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Cross Curriculum Project

Theatre Stage


 
Materials Needed

Shoebox
Misc. Recycled Objects and Found Objects
Glue
Scissors
Paints
Dowel for Curtain Rod
Velvet Fabric and Sheer Material for Opening Curtains
Glitter and SEquins
Character Templates


 
 
Instructions

Create a scene from your favorite play and create it with the shoebox, create a dazzling curtain for extra drama.

You will find examples of theatres set at these locations:

National Children's Theater Festival
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/db/pp/pp-00272.txt

Missoula Children's Theatre
http://www.mctinc.org/default.htm

The Players Workshop Children's Theatre
http://www.interaccess.com/hana/pw/c/kidshows.htm

Great Big Theatre Company
http://www.hookup.net/~small/gbtc.htm

Another helpful site is
http://www.artmuseums.com/shoeboxart.htm