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Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater and Academy Mainstage Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy Mainstage Production Study Guide FANTASY PLAYHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATER & ACADEMY PRESENTS Book by J. R. R Tolkien Adapted by Edward Mast Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois a message from Brief History of the Hobbit the education director This study guide is designed to prepare “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” -J.R.R Tolkien educators and their students for a In a letter dated 1955, John Ronald Reul Tolkien recalls memorable and educational experience. this being the first sentence he wrote in 1930 that inspired We hope this helps jump-start the what would later become known as The Hobbit; a fictional critical thinking process as you attend tale that takes place in a mythical land called Middle Earth. By Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater’s 1932 Tolkien had finished the story and sent the manuscript to production of “The Hobbit.” In this several friends, including C.S Lewis. The legend goes that in guide, you will find discussion topics 1936, the book made its way into the hands of Stanley Unwin, for before and after the production, a reputable publisher with Allen & Unwin, who then passed classroom activities with curriculum it along to his 10 year old son, Rayner, for a review. Young connections, and resource materials. Rayner’s raving comments settled Allen & Unwin’s decision to Hope you enjoy the show! publish Tolkien’s book in 1937. Encouraged by The Hobbit’s - Candice Cooper, Education Director initial success, the publishers requested a sequel, and the concept for The Lord of the Rings emerged. The works have never been out of print, and their ongoing legacy has been adapted to the stage, screen, radio, board games, and even video games. ELA Common Core Learning/ALCOS Standards Addressed 3RD GRADE: Language Arts: [RL 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9] [RI 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.7] [W 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4] [SL 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6] [L 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4]; Math: [3-OA3, 3-OA5, 3-OA7, 3-OA8] ; Social Studies: [3.2, 3.8]; Science: [3.6] Music: [3.7, 3.10, 3.11, 3.16, 3.17, 3.18] Theatre: [3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.9, 3.11, 3.14, 3.18, 3.19, 3.23] 4TH GRADE: Language Arts: [RL 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.9] [RI 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8] [W 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.9] [SL 4.1, 4.4] [L 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4] Math: [4- OA2, 4-OA3, 4-NBT2, 4-NBT4] Science [4.9] Music: [4.11, 4.12, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19] Theatre: [4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.9, 4.13, 4.14, 4.15. 4.16, 4.18, 4.20] 5TH GRADE: Language Arts: [RL 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5] [RI 5.1, 5.2, 5.9] [W 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7] [SL 5.1] [L 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4] Math: [5-NF2] Social Studies: [5.1] Science: [5.11, 5.14] Music: [5.10, 5.11, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19] Theatre: [5.1, 5.3, 5.4, 5.9, 5.14, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.20] 6TH GRADE: Language Arts: [RL 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7] [RI 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6] [W 6.1, 6.3, 6.4] [SL 6.1, 6.2] [L 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4] Math: [6-NS1, 6-NS2, 6-NS3] Science; [6.4] Music: [6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.18] Theatre: [6.3, 6.4, 6.9. 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.17, 6.18, 6.19.] 1 WHO’S WHO ABOUT THE AUTHOR ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT J.R.R. Tolkien Edward Mast Born on January 3, 1892, in Edward Mast, a fan of J.R.R. Bloemfontein, South Africa, J.R.R. Tolkien’s work since he was 12, grew Tolkien settled in England as a child. up in California and lives in Seattle. He lived most of his life in poverty, His plays for adults and young and was an orphan by the age of ten. audiences have been performed in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tolkien enlisted as a lieutenant in Seattle, Louisville, Honolulu and the Lancashire Fusiliers and served in many other cities here and abroad. World War I, making sure to continue writing as well. He fought in Other adaptations besides The Hobbit include Jungalbook, the Battle of the Somme, in which there were severe casualties, Ramayana, A Wrinkle in Time and The House of Usher. and was eventually released from duty due to illness. In the midst of his military service, he’d married Edith Bratt in 1916. Continuing his linguistic studies, Tolkien joined the faculty of WHO’S WHO backstage the University of Leeds in 1920 and a few years later became a Director - develops the concept of the show, blocks the professor at Oxford University. While there he started a writing show, and helps actors develop their characters. group called The Inklings, which counted among its members Production Manager - manages the production team. C.S. Lewis and Owen Barfield. It was also at Oxford, while Actors- people who perform in the show and make the grading a paper, that he spontaneously wrote a short line about director’s vision come to life. “a hobbit.” Technical Director - oversees the technical staff responsible for the set build of the show. Scenic Designer - works with the Director to design and WHO’S WHO ONSTAGE create the sets onstage. Costume Designer - works with the Director to design Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit Ori, a dwarf all the clothing and accessories worn by the actors in the show. Gandalf, a wizard Nori, a dwarf Properties - usually shortened to props, this person Thorin Oakenshield, Fili, a dwarf gathers any objects carried on by actors or already leader of the dwarves planted onstage for actors to use. Kili, a dwarf Balin, a dwarf Lighting Designer - works with the Director to design Goblin King how to light the stage for the show. Dwalin, a dwarf Dork, a goblin Sound Designer - works with the Director to create the Oin, a dwarf Doof, a goblin sound elements for the show. Gloin, a dwarf Gollum, a nocturnal Stage Manager - maintains all information pertaining Bifur, a dwarf creature to the show and is responsible for communicating information to run departments and crew - keeps the Bofur, a dwarf Maxwell, a human artistic vision. Bombur, a dwarf Bard, a human Dori, a dwarf Smaug, a dragon SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY Share your creativity with us! We would love to hear from you! Please share your work, stories, or pictures from your class by sending to the address below or tagging us on social media with #FantasyPCTA Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater & Academy Education Department 3312 Long Ave. Huntsville, AL 35805 2 BEFORE THE SHOW AUDIENCE Etiquette PAGE TO STAGE activity Here are ways to help yourself and others get the most out of a The Hobbit was adapted LIVE theatre experience: from a book. In the novel, every new chapter brings Please wait in the lobby to be seated. with it a plethora of new Use the handrails when going up and down the stairs in characters, creatures, the theatre. and adventures. In class, During the performance, please be safe and stay seated. research Middle Earth, the mythical land where The actors love to hear you respond to the action taking place, but please do not talk or whisper during the The Hobbit takes place. performance. Choose several different characters or creatures from the story and write your own short story about an adventure that they go No eating, drinking, or chewing gum in the theatre. on. Here are a few things to consider: Please turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices during the performance. 1 What characters or creatures would you use? Why? Ie. Goblins, Trolls, Elves, Humans, Wizards, etc. Actors love to hear applause! Show your appreciation by clapping at the end of the play. 2 Where in Middle Earth does your story take place? *See After the performance, please remain seated until your map above for reference* school is dismissed. 3 What would the conflict in your story be? The resolution? Pre-Show Discussion Questions SYNOPSIS Bilbo Baggins is a well-off hobbit with a love of adventurous 1 The Hobbit is a live theatrical performance. Discuss how stories. Real adventures, however, are definitely not his cup theatre is different from television and film. What are things of tea. So when Gandalf the wizard knocks at Bilbo’s door, you would not do during a live show that you might do at a movie or a sporting event? bringing with him 13 ragged dwarves, and the prospect of a grand adventure, Bilbo could not be less interested—at first. But 2 Discuss proper theatre etiquette with your class. How should Bilbo’s love of a good story gets the better of him, and before he you behave during the show? knows it, he is off on a perilous quest through Middle Earth over 3 This show is based off of a novel.
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