Colorado Elementary Students Stage Full Theatrical Production of Phish's Gamehendge Saga
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Shirley Halperin
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Summary
Students from three Colorado elementary schools (Nederland, Jamestown, and Gold Hill) staged a full theatrical production of Phish's rarely performed Gamehendge saga, titled "The Helping Friendly Book." The performance featured children from kindergarten through fifth grade, a live band, handmade props, and an entirely Phish-based set list. The 75-minute musical was performed for about 500 audience members in the Colorado mountains, bringing joy to both young performers and Phish fans alike.
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The Helping Friendly Book was performed by kids from kindergarten through fifth grade, with a live band, handmade props, and a set list made entirely of Phish songs.
The schools' pre-K kids sat this one out, except for one five-year-old entrusted with the serious late-show responsibility of...
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