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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Halloween and Blurring the Line Between Real and Pretend
What does Halloween have to do with children’s play, and PictureBook Plays?  As adults “take over†the American version of a holiday with origins in pagan rites and religious observances, how do we make sense of it for young children? … Continue reading
Posted in Mission, Why Theatre
Tagged children, dramatic play, halloween, preschool, pretend
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Mentoring Writers on Sesame Street
The New York Times just published a really interesting article about Sesame Street in Israel and Palestine. It’s predominantly a story of first attempting to create a joint show where Israeli and Palestinian Muppets interact regularly but finally producing separate … Continue reading
Posted in Mentoring Artists & Teachers, Why Theatre
Tagged culture, media, politics, sesame street
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