one hits on the Hot 100 charts!
All:
Then what are we waiting for? Let’s get on with the shoo!
Song 6:
I Want to Hold Your Hand
SCENE 7
Speaker 1 (Lucas):
So that about wraps it up for our show. We’d like to thank all of
the great musicians who made this show possible! Without
them, we might never have experienced rock and roll!
Speaker 2 (Evan):
We also celebrate those who couldn’t be with us today, like the
great rock and roll singer and pianist, "Fats" Domino.
Speaker 3(Michael):
There’s the incredible Chuck Berry, one of the leading pioneers
of rock music, and the one and only Ray Charles!
Speaker 4(Josie):
We can’t forget the contributions of the “godfather of soul” –
James Brown, and the legendary rhythm and blues singer, Bo
Diddley.
Speaker 1(Lucas):
Yes, our thanks to all the stars whose incredible talents brought
us rock and roll music. Because of them we will …
All:
Rock and Roll Forever!
Song 7:
Rock and Roll Forever