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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.

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.

I can speak say several words in Greek-including hello, thank you, good and very good! I can name many of the Greek Gods and Goddesses and describe what they did. I can act out using my body and voice -Zeus king of the Gods as well as Persephone, Goddess of spring. I learned the importance of the Greek Chorus in Greek theater.I learned how Goddess Demeter destroyed the earth when she grieved for her daughter, but repaired it when she was reunited with her daughter. I learned the importance and meaning of the word compromise. The Gods compromised to make the seasons!

The Myth of Persephone is the Greek myth of how the seasons came to be. Lord Pluto steals Persephone away from her mother, Goddess Demeter- the goddess of agriculture and holds her captive in Hades, guarded by Cerberus, the Three-Headed Dog. The students in this 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.

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!