Theatre
THE ART OF MIME AND PHYSICAL THEATRE
“Your creations depicted the fragility of nature, the versatility of humans and gave the audience a whole new insight into the meaning of body language.”
— TEACHER, BRENTWOOD BAY, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Think Bigg
Grades:
K-6
Audience Maximum:
350
Price per performance:
$690 + gst
Comical storytelling, masterful mime, compelling music and hilarious puppetry combine in Trent Arterberry’s masterful Think Bigg! Arterberry fills the stage with a collection of intriguing characters such as: Roboman, who discovers the limits – and extraordinary reaches – of his own body; Scuba Dude, who fends off sharks in a slow-motion undersea adventure but then nearly succumbs to the pain of a broken heart; Mr. Bigg, a three-foot-tall human puppet who dances to a dizzying medley of musical styles from rap to Russian folklore.
Through it all Arterberry’s remarkable physical skills and irrepressible playfulness alternately inspire waves of laughter and amazement. There’s drama, comedy, subtle lessons and outrageous fun to spare in Trent Arterberry’s Think Bigg – something that kids will love and adults won’t want to miss.
Through it all Arterberry’s remarkable physical skills and irrepressible playfulness alternately inspire waves of laughter and amazement. There’s drama, comedy, subtle lessons and outrageous fun to spare in Trent Arterberry’s Think Bigg – something that kids will love and adults won’t want to miss.
Curriculum Focus & Expectations
Themes:
- Introducing the Magic of Theatre as a Place Where Anything Can Happen
- Unleashing and Expanding the Imagination
- Exploring the integration of music and movement in Theatre
Expectations:
- Express their feelings of wonder and curiosity about the world through a variety of media
- Describe ways in which the experiences of characters in simple performances relate to their own experiences
- Recognize and name characteristics of drama performances that incorporate various elements of theatre (movement, mime, puppetry, magic, physical comedy)
Tour Availability:
- May 2009
Technical Requirements:
- Large open area or stage (20' x 20')
