Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

SO MUCH FUN! This may very well be my favorite performance. I can't wait to see another puppet show! I am simply blown away by the creativity and talent displayed in this show. I am so thankful that we got to speak with the performers and director after the show. One thing from that conversation that has really stuck with me is the process involved in creating the show. As I was watching it, I kept thinking, "How did they come up with this?" Then, they explained how it developed in stages and how different people contributed - set design, music, etc. What a great lesson for our kids about teamwork and the importance of diverse talents. It takes so many different people to put on a great show. If I could one performance to take my students to, I think this would be it. These are tales they are familiar with and that they love, so I think it would be a very positive experience for them. Plus, they would get to experience the genius of the percussionist. Another thing I can take back to my classroom is the idea of turning a short story into a puppet show - and not necessarily a traditional, behind the curtain puppet show. I'm beginning to see that there are so many outlets for creative performance! I really want to give my students the opportunity to express themselves in these ways. My only concern is what to do for the students who don't want to do a performance. What creative outlet do I offer them?