I am extremely fortunate to have –and grateful for—the experience to help create, and perform in, some of our My first Imagination Stage productions (specifically for ages 1-5). When I was asked to write a blog about my experience as Amelia Mouse in Mouse on the Move, the first thing that came to mind was the wonderful, and often funny things, I hear from our youngest patrons on a day-to-day basis. I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite early childhood theatre stories.
Posts Tagged ‘Early Childhood’
Kids Say the Darndest Things: Performing for an Early Childhood Audience
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 by adminGala 2011: Making Magic
Friday, October 7th, 2011 by adminAs the Special Events Manager at Imagination Stage, many people think that my work for the October 22 Annual Gala & Silent Auction begins in October. But with a 400-seat house to fill; 30-50 volunteers to cultivate and manage; an online and silent auction to create; entertainment to hire; caterers with whom to meet (thanks to the fabulous Ridgewells for donating the catering for the past nine years!); lighting, sound, and graphic designers to solidify; printing companies and mail houses with which to partner (the list actually goes on, but I think you see what I’m getting at…); my planning for this year’s gala, Making Magic, actually began the day after last year’s gala event had happened.
A Response to “Early Learning Curve” Article in 6.10.11 Washington Post
Friday, June 17th, 2011 by adminImagiantion Stage’s Early Childhood Gurus, Kathryn Chase Bryer and Julia Krebs Patterson respond 6/10/11 article in Washington Post about preschool’s lasting benefits.
Actors Sandy Murphy and MJ Casey Discuss Friendship
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011 by adminGeorge and Martha are two hippos who are best friends! But did you know that the actors who play George and Martha are good friends off-stage? Sandy Murphy and MJ Casey took a few minutes to talk our staff member, Tyler Stoltenberg, about their own best friends.
A Video Interview of Brother Bear from Wake Up, Brother Bear!
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 by adminIn this two-minute video, Sister Bear takes on the role of reporter as she interviews her co-star Brother Bear about his favorite things and the return of their show to Imagination Stage.
Eat your vegetables. Stand up straight. Do your homework: Play!
Saturday, January 8th, 2011 by adminkids need unstructured play to grow and develop successfully.
Great Promise and Art in Baby Theatre
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by adminThe New York Times is devoting column inches to what is widely being hailed as the newest trend in theatre in the USA—theatre for the very young. As someone who has travelled to festivals across Europe and Canada and seen dozens of Baby Shows over the last decade, I have come to believe that Baby Theatre holds enormous promise not only for the immediate benefactors, its audience of children and parents, but also for shaping a more sophisticated teen and adult theatre-going public in the USA down the road.
Highlights from 2009-2010
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 by adminImagination Stage wrapped up an eventful and celebratory 30th anniversary year on August 31, 2010. Here are highlights from the year that was.
The Role of Play in Raising Creative Thinkers
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 by adminIn seeking new and interesting points of view for our Early Childhood Program, I attended a symposium called THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY.
Theatre that is truly created for very young children
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 by adminFor many years, I have been disturbed by the pressure on Imagination Stage to open our productions to children under age four. While I recognize that parents and teachers are nobly seeking arts experiences for pre-school children…
