Project Shadow Puppet Theatre

Requirements:

  • You must create and perform a Shadow Puppet Production written cooperatively by the members of your group.
  • Your group must turn in a written script with all spoken parts written in proper script form.

Remember the play must be in three acts

Act 1-- Define the problem

Act 2-- Define 3 possible solutions

Act 3 – The big finale—the best possible solution

  • You must create at least one individual puppet with color and moveable parts. One puppet is a basic requirement you can create more than one if needed for the story line.
  • Your group must work cooperatively to create ground scenery that fills the bottom of the stage associated with the theme of your play. Each group member must create a part of the scenery.

Dates to Know

May3, 6and 7-----Type your script. All group members must have input. A typed copy of the completed script is due to Mrs. Wiles on May 8th at the BEGINNING of class.

May 8-10--- You must bring materials to class to build puppets and scenery. You must actively work on creating your play. Worksheet must be turned in by May 10.

May 13---- Final play preparations

May 14-15 ---- And the show must go on!!! Presentation Day.

Grades

Minor Assessment: Script completed and in proper format.

Minor Assessment: Background scenery & completed worksheet.

Major Assessment: Puppetconstruction- colorful, movable, and construction materials brought in on time.

Major Assessment: Final Presentation of show

Class work: Use of class time—cooperation, preparedness, completeness of work

Homework: Materials brought in on time

Name:______Period:______Date:______

Grade Determination:

Scenery

Minor grade: 50 points______/50

  • Easily seen through the screen
  • Well constructed
  • Related to theme

Puppet

Major grade: 100 points______/100

  • Easy to see
  • Colorful
  • Moving parts
  • Related to theme
  • Well constructed

Structure of play

Minor grade: 65 points______/65

  • Act 1- problem easily recognized
  • Act 2- three distinct possible solutions identifiable
  • Act 3- Best solution presented
  • Script written in the proper script format.

Performance

Major grade: 100 points______/100

  • Speaking clear and easy to hear
  • Music involved within the play
  • Transitions from one act to next clear
  • Use of entire screen area
  • Minimal hand arm movements seen
  • Coordination of behind screen work obvious.