Click here to download Elementary School Storytelling Brochure
Click HERE to read BLOG advertising program to be held at Little Milligan Elementary School on May 1, 2009. You will be directed
to a new window. Click HERE to see full-size photos of several students wearing these costumes as they either rehearse or
perform “The Greedy Spider” play at Little Milligan Elementary School on May 1, 2009.
Costumes for "The Greedy Spider"
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Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn’s
One-Day Assembly Program called
STORIES OUT OF A TRUNK: Greedy Spider
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8:30-9:15
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All-School Assembly: Jack Tales & Other Fun Stories
performed by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn from Mosheim, TN.
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9:30-11:30
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2-Hour Workshop: Story Introduction, Auditions for 54
parts, & Dress Rehearsal. Select up to 54 kids from your school to be performers in the “Greedy Spider." Debbie
will provide all costumes and her sound system.
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1:00-2:00
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Parents, Press, & School Invited to Watch Play.
Debbie acts as Narrator & Director. She will also tell a Solo Tale.
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If your school
is too large to have just one all-school assembly, here is an option of how the time frames can be adjusted:
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8:15-8:45
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Primary Grades Assembly: Jack Tales & Other Fun
Stories performed by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn from Mosheim, TN.
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9:00-9:30
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All-School Assembly: Jack Tales & Other Fun Stories
performed by Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn from Mosheim, TN.
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9:45-11:45
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2-Hour Workshop: Story Introduction, Auditions for 54
parts, & Dress Rehearsal. Select up to 54 kids from your school to be performers in the “Greedy Spider." Debbie
will provide all costumes and her sound system. The group will perform this play twice that afternoon: Primary Grades &
Intermediate Grades. Parents & Press have the option to attend either show.
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12:30-1:15
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Parents, Press, & Primary Grades Invited to Watch
Play. Debbie acts as Narrator & Director. If there is time left, she will also tell a Solo Tale.
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1:30-2:15
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Parents, Press, & Intermediate Grades Invited to
Watch Play. Debbie acts as Narrator & Director. If there is time left, she will also tell a Solo Tale.
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Synopsis:
The Greedy Spider made his 8 children do all the work. One day, each Spider Kid was invited to a different party. He was too
greedy to risk going to a party that would not serve the best food. He only agreed to let his children go to the parties provided
they would tie a rope to one of his eight legs. Then, if his favorite food was being served, the child was directed to pull
on that rope so he would only have to attend one party. In the meantime, he would take a nap. At each party, there were Stories
& Sing-Alongs before refreshments were served:
At one of the parties, The
Loud-Mouth Frog was performed.
Costumes for "The Loud-Mouth Frog"
At another
party, The Tiger & His 5 Counselors (a revised Aesop’s Fable) was performed.
Costumes for "The Tiger and his Five Counselors"
At a final
party, The Foolish Porcupine was performed.
(Re-told
by Debbie Dunn. Original version of tale called "The Foolish Rabbit" by Rafe Martin)
Costumes for "The Foolish Porcupine"
Finally, the
Refreshments were served. It turns out that every party was serving the Greedy Spider’s favorite food. Therefore, each
Spider Kid pulled on his or her rope. Come watch the play to enjoy the comic results.
For more information or to book a STORIES OUT OF A TRUNK Program for your Elementary School, Children's
Program, Library, or Summer Camp, please call Professional Storyteller Debbie Dunn at (423) 422-9728 or e-mail her at moredunntales@yahoo.com. I have negotiable rates.
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