The Story Musical + 7 DVDs - Riccardo Poto, Francesca Mazzi

A complete set of materials for organising and performing a selection of musicals in the Primary EFL classroom (CEFR level A1-A2):

SCRIPT AND SCREENPLAY - The fairy tales and stories are composed of eight frames; the script with the parts to be recited also provides indications on how to make costumes and small props for the characters, the settings and the actions in each scene. The duration of each performance varies from 30 to 45 minutes.

AUDIO TUTORIAL OF THE RECITAL - The audio guide helps with the understanding of theatrical timing, intonation and characterisation of the voices of all the characters.

SONGS AND MUSIC - Each fairy tale or story contains five original songs, available in two versions: vocal and the instrumental base without vocals.

SCENERY - There are five scenery backdrops for each musical with original, high-resolution digitised illustrations. They can be projected onto any surface to provide the correct theatrical setting. As well as the scenery, there are drawings of the main characters.

DANCE VIDEO TUTORIAL - One song has been selected for the main dance. The choreographer gradually explains all the steps, dividing the dance into short sections that can be selected directly from the chapters of the video, thus greatly facilitating the pupils when they study and learn the steps.

THEATRE VIDEO TUTORIAL - The video contains the complete staging of the musical. It provides instructions for the pupils on how to recite by demonstrating the movements and gestures of the characters and illustrates the organisation of the space on stage, which could be a classroom, a gym, a garden or a courtyard.

PROPS AND COSTUME VIDEO TUTORIAL - The costumes and props are made with recycled materials, cheap and easy to find. A workshop-guide stimulates the children's imagination and creativity.

TEACHER'S GUIDE - This describes all of the different phases, from casting to general rehearsal as well as acting, and provides practical and experienced advice.

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