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The New York Times, August 6, 2010 A great performer, it’s often said, can recite the phone book and be riveting. Theatreworks USA has based its new musical on a document that’s far more fascinating, yet one that children may consider just as dull and daunting: the United States Constitution. But if every civics lesson were as funny, fresh and inspired as this hourlong show, middle schoolers would probably come home rapping the Bill of Rights. Time Out New York, July 21, 2010 Hey, kids! Do you want to learn more about the division of powers among the executive, legislative and judiciary branches of the American government as delineated by the United States Constitution? Of course you do! Or at least, Theatreworks USA’s free civics-pride revue, We the People: America Rocks!, hopes that you do. And to help make the medicine go down, the company covers every lesson with heaping spoonfuls of Pop Rocks. New York Post, July 19, 2010 Civics lessons are rarely as much fun as the one offered in We the People: America Rocks! It's the rare children's show that's as informative as it is entertaining. Don't be surprised if your child comes home knowing more about the electoral college than you do. Variety (may require registration), July 16, 2010 We theatergoers live, apparently, in the age of rock-and-roll government, and New York kids' theater troupe Theaterworks USA's We the People: America Rocks! now does for Social Studies what Public Theater hit "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson" did for American History 101. The musical presents the U.S. in a positive light and suggests that its citizens work to make it even better. Time Out New York Kids, July 15, 2010 For tweens and up, We the People’s great edutainment. The rollicking tunes—a smorgasbord of styles penned by multiple songwriters—are catchy, clever, info-packed and exuberantly performed by the game cast. Subtle it ain’t; it’s at once comical, outrageous and a little silly. But doesn’t that also describe our political system? Backstage, July 15, 2010 A civics lesson becomes a fun rock concert in We the People: America Rocks!, Theatreworks USA's free summer presentation for young audiences. Only an hour in length and sporting nine snappy tunes by a small army of songwriters, this lively show explains the democratic process, how laws are passed, and how the three branches of American government work. (Critic's pick) Theatermania.com, July 15, 2010 Nowadays, more and more educators believe the way to hook youngsters on American history is through contemporary music and satire, and the rousingWe the People: America Rocks! -- which Theatreworks USA has brought to the Lucille Lortel Theatre for a summer run -- definitely does the trick. NYTheatre.com, July 15, 2010 If my middle school social studies teacher (heck, if my college American Politics professor) was as exciting as We The People: America Rocks!, perhaps today I'd be in a political field rather than theatre criticism. TalkinBroadway.com, July 15, 2010 Schoolhouse Rock! proved over 30 years ago that essential facts about United States governance don’t have to be stultifying or (worse) tuneless. But today’s kids can be excused for thinking that its animation and melodies are a bit old-hat — if not downright incomprehensible. To fill the void, as well as its annual “free summer theatre” slot, Theatreworks USA is presenting We the People!: America Rocks!, a heavy-metal civics lesson that stuffs a full year of social studies into one hectic, 1776–meets–Rock of Ages hour.
‘Bossy’ Tina Fey Tells Palin-Opinionating Husband to Zip It New York Magazine: Vulture, July 15, 2010 Photo Coverage: Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond Open Theatreworks' WE THE PEOPLE BroadwayWorld.com, July 15, 2010 Photos: "We The People: America Rocks" Opening Night WCBS News Radio, July 15, 2010 Opening Night Of "We The People: America Rocks" Off-Broadway Zimbio.com, July 15, 2010 Jezebel.com, July 15, 2010
Theatre Preview: We the People: America Rocks! Time Out New York Kids, July 2010 Free Family Fun: We the People: America Rocks! Opens Off-Broadway July 14 Playbill.com, July 14, 2010 Photo Flash: We the People: America Rocks! at the Lucille Lortel BroadwayWorld.com, July 13, 2010 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Metro NYC SavvySource.com, July 12, 2010 TakingTheKids.com, July 12, 2010 We the People: America Rocks! Begins Free Off-Broadway Run July 8 Playbill.com, July 8, 2010 Show Business Weekly, July 8, 2010 Time Out New York Kids, July 8, 2010 The Culture Mom Blog, July 8, 2010 A Free Off-Broadway Show for Kids: Theatreworks USA presents WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! OffBroadway.com, July 7, 2010 Photo Flash: Theatreworks Presents WE THE PEOPLE: AMERICA ROCKS! Broadwayworld.com, June 15, 2010
Theatreworks USA to Stage We the People: America Rocks! as Free Summer Offering Playbill.com, June 1, 2010 Theatreworks USA Announces 22nd Annual Free Summer Theatre Program in NYC Broadwayworld.com, June 1, 2010 Theatreworks USA to Debut We the People: America Rocks!, with Book by Joe Iconis
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