Anansi the Trickster Spider: Dramatic Adaptation of A West African Folktale (middle)
Last changed: 06/03/2019 3:53pm
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| Theater | English Social Studies |
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| One, 1 hour performance with 50-60 minutes pre-performance workshop. Note:Pre-performance workshops with individual or combined classrooms in one or more grade level, culminating in same-day performance. NOTE: We encourage more than one grade level participating in both the pre-performance workshop and performance! | |
| Combo In-School Performance & In-School Workshop | Workshop/ Performance |
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Artist will provide scenery, props, masks, costumes, sound system. *Additionally*, if the teacher chooses to have the children make masks in advance of the performance (to be utilize in the show) artist will provide simple mask patterns for the children to use and act with for the performance.
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See additional notes for mask making options.
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Two tables on cleared stage, space (a different cleared classroom or larger space to work in), a table in lobby area for our freestanding display, stairs/risers/gym mats on floor, centered, in front of stage for optional access to stage, stage lights in working order (brief meeting with someone who knows how to work them), and cart to carry heavy props and speakers.
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I can act as a character in a story! I can portray this character using my voice and my body. I can act out different characters through the use of masks or by my own facial expressions, my voice quality and through body movements. I can re-tell parts of the story of Anansi the Trickster Spider
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Program Description: Leslie Elias-- 2018 Connecticut Arts Hero Winner is a playwright, actress, storyteller, and theater director of Grumbling Gryphons with her troupe will lead Pre-k - 6th grade students in participatory hands on creative dramatics /multi-cultural storytelling program where they will participate in the performance by Grumbling Gryphons of their West African folktale from Ghana utilizing movement, music, drama and masks. The theater company will provide masks, costumes and authentic African instruments in this vibrant dramatization of the Anansi Tale. *Optionally* in advance teachers can receive original mask and puppet patterns created by Grumbling Gryphons mask designer for students to make and prepare in advance of the visit. These masks will depict a variety of dramatic characters which will be used by the children during the dramatization of the story. Ms. Elias will adapt and utilize both applicable common core and arts standard according to each grade level. Ms. Elias will focus on comprehension of text.
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A brief phone meeting is required . This initial phone contact is KEY to understanding our participatory process and custom design the days schedule TOGETHER. In this conversation we will learn about your schools' specific needs and jointly work out the schedule for both pre-performance workshops and the same day performance.We will follow through with a detailed email outlining simple steps in our participatory process. MASK OPTIONS: Art supplies for mask making prior to our visit (Paper, glue, magic markers, glitter, staplers , etc. for children making masks, done with art or classroom teacher, based on mask patterns we send in advance. *All art projects should be completed before workshop/performance day. **Performances can be done without completed art projects. PLEASE CONTACT US IN ADVANCE if uncompleted masks pose any sort of problem for your school's enjoyment of our production.
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We encourage teachers, administrative staff and parents to participate and join in on this fun, educational program, both during workshops and the performance. The children enjoy seeing their teachers up on stage with them. Teachers and parents are a great help if they play along in the scene with the students. No prior theatrical experience needed! Adults can help by either being in the scenes, or by handing out masks/props at the beginning of workshops/performance. There is no limit to caregivers' participation, the more the merrier!
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