Singing Harp offers both classroom and pre-show interactive workshops. We adapt all our material as

needed to engage and challenge different age groups.

Classroom Workshops:

Classroom workshops are suited for a range of scholastic aptitudes, and address a variety of learning styles.

Curricular materials are included.

Topics covered in each workshop:

Workshop #1:  The World of Symbols and Ideas

What is a Symbol?

Finding Symbols in a Story

Contradictions and Comprehensive Thinking

Inconsistencies and Oddities as Clues to Meaning

Exploring Symbols through Language and Gesture

Workshop #2:  Atmospheres and Emotions

What is an Atmosphere?

Identifying Atmospheres and Related Feelings

Emotional Progressions, Emotional Contrasts

Gesture as a Sign of Emotion

Workshop #3:  Character and Relationships

What’s in a Character?

Movement as a Way of Exploring Character

Inner Conflicts, Inner Decisions

Identifying Character Relationships and How They Change

Pre-show Workshops:

Children’s Pre-show Workshops give participants an introduction to the characters and ideas in the

story through movement and acting exercises.  Content is drawn from the workshops above, and is

adapted according to the age levels of the children present.

Pre-performance Discussions for Adults                   New in 2008!

These presentations are designed to give parents an introduction to the symbols in the stories, and a

chance to become acquainted with the primary ideas.  They run simultaneously with the children’s

workshops.