CHILDREN'S THEATRE

ORIGINS

• History traces the origins back to 17th century Russia.
• These were so called School-Theatres
• China was also a contributor to the importance of Children's Theatre.

WHAT IS CHILDREN'S THEATRE?

• Plays that are geared towards the interest and intellects of children.

SOME FAMOUS CHILDREN'S PLAYS

• James and the Giant Peach
• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
• Charlotte's Web
• The Little Fur Tree

WHAT IS THE POINT?

• Children who get involved with arts are less likely to drop out of school.
• Theatre also connects to the importance of reading.

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