Renaissance

Stream Premise

  • From earliest civilizations, recurring motifs have inspired great art, literature, drama, science, math, and music.  By making connections with the past, we begin to understand the universality of creative expression.

Simulation Description: Symposium of Puppets

  • You will create a Renaissance style puppet resembling a famous person of the period, and write an entertaining yet educational puppet play to present to your stream peers. The group who wins “best in show” will perform at the Renaissance Faire.

Simulation Description: Renaissance Faire

  • You will plan and implement a festival to recreate the arts, crafts, music, and games as they were during the Renaissance.  Performers and vendors will dress up and stay in character for the duration of the event.