Greek Drama: The Myth of Persephone - How the Seasons came to be (K - 5)
Overview
| Program Description: |
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, ... Read more
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.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Performance & In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Performance with a pre-performance workshop component
Or, instead, a purely participatory drama workshop where one class or two classes
act out the Greek myth, utilizing Masks & Costumes from Grumbling Gryphons, with the help of Grumbling Gryphons teaching artist & director! |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 min minutes |
| Availability: |
All year |
Requirements
| Program Can Serve: |
Music |
| Length Info: |
Scenario One: A show onlyScenario Two: A show with a pre-performance workshopScenario Three: One Show, multiple pre-performance workshops with one grade level or more!... Read more
Scenario One: A show only Scenario Two: A show with a pre-performance workshop Scenario Three: One Show, multiple pre-performance workshops with one grade level or more! Scenario FOUR: One drama workshop for one or two classrooms where students enact the Greek Myth as an educational experience, learning about mythology, Greek Culture, ASL and the art of theater and performance! Full or half day schedule depending on school's needs & desires. Pre-performance workshops with individual or combined classrooms in one or more grade level, culminating in same-day performance. NOTE: If allowed, we encourage more than one grade level to participate in both the pre-performance workshop and performance, but this is not required!
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| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
yes |
| Meeting Method: |
Phone, Email |
| 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. This mask making is NOT required & ... Read more
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. This mask making is NOT required & purely a fun option!
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| Materials School Provides: |
If the teacher chooses to have their students make related mask patterns for the show (which is totally optional!) then simple art materials can be utilized for advance preparation of the mask... Read more
If the teacher chooses to have their students make related mask patterns for the show (which is totally optional!) then simple art materials can be utilized for advance preparation of the masks such as- multi colored colored construction paper, scissors, stapler, magic markers. Remember these art activities are only optional, not a requirement for the program to be successful!
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| 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 a flatbed 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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