Eight thousand children in grades K-2 were mesmerized by Theatre IV’s delightful musical adaptation of The Song of Mulan in March.8,000 in Grades K-2 Enthralled by Song of Mulan
Eight thousand children in grades K-2 were mesmerized by Theatre IV’s delightful musical adaptation of The Song of Mulan in March.
For many kindergartners, it was their first experience seeing a live cultural arts performance.
A cast of five brought the ancient Chinese folktale to life as part of the arts council’s Students Take pART in the ARTs program, which brings a professional performing arts program to every grade level each year. Teachers received a study guide to help incorporate the performance into the curriculum.
The performance featured humor and pathos, exotic costumes, pretend swords that looked like the real thing and a creative set that switched from Mulan’s house to a market to the countryside surrounding the
The Song of Mulan is based on an ancient Chinese poem and folktale. When Mulan learned that her ailing father had been drafted into Khan’s army, she protects him by serving in his place. Disguised as a man, she risks everything to maintain family honor and earn the love of a nation.
Students in the audience enjoyed asking the cast questions after each performance: Are the two of you really married? What are the swords made of? Why weren’t you in the Disney movie? Is the story of Mulan true? Just how long is the
The arts council is grateful to our partners in the 2005-2006 Students Take pART in the ARTs program: the