freeze frame
"Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart." Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Credit:
This idea originated with Rina Wintour of Mountjoy Enterprises who called it “Liquid Pictures” in a series of books with creative ideas for presenting scripture. Visit her website at http://www.liturgycreations.com
Preparation:
Either as a group, or as the leader, compose a title or summary statement of the story; also compose a descriptive phrase for 3-5 plot movements in the story. These could be words from the story; it could also be one word. Print the phrase on index cards and assign one/child to learn by heart.
Process:
Children and adult leader (optional) line up in front of the audience with their backs to the audience. Follow the pattern below, which is designed for a four-episode story.
Child (or adult leader) at beginning of line, stage right, starts:
- Turn around, take two steps forward
- Say the title or summary statement about story three times
- Do a brief appropriate movement inspired by the words, freeze
Second child in line goes next:
- Turn around, take two steps forward
- Say phrase #1 three times
- Do a brief movement inspired by the words, strike a pose and freeze
Third person in line goes next:
- Turn around, take two steps forward
- Say phrase #2 three times
- Do a brief movement inspired by the words, strike a pose and freeze
Fourth person in line goes next:
- Turn around, take two steps forward
- Say phrase #3 three times
- Do a brief movement inspired by the words, strike a pose and freeze
Fifth person in line goes next:
- Take two steps forward
- Say phrase #4 three times
- Do a brief movement inspired by the words, strike a pose and freeze
First person repeats the title or summary statement and everyone bows.