Guthrie Programs at Dakota County Library
Dakota County Library in cooperation with the Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN provided a series on acting and literary arts programs for children and young adults.
- Once Upon a Time Kid Storytelling - Children discover or rediscover how to tell a story or create his or her own in an exciting and creative way. Great for ages 4 - 6 and 7 - 9.
- Acting Games for Beginners - If you've never tried acting beofroe our "Acting Games for Beginners" is the perfect starting point. Learn what methods and tricks of the trade actors and ensembles use to revc up their creative juices, tune up their spontaneity and stay in the moment. Great for ages 7 to 10, 11 - 13, 14 to 17 and 18+.
- Intro to Shakespeare Delve into Shakespeare - Even if you never have before! Learn more about Shakespeare's plays, the language, movement and music with a special emphasis on Guthrie productions happening in the 2009 -2010 season. Great for highschool or college groups, lifelong learners and teachers.
- Your Story: Intro into Memoirs - if you have not yet started to put your memories on paper our introduction to Memoir Writing is for you! Learn the basics of getting your thoughts and ideas from pen to paper.
Dates and Locations:
#1 Once Upon a Time Kid Storytelling
April 28, 2010 - Pleasant Hill Library; Hastings - 13 attendees
#2 Acting Games for Beginners (ages 7 - 10)
April 7, 2010 - Wentworth Library; West St. Paul - 12 attendees
April 15, 2010 - Galaxie Library; Apple Valley - 17 attendees
May 4, 2010 - Wescott Library; Eagan - 12 attendees
May 6, 2010 - Burnhaven Library; Burnsville - 6 attendees
May 10, 2010 - Farmington Library - 10 attendees
May 24, 2010 - Heritage Library; Lakeville - 8 attendees
May 24, 2010 - Inver Glen Library; Inver Grove Heights - 3 attendees
June 5, 2010 - Robert Trail Library;Rosemount - 9 attendees
June 24, 2010 - South St. Paul Library - 15 attendees
#2 Acting Games for Beginners (ages 14-17)
April 17, 2010 - Burnhaven Library; Burnsville - 5 attendees
April 18, 2010 - Galaxie Library; Apple Valley - 0 attendees
April 19, 2010 - Robert Trail Library; Rosemount - 12 attendees
April 30, 2010 - Inver Glen Library; Inver grove Heights - 8 attendees
May 4, 2010 - Farmington Library - 0 attendees
May 19, 2010 - Heritage Library; Lakeville - 14 attendees
#3 Intro to Shakespeare Delve into Shakespeare (teens)
April 9, 2010 - Wescott Library; Eagan - 16 attendees
April 17, 2010 - Wentworth Library; West St. Paul - 9 attendees
April 19, 2010 - Pleasant Hill Library; Hastings - 1 attendee
#3 Intro to Shakespeare Delve into Shakespeare (adults)
April 27, 2010 - Heritage Library; Lakeville - 13 attendees
June 1, 2010 - Robert Trail Library; Rosemount - 9 attendees
#4 Your Story: Intro into Memoirs
April 1, 2010 - Sounth St. Paul Library - 15 attendees
April 2, 2010 - Galaxie Library; Apple Valley - 10 attendees
April 21, 2010 - Wentworth Library; West St. Paul - 8 attendees
April 29, 2010 - Farmington Library - 10 attendees
May 1, 2010 - Westcott Library; Eagan - 4 attendees
May 3, 2010 - Inver Glen Library; Inver Grove Heights - 5 attendees
May 6, 2010 - Pleasant Hill Library; Hastings - 18 attendees
May 8, 2010 - Burnhaven Library; Burnsville - 18 attendees
Partner Organization - Guthrie Theater
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.Audience participants are exposed to and learn about acting and the literary arts.