Childrens Theater

Want to make faux internal organs for your Halloween display? It's easy and fun. I'll show you how.

Sometimes a play calls for a tree stump to be part of the scenery, as a place where something is hidden or just to lend atmosphere. What to do? Why, make one, of course!

Need a scary faux lit bomb for your next Halloween display? Or maybe your school is doing a production of a pirate show like Peter Pan? This cartoon-like lit bomb will definitely meet your needs.

What fun it is to make your own costume for Halloween! This is a great Adult or child's outfit. With the lights attached to the outfit it also makes a great way to keep you or your precious child...

This article will show you how to make your own lip gloss. This is an easy inexpensive party idea for any little girls Birthday party.

It's a better time than ever to look for simple ways to have fun with your kids. There are so many options if you just stop for a moment to think about them. Getting the kids involved with new...

I will teach you how to build the puppet stage that was featured on The Jerry Springer Show. I was a puppeteer, and the designer, and builder of this stage. It is very sturdy when assembled, as we...

In the big city, there are so many things to do. But the big city also comes with a big price tag. You can find a lot of free activities in Chicago if you just poke around and look for them. Check...

If you're young at heart, enjoy making up stories for kids and have a long memory when it comes to backyard games of "let's pretend," the next step in your hobby or career as an author may be to...

Stories have long been used to pass down history, combat boredom and teach important lessons. Kids can easily become enchanted with the characters and plot of a well-told story. Learning how to...

It's exciting to get involved with community theatre, but there are some basic terms you should know. This is a partial listing of the new terms you may hear when you first take the leap to get...

Community theatre is a lot of fun, but there are extra bonuses to performing in a children's production.

Being in children's ministry I've been around plenty of puppets. Here are some quick and easy tips for enhancing your puppeteer skills..

High School drama department plays seem to fall into a few basic categories; old fashioned westerns, Medieval, the 50's, and modern. They also seem to have a small budget. With a little ingenuity...

Think sports are competitive? Try the theater. Auditioning for a show is a major challenge because not only do you have to sing, dance and act, you also have to look right for the part. And that's...

Blob tag is not only a fun game for kids of all ages. It’s also a terrific tool for learning about cooperation and trust between actors. Use the game as an ice breaker at your child or...

Children's musical theater provides a fun environment for kids to learn to appreciate the arts. All kids in the production receive instruction on singing, dancing and acting. There are musical...

Learn how to teach your children the freeze game from a professional acting teacher in this free instructional video on theater games for kids.

Learn how to prevent kids from getting distracted on stage from a professional acting teacher in this free instructional video on theater games for kids.

Learn how to mimic facial expressions from a professional acting teacher in this free instructional video on theater games for kids.

Learn about casting and auditions with expert tips and advice on acting jobs for kids in this free video clip on auditions.

Learn about dealing with parents with expert tips and advice on acting jobs for kids in this free video clip on auditions.

Learn about organizing an acting career with expert tips and advice on acting jobs for kids in this free video clip on auditions.

Learn how to gain acting experience with expert tips and advice on acting jobs for kids in this free video clip on auditions.

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...

Kids with an interest in theater are often spontaneous, creative and energetic. Harness these qualities with simple activities like the One-Word Story Game. Schedule regular games with your...