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Article #301: Tips for a Successful Black History Month Play Production

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A child's participation in a good - Make sure there is plenty of space for
cultural play is a great experience. They the full production or working area for
develop self-respect, become more actors during a play. The space for the
confident, build high self-esteem, become production should be large enough for the
a part of a successful team, and so much cast to make a large circle holding
more. hands.
The success of any play depends on - Props are important in a stage
preparation and commitment. Also the more production. They should be easily
effort parents, teachers, children, and assessable and clearly label with
others put into the play's production and information on its use during the
become a team, the more chances of a performance.
great show. Black History Month is an - Give good stage directions. Make sure
excellent time to stage a play about the the children know when and where to enter
trials and contributions of or exit during the production.
African-Americans. - Schedule plenty of time consistent
Here are some tips to help you produce a rehearsal. The recommended rehearsal time
successful African-American children's is 2 hours a day, 2 to 3 times a week.
play for Black History Month. You should be ready for full production
- Choose a cultural script or a script in 2 to 3 weeks.
about Black History. Find various plays - Allow time for plenty of "sanity"
and let the children decide which one breaks. Have the children stretch and
they want to take part in. take deep breaths before rehearsals and
- Make copies of the scripts for the the performance. This will help the
children before the first meeting or day children become focused and clearheaded.
of rehearsal. - Keep all rehearsal upbeat, fun, and
- Complete the personal information form exciting. Everyone involved must have a
and character sheets on the first day of good positive attitude.
rehearsal. The personal information form - Make sure everyone contributes to the
contains the children's name, telephone overall production. Everyone ideas can
number, address, and a person to contact improve the production with many personal
in case of an emergency. Children use touches.
the character sheet to give their ideas, These tips will help you in your
thoughts, or opinions about the life and production. Remember to take it one day
personality of character they are at a time and always remember that you
playing. are working with children. When it looks
- Keep plenty of pencil and paper handy. like everything is going wrong have
Children may need to note stage plenty patience and faith in the success
directions, minor changes to the script, of the play. When you give your best, the
or jot down lines they are having children will give theirs. Have a good
problems with. show and good luck.






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