Jack and the Beanstalk — Live (Children's Fairytale Theater)
From Children's Fairytale Theater · 2024
26 minPre-KK1st2nd3rdTheatre
Summary
A live 2024 stage performance of Jack and the Beanstalk in Kingston, NY. Jack trades the family cow for magic beans, climbs to a giant's castle in the clouds, and has to think fast to get home safe. Full live theatre -- audience, songs, and all.
Viewer safety
All ages
A grumbling giant chases Jack near the end -- more exciting than scary, and it all works out.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk it over
- Was trading the cow for beans a good choice? What would you have done?
- How did Jack solve his problem when the giant woke up?
- This was a *live* show with a real audience. How is watching a play different from watching a cartoon?
Quick work-a-long
Story map: Draw three boxes -- beginning, middle, end -- and sketch what happens to Jack in each. Add one word under each box for how he feels.