STEAM: Light and Sound

A STEAM Workshop or Residency for Grades K-5

Teaching Artist: Kayla Sandusky

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Step into the magic of light, shadow, and sound! In this workshop/residency, students will explore how light creates shadows and how sound supports storytelling through movement, games, and shadow puppet theatre. Using the actor’s toolbox, voice, body, imagination, collaboration, and focus, students will design and perform original shadow puppet stories while experimenting with light sources, distance, and projection. The workshop/residency blends science, theatre, and storytelling to build curiosity, creativity, and confident self-expression.

*This program is available as a single workshop or as a multi-workshop residency

For a single workshop, choose between these activities:

• Light and Shadow Exploration: Shadow Puppets

• Sound Exploration: Chalandi Plate and Projecting Voices Activity

Requirements:

• White Paper (Only needed for light and shadow exploration)

  **Teachers must be present at all times during workshop/residency.

To schedule this program, use the scheduling button below or:
Phone: 816-531-4022
Email: booknow@kcya.org

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Creative Discipline: Theatre and Visual Arts

Maximum Audience Size: 30 students

Program Length: 45 minutes

Availability: Year-round

Location: At Your School

Fees:  $135 single, $250 double ($125 per workshop for 2 or more on the same day) | Materials Fee: $50 for a 2-4 session residency

Materials Fee for Light and Shadow Exploration: $35 per workshop

Material Fee for Sound Exploration: $15 per workshop

• The break between performances must not exceed 90 minutes to receive the reduced rate

• Title 1 Schools may qualify for funding assistance Learn More ‍ ‍

Curriculum Connection: STEM, Fine Arts

Photo Credit: Vanessa Bucceri from Unsplash