CUESHEET PERFORMANCE GUIDE
Discovering Rainbows
Watch for…
Rainbows might seem like magic, but actually science tells us how we see those colorful half-circles in the sky. When the sun’s light bends as it passes through tiny drops of water in the air (usually right after it rains), it causes the light to separate—and so we see that striped curve of seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo (IN-di-goh, a type of blue), and violet.
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During the show, watch for what Grug uses to make his rainbow. If you were making your own rainbow, what would you use?
ways the puppeteers move the puppets, including different-sized puppets for Grug.
n how
the stage set-up helps you imagine snowy mountains, the beach, and Grug’s house.
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bowerbird, a type of bird from Australia.
Imagine… A new adventure for Grug. What problem would he try to solve and how would he do it? Create simple puppets from items around your home or classroom (like socks) and use them to tell your story to family and friends.
Remember… Be a good audience at the theater by… n staying
quiet (unless you want to laugh)
n listening
carefully,
n following n and
directions,
clapping at the end. Have fun!
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Grug and the Rainbow Presented by Windmill Theatre Company of Australia
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