Our youngest Drama Kids are very lucky, because Paradesia is a truly magical play! It's full of strong and fun characters, like the goddess Pele or the young dreamer Pahu. It even has some pretty unforgettable musical dance numbers! But if you ask us - the most memorable part of the play is the story.
Storytelling is a vital part of Hawaiian culture, as in many cultures around the world! Hawaiian legends are rich with stories of traditions, values, history, and morals. To the Hawaiians, storytelling is not just about talking. They pass down their ancient stories through hula, chants, songs, and verse. There are even professional storytellers in Hawaii that dedicate their whole lives to this tradition! One of the most popular topics is the role of community in Hawaiian culture - which is a value our play Paradesia focuses on as well! Community was important to the ancient Hawaiian tribes, and everyone had a role to play. A great example of this is in the movie Moana. (If you haven't seen this movie with your little ones, we strongly suggest you do!) In Moana there are fisherman, harvesters, cooks, weavers, chiefs, etc. - and each person plays a very important role! This philosophy should sound very familiar... not only do each of the characters in our play Paradesia have equally important roles to play, so do our young actors! One of our favorite sayings at Drama Kids is, "There are no small parts, only small actors!" We always teach our students that no matter who they play on the stage, they are all important to the production! Ensemble building, teamwork, and collaboration are just a few of the Drama Kids #FUNdamentals we teach each and every week in class. Our students will quickly realize that these are also the values we teach in our play Paradesia! While their characters are working together to gather fish and food for the island, our Drama Kids will also be learning how to work together to learn choreography and dance in unison as an ensemble! When the character Pahu announces that everyone can share his/her newfound wealth, our Drama Kids will be sharing the spotlight equally on the EGG's stage. And when our students take their final bows, we hope they are just as proud of their fellow cast-mates' performances as they are of their own! Click here for some #FUNFACTS about Paradesia! Your Drama Kids will love this post - be sure to share it with them!
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