THACHER MONTESSORI
SUMMER 2010 SUMMER ACADEMIC AND
DRAMA PROGRAM
Living the Arts!
(6 - 14 Year Olds)

Living the Arts! is a program dedicated to teaching children artistic expression and appreciation. Through the arts and personal creativity the children learn about themselves and the world around them. All participants learn basic introduction to the theatre, take part in set and costume design for each production, and learn the songs and movements needed for their parts. Experienced students develop their talents by working one-on-one with instructors and on projects with peers. The three week sessions ulminates in an all-student production presented for family and friends on July 15th.

ACTIVITIES

Students are divided for classes during the day based on age, maturity and previous experience.

Junior Actor's Studio:
- introduction to theater arts as performers and audience members
- storytelling
- costume and set design
- arts and crafts
- music and movment
- study of characters and character development
- rehearsal and performance of final production
- participation in the talent show on the last day of session

Young Actor's Studio:
- study of theater terminology
- character development
- improvisational skills
- advanced costume and set design
- music, songs and creative movement
- emphasis on making connections between art and life
- rehearsal and performance of the final production
- participation in the talent show