Drama, Theater and Storytelling Classes

We are proud to be a qualified, sponsored Arts Education Provider in Theater Arts for the Los Angeles Unified School District. We are excited to now make this exclusive program available to other public and private schools, tailoring dynamic drama, theater and interactive storytelling classes for each school.

Program can apply California VAPA content standards in Theater Arts.

Storytelling classes guide children to perform fun folktales from diverse heritages. (Recommended for K-2^nd graders.) Drama and Theater classes provide the unforgettable experience of bringing a favorite play to life. (Recommended for 3^rd graders and older.) Students are involved in all aspects of the theatrical experience, such as acting, costuming, make-up, props, scenic design, set creation and public performance.

A final theater show is performed for the school and/or parents!

Professional development sessions for teachers may also be included to learn valuable tricks of the trade in storytelling to impart literacy, language and life-skills in children.

Folktale Storytelling Classes

Recommended for Kindergarten- 2^nd Grade

4-5 week classes

Students participate in listening, creating and rehearsing stories from diverse heritages. Folktales are enacted in a final show.

Students may also learn oral traditions from their family to rehearse/perform or choose among the following:

1. Latino Folklore: The Barking Mouse (Cuba) or El Conejito (Panama)

2. African Folklore: Little Boy Frog and Little Boy Snake (Nigeria) or Anansi the Spider (West Africa)

3. Asian Folklore: The Big Man Drum (China), or Roly, Poly Rice Ball (Japan)

4. Native-American Folklore: Baby Rattlesnake's First Rattle (Pawnee) or Dog Tails (Iroquois)

Drama and Theater Classes

Recommended for 3rd Grade and older

15 week classes

Students create and rehearse a favorite play, while engaging in all aspects of producing a theatrical show:

Acting, costuming, make-up, props, scenic design, set creation and public performance.

Sample choices of plays (abridged and simplified depending on grade level):

1. Alice in Wonderland

2. Peter Pan

3. The Princess and the Pea

4. Little Red Riding Hood (comedic, modern version)

3. The Wizard of Oz (a bit more as it involves our musical director)

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