Program

Candido Bretto - Composer, children's author, musician comes to your school to sing along with your students as they perform his children's musical.

About the Musical

Long before tourists came with cameras and cell phones, Plymouth Rock sat alone by the sea, wishing for a friend. One day a tiny speck on the horizon grew into a ship that would change its life forever.

Rockin’ – The Secrets of Plymouth Rock invites students and families to hear the rock’s own story — from loneliness and danger to pride and celebration — through narration, humor, and twelve original songs.

The show is designed for elementary performers (especially grades 3–5) and works beautifully on a gym, cafetorium, or classroom stage, and The Secrets of Plymouth Rock and Rockin’ the Secrets of Plymouth Rock align with the Massachusetts History & Social Science Curriculum Framework (2018).

  Running time: 45–50 minutes
  Flexible cast size
  Simple costumes and props
  Perfect for social studies tie-ins
  Featuring real student vocals from Plymouth, MA
  Educational themes.

Characters and Cast

The musical offers plenty of roles so that many students can participate. Some of the featured characters include:

  Plymouth Rock (the storyteller)
  Narrators
  Mr. Seagull
  Madame Crab and Little Crabs
  Pilgrims and Colonists
  Town Fathers
  Museum Guide and Modern Kids

Teacher and Family Resources

Our production team has prepared several helpful resources to support rehearsal and to help families follow along at home.