The Orca Show

The children in the Orca class have been showing interest in performing. One day they dressed up, built a stage out of blocks, and put on an impromptu show. We decided we would like to put on a real show.

We started out by drawing a picture of us on stage, doing what we wanted to do in the show, and showing what we know about the stage, and a show. We all decided what we would do in the show. There would be ballerinas, a dance group, a singing group, a violinist, a snake tamer, and some sailors. We chose which team we would work on to get ready for the show.

The Stage Team was responsible for the curtain, the backdrops, and the lighting. They drew up plans for how to rig a curtain. One boy suggested black garbage bags and binder clips (brilliant!). We practiced to see if they worked, first.

The children decided they needed four different backdrops that would change during the show. Here a group is painting the backdrop for the sailor piece.

The "Twinkle Stars" singing group painted a backdrop with music notes on it.

The Information Team's job was to make invitations, posters, tickets, and programs for the show.

The Reception Team was responsible for the fancy reception for the performers and audience after the show. They made decorations using the show colors we voted for: purple and orange.

The Stage Team worked hard to figure out how to hang the backdrops so that they could be changed.

The performers all got time to practice. Hard work and patience paid off in the end.

Here the Stage Team is working on the stage lighting. They decided to use flashlights to give extra light to the stage.

We had to figure out how to hang the flashlights.

As we got closer to the show, the Teams did their final work. The Information Team made the programs,

and the Reception Team baked and decorated the cookies to be served.

We worked hard getting enough chairs for the audience. Then we numbered the chairs, and put corresponding numbers on the tickets.

Here is the cast, ready for the show! It went fabulously! The children were shocked when the audience clapped and cheered for them. Every child was brave and performed beautifully. The families and guests were so proud and pleased to be able to be there. One day we will see a movie someone made of our performance. We can hardly wait!