Thursday, October 1, 2026
Riverside Elementary School’s “barn” came to life as 15 second-graders delighted families and friends with their lively performance of “Barnyard Moosical.”
The show was the culmination of the children’s theater workshop under the direction of Riverside music educator Kirsten Ruvolo.
Set on a bustling farm preparing for a special celebration, the heartwarming production on Feb. 3 featured cows, chickens, pigs, and sheep learning that everyone has a special role to play. Guided by a friendly Farmer narrator, the young performers brought humor, music, and plenty of barnyard charm to the stage.
The story centered on a group of animals who doubted whether they had unique talents to contribute to the farm’s big event. Through cheerful musical numbers — complete with enthusiastic “moos,” “clucks,” and “oinks” — the animals discovered that each of them plays an important part in keeping the farm running smoothly.
Audience members clapped along as “funky” chickens strutted across the stage and sheep square-danced in a crowd-favorite scene. The show concluded with a high-energy finale celebrating teamwork, friendship, and the idea that the barnyard is one big family.
The performance was met with cheers and proud smiles from parents, marking a memorable evening for the Riverside second-graders’ first stage production.
