Drama & Performance
Susan directs performances on a consulting basis, and she can train staff to conduct their own performance material. Working with colleagues, Susan’s program includes voice and diction, movement/dance, music and acting, and all aspects of production, including set, props and costume.
Susan’s work is rooted in appropriate content and stories for children and their audience. She develops creative original curriculum for children in music, drama and dance. Children hone skills in effective communication (both listening and speaking with understanding), cooperation and confidence. Each child is valued for their individual growth. These unique programs have benefited children in school and summer camp settings for over 25 years. Through the improvisation process and performance, children learn that a production relies on the collaboration of the ensemble of actors and technical support, both in front and behind the curtain.
Susan’s work is rooted in appropriate content and stories for children and their audience. She develops creative original curriculum for children in music, drama and dance. Children hone skills in effective communication (both listening and speaking with understanding), cooperation and confidence. Each child is valued for their individual growth. These unique programs have benefited children in school and summer camp settings for over 25 years. Through the improvisation process and performance, children learn that a production relies on the collaboration of the ensemble of actors and technical support, both in front and behind the curtain.
Shows & Productions...
The Yellow Umbrella
Adapted from the book “The Yellow Umbrella” by Dong Il Sheen & Jae-Soo Liu
Shakespeare Verse with Children
Original work incorporating Shakespeare plays and poetry.
A Midsummer's Night Dream
Adapted from the Shakespeare play of the same name.
Caps For Sale
Adapted from the book “Caps for Sale” in collaboration with the book’s author, Esphyr Slobodkina.
Animal Antics
Revised and reworked original script and score by Jane Thurber.
Peter Rabbit
Revised and reworked original script and score by Patricia Chadwick.
Rich Whittington and His Cat
Revised and reworked original script and score by Patricia Chadwick.
Pierre
Adapted from the book “Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue” by Maurice Sendak
Peter and the Wolf
Adapted from the original symphonic fairytale for children by Sergei Prokofiev.
GEODREAM: A Tale About Change
Fresh Out! The Moosical
The Radio Life
Thyme in the Garden
Music from the Earth
Co-created and produced these (and 17 other original productions) children’s shows
over the course of 20+ summers at Renbrook School Summer Adventure.
Adapted from the book “The Yellow Umbrella” by Dong Il Sheen & Jae-Soo Liu
Shakespeare Verse with Children
Original work incorporating Shakespeare plays and poetry.
A Midsummer's Night Dream
Adapted from the Shakespeare play of the same name.
Caps For Sale
Adapted from the book “Caps for Sale” in collaboration with the book’s author, Esphyr Slobodkina.
Animal Antics
Revised and reworked original script and score by Jane Thurber.
Peter Rabbit
Revised and reworked original script and score by Patricia Chadwick.
Rich Whittington and His Cat
Revised and reworked original script and score by Patricia Chadwick.
Pierre
Adapted from the book “Pierre: A Cautionary Tale in Five Chapters and a Prologue” by Maurice Sendak
Peter and the Wolf
Adapted from the original symphonic fairytale for children by Sergei Prokofiev.
GEODREAM: A Tale About Change
Fresh Out! The Moosical
The Radio Life
Thyme in the Garden
Music from the Earth
Co-created and produced these (and 17 other original productions) children’s shows
over the course of 20+ summers at Renbrook School Summer Adventure.