RE –HEAR-SAL  and  RE-VEAL    For young performers, rehearsal is a long, tedious and sometimes confusing  process.  We need to RE-view and RE-peat which is the purpose of a  RE- HEAR-SAL.  This process takes time but it will give the children a  kinesthetic connection to delivering their lines.  It may seem easy to understand, but […]

Preparing and Presenting   The 4th graders OWLS AND GECKOS have completed their Character Interviews.  We have seen some fun and interesting characters, and are looking forward to seeing everyone’s monologues.  The students seem anxious and excited to present their work.  There is always the sense of wanting to do it “just right” after all the work […]

Learning and Discovering  – “It is not just…” Like solving a math problem, each time the actor plays a new character, he or she will do a process of steps to bring the character to life.  It is not just… memorizing lines, using your imagination and being unafraid to stand up in front of people to […]

INFORMANCE WEEK at Quest!   This is an opportunity for parents to visit the drama classroom and see what we are doing.  Unlike a performance that focuses on the final product; an Informance focuses on the process – where real learning takes place, where creativity is discovered, where making mistakes encourages growth, perseverance and risk […]

The regular schedule at Quest was interrupted this week with a Monday schedule on a Tuesday and a couple of assemblies, which effected 3rd grade, 2nd grade and 4th grade drama classes.  (They did not meet)   However those who did meet, continue to work on the process of discovery and memorization.    The Pre-School students OTTERS AND LEMURS are […]