Stinky Kids

Sometimes, lessons we learn as children are the same we need to reminded of the most as adults. ‘Stinky Kids: The Musical’, written by Sammy Buck, composed by Dan Acquisto, based on the books by Britt Menzies, and directed by Warren Weinstein has plenty of both. While the material is most assuredly aimed at children, the adults in the audience will be sure to see some of their own issues playing out on stage as well.

The set is clever in that it mimics the simple drawings of a child, or directly lifted from the pages of a children’s book, which this script is. The bright colors and simple shapes will make sense to younger viewers. It is also clever in the build of the set, designed by Marcia Varady, makes for easy scene transitions that help keep the story moving right along without long pauses, a very important quality in a show meant to keep younger audience members engaged. Bill Heym surely had a hand in this as the scenic builder. Costumes are also bright and fun and the look is very much that of children that had gotten themselves dressed in the morning wearing their favorite ensemble. Krista Edge captured the look of children, especially children that are being portrayed by young adults.