The Day You Begin

Script By Jacqueline Woodson

Music and Lyrics by Toshi Reagon

Based on the Book by Jacqueline Woodson.It’s not easy to take those first steps into a place where nobody really knows you, but somehow you do it. With the start of school and new beginnings looming, National Book Award Winner Jacqueline Woodson’s heartwarming musical celebrates the courage it takes to make new friends, hear new stories, and see your own magic in the world.

Directed by Melanie Salmon-Peterson and Andre Samples costume Design by Rebecca Gardner Assistant Costume Design by Asgerami Semkoff Photos by Amy Rondeau

Day You Begin Ensemble
Angelina and her little sister.
Min
Dance Ensemble
Dance Ensemble
My name is Rigoberto. Rigoberto and Dancers.
Meeting Miss. Veve.
Sam
Miss. Veve's Classroom.
I love rice Min and Dancers.
Miss. Veve
Principles. Rigoberto, Min, Sam, Angelina, Miss. Veve.
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Day You Begin Min.png
Day You Begin Rigoberto.png
Day You Begin Sam.png
Day You Begin Ms Veve.png
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