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Take one character actor. Sprinkle in some tantalizing questions. Add vocal inflections, facial expressions, gestures and imagination. Stir in costumes, props, electrical experiments and a few fireballs. Whip up a handful of historical characters (an American pioneer, the King of Prussia, Poor Richard Saunders) and fold in a dash of 18th century music. Cook onstage with a roomful of student sous chefs for 45 minutes and, voila! A tantalizing recipe for Benjamin Franklin ala 1787—a theatrical and educational character concoction guaranteed to please every palate.
Marty Barrett
Marty Barrett has a degree in Early Childhood Education and studied theater at Towson State University. He has been a teacher for sixth grade and has been teaching theater for children of all ages at both Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and Young Audiences for over 25 years. As a freelance artist, director, and playwright, he has performed in many venues with high energy and flexible performances that are up close and personal. Besides work as a teaching artist, he serves New Covenant Community Church in Chamblee, Georgia, as pastor and artistic director for the Arc Theater.
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Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
300
Duration:
45 minutes
Cost:
Single Assembly: $380
Two Back To Back Assemblies: $540
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