Theodore Roosevelt School’s cafeteria was transformed into a theater on April 23 as second graders stepped into the spotlight for a Reader’s Theater production of “Charlotte’s Web.”
The performance was the culmination of nearly a month of preparation, part of a schoolwide tradition in which each second-grade class selects a book, dives deep into the story and ultimately presents a staged reading complete with character roles, props and a live audience.
Taking turns at the microphone, students read through the story of a pig and his eight-legged friend. The production wrapped up with a song-and-dance number, prepared with the help of music teacher Brenda Murphy. The character necklaces and the banner were the creative handiwork of art teacher Meredith Brustman, who worked with students throughout the process.
True to the Reader’s Theater model, the experience extends beyond the stage. In keeping with the spirit of “Charlotte’s Web,” the class has chosen a community service component rooted in kindness – they’ll be partnering with pre-K students to create a kindness chain together.
