The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle

My community in San Rafael, Calif., just finished a three-weekend run, and it was fantastic. Furthermore, the entire cast is considering going into group treatment to help us stop singing the play's songs day and night, to anyone who will listen. Just yesterday, I picked up my seven-year-old and started singing "Yo-ho, yo-ho..." And she was like, "Oh no, Mommy, I just finally got it out of my head and now you put it in again!" This play is so extremely well written, so full of wonderful characters and top notch, clever, and uplifting songs.

Julie Fingersh, San Rafael Community Services, San Rafael, Calif.

It was a huge success. It was a delight for the young audience with the animals and was hilarious for the mature viewers with the puns. We had a sold-out crowd all three nights.

Cheryl Cooper, Ste. Genevieve School District R-II, Ste. Genevieve, Mo.

Our double cast of 200 kids loved performing Doctor Dolittle. There are so many good parts -- it is not a "four lead, large chorus" show. The songs are distributed among many characters and easily learned by youngsters 5-18. Audiences delighted in the humor.

Joanne Lamun, Peanut Butter Players, Lafayette, Colo.

This production was a winner with performers, crew, staff and audiences!! The kids loved playing the wonderful characters (everyone got a speaking part or singing solo!) and the music had everyone singing along and tapping their toes! Adventures of Doctor Dolittle was a fun production to mount!

Carol-Ann Black, Showbiz Kidz, Allen Park, Mich.

Fantastic show full of fun characters, great music, and slapstick humor that will appeal to all ages! The pirate scenes were the audiences' favorites! This musical has it all and is fun for cast and audience alike!

Carol-Ann Black, ShowBiz Kidz/ShowBiz Starz, Allen Park, Mich.

We always look for a show that involves as many people as possible and can involve adults. There are so many different characters in this playÑhuman or otherwiseÑthat most of the actors are getting the chance to fill multiple shoes, claws, paws, wings and hooves. Everyone gets a chance to shine.

Tina Smith, Family Playhouse, Alexandria, La.

Fantastic script! Lots of laughs, sold-out shows! Can include lots of kids. Easy to learn songs. Sending you some great photos.

Robin Bassett, Alaska Fine Arts Academy, Eagle River, Alaska

I recently directed The Adventures of Dr. Dolittle. It was one of the best experiences I have had in theater. Most shows are centered around 2 or 3 main characters, with lots of chorus. This play has tons of parts for everyone and highlights all of them. My show was cast with over 40 children, and all of them had an amazing experience with so much to do. It is very audience friendly with lots of music. We loved every minute of this high-energy, fun, adorable show!

Rita Powell, director, Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre, Alexandria, Va.

We loved the music, the dialog, and especially enjoyed how many roles you created. Our school allows any child interested in performing to participate in the drama program, this year we had over 180 participate! We have multiple casts, and needless to say we had many extra non-speaking circus animals, Dolittle animals, pirates, Jolliginki, lion cubs and jungle animals. But it was really nice that so many of the kids who wanted or were ready for speaking/solo roles had the opportunity. All the children involved had a wonderful time. My 4 year old still listens and sings to the rehearsal CD in the car every time we go out, and she wasn't even in the play.

Wendy Guttman, Parent Producer for the Washington Open Elementary School Drama Program in Santa Clara, Calif.