Children of Eden JR

Musical

Writers: John Caird Stephen Schwartz

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2015
Genres
Settings
Multiple Settings
Time & Place
The Garden of Eden at the Beginning of Time , The Wilderness, After Paradise Is Lost
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Recording
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
Elementary School, Diverse Cast, Ensemble Cast, High School, Large Cast, Middle School, Religious Groups
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes child, early teen, late teen characters

Synopsis

Stephen Schwartz and John Caird’s musical, Children of Eden JR casts the beloved biblical stories of Genesis through the personal lens of family. An epic musical with a large cast, Children of Eden JR starts with the very beginning: the creation of the universe. Father breathes life into his children, Adam and Eve, and learns that the hardest part of being a loving Father is letting go. It’s a lesson that translates into the parenting of Cain, Abel, and Seth -- and is reiterated once again as Noah parents his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth. This joyous and inspiring musical celebrates the difficulty of choice, the importance of passion, the value of questioning, and the pain in allowing those you love to take risks and face the consequences. In order to capture the expanse of humanity, this play is traditionally performed with a multi-ethnic cast.

Lead Characters


  • Guide written by
  • Alyssa Yates

Children of Eden JR guide sections