Forgets-To-Twinkle is a fully participatory, story workshop based on a
mythological narrative from the North American Kiowa Seneca Indians. Creating
new mythologies of social importance, participants take a hands-on experience
devising all aspects of their adventures. Children participate as dancers,
actors and musicians. A special collection of percussion instruments are
provided.
This workshop developed from Star Constellation Dances and other Sky Stories, a
project presented for Glasgow City Council Inspiration Festival 2001. The
workshop is suitable for mixed-age primary, as well as special needs groups. It
can be presented over a full or a half day.
30 - 60 participants
2 - 4 hours
8 to 10 years of age
A traveller reveals the adventures of Little Brother, a very small star in the
constellation of the Seven Sisters, who wishes to set out on a journey to
discover his/her own identity. But big surprises are in store for Little
Brother when the old trickster Coyote lures the little star into his earthly
lair. Trapped, he may not be able to return
The adventure begins as the children board the boat departing for their holiday
to the Island of Hills and Flowers. Children arrive only
to discover a terribly rude hand-written sign directing them to leave the island
immediately. It seems that the Island now belongs to a powerful dragon who lives in a castle,
and no strangers are allowed! But alas, the boat has departed. Now the children will have to stay. Will the dragon permit them to stay and play on the island? Maybe they can make music to appease the dragon. Or will we have to fight? Maybe we had better prepare for both possibilities. Special dance and martial
arts moves are practiced as music is prepared. Enacted outdoors or in a large
indoor space, this 1-2 hour workshop is suitable for children from 4 to 8 years
of age.
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Luminous Music Myth-Behaving Workshop
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