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Annie the Musical

May 17, 2012 – 1:01 am |

This Fall, Broadway will shine with a revival of the classic show “Annie” to be called “Annie the Musical”. The show has announced its young child cast including Annie herself.

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Movies

Movie reviews that focus on the psychosocial development of a youth and often involves great conflict and transformation

Music

Introductions, Previews and Reviews of Treble Music with focus on choirs, boy sopranos, young singers and performers.

Short Movies

Reviews of coming of age shorts. (films that have a duration > than 1 minute and < than 15 minutes with focus on the character ,the visual drama or plot twists)

Books

Coming of age books and audio books review

Billy Elliot the Musical

Profiles of the young actors who play the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical as well as other BETM related articles.

Play (2011)

March 25, 2012 – 5:54 pm |
Play (2011)

Play is a portrayal of  the rite of passage experiences of three young Swedish boys who become victims of intimidation and psychological bullying. A very provocative film, which may leave the viewer with more questions than answers.

The Man in the Red Suit (2011)

March 23, 2012 – 7:38 pm | 2 Comments | 
The Man in the Red Suit (2011)

The Man in the Red Suit won the 2011 Coming-of-Age Movie Award in the Best Short Film category.  Now its Director, Kevin Callies, gives this exclusive interview to TheSkyKid.com.

The Giants (Les Géants) (2011)

March 21, 2012 – 9:12 am | 5 Comments | 
The Giants (Les Géants) (2011)

The Giants is a simple, yet stunningly gorgeous film, in both story and visuals. The acting, directing, cinematography and storyline all combine to make this a film which is highly recommended to all.

Introducing Tae Brooks

March 19, 2012 – 4:21 pm | One Comment | 
Introducing Tae Brooks

Tae Brooks has a refreshing, spunky swag singing style that is balanced with humor and sensitivity. He is a unique talent in the making.

Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale (2011)

March 18, 2012 – 9:26 am |
Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale (2011)

The death of a loved one is a commonly addressed theme in films belonging to the Coming-of-Age genre. Jake & Jasper: A Ferret Tale  offers one solution to the issue of children dealing with grief – the friendship of an animal.

Project X – The Musical

March 13, 2012 – 11:34 pm |
Project X – The Musical

Eric Gelb has written, co-directs and stars in a totally teen created/acted show called “Project X – a Musical” — a production focusing on the Coming-of-Age experiences of four teens on their voyage to adulthood. TheSkyKid.com caught up with Eric for an exclusive interview.

Cyber Bullying

March 13, 2012 – 4:15 am |
Cyber Bullying

Unfortunately, sometimes people (and especially young people) only become aware of the dangers that lurk online when something bad happens, and that something affects them or their relatives and friends. TheSkyKid.com’s talks about Cyber Bullying…

Introducing Jack Cassidy

March 8, 2012 – 6:35 pm |
Introducing Jack Cassidy

13-year-old Jack Cassidy is an emerging recording artist and is also a soloist at his local church, where his smooth and soothing voice has made him very popular for his gospel music.

Introducing Frank Dixon

March 6, 2012 – 6:57 pm |
Introducing Frank Dixon

Thirteen-year-old Frank Dixon is a fast-rising singing star from Australia, receiving kudos for his songwriting and performing and for his marvelous acting skills.

4th Annual Coming-of-Age Movie Awards Recipients Named

March 2, 2012 – 8:12 am | Comments Off
4th Annual Coming-of-Age Movie Awards Recipients Named

The Coming-of-Age Movie Awards recognize excellence in eight categories, for films in that genre released during 2011.

This Special Friendship (1964)

February 26, 2012 – 3:53 am | 3 Comments | 
This Special Friendship (1964)

This Special Friendship is a film that will stay in your mind long after it has concluded. Some might find it controversial or even wrong. But if you look deep into what this film is about, and what it says, its themes are very prevalent even 50 years later in today’s society.

Christopher McGinnis on The Mystery Artist Show

February 19, 2012 – 10:07 pm |
Christopher McGinnis on The Mystery Artist Show

Today, Christopher McGinnis is a 14-year-old, multi-talented entertainer. He is a singer, song-writer and actor who’s father began working with him when he was just five-years-old. Here’s an interview with Christopher, first aired on TheSkyKid.com’s “Mystery Artist Show”.