KIDS FOR KIDS CONCERT

What the World Needs Now: The Music of Burt Bacharach

WHO: Ages 12 to 25   WHEN: August 14 -19 Rehearsals

​Capping off our summer youth season, this benefit concert is a chance for students to pay it forward in an exuberant evening of song and dance. Students from this summer and Rubicon education alum come together to raise scholarship funds for those who might not otherwise be able to afford to participate in Rubicon’s programs. K4K 2023 is produced, conceived, directed, and choreographed by students with support in song selection and individual coaching from Carolanne Marano and Musical Director Miriam Arichea. This year’s concert will feature best-loved songs by legendary composer and musical genius Burt Bacharach, and the presentation of Rubicon’s second “Rising Star” Award with a City Proclamation.

PERFORMANCE: Saturday, August 19, 2023

NOTE: An audition is required to participate in this event. Participation is limited to Rubicon Summer Youth Program Alumni and current students.

AUDITIONS: Details available June 21, 2023.

An ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure in his life. To prove his loyalty to his distracted father King Charles, Pippin goes to war. But when the Leading Player convinces the prince to fight tyranny, Pippin kills Charles and takes over the throne. Realizing his mistake, Pippin begs the Leading Player to bring his father back to life, and she obliges. The prince falls in love with Catherine, a widow with a young son, and (much to the Leading Player’s chagrin), Pippin struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with the dazzling troupe of performers.

“What the World Needs Now”…The Music of Burt Bacharach

Capping off our summer youth season, this benefit concert is a chance for students to pay it forward in an exuberant evening of song and dance. Students from this summer and Rubicon education alum come together to raise scholarship funds for those who might not otherwise be able to afford to participate in Rubicon’s programs. K4K 2023 is produced, conceived, directed, and choreographed by students with support in song selection and individual coaching from Carolanne Marano and Musical Director Miriam Arichea. This year’s concert will feature best-loved songs by legendary composer and musical genius Burt Bacharach, and the presentation of Rubicon’s second “Rising Star” Award with a City Proclamation.