Imagine one morning, you walk into school and instead of the usual morning buzz, there’s a full brass band playing a catchy intro to the school’s new theme song. Students twirl and leap down the hallways, teachers break into tap dance routines, and cafeteria workers belt out songs about pizza and the daily lunch menus. If our school suddenly turned into a musical, life would be a lot more dramatic…and a lot more unpredictable.
With the new and improved schoo,l day comes different lesson plans. Instead of the lectures and slideshows we have all grown accustomed to over the years, teachers would perform catchy songs and dance routines. “I think history class would be perfect to have students break out into song. There are so many dramatic stories from the past, so I think it would fit in really well,” said Maliyah Washington, sophomore.
Between classes, the hallways would transform into lively stages where students sing and dance while chatting with friends. Each group would bring its own flair, which would make the school feel even more divided by cliques.
Theater kids would mainly be in the spotlight; they would put on full performances, while the athletes might hang back and watch the theatrics with amusement or judgment.
Additionally, the rules in our school would be different.
Tardies wouldn’t be a thing as we see so often in musicals in high school, because how can you give someone a tardy if they were late because of a solo number? The dress code would probably also have to change because kids in musicals always have crazy costumes, and the school will need to account for that.
“I think school would be really different. I honestly can’t imagine what it would be like. I think it would be really fun to walk into school and not know what to expect,” said Ava Mclemore, junior.
While not everyone may appreciate the idea of bursting into song at every turn, it’s hard to deny that school would feel a lot more exciting compared to the sleepy energy we have all grown accustomed to. Lunchtime would become a full production, cafeteria tables would double as stages.
Instead of traditional multiple-choice tests, students might perform musical duets to creatively demonstrate their understanding of the material. School announcements could even be turned into musical numbers over the intercom, bringing a touch of Broadway to updates about clubs and sports tryouts.
Of course, not all changes would be fun and games; constantly performing and being in the spotlight can be both stressful and tiring. School can be busy throughout the day, and students have learned to multitask, like studying for a test during free time in another class.
Imagine there’s a window of free time to study, but then suddenly someone bursts through the door while singing with another student. It could be really distracting and disruptive to the day. Additionally, introverted people and people who don’t like performing could feel very uneasy in this new environment and want to steer clear of the hustle and bustle of a musical lifestyle.
In a world where life is lived in musical form, every school day would be a different experience and surprise. Whether it’s a surprise performance or a flash mob, school would never be the same again because of this new unexpected element.
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