Childrens Theater

How to Enjoy the Art of Live Storytelling

By breezycycle

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Even as a member of the audience, you participate in the art of live storytelling. Most stories told in this setting reveal basic truths about living. By participating in storytelling in an in-person event, you can connect to the storyteller, ... more »

How to Make a Backyard Clothesline Theater

By pianistic

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Let your kids debut their dramatic talents in their own backyard by building a simple clothesline theater. With a favorite book, a couple of bed sheets and some clothespins, and a lot of imagination, Broadway is right in your backyard... more »

How to Make Spooky Halloween Sounds

By 1citygirl

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This article tell you what things you'll need to make your own spooky Halloween sounds. Use these sounds together to make a tape, or scare passing friends on Halloween night! Also makes a great science lesson for teachers or a fun party or rainy ... more »

How to Have a Fun Family Movie Night

By ***princess g

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One of the best ways to have a cheap and fun eavening at home with the kids is to have your own Family Movie Night... more »

How to Involve Your Child in Theater

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A rewarding theater experience gives a child a lifelong skill - the ability to speak and perform comfortably before groups of people... more »

How to Start a Church Drama Team

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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A drama team can add a new element to a church's worship service. Drama teams can perform short skits or full two-hour plays, and allow people who would not otherwise sing, act or play an instrument to get involved in church in a special way... more »

How to Adapt a Book Into a Stage Play

By Paula Parker

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Adapting a book into a stage play has several advantages. A well known book has an established fan base. A book in the public domain means no royalty payments to the author. There is a challenge, however, to taking a book, filled with action and ... more »

How to Make a Shadow Puppet Theater

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Its fun to put on a shadow puppet theater show for your friends and it's equally as fun to make the stage, props and puppets. This is a family project that you can do with your kids. The following will show you how to make everything you need to ... more »

How to make sound effects while playing with toys!

By FunGuy

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Have you ever seen a silent movie? Just imagine what those silent picture greats such as Chaplin and Keaton could have done had they had sound? Now apply that to playing with toys. If you or your children have only ever played with their toys ... more »

How to Produce a Talent Show

By kingofharts

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A talent show is a great way to end a school year, to jazz up a weekend retreat, to spend a rainy afternoon, to cap a family reunion or...you name it! Here are some tips that will help you organize just such an event for your next gathering... more »

How to Teach Children to Pantomime

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Teaching children to pantomime encourages imagination and a deep understanding of stories and concepts. Pantomime also gives children a chance to explore their bodies and creative movement. While children are naturally interested in pantomime, ... more »

How to Teach Your Children Proper Behavior at a Theatre

By Jim Lochner

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Whether it's a play, musical, Barney, or any live performance, introducing your child to the magic of live theatre and concerts at any early age can instill a passion that can last his entire life. It may be difficult to get little ones to sit ... more »

How to Attend a Theatre Performance

By kschmitt

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Before you head out to the theatre for the first time you should be aware of theatre etiquette... more »

How to Get Your Tween Started in Acting

By AHermitt

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The tween years are when most kids want to spread their wings and try out different things. Acting is something that your tween might want to try. Here is some advice for getting your tween started in acting... more »

How to Make Crowns for Wisemen

By kdw41

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This is an easy way to create crowns for wisemen...the kids can even help too!.. more »

How to make cup animals, or cup puppets

By FunGuy

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Ever heard "Mom, I'm bored!" three minutes into the day, or a few minutes after school? Here is a great craft idea that will take some time, exercise their brain, and give them something fun to play with throughout the day. With a few ... more »

How to Behave Backstage During a Theatre Production

By lisadee

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Participating in a theatre production is a very exciting experience. You rehearse for several weeks, usually in a very relaxed environment. Then suddenly it is time to perform in front of an audience. Instead of just hanging out you find you ... more »

How to Block a Theatrical Play

By Violetsnow

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One of the director's jobs is to block the play; that is, guide people in their movements around the stage. These movements include exits and entrances, crossing the stage and physical activities from eating to doing handstands. Movements may ... more »

How to Do a Character Voice

By EliazarPlatt

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Whether you're reading to children or looking for a career in voice-over recording, you need character voices. You may not think you're able to do it, but it's easier than you think. Here's how... more »

How to Get The Best Event Ticket Price--Compare Prices

By Cliff

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This article will walk you through comparing prices for ticketed events. Save money by comparing tickets... more »

How to have fun with your kids on little or no money

By Nogginstuff

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Have fun with kids of any age on little or no money!.. more »

How to make a DIY Craft Top Hat

By pianistic

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Make this hat for your snowman or for New Years Eve or for Halloween or a kids play. This is a great DIY craft project... more »

How to Produce a Play

By kingofharts

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There is nothing like a play to bring people of all ages together for some serious fun after school or in the evenings or during vacation. Here's how you can be a play producer, with a budget as big or little as your wallet... more »

How to make Face Paint

By pianistic

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Do you need to paint your child's face for Halloween, a play or just for fun? Here is an easy to make homemade recipe... more »

How to produce a Christmas panto

By kingofharts

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It is tradition in the UK for schools to perform a play at Christmas time, adapting a fairy tale or other well-known story for a general audience, encouraging participation. Here is how you can write and host a Christmas Panto(mime) in your own ... more »

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