QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
- Who are these people? 12 people from Springfield's past (6 pairs of dynamic men whose inventions affected the world)
- What is this about? 6 mini-scripts about these men
- Who is it for? school-age youth from grades 3 - 7 (and anyone else)
- Where can it be done? classrooms, libraries, community centers, neighborhood councils, camps
- When can it be done? any time, any place, indoors, outdoors
- Who will do this? 2 "actors" (students/teachers/volunteers)
- What do I need? A few small props, 2 downloaded script copies
- What is the cost? FREE
Understanding the products, activities, and people who made Springfield great is a special way to educate youth and adults about our history. And what better way is there than through the arts? The plays have a light touch, and each has been reviewed by an historian.
SUGGESTIONS
- Stage a play that relates to an event or holiday.
- Work the script(s) into your curricula, or just to have some fun.
- Script-in-hand readings are fine - no need to memorize.
- Costuming & small props (hat, walking stick, etc.) can add to the show.
- Actors can be: students, teachers, volunteers, local celebrities.
DOWNLOAD THE PLAYS
These links will open GOOGLE DOCUMENTS. On the top left side of the screen you will find a drop-down menu, FILE, that has options for downloading and printing.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Shera Cohen c/o spotlightinc@verizon.net
or Denise Cogman c/o cogmand@sps.springfield.ma.us
Sponsored by In the Spotlight, Inc. with assistance from the Springfield School Volunteers.
This project is supported in part by a grant from
the Springfield Cultural Council,
a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
www.massculturalcouncil.org
the Springfield Cultural Council,
a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
www.massculturalcouncil.org
