Little Girl Sings About Kicking People Like She’s on Broadway
Little kids are known for being dramatic. They act like it's a tragedy when the tiniest thing doesn't go their way, they exaggerate when they tell stories, they bounce off the walls when they're happy...sometimes, though, they're literally, actually dramatic—like, in the theatrical sense. When you're a toddler, all the world's a stage!
In one hilarious video, a toddler girl is singing a made-up song about her feelings that sounds like it should be in a Broadway show. It seems she's a little bit "angry" about something, but she's found a very creative (and entertaining) way to channel those big emotions!
"Sing along everyone: 'This is what I know: I must kick people,'" wrote @emilymacisso. Those are some seriously genius lyrics, and her performance was nothing short of amazing! Commenters were super impressed (and found this song very relatable).
"Little one...my soul sang this song with you, as I TOO, am also the angry one on the stage," wrote Annye Hull.
"That was the best musical I've seen in awhile. BRAVO," wrote Jennifer.
"I'm in NYC. When is this coming to Broadway?" wrote Lauramitchell.
"This is the song of my people," wrote xoxoallxoxo.
"I really relate to this on a spiritual level," wrote Corinne Southern.
Whether or not this girl really will end up in the performing arts remains to be seen, but she certainly has potential!
How Getting Involved in Theater Benefits Kids
If your little one seems like they belong in front of an audience, that could be a very good thing. There are lots of reasons why you might want to consider introducing your child to theater, according to Parents.
For one thing, participating in theater teaches creative thinking skills like almost nothing else.
"Theater stretches the skills of imagination. Unlike the realism of television or movies, theater requires a different kind of resourcefulness and flexibility. For example, in Disney's Frozen, when Princess Anna freezes, the animation turns her to ice, literally. In the Broadway musical version, when Princess Anna freezes, an ensemble of actors dressed in white and silver create an undulating human bridge that latches on to Anna and 'freezes' her in place. No surprise, studies show that engagement with drama leads to more creative thinking and originality."
Because theater deals with emotions and experiences (like the girl's song in this video), it can also help to teach kids empathy.
"Kids exposed to the theater can better identify with multiple perspectives, thanks to how actors take on roles and a director explains a character's perspective, intention, and goal. Even witnessing actors onstage do this in a shared space builds this skill. When a play or musical explores a difficult topic like bullying or family struggles, watching this allows kids to discover emotions they may not have experienced in their own lives, which develops empathy. Therefore, theater kids may also manage their emotions better and communicate how they're feeling, leading to better dialogue with their peers and healthier classroom environments."
Theater also gives kids a safe space to work out impulses they can't act on in real life...like wanting to kick people!
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