that there will be six iconic American Girl characters interwoven into the
help them to understand that the lessons American Girl characters learn
from their experiences are just as relevant today as they were in their time.
If a girl in 2018 can carry those lessons in her heart, there’s no challenge or
of friends learning from each other and celebrating each other’s strengths.
It’s our hope that these lessons will extend beyond the performance and into
From these stories of positivity and perseverance, it’s entirely possible you
score for this musical is to involve styles of music that will be recognizable
in the shared experience that girls and families will gain from attending
girls to face their fears, overcome obstacles and learn from their mistakes by
responding with optimism and resilience. What a perfect analogy for what we
do in theatre! We work in real time.
Once the curtain rises, there is no starting over, no matter what happens. If
mistakes arise or things don’t go according to plan, we need to adapt and
American Girl mega-fans or grandparents along for a family outing —will
recognize the integrity of the characters on stage, recognize elements of
In the end though, the production reinforces the empowering message
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