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ELA / STEAM: Scripted Play Adaptation and Production
ELA / STEAM: Scripted Play Adaptation and Production
How are elements of science, technology, engineering and math apparent in theatrical production work?
How are elements of science, technology, engineering and math apparent in theatrical production work?
How do actors work as an ensemble to create a play based on Shakespeare and cultural influences?
How do actors work as an ensemble to create a play based on Shakespeare and cultural influences?
In partnership with the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, a group of students at Lord Stirling Community School created an adaptation and mounted a full production inspired by Shakespeare's "Hamlet". The original play provided clear structure and characters that allowed the students to devise a new script, while exploring heightened language, paraphrasing skills, and character intention. The production design of this play was directly influenced by both images of the Day of the Dead and the story-line of "Hamlet". Students worked with STEAM to design and craft elements of sound, lighting, costumes, scenery, and props, to support a fully realized production. The resulting production was almost entirely crafted by the students, and was performed with enthusiasm, clarity, and strength.
In partnership with the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, a group of students at Lord Stirling Community School created an adaptation and mounted a full production inspired by Shakespeare's "Hamlet". The original play provided clear structure and characters that allowed the students to devise a new script, while exploring heightened language, paraphrasing skills, and character intention. The production design of this play was directly influenced by both images of the Day of the Dead and the story-line of "Hamlet". Students worked with STEAM to design and craft elements of sound, lighting, costumes, scenery, and props, to support a fully realized production. The resulting production was almost entirely crafted by the students, and was performed with enthusiasm, clarity, and strength.
November 2018 - March 2019
"Thanks to George Street, students are contributing positively to the school's culture and climate. The children have developed closer bonds with one another and learned how to show each other compassion and respect.
"Thanks to George Street, students are contributing positively to the school's culture and climate. The children have developed closer bonds with one another and learned how to show each other compassion and respect.
They are leading the charge on civility and unity."
They are leading the charge on civility and unity."
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
"Students were able to learn how to manage production, nurture their imagination, and find a passion in theater design and technology."
"Students were able to learn how to manage production, nurture their imagination, and find a passion in theater design and technology."
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
"We focused on a few of Hamlet's speeches. After investing a number of sessions in understanding the entire story, their task was to put into their own words what Hamlet was saying in each beat. The paraphrased writing and discussion was so deep and rich, it became the version of the speech in the final script."
"We focused on a few of Hamlet's speeches. After investing a number of sessions in understanding the entire story, their task was to put into their own words what Hamlet was saying in each beat. The paraphrased writing and discussion was so deep and rich, it became the version of the speech in the final script."
-- Dusty Ballard, Teaching Artist
-- Dusty Ballard, Teaching Artist
"The students worked in small groups, each focusing on one design aspect: costumes, set, props, light and sound.
"The students worked in small groups, each focusing on one design aspect: costumes, set, props, light and sound.
Each group was responsible for analyzing the play scene by scene in order to make decisions for the overall production."
Each group was responsible for analyzing the play scene by scene in order to make decisions for the overall production."
-- Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artist
-- Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artist
"Every student who participated in George Street Playhouse has learned leadership and accountability.
"Every student who participated in George Street Playhouse has learned leadership and accountability.
They know how to resolve conflict in a respectable manner,
They know how to resolve conflict in a respectable manner,
they are punctual,
they are punctual,
and all are reading at a higher level than before they attended George Street."
and all are reading at a higher level than before they attended George Street."
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
-- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
"Dusty, Angela, Lucas and all who came to share their experience, gentleness and expertise are greatly appreciated! The work they did with our children is unmatched - I am so thankful to have been part of such a dynamic organization. Thank you, George Street for all that you do." -- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
"Dusty, Angela, Lucas and all who came to share their experience, gentleness and expertise are greatly appreciated! The work they did with our children is unmatched - I am so thankful to have been part of such a dynamic organization. Thank you, George Street for all that you do." -- Tania Ray, CLGNB Site Facilitator
Dustin Ballard and Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artists
Dustin Ballard and Lucas Pinner, Teaching Artists
Tania Ray, Facilitator, CLGNB
Tania Ray, Facilitator, CLGNB
Jullissa Payano, Coordinator / Elementary School Programs, CLGNB
Jullissa Payano, Coordinator / Elementary School Programs, CLGNB
Dr. C. Roy Epps, President / CEO, CLGNB
Dr. C. Roy Epps, President / CEO, CLGNB
Photos by Brad Resnick
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