The Basics of Mime Students explore the techniques of classic illusionary mime - the creation of illusions, the isolation and control of all parts of the body, balance, hand/eye coordination, the power of silence, poise, non-verbal communication skills and the ability to create stories.
Technical Needs A large clean, clear area with room for all students to move.
Mask-Making Students learn to create masks using papier mache techniques developed by Sandra Hughes and/or paper construction techniques developed by Michael Hickey.
Students develop new skills and create unique art works.
Technical Needs A work area with utility tables and chairs suitable for art work.
Electric outlets.
Story To Stage Students develop a theatrical production from idea to script, to rehearsal, to building props, puppets and costumes to performance.
Ideas for production may be generated from student experiences or from curriculum.
Technical Needs A large clean, clear area with room for all students to move.
A work area with utility tables and chairs suitable for art work.
Electric outlets.
The Bee Project All over the world honey bees are disappearing.
Students develop a theatrical production while exploring the life of the honey bee and the current world-wide crisis.
Technical Needs A large clean, clear area with room for all students to move.
A work area with utility tables and chairs suitable for art work.
Electric outlets.