Greek Drama The Myth of Persephone and How the Seasons came to be (K - 5)
Overview
| Program Description: |
Leslie Elias- storyteller, theater director, actress and CT Arts Hero will engage 4th grade students in a one hour workshop acting out the story of Persephone- The Greek Goddess of Spring. This Gree... Read more
Leslie Elias- storyteller, theater director, actress and CT Arts Hero will engage 4th grade students in a one hour workshop acting out the story of Persephone- The Greek Goddess of Spring. This Greek myth tells the story of How The Seasons Came to Be. Through music, movement, masks and drama, students will act out this ancient myth enacting the parts of the Greek Gods, Goddesses and the Greek Chorus! Colorul characters such as Cerberus the 3-Headed Dog, Zeus, Apollo, Hades, Demeter and more spring vividly to life! Grumbling Gryphons masks and costumes are made by Ellen Moon and mask artist Robert Flannagan of the Muppets and Broadway , will enhance this hands-on theatrical and interactive experience.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Workshop |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 minutes |
| Availability: |
All year
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Requirements
| Length Info: |
I prefer to arrive early and set up in one room and have students rotate to me due to the props and costumes. |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Costumes and props. |
| Space: |
Other |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Two tables on a cleared stage, or a large space (a different cleared classroom or larger space to work in) Note: Once I set up costumes and masks I prefer to remain in that space for all t... Read more
Two tables on a cleared stage, or a large space (a different cleared classroom or larger space to work in) Note: Once I set up costumes and masks I prefer to remain in that space for all the workshops! (stage area is best, or any cleared space that i would remain in and students come to me).
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Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
English Language Arts |
| Common Core Standard: |
Reading: Literature, Craft and Structure |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
| Core Art Standard: |
Creating Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
1.Students will engage in active listening to and learning the story of Persephone, a famous Greek myth of How The Seasons Came to Be!2. Students will learn songs, chants and text fr... Read more
1.Students will engage in active listening to and learning the story of Persephone, a famous Greek myth of How The Seasons Came to Be! 2. Students will learn songs, chants and text from the play 3. Students will act out the story of Persephone through movement, music and dramatic dialogue. Selected Students will be chosen to act out dramatic roles of the Greek Gods & Goddesses and ALL students will take part as the animated Greek Chorus!
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 4 Module 4: Myth Making |
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