Colorado Elementary Schools Turn Phish’s Gamehendge Into a 75-Minute Production

In Colorado, about 500 attendees watched kindergarten through fifth grade students from three elementary schools perform a 75-minute, fully staged version of Phish’s Gamehendge titled The Helping Friendly Book, backed by a live five‑piece band. Directed by part‑time music teacher Kirk Kubicek, the production used handmade props and a setlist of Phish songs—culminating in a participatory encore of Tweezer Reprise—funded by PTA donations and built around themes of community and shared knowledge.