Stockton: Wind, Rain, Thunder…and Clones

Posted by Tai on May 2, 2008 at 01:45 PM
School Shows School Workshops

The Stockton Elementary show was this morning, and it was a blast. This residency was taught by lead teacher Geoff, Laura G., Rani, awesome volunteer Maggie K., and myself. Although it was BOM’s first residency and show at Stockton, the kids took to us like ducks to water. They were a creative and eager bunch, and it showed in their stories.

Not only was this our first show at Stockton, it was company member Kate Staiger’s first time directing a Monkey show, and she was a natural. Over the past week and a half we have been adapting and rehearsing stories featuring robots, chipmunks, J-Lo and a not-so-scary haunted house.

On the way to the school this morning, after our traditional pre-show breakfast, we saw a surprising sight on Montrose Avenue:

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So you thought it was all for the children

Posted by Rachel on May 1, 2008 at 12:13 PM
School Workshops

We just taught our sixth and final workshop day at the Chalmers School, and yes, it was rewarding, and yes, the children were amazing, and yes, it warmed our hearts. But also . . . we got candy. And lovely beaded necklaces ceremonially presented by the children.

Yes, that Crunch bar wrapper is empty. It couldn’t wait for the picture.

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