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Listen to two of the songs featured in Virtually Me! OR Download the MP3 files to play the songs anywhere by clicking the download link. Enjoy the music of Virtually Me!
| A Thousand Million People
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann
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Cooler Than You Are Music and Lyrics by Jeff Thomson and Jordan Mann |
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Study Guide
Filled with great characters, topical stories, cool songs, and high-energy choreography, Virtually Me! is not only entertaining kids across the country but also teaching valuable lessons about cyber-bullying and technology abuse. The lessons covered in this musical include:
- Cyber-bullying: Technology opens the lines for so many new forms of fast communication, but it also paves the way to a new form of bullying called cyber-bullying. Rumors have always spread quickly, but in today’s 24/7 blogging, texting, emailing, and IM’ing world, rumors develop at the rate of your high-speed DSL connection. In this technology-driven time, now more than ever, it is important kids treat one another with respect and kindness. Cyber-bullying often starts with an innocent joke, but can then quickly snowball into something that hurts not only the victim, but everyone involved.
- Texting: Texting can be a fun and informative way of keeping in touch with friends, but there is such a thing as too much, especially when it cuts into your studying time.
- Social Networking: Creating your own social networking page, like Facebook or MySpace, can get you connected to a whole new set of friends instantly. Just like in real life though, you need to be true to your “virtual” self online or your new friends won’t get the chance to know the “real” you.
- Talk to an Adult: Adults may not always understand everything about the newest technology. Your Mom or Dad or teacher may not even know how to send a text message, but they definitely know a lot about life. If something happens, even if you think an adult “won’t get it,” talk to a parent or teacher. They can help.
To download the study guide, please click the following link:
Virtually Me! – Study Guide
Testimonials
“The new musical production of Virtually Me! struck a meaningful cord in our West Palm Beach community. The subject matter addressing cyber-bullying was relevant and timely. The book and music were contemporary and well constructed. The style of the presentation was engaging for the upper elementary and middle school crowd. Teachers and afterschool professionals expressed their appreciation to us for presenting a live performance dealing with many issues that young people are challenged by on a daily basis.”
- Tracy C. Butler, Director of Education, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
“With the recent rash of cyber-bullying, this new production has a timely and extremely important message to bring to young audiences. Many schools have adopted a “no tolerance” policy for bullying and have even created peer review panels and harsh punishments for those who choose to participate in this type of behavior. My fear is that all this may still not be enough. Virtually Me! brings the power of the arts into this conversation. Through music, dance, relate-able characters and a well-told story, young people are introduced to this issue in the context of their own real life situations and experiences, making Virtually Me! a very valuable tool for shedding light on this critical topic. “
- Mark Hoebee, Artistic Director, Papermill Playhouse