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#037: Battle For The Light

The epic battle rages on the Island of Darkness! From a dialogue by Simon W., 3rd grade, Haines School.

By Simon W., 3rd grade, Haines School. Adapted by Mike Spatafora. Performed by many Monkeys and musicians. From Monkeys Come Alive, Barrel of Monkeys' live concert CD.

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#036: Dinner With My Heroes

Heroes and Villains gather at an Olive garden to discuss peace, but it isn't meant to be.

By Christian R., 4th grade, Dixon Elementary. Adapted and performed by Mary Winn Heider, Jen Johnson, Matt Miller, Jason Sperling, and Alex Goodrich.

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#035: Argument (Food Fight)

Third graders at Trumbull school have a plan for making a good day even better.

By Desiree, Richard, Faith, Nathan, and Daved, 3rd grade, Trumbull Elementary. Adapted and performed by Jen Johnson, Tom Malinowski and Brandon Cloyd.

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#034: The Show

A rockstar in search of his first gig finds more than he bargained for. From a dialogue by Marco T., 3rd grade, Little Village Elementary.

By Marco T. in the 3rd grade at Little Village Elementary. Adapted and performed by Jason Sperling and Mattew Miller.

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