Cub Scout SKITS - for you and me
Cub Scout SKITS - for you and me
Cub Scout SKITS - for you and me
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ACTING <strong>SKITS</strong> - GENERAL<br />
These skits are more like plays than the previous group. Each of the characters have lines <strong>and</strong> perhaps so<strong>me</strong><br />
action to per<strong>for</strong>m. They will need a little more practice <strong>and</strong> it may be a good idea to give the boys a little<br />
help. You may want to write each part on index cards, to help them re<strong>me</strong>mber their lines. Since this is<br />
hardly professional theater, encourage the boys to take their cue cards with them on stage. Even<br />
professionals <strong>for</strong>get their lines on occasion.<br />
I know it’s hard to believe, the those sa<strong>me</strong> kids who can’t stop screaming at den <strong>me</strong>etings may beco<strong>me</strong><br />
quiet as church mice on stage. Never underestimate the power of a crowd to silence kids. Since the point of<br />
these skits is conveyed verbally, it’s critical that the boys speak up <strong>and</strong> be heard. Depending on <strong>you</strong>r<br />
group, here’s a couple of things <strong>you</strong> may want to try.<br />
Many of these skits call <strong>for</strong> each boy to speak once, in sequence. This is where a<br />
microphone co<strong>me</strong>s in h<strong>and</strong>y. Have each boy step up to the mike when it’s his<br />
turn.<br />
Another idea is to record each boy’s lines <strong>and</strong> play the tape on a good, loud tape<br />
player such as a boom box. If timing is important, have an adult backstage who<br />
can turn the tape on <strong>and</strong> off at the right ti<strong>me</strong>s.<br />
If <strong>you</strong> decide to record the lines ahead of ti<strong>me</strong>, the boys can still “lip synch” to their<br />
own voices. Put a small audio cue in so they know when to start moving their lips.<br />
This works especially well if <strong>you</strong> have a song in <strong>you</strong>r skit.<br />
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