Theater Games for Kids

Learn fun theater games for kids that can enhance creativity in children in these free videos, including tips for music, props and more.

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Summary: Creativity can present itself in many forms: music, art, and even acting. Introducing children to creative outlets such as theater or stage acting is a great way to encourage creativity in their lives. Children can take this introduction and begin to write, direct, create and act in their own plays and theatrical presentations. A child’s imagination knows almost no limits and can make for a very interesting and entertaining presentation. Playing theater games with your child is a great way to teach them confidence and self worth as well as to get the creative juices flowing!

In this series of instructional how-to videos, our expert teaches you all about theater games for kids. Get great ideas for introducing theater techniques to children of all ages. Watch a special introduction to theater games from our expert actor. Learn about different acting and theater exercises such as mirror exercises, facial expression exercises, mood games, music games, and prop games. Teach a child how to perform a monologue or a one-sided conversation. Watch as our expert guides you on techniques for “distraction free” games as well as freeze games and gibberish games.Watch these videos and then practice these techniques with your children. Who knows what an impact it may have on your child!

About the Expert

Paul Louis is a filmmaker, artist, puppeteer and professional actor. He has over 20 years experience in teaching theater arts to children throughout New York and Florida. He served as Artistic Director of Children's Theater at The Shores Theater for over eight years. He is the winner of the Carbonell Award (Florida's Version of the Tony Awards) for 1995 Best Actor in a Musical, as well as Honorable Mention in 1995. He is also the creator of the former nationally syndicated children's TV series, "Jelly Bean Jungle," and co-starred as "Marvin" on the BBC & ABC Family Channel Kids series, "S Club 7."


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