Key Center Presents: The Nutrition Show

Hansel and Gretel Eat Right

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February 23, 2018

Key Center students recently presented the musical play: The Nutrition Show: Hansel and Gretel Eat Right by Ron Fink and John Heath from Bad Wolfe productions..  An imaginative adaptation of the original fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel run away from home and on their journey learn the value of good nutrition, hygiene and even environmental stewardship. The students used communication devices, switches and their voices to tell the story which was presented to parents on February 23.  Teachers Becky Fernandes (Studio) and Kelly Zukosky (Bodyworks) collaborated to make sure all students were able to rehearse and participate and they were supported in the production by APE teachers Ka'ala Rapoza and Elizabeth Jeruzal as well as all of our classroom staff.

Picture of audience
One of our audiences. We presented the play 5 times so that every student could participate
Narrator
A narrator helps to tell the story
Students playing parents
The "parents" kicked off the show, urging Hansel and Gretel to eat right
PHoto of Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel decide to run away, because all they want to eat is junk food.
Several characters
Along the way, they meet many characters who give them advice
Student playing a rabbit
Rabbits encourage them to eat vegetables
Photo of class
Elves encourage them to eat fruit
Student using switch to communicate.
This Gretel is saying her lines using a wireless switch which she presses with her cheek.
Students playing squirrels
The squirrels urge Hansel and Gretel to have good hygiene.
Student playing tambourine.
The students enjoy the many musical numbers that accompany the journey of Hansel and Gretel
Photo of the witch's house
Finally Hansel and Gretel arrive at the Witch's house, which is made entirely of sweet.
Photo of student playing the witch
The witch tries to tempt the children with all the junk food they can eat.
Gretel
In the end, Hansel and Gretel decide they would rather eat healthy.