Stories are the creative
conversion of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful
experience. They are the currency of human contact. — Robert McKee.
Stories have an irresistible
appeal for both adult and children alike since ages.
They are the powerful
learning tools that equip us with valuable learning experiences and life
skills. Puppetry is an ancient art form of storytelling used to entertain and
communicate ideas in a society.
Pathways, Noida strives to
provide our students with as many meaningful experiences as possible, and this
led to hosting a puppet show by a visiting Russian Puppet Theatre group at our
school on 9th April’2013.
Our primary and form six students
were delighted to watch a fun filled puppet show – ‘MASHA AND THE BEAR ‘by
The
Moscow Regional State Puppet Theatre. This famous Russian folk tale was about a
smart little girl ‘’Masha’’ who lives with her grandparents. She gets lost in a
jungle while picking berries, and seeks refuge in an unkempt hut owned by a
ferocious and mean Bear.
The Bear intends to eat her up, but changes his mind
when kind Masha helped him pull out a thorn from his paw. The interesting twist
of the story is when the Bear holds her as a prisoner in his house, but is
outwitted by the little girl and she escapes.
The
Moscow Regional State Puppet Theatre. This famous Russian folk tale was about a
smart little girl ‘’Masha’’ who lives with her grandparents. She gets lost in a
jungle while picking berries, and seeks refuge in an unkempt hut owned by a
ferocious and mean Bear. 
The adventurous story conveys a strong message
of love and sharing for our children. 
It also helped the students to be aware
of traditional puppetry, and recognize the technical, cultural aspect of this
art form. Exposures like this increases appreciation of various art forms from
all across the globe, making the experience truly international.
It also helped the students to be aware
of traditional puppetry, and recognize the technical, cultural aspect of this
art form. Exposures like this increases appreciation of various art forms from
all across the globe, making the experience truly international.
