2nd & 4th Grade Dessert Theatre Virtual Premiere This Friday!

Virtual Premiere of 2nd and 4th Grade

Dessert Theatre

Thank you for cheering on our young thespians in their Dessert Theatre performances at The Colorado Springs School. Due to COVID, we were unable to gather with live audiences. For your viewing pleasure, please enjoy watching and rewatching this filmed performance on YouTube.

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2nd Grade Performance:

Go Home, River

Where does the river begin? In “Go Home, River,” a native Alaskan child and his family follow the river to its source high in the mountains. From there, they sail to the coast, watching the river grow and split until it reaches the ocean. But the river’s journey does not end there. This sweet take on the water cycle gives 2nd Grade actors a chance to play multiple roles and create the environment around them. Come along on the voyage!

4th Grade Performance:

Some Folks Say

Travel the country through six fun folktales. “Some Folks Say” captures a variety of American cultures, from the Hawaiian islands to the wild west. We’ll meet Paul Bunyan, Brer Rabbit and even some ghosts in the White House! Hilarious, heartwarming and larger-than-life, this 4th Grade Dessert Theatre celebrates the art of storytelling, with each performer taking turns narrating and acting out the tales. Just watch out for the giant flapjack!

Dessert Theatre Experience in Children's School

Background: For more than four decades, The Colorado Springs School has billed a signature theatre experience called Dessert Theatre for Kindergarten - 5th grade students. It is integrated with a robust theme of study and concentrated over several weeks. Often the topics of these grade-level plays are original scripts inspired by the curriculum the children are studying in science, history, and literature. This interdisciplinary exercise allows for complex ideas to be expressed on stage.

The discipline of Theatre enables a child to become more in tune with his/her own unique attributes and gifts. Children are free to identify and solve problems within the rehearsal process, promoting their intellectual curiosity. They grow in their ability to express ideas clearly, helping to build confidence in their own communication skills. Theatre is a truly collaborative art form where children learn to be responsible for themselves and others. This social cooperation reinforces and motivates positive behavior, building personal integrity. The very process of developing a character challenges the child to see the world from a different point of view and teaches him/her how to bring intellect and emotion together. Plus, the art of presenting theatre engages whole minds through the genuine application of literacy and the integration of knowledge across the curriculum.

Many alternate plans were discussed and reimagined to allow this signature experience for our students to continue with COVID mitigation practices. Students have been integral in developing their own characters and scripts for Dessert Theatre. Along with practicing on stage and enjoying their costume fittings, these classes synthesized a theme from their classroom and are bringing it to life on stage. The uncertainty of this season gave the students an opportunity to engage in Dessert Theatre in a new unique way and we are excited to share it with you. As we near the performance dates, we regrettably can not present in front of a live audience. So in conjunction with our Communication Office and a freelance videographer, we are filming the productions for a virtual premiere in the safety of your living room.

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