A musical is like a big storybook where the characters tell their story not just by talking, but also by singing and dancing. Imagine your favorite bedtime story, but instead of just reading it, the characters come alive and start singing songs that make you feel happy, sad, or excited. The music helps to tell the story in a way that words alone can’t. It’s like when you hear a happy song and you can’t help but smile or dance along.
Think of a musical as a colorful puzzle where each piece is a different song or dance. When all the pieces fit together, they create a beautiful picture that tells a story. Just like when you put together your favorite puzzle and see the whole picture at the end, a musical is complete when all the songs and dances come together to tell a full story.
A musical is also like a playground where everyone gets to play and have fun with music. The actors are like your friends on the playground, and the stage is their play area. They use their voices and bodies to express feelings, just like how you might use swings and slides to show how high you can go or how fast you can slide. The music is like the wind that makes the swings move and the slides slippery, helping everyone express themselves in a fun and exciting way.