Posted by Meredith on Monday, Sep 18, 2017
The Iowa City Public Library invites children interested in the performing arts to visit ICPL Sunday afternoons for October Improv!
Using a variety of drama techniques to bring popular children’s stories to life, October Improv! will explore the many ways there are to tell stories, and how actors can experience the character, action, and themes inside of stories. These weekly drama sessions will be led by AmyRuth McGraw and students from the University of Iowa’s Drama in the Classroom course as part of Sunday Fun Day.
Sunday, October 1: “Caps for Sale”
Designed for students in grades kindergarten through second, children are invited to take on the role of monkeys and experience this well-loved story in a new way. They’ll also learn to build a story with their bodies, voices, and an empty room.
Sunday, October 8: “The Little Engine That Could”
Participants will use their bodies to make engines and their voices to practice dialogue. This program is designed for children in kindergarten through second grade.
Sunday, October 15: “Where the Wild Things Are”
Sail off with Max to the land of the Wild Things. Don’t forget your imagination and terrible roar! Designed for children in grades kindergarten through second.
Sunday, October 22: “The Legend of the Dancing Teakettle”
Participants will explore the countryside of Japan in a lesson of how actors use space. This program is designed for children in kindergarten through second grade.
Sunday, October 30: Pumpkin Painting Party
We resume our regular Sunday Fun Day programming with an arts-and-crafts activity. Stop by and paint your own mini pumpkin; all materials provided.
All programs are held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room. Preregistration is required for October Improv! Participants may use the online calendar to register or call the Library at 319-356-5200.
During October Improv!, a fall-themed craft will be available in the Children’s Room from 2 to 4 p.m.