SHADOW THEATRE
Using a giant white sheet, a powerful light, coloured lighting gels, cardboard
cutouts and student silhouettes, an entire class can create a physical story to
music. To put together a shadow play takes tremendous amounts of teamwork
and choreography as well as a dynamic physical vocabulary.cutouts and student silhouettes, an entire class can create a physical story to
music. To put together a shadow play takes tremendous amounts of teamwork
PERFORMANCE CREATION
Instead of having one person
as playwright, a group creates a story by exploring various physical worlds
that lead to a narrative. This
method encourages students to work as a team.
CLOWN AND MASK
Starting with full character mask, students can learn to communicate with body language. They can then graduate to half mask, learning to find their character's voice. Students can also delve into the world of Commedia D'el Arte. Clown has been described as the world's smallest mask and is a complex but rewarding style of theatre. All of the above are excellent tools to create dynamic characters. This theatrical style often allows introverted students to shine.
RHYTHM
Teaching students basic
rhythms on percussive instruments or found objects and combining it with text
and movement.
IMPROVISATION
A helpful tool to create
story and develop listening skills; Improvisation teaches confidence and
positive teamwork.
PHYSICAL THEATRE
Developing story in a
physical world, incorporating tableau. Physical theatre can also create character through movement-based exercises such as Laban and Animal work.
PUPPETRY
Creating story with the use
of marionettes, Punch and Judy style puppets, socks puppets, etc. Children can focus on dialogue and
creativity.
BLACK LIGHT
A dark room, a black light,
cardboard and costumes painted with black light paint create an out of this
world performance that requires teamwork, choreography and tons of creativity.
RADIO PLAYS
Students create a story for
Radio. They write their scripts, they are the voices of the characters and they
are the Foley artists, creating the sound effects and ambiance. When the project is complete, the
students can keep a recording as
a keepsake.
a keepsake.
