For Children: A Play in Two Days

A Play in Two Days
Put on a play over a weekend
Ages 6-13
INSPIRITION @ The Speaking House

Hallo,

creating and performing "A Play in Two Days" is what I am presenting here: a tool to enable your children to stretch their imagination, creativity and earn themselves self-trust in the process. Co-operation between children, each sharing their unique perspectives and ideas, is a rare and precious thing, as I am sure you will acknowledge. A Play in Two Days uses improvisation, where I have an array of tools which enable children to give voice to issues pertaining to them, deep feelings and story-lines in which they feel involved.
I throw myself in the ring, so to speak, to allow each child to give voice and thus gain confidence, to their internal stories, dialogues and themes. We weave these together into a story- using music, song and dance. Strange as it may seem in today's age of ultra-produced AI media, real songs, dances and stories can be culled within minutes from the imaginative realms of each child. Children are brilliant at remembering what is important to them, so these moments can be captured, discussed and woven together in a story, which will be performed at the end of day two.

I would come into your place of education/learning, with a few physical tools- mostly an iPad for filming scenes and playback, and some 'making-stuff'- paper, pens, fabrics, mats... I would need the support of at least one of your members of staff or family for the group of ten to twelve children, plus food. We will produce something unique, carrying the signature of each child. A testament to their innovation and ability to create something out of seeming-nothing.

As a boost to confidence, trust (in self and others), imagination, creative power and focus, I am sure you can appreciate the benefit of this exercise. For me, I offer these workshops, knowing that such experience helps to solidify each child's self-belief just a little, leaving an indelible mark upon their psyche, to fall back on in times of fear and doubt. I have made it my life's work to support children's inner growth and connection to their divine steering, and thankfully I get to do this through the lovely tools of acting-improvisation, singing-songwriting, dancing-movement and drawing and general 'makings'.
I do hope we can discuss a date for me bringing this experience to your group of 10-12 children. Ages 6-16, preferable in year-groups or at least children in groups of age within three years maximum.

17 years teacher of performing arts at renowned South West England Prep School
3 commercial albums written, recorded and produced
3 dance companies USA, Germany, UK
4 children's books and 4 books for adults' education
PhD 2000 "Planning for Learning" child psychology, educational models and creating supportive environments for self-stewardship.