Funded Aug 9, 2024Thank you so much for your generous donation of four video cameras. We ended up using them more than we even thought possible when we originally asked for your aid.
1. First, we divided into small groups and wrote a play. In this process we learned the essentials of playwriting, such as: character development, proper writing format, and dramatic questions.
2. Next we assigned roles, such as: editing, lighting, filming, set design, and puppet making.
3. We learned the history of puppetry in this process to see how many different types of puppets exist, and how the art has changed over time.
4. We practiced, edited, practiced again, edited again.
5. Finally, we were ready to film our productions.
This was so successful that we are now repeating this process, but on a deeper level: better writing, better sets, more fleshing-out of the characters. We will also show more striving on the part of the characters until they reach their goal. More grades will now participate! Thank you for a gift that can be used for many years to come.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Christena