Mouse Deer

Last year we did Deer Mouse--a Malaysian Trickster Tale for our Summer Play. We met for an hour, played some stage games, and rehearsed. Toward the end we spent a few days painting our masks and sets.

Painting our Masks

 Then we performed the play for family and friends at a local park that has a simple stage. It was a great fun--and a sure fire way to beat the summer doldrums!

After the Play- Mouse Deer and Tiger

The children made new friends, invented theater tricks-like shredded paper being thrown up for a splash!-and really made it their own as they helped "direct" each other!
Interestingly, some children who were "shy" turned out to really not be, and those who were not "artistic" turned out to be great painters!

On stage: one of many Crocodiles-in the River