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IN YOUR FACE-A dramatised poetry session with Caroline Nderitu
A schools and colleges outreach project by POETRY LAB.
LET'S HAVE FUN WITH WORDS
A cultural experience!
SUB-THEMES:
Determination. Conservation. Peace. Culture. Self-Esteem. Confidence.
Running for 45 to 120 minutes, IN YOUR FACE is an exciting and interactive talk/poetry show presented within an infusion of drama, music, sound effects and intricate traditional costuming, talk/poetry show that endeavours to wet an appetite for poetry while highlighting selected topical issues of the day. It teaches not only how to handle poetry but also how to use it to communicate messages like environmental conservation, cultural heritage, peace, and determination, within a blend of my finest works.
It is geared to be out rightly inspiring and entertaining yet subtly instructive and thus the title- IN YOUR FACE. I am also ready willing to share my tips on the casual (or strategic) appreciation of poetry, where technical expertise is warranted, based on my experience.
IN YOUR FACE is presented at five distinct levels, namely: -
q Kindergarten
q Lower primary
q Upper primary
q High school
q College/university
In Kenya the show has already been to around twenty-five institutions so far (Kenyatta University, Swedish School, Makini school Banda School, Hekima Primary, Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi school, Kibutha Girls, Naru Moru Girls High School, Consolata School, Millennium Academy, Princeton Laureate, Jonathan Cloag, St. Andrews- Turi, etc.) and still going, with a target one thousand schools locally and abroad.
The show is an inimitable opportunity for creative interaction between presenter and audience. It is also a creative moment as we endeavour to create poems together as evidence that it may not be so hard after all. There is also a session when we gauge our general knowledge of poetry and poets. The results have been amazing with students/pupils coming up to express their gratitude in person and requesting for more such sessions in the future.
Many people view poetry as a difficult and even boring genre. One way of liberating them from this misconception is to allow them to experience the grandeur of performed poetry and thus- IN YOUR FACE.
Kindly allow me to make this presentation to your institution.
Click www.carolinenderitu.20m.com for recommendations and press cuttings of my previous works, for your record and reference.
The break down:
KINDEGARTEN
Duration: 40 min
Objectives:
v To motivate and inspire young minds.
A fun-filled engaging entertainment tailor- made package that comprises of drumming (we provide all the drums), hand rhymes, singing games, mime and drama.
LOWER PRIMARY SHOW
Duration: 40 min to 60 min
Objectives:
v Having fun with words.
v Sharing a creative moments as we endeavour to create poems together
Engages the children in a variety of delightful hand rhymes and singing games.
Really motivational!
UPPER PRIMARY SHOW
Duration: 60min to 80min
Objectives:
v Poems with a message
v Sharing a creative moment as we endeavour to create poems together
The exciting poems presented here bare a message. The children also learn a short Girima dance. A learning experience within a stimulated performance!
HIGH SCHOOL/ COLLEGE SHOW
Duration: 1½ hrs to 2hrs
Objectives:
v Demystifying poetry by presenting it within and entertainment package
v Instil a sense of ambition and self drive
v CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The poems presented are geared towards creating a positive attitude towards poetry.
Leaves the students well entertained and dully inspired!
POETRY WORKSHOP
Duration: 1½ hrs to 2hrs
Objectives:
v Seeks to ease the understanding and appreciation of various aspects of poetry such as text, mood, tone and stylistic devices.
v Answer the questions that students experience in their analysis of poetry.
v Assist the students to tackle poetry in the exam.
The students are invited to ask questions based on the syllabus and/or own interests and curiosity.
Gives students confidence to tackle poetry in the exam.
We are currently working on a joint Poetry Lab anthology!
This should be our biggest endeavour so far. It starts with Nairobi but evetually grows into the provinces.
More ideas are invited.
We have performed at Kenyatta University, Phoenix players,The British Council, The Geothe Institute, The French Culture and Cooperation Centre, Premier Academy, Brookhouse School and The Kenya National Theatre.The cast varies from show to show, everytime shedding light on fresh raw talent.
Performing abroad...(see profile). Here are fellow girl guides from around the world, during the Juliette Law Seminar in Swirzerland.
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