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Reader's Theater is best described as "team storytelling through narration." It allows for dramatization of literature with ease. There are no sets, and costumes and props are kept to a minimum. The scripts are often read on stage, so memorization is optional. In May and June, the Big Read Reader's Theater Troupe will re-enact vignettes from the book at various public events. The troupe will begin with four workshops at the library during school vacation this week, from Monday through Thursday. A drama instructor from the Playgroup Theatre in White Plains will lead the sessions.
Participating students will receive a stipend of $100 for attending an orientation session, the four workshops and participating in at least three performances. This constitutes a commitment of about 25-30 hours after school or on weekends between the end of March and the end of June.
Interested students should contact Barbara Davis, community relations coordinator at the New Rochelle Public Library, at 914-632-8254 or bdavis@nrpl.org. Space is limited, and students will be asked to complete a simple application.
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