Today we took KidsAct and TeensAct on the road to the Berkshire Museum in search of material for our devised plays. KidsAct focused mostly on studying the animals in the taxidermy exhibit and in the aquarium, including mountain lions, chameleons, seahorses, legless lizards, and poison dart frogs. They chose animals that excited them, and once they returned from the museum they worked on embodying their chosen animals. Finally, they devised scenes by drawing inspiration from their animals to create characters. TeensAct studied the other exhibits in the museum and was inspired by a statue of Aphrodite to create scenes rooted in Greek mythology, one involving Kronos and the other surrounding a fight over Paris. It was an exciting day that sparked many creative efforts that will be the beginnings of our very own plays!
Barrington Stage Company KidsAct! and TeensAct! Camps 