Drama and Pantomime for Preschool

What is drama?

• Drama is a type of painting that uses bold colors and abstract shapes to create visual impact.

• Drama is a type of poetry that uses rhyme and meter to convey emotions.

• Drama is a form of literature that is performed on stage, involving dialogue, action, and conflict to convey a story or emotion.

• Drama is a type of comedy that involves slapstick humor and exaggerated characters.

Can you act like a cat?

• Sure, I can climb trees and catch mice

• Yes, I can meow and purr

• Of course, I can speak fluent cat language

• No

What is pantomime?

• Pantomime is a type of musical performance involving only vocal singing and no instrumental accompaniment.

• Pantomime is a type of dramatic performance involving elaborate costumes and sets.

• Pantomime is a type of comedy performance involving exaggerated and slapstick physical humor.

• Pantomime is a form of theatrical performance that uses gestures, body movements, and facial expressions to convey a story or situation without using words.

Can you show how to walk like a robot?

• Yes, by hopping on one foot and flapping your arms like a bird

• Yes, by walking on your hands and feet like a crab

• Yes, by keeping your movements stiff and mechanical, with straight legs and swinging arms in a rigid manner.

• Yes, by walking backwards with your eyes closed and arms outstretched

Why do people use costumes in drama?

• Costumes are used in drama to help portray the characters, time period, and setting of the story.

• To increase the cost of production

• To confuse the audience

• To make the actors feel uncomfortable

Can you pretend to be a tree in the wind?

• I'm allergic to trees

• No

• Yes

• I don't know how

What are some examples of emotions you can show in drama?

• Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, jealousy, excitement, and confusion

• Apathy

• Indifference

• Boredom

Can you act like you are flying in the sky?

• No, I can act like I am flying in the sky by flapping my arms like a bird and making bird noises.

• Yes, I can act like I am flying in the sky by jumping off a high building and hoping for the best.

• No, I can act like I am flying in the sky by sitting in a chair and pretending to be in an airplane.

• Yes, I can act like I am flying in the sky by pretending to spread my arms like wings and imagining soaring through the air.

Why is it important to use your imagination in drama?

• To limit creativity and expression

• To fully embody characters and create engaging performances.

• To discourage audience engagement

• To make performances boring and uninteresting

Can you show how to pretend to be a fish swimming in the ocean?

• Put on a fish costume and walk around on land

• Pretend to be a fish by flapping your arms like wings

• Lie on the ground and wiggle like a fish out of water

• Move your arms and legs in a fluid, wave-like motion and make gliding movements with your body to mimic swimming like a fish in the ocean.