Cape Coral Living

Cue Learning

- BY MANDY CARTER

Acting involves a broad range of skills, including a vivid imaginatio­n, emotional facility, physical expressivi­ty, vocal projection, clarity of speech and the ability to interpret drama. Being present in the moment with the actors provides a unique personal developmen­t experience, even for children. Taking your child to live theater is a joyful experience that will grow their appreciati­on for the art while teaching them valuable life lessons. I speak very personally of this joy. My 6-year-old son has loved watching live acting since he was 3. And now my daughter is learning to appreciate the art. I remember the expression on my son’s face when he saw his

The importance of teaching kids to appreciate performanc­e art I remember the expression on my son’s face when he saw his first live play.

 ??  ?? Florida Rep is perfect for discoverin­g the art of performanc­e. The company is at the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers, where production­s such as A Christmas Story (below) are staged. This show featured Brendan Powers (left), Michael Scott, Henry...
Florida Rep is perfect for discoverin­g the art of performanc­e. The company is at the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers, where production­s such as A Christmas Story (below) are staged. This show featured Brendan Powers (left), Michael Scott, Henry...

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