Greek Drama: The Myth of Persephone - How the Seasons came to be (middle)
Overview
| Program Description: |
The Myth of Persephone first premiered in New York City in 1980. Masks are made by Ellen Moon and master puppeteer Bob Flanagan who designs for the Muppets, HBO, Saturday Night Live and is the creato... Read more
The Myth of Persephone first premiered in New York City in 1980. Masks are made by Ellen Moon and master puppeteer Bob Flanagan who designs for the Muppets, HBO, Saturday Night Live and is the creator of the OZ head for Wicked on Broadway. This Greek myth dramatizes the classical myth of Persephone's journey and how the seasons came to be. Hades steals Persephone away from her mother, Goddess Demeter- the goddess of agriculture and holds her captive in the underworld, guarded by Cerberus, the Three-Headed Dog. The students in the dramatics workshop enact key roles of Gods and Goddesses as well as becoming the Greek chorus, chanting, singing and helping the gods and goddesses rescue Persephone from the underworld. With their aid, Persephone returns from Hades and we all learn how the seasons came to be. The Grumbling Gryphons will direct students in an interactive theater experience tailored to suit the ages and abilities of each grade level. Students will make their own masks in advance, based on patterns sent, as well as wear the colorful and unique masks from Grumbling Gryphons theatrical production of Persephone. Grumbling Gryphons will perform the one hour show and the students will receive a one hour pre-performance work-shop to train as The Greek Chorus which they will enact during the one hour performance. Note: Mask making is optional if time does not allow. The artistic director, Leslie Elias is a winner of the Connecticut Arts Hero Award in 2018.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
6, 7 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Performance & In-School Workshop |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
other minutes |
| Availability: |
All year |
Requirements
| Program Can Serve: |
Music |
| Length Info: |
Full or half day schedule depending on school's needs. Pre-performance workshops with individual or combined classrooms in one or more grade level, culminating in same-day performance. NOTE: We encou... Read more
Full or half day schedule depending on school's needs. 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, but this is not required!
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| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Sound system, costumes, musical instruments, scenery, props. Artist also provides study guide and mask patterns in advance for masks to be made in advance of visit. |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
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 o... Read more
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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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts, Social Studies |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
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