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This program is sponsored by
We use a time tested reading
technique that has been used by writer, actor, producer and
creative director, Michael Kelly to develop an atmosphere that
is playful, stimulating and thought-provoking. Mr. Kelly has
used this dramatic model in elementary inter-city classroom´s
to address literacy, vocabulary development, and the language
learning needs of children between the ages of 7-12,
regardless of their current level of learning. The method
uses a reader´s circle and choral approach, which divides the
text into discrete units allowing the children to share the
reading experience. The children are placed in a circle and
read around changing speakers at every set of indicated double
lines, this assures that all the children participate equally,
while sharing the responsibility of reading the whole play.
The model creates an ensemble approach to learning, while
featuring a heightened sense of focused listening that
achieves maximum retention of the content.
The Artistic Team: This is a very
experienced and distinguished teaching team of senior artists,
with a strong commitment to promoting literacy and developing
arts education in the community. Our team is focused on
teaching and imparting how to actively engage the children in
productive discussion and examination of the language,
character, plot development and thematic issues connected to
the play. The artists use proven reader´s theatre techniques
to involve all the children in the play reading process. The
reading and discussion is then followed with a short series of
theatre games, speech and word play exercises that culminate
in a group scene or choral reading. The children are supplied
with take home materials that focus on the story elements and
new vocabulary development.
Benefits: The artists and
Shakespeare In Action broaden the audience base for the
arts. We build contacts with the libraries, the parents and
the local communities. The volunteers develop new skills, as
well as, discovering a new model for working with the arts in
the community. The community benefits by providing a center
of activity (the library) for parents, grandparents, seniors
and new volunteers to contribute their support, time, and
skills to help create and nurture the "Shakespeare for Kids´
Readers Theatre Saturday Club".
Shakespeare for Kids´ Storytelling
Adventures program supports the mission
of Shakespeare In Action as a theatre company that offers
unique and accessible programming that is serving children,
supporting schools and strengthening communities.
For booking or more information contact:
Michael Kelly
Shakespeare In Education Office
Tel: (416) 703-4881 Fax (416) 603-9136
mkelly@shakespeareinaction.org
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