-Pri- Upper -Sec- Lower -Sec- All -ITE -Pri- Lower -Pri- All -Sec- Upper -JC -Polytechnic
Duration per session
30 min
Cost
$400 ( Assembly shows) and $800 (Deepavali and National Day)
GST not applicable
No. of Artists
2 (Assembly show) or 4 (Deepavali or National Day)
Technical Requirements
-Microphone Quantity : (1) -OHP -PA System
Other Information
OHP is optional, should you need visual effects (Not suitable for brigh areas).
Objective
· To develop the students appreciation of the oral tradition. · To motivate the students to revive this dying art form. · To enrich their language skills through exposure to this art form. · To enable them to get a deeper insight into the different cultures highlighted in the stories, in particular the Tamil culture.
Synopsis
Each performance will hold the attention of students by the use of drama, dance and music in the telling. There will be a large scope for interaction and student participation. The repertoire will include both modern and traditional stories such as: - The story of Singapore - Jataka tales - Tenali Raman stories - Stories of Akbar and Birbal - Panchatantra tales - Fables of the far-east - Indian festivals - Ramayana and Mahabharata
Highlights to watch out for
The opportunity to watch a performance by an international storytelling artist. · The simple yet effective use of language. · Language learning made easy through the use of this art form. · A performance that is both educational and entertaining. - Special visual effects projected on screen!
Learning Points for the audience
This programme will help students to: · Develop their listening skills. · Developing their skills of imagination and visualization. · Become motivated to try storytelling for themselves, in their mother tongue. · Develop their aesthetic sense and love for the Tamil Language.
Arts Group Name
SYAMA (Society of the Youth for Artistic Music Appreciation)
