2012-283 EDC - Arts - Glenwood Elementary School PTA for Spring 2012 Grassroots Arts Awards $ 1,000

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Words to Know: Seeing the Play: Theatre is a form of storytelling that has been en- Attending the theatre is very different than going to tertaining people for thousands of years. Theatre the movies or watching television. For one thing, has its own kind of language. Here are some the actors are real people who can hear and see terms that actors, directors, and other "theatre everything that's happening in the audience. It's people" use all the time! important to know a few rules before seeing a play: Auditlow A hopeful actor will either read, sing Please be quiet and respectful during the per- or dance (or sometimes all three!) in order for the formance so that those around you can hear director to decide which actor she wants to cast in what's happening. a particular role. If something's funny, it's okay to laugh! DireCtOr: The director reads the script, and tells the actors where they should go and what they If you like the play, be sure to clap at the end., should do. Each director has a different way of tell- ing a story from every other director,and this means What else can you add to the list? that each play will be unique from every other play! S� All of the scenery on the stage is part of 9 u i c k Tips : what is called the "set." It helps to paint a picture IF YOU ARE BEING BULLIED: of where the story takes place, so it is easier for the audience to follow the play. For The Lady of 1.Always tell an adult. Sometimes it can be hard to Bullyburg, our actors use a backdrop,which is the talk with an adult about serious things, so find an adult colorful painted background. that you trust-your parents, your teacher,your school counselor,your coach,your neighbor. COStUMeS: All of the clothes that are worn 2. Stay in a group. Ifyou spend more time with other onstage by the actors are costumes. The dresses, kids,you'll have others around to help you if you get into the hats, King Kindness' beard, and even Lady a difficult situation! Kindness'blond braids are all part of the costumes! 3. If it feels safe, try to stand up to the person Props: Anything that an actor carries during the who is bullying you. Keep it simple. You might just show is a prop. Can you remember any of the say, "Cut it out!", and then walk away. props used by the actors in this play? 4. If you are being bullied online,don't reply. In- stead, be sure to tell a family member or another Rehearsal: Once the cast of the play is set, adult you trust. ffpossible,block anymore communi- everyone on the show needs to practice to get cations from this person. ready for the show. This can take weeks, and 5.Join clubs or take part in other activities where that gives time for the sets and costumes to be you'll meet other kids! You can meet other kids who built, and for the actors to learn their lines. share your interests and you might make some good ACtOrS: These are the people that you see on friends! stage.They each have a character to play, and they IF YOU WITNESS SOMEONE ELSE BEING spend a long time rehearsing before they perform. They have to learn where they should walk, when BULLIED: they should talk, and how their characters should 1. Report the bullying to an adult. It's not tattling- act. It's a lot of work! you're helping someone out 2. Support someone who is being bullied. Some- and of course - times the best thing you can do is be a friend. 3. Stand up to the person who doing the bullying. Audience: Perhaps the most important ele- Just be sure you don't bully them back! ment in the show! The audience consists of the people who come out to watch the play. You were our audience for The Lady of Bullyburg! I I -