Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Drama, Thespians, Acting and Nonacting

When students participate in a play, skit, or musical they are able to participate in a creative enterprise.
Plays, skits, and musicals provide avenues of outlet for people with and without specific talents. In addition to those on stage there are more behind the scenes. Someone has to make the sets; drawing, painting, and light construction skills are needed. Someone has to operate the sound system and others have to operate the lights. Costumes must be designed and fitted. Makeup must also be deisgned and applied. The curtains must be operated. Those on stage need help learning their lines and/or music and thier movement on stage.
Advertising must be designed and distributed. Ushers are needed during the performances.
There are other ways to participate as well.
The idea is that there are many ways for students to socialize and make friends and possibly find a career path along the way.
All of the participants will find opportunities to utilize verbal, writing, and reading skills and develop them on higher levels.

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