Program

Education Programs: Institutes for K-12 Educators

Period of Performance

9/1/1977 - 6/30/1978

Funding Totals

$19,440.00 (approved)
$19,440.00 (awarded)


Taproot Theatre Brings Literature to Life in Polk County Schools

FAIN: ES-10557-77

Taproot Theatre, Inc. (Lakeland, FL)
Michael O'Steen (Project Director: September 1977 to present)

To enrich the study of literature through: (1) classroom presentation by Taproot Theatre cast, followed by student theatre workshop ("Story Theatre" & "Reader's Theatre" techniques; no sets, props, costumes; emphasis on the written word); (2) teacher training workshops; and (3) written guidelines for teachers and students. Program will be evaluated and publicized.