Do You Wanna Dance? One-Act Edition

Do You Wanna Dance? One-Act Edition
Bust a move and shake your groove thing with the folks of SnapHappy, Ohio, as they fight the power against the dreaded “dance tax.”

You’ll be dancing in the streets with this brand new musical created just for student performers about the power of working together and fighting for what's right. Do You Wanna Dance? One-Act Edition, features all of your favorite songs from past decades combined with an uplifting and inspiring story.

Singing and dancing is what draws everyone to the town of SnapHappy, Ohio, in May of 1995 to meet Mayor Pete’s new wife, Mona Lightfoot. But after she literally pulls the plug on the May Day celebration, the politics of dancing start to take the snap out of happy. Delaney, Chad, Lucas, Emma and all of the SnapHappy kids are shocked when they hear that a new “dance tax” has been levied on anyone who dances in town. While their “boogie down” parents try to cope with the new tax, all of the kids come together and take a stand.

Do You Wanna Dance? One-Act Edition is the perfect musical for schools that are new to musical theatre. The One-Act Edition makes performing this guaranteed crowd-pleaser easier than ever!

One-Act made Easy!

Bridging the gap between MTI's Broadway Junior musicals and a full two-act show, MTI's One-Act Edition makes producing a musical easy and fun!

Similar to our Broadway Junior model, accredited schools K-9 pay a flat fee of $695.00 and the license lets you perform the show as many times as you like for up to one year.

Non-accredited schools may also license the show by paying standard materials and royalty fees, but there is no age limit for your performers.

The materials (which are yours to keep regardless of your organization type), consist of 30 Libretto/Vocal Books (script and songs for the actors), a Piano/Vocal Score, an Accompaniment Recording that features the back-up tracks to use in performance, and a Reference Recording that contains the full score performed by an ensemble of actors to help your cast prepare for the show.

Available in the U.S. and Canada Only

Concert Selections for Do You Wanna Dance?

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • WITH SO LITTLE TO BE SURE OF
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    4 min 30 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Flute 1, 1 Flute 2(Alto flute), 1 English horn, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Clarinet 3, 1Bass clarinet, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 2 Cello A, 2 Cello B, 2 Cello C, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion(Drum set ,Timp), 1 Accordion, 2 Piano Conductor, 2 Chorus books

  • WITH YOU
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SCHWARTZ, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    BURNS, RALPH
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    9 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1(Soprano recorder ,Flute, Piccolo), 1 Reed 2(English horn ,Flute, Oboe), 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Harp, 1 Guitar, 1 Drum(Drum set ,Vibes, Tamborine, Bongos, T.Block, Scraper, Cow bell, Triangle), 2 Percussion 1&2(Vibes, Timp, Sandpaper, & same as drums), 1 Piano 1(Acoustic Piano), 1 Piano 2(Organ Electric piano), 2 Piano Conductor

  • WITHOUT YOU
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jonathan Larson
    Lyrics by
    Jonathan Larson
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    4 min 21 sec
    Instrumentation

    (4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (1x) GUITAR 1: Acoustic; (1x) GUITAR 2/KEYBOARD: Keyboard; (1x) BASS: Electric; (1x) DRUMS

  • WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    LOESSER, FRANK
    Lyrics by
    LOESSER, FRNAK
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 40 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Flute 1&2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet 1, 1 Bb Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Bb Trumpet 1&2, 1 Bb Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Lrg.Cymb, Bells, Timpani, Wood Block, Bass snare drum, Metal ring), 1 Electric Synth, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books

  • First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Gene de Paul
    Lyrics by
    Johnny Mercer
    Orchestrated by
    Irwin Kostal
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female) and Chorus (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    6 min 24 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) FULL SCORE; (5x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE; (10x) VOCAL BOOK; (1x) REED 1: Flute; (1x) REED 2: Oboe; (1x) REED 3: Clarinet; (1x) REED 4: Bassoon; (1x) HORN 1; (1x) HORN 2; (1x) TRUMPET 1; (1x) TRUMPET 2; (1x) TROMBONE; (2x) DRUMS: Drum Set, Timpani, Woodblock; (1x) GUITAR; (1x) KEYBOARD 1; (1x) KEYBOARD 2; (8x) VIOLIN 1; (8x) VIOLIN 3; (7x) VIOLA/VIOLIN 2: Viola; (5x) BASS

  • WORD OF YOUR BODY, THE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Duncan Sheik
    Lyrics by
    Steven Sater
    Orchestrated by
    Duncan Sheik
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 59 sec
    Instrumentation
    (4x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) HARMONIUM, (1x) GUITAR (Electric), (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS (Acoustic), (1x) DRUMS (Glockenspiel)
  • WORST PIES IN LONDON
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    2 min 25 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (2x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Piccolo, Flute; (1x) Reed 2: Oboe; (1x) Reed 3: Flute; (1x) Reed 4: Clarinet; (1x) Reed 5: Bassoon; (1x) Horn; (2x) Trumpets; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Xylophone, Drums, Wash Tub with Hard Mallets, Tam-Tam, Timpani, Chimes; (1x) Harp; (1x) Organ; (16x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • YA GOT TROUBLE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Meredith Willson
    Lyrics by
    Meredith Willson
    Orchestrated by
    Don Walker
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    6 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation
    (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (25x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Flute), (1x) REED 2 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 3 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 4 (Bass Clarinet), (1x) REED 5 (Clarinet), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TRUMPET 3, (1x) TROMBONE 1, (1x) TROMBONE 2, (1x) TROMBONE 3, (2x) PERCUSSION (Drum Set, Wood Block, Timpani), (1x) PIANO, (17x) VIOLINS, (6x) CELLO, (5x) BASS
  • YA GOT TROUBLE (REPRISE)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Lyrics by
    WILLSON, MEREDITH
    Orchestrated by
    WALKER, DON
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    1 min 48 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Reed 1, 1 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano/Conductor

  • YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Marc Shaiman
    Lyrics by
    Marc Shaiman
    Scott Wittman
    Orchestrated by
    Harold Wheeler
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Percussion, 2 Guitars, Keyboard 1 (PC), Keyboard 2, Keyboard 3, Violins, Cello, Electric Bass, (20) Chorus Books.

  • YOU COULD DRIVE A PERSON CRAZY
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    3 FEMALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    2 min 24 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (4x) Piano/Conductor Score; (4x) Reed 1: Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Flute; (3x) Reed 3: Clarinet, Flute, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (2x) Horns; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (3x) Percussion 1 & 2: Drum Kit, Triangle, Timpani, Temple Block, Castanets, Xylophone; (1x) Guitar: Acoustic; (1x) Piano; (16x) Violins; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • YOU DON'T KNOW
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Tom Kitt
    Lyrics by
    Brian Yorkey
    Orchestrated by
    Michael Starobin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    2 Piano Conductor Score, 2 Piano Vocal Score, 2 Violin/Synth, 1 Cello, 1 Guitar (Electric), 1 Bass (Electric), 1 Drum Set

  • YOU DON'T KNOW THIS MAN
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • YOU MUST MEET MY WIFE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 FEMALE VOICE, 1 MALE VOICE
    Starting Key
    Dm
    Estimated duration
    4 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (3x) Piano/Conductor Score; (1x) Woodwind 1: Flute; (1x) Woodwind 2: English Horn; (1x) Woodwind 3: Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 4: Bass Clarinet; (1x) Woodwind 5: Bassoon (optional Clarinet); (2x) Horns 1 & 2; (1x) Horn 3; (1x) Trombone (optional: Use if no Horn 3); (1x) Celesta; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • YOU WILL BE FOUND
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Benj Pasek
    Justin Paul
    Lyrics by
    Benj Pasek
    Justin Paul
    Orchestrated by
    Alex Lacamoire
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    B
    Estimated duration
    6 min 00 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (16x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) KEYBOARD/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (2x) GUITAR 1 (Steel String Acousitc, Electric), (2x) GUITAR 1 - ALT. TUNING (Steel String Acoustic, Electric), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Electric), (2x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (17x) VIOLIN, (7x) VIOLA, (6x) CELLO
  • YOU'RE GONNA LOVE TOMORROW
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Lyrics by
    SONDHEIM, STEPHEN
    Orchestrated by
    TUNICK, JONATHAN
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    2 FEMALE VOICES, 2 MALE VOICES
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    4 min 49 sec
    Instrumentation

    (1x) Full Score; (5x) Piano/Conductor Score; (2x) Reed 1: Flute, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 2: Clarinet, Flute, Alto Saxophone; (3x) Reed 3: Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 4: Oboe, Tenor Saxophone; (2x) Reed 5: Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone; (1x) Horn; (1x) Trumpet 1; (1x) Trumpet 2; (1x) Trumpet 3; (1x) Trombone 1; (1x) Trombone 2; (1x) Trombone 3; (3x) Percussion: Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Drum Set, Woodblock; (1x) Guitar; (1x) Piano; (1x) Harp; (17x) Violins; (7x) Viola; (6x) Cello; (5x) Bass

  • YOU'RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED WITHOUT A SMILE
    From
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Charles Strouse
    Lyrics by
    Martin Charnin
    Orchestrated by
    Philip J. Lang
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    4 Voices (Typically 3 Female, 1 Male) and Chorus
    Starting Key
    A
    Estimated duration
    2 min 50 sec
    Instrumentation

    2 Reed 1, 2 Reed 2, 1 Reed 3, 1 Reed 4, 1 Reed 5, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Tuba, 17 Violin, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Conductor, 1 Guitar, 1 Banjo, 25 Chorus books

  • YOU'RE TIMELESS TO ME
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $125
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Bass, Drums, Guitars 1 & 2, Keyboard 1/Conductor, Keyboard 2 (Strings), Keyboard 3 (Clarinets + Alto Flutes), Percussion (Vibes, Timpani, Orchestra Bells, Wood Block, Triangle, Mark Tree, Congas), Reed 1 (Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet), Reed 2 (Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet), Trombone, Trumpet, Cello, Violin

  • YOU'VE GOT TO PICK A POCKET (F MIN)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • YOU'VE GOT TO PICK A POCKET (G MIN)
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
  • ZITHER CAROL
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    TRADITIONAL
    Arranged by
    GIBSON, MICHAEL
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
    Arranged for
    1 SOLO VOICE, BOYS CHORUS
    Starting Key
    G
    Estimated duration
    1 min 32 sec
    Instrumentation

    1 Percussion, 1 Harpsichord, 25 Chorus books

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