The kindergarten classes have been writing their own classroom plays and realized they needed more information about how a play works so what better way to investigate then to go and see a play!
Our kindergarten plays have been focused on the topic of "inner light" that we have also been looking at school-wide. By chance, the play Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates also explored that topic as several characters in the play dealt with unkindness and exclusion. Please be sure to ask your child about the characters whose "inner lights" were definitely shining as they extended help, hope and love to those who needed it most in the story. While there were some definite serious and sad moments, the play was also well-balanced with humor and fun. The skating races were amazing and the slow-motion scene was hilarious. The children were very curious about how the actors "skated" on the ice and were eager to feel the stage to see how it worked. Actually special slipper socks and smooth paint helped the skaters "move" along the ice! The children learned more about the skills of the actors at an end of the show question and answer session with the cast.
Our kindergarten children were an appreciative audience and were attentive and engaged during this interactive play. The story certainly held their attention, and we believe the budding thespians also gained valuable insight about acting, voice projection, how to use props and different ways to change scenery- all skills they will be practicing as they rehearse for next week's kindergarten "inner light" play performances at 8:30 am in the Muller Auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates was a first play for many of the kindergarten children and they were eager to return to the Arden Theatre. Please click on the link below if you would like to view more opportunities for your family to experience live play productions in an intimate and kid-friendly atmosphere at the Arden:
http://www.ardentheatre.org/
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