King Midas
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Original Musicals by Kit Goldstein

King Midas
A children's musical, based on the Greek Myth and the story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Kit Goldstein.

Book, Music & Lyrics Copyright Kit Goldstein 2006
King Midas was a proud and foolish king who loved gold above all else. In return for helping him one day, a satyr grants the king his dearest wish….all that he touches will turn to gold. For a time the king enjoys his gift; but then the food served to him turns to gold so he cannot eat; and everyone he touches turns to gold so he no longer has a family. How King Midas learns his lesson and finds happiness is the heart of this classic Greek myth.

King Midas is a buoyant retelling of the classic Greek myth, filled with tuneful melodies and magic, designed for ages 6-10 and their families.

Children will laugh as the foolish King Midas judges a musical contest between the god Apollo and a tone-deaf satyr; and they will “ooh” and “ahh” as everything King Midas touches turns into gold. The script uses the simplest of stagecraft to create a truly theatrical magical experience, which will please old and young viewers alike.

The show is approximately 45 minutes long, and features a cast of 5, including King Midas, his daughter Marigold, and the three Fates who take on all of the smaller roles.

There are only two sets, making this show ideal for touring to schools.

Appropriate for all ages.


King Midas

Produced by the Schenectady Theater for Children
King Midas was commissioned by the 40-year-old Schenectady Theater for Children for their 2007 season.
It toured to over 30 elementary schools in upstate NY.

Some quotes from the audience...

"I have been a teacher for 34 years, and this is the best children’s production I have seen."

"That play was the awesomest!"



Music Clips
(All music copyright Kit Goldstein 2002, 2005, and may not be used without the author's permission.)

Down on Earth
Wishes
Rich



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