Fantastic Fantastix

Never work with children or animals...unless they are in one of the top 5 musicals for children to be in! Paul is joined by Emily McKnight to discuss being a children's entertainer and educator, the no-filter environment of performing for children, the benefits of having children participate in the performing arts. Being a musical theatre lover Emily will discuss her top 5 musicals for children to be in. FANTASTIX BITS IN THE INTERVIEW How Emily Who the character came about The challenges performing for children Educational nature of the songs in Sound of Music Mary Poppins Returns The song everyone should sing How musicals encourage kids to read Earworms Benefits of music and performance for children Friendship through musicals Emily’s dream role EMILY'S TOP 5 5 -Wizard of Oz 4 - Sound of Music 3 - Mary Poppins 2 - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 1 - Matilda Honourable Mention Les Miserable PAUL'S TOP 5 5 - Peter Pan 4 - Annie 3 - Sound of Music 2 - Seussical 1 -Matilda Honourable Mention Oliver THINGS TO