Kate Hovey, poet. Author of Arachne Speaks

Poet and author, Kate Hovey writes verse about figures from ancient mythology for young people
and instructs them on her maskmaking techniques in classrooms across the country.

In the Classroom,
Library or Auditorium,
your students will explore...

Greek mythology through storytelling,
poetry and dramatic reading.

The use of masks in ancient Greece,
birthplace of the drama and western
theater arts.

"Masking,"
one of the world's oldest art forms
-- over 20,000 years old.

The transforming power of the mask
in ancient and modern societies.

The "voice of the mask" in poetry and drama.

Maskmaker and poet Kate Hovey
brings the ancient art back to life.

Ancient Voices: Student Assembly Description: In this 45-minute interactive presentation, students explore the origins of western theater arts and the 20,000 year-old art of masking. Using the larger-than-life copper masks she makes, the author presents Greek mythology through storytelling, poetry and dramatic, masked performance.

Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask
Student or Adult Workshop/Lecture Description:
This hour-long workshop introduces students to the 20,000 year-old art of masking. Emphasis is placed on the use of masks in ancient Greece, birthplace of the drama and western theater arts. Both ancient and modern mask-making techniquesare explored.

Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask (continued)

Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask, Part II
Hand-held Mask Project Description:
In this 90-minute workshop, students create poster-board replicas
of the large copper and leather masks used by the author in her performances.
Students are guided step-by-step through the design and construction process
and shown simple techniques for adding depth and detail to their creations.
The finished masks can be used in number of classroom projects,
including Readers' Theater dramatizations and
the creation and recitation of persona poems and dramatic monologues.
Hearing Voices: Student Workshop/Lecture Description: During this hour-long workshop, students are invited to experience the power and magic of poetic voice. Participants read a variety of works by well-known poets and learn to identify the five distinctive poetic voices used to create effective, interesting poems. In the smaller workshop setting, students are asked to bring either a poem they have written or one they admire. In the lecture setting, a follow-up classroom assignment is provided to teachers.
Kate can tailor her presentations to suit your needs.
For more information, contact:

In the Classroom, Library or Auditorium, your students will explore... Greek mythology through storytelling, poetry and dramatic reading. The use of masks in ancient Greece, birthplace of the drama and western theater arts. "Masking," one of the world's oldest art forms -- over 20,000 years old. The transforming power of the mask in ancient and modern societies. The "voice of the mask" in poetry and drama. Maskmaker and poet Kate Hovey brings the ancient art back to life.	Ancient Voices: Student Assembly Description: In this 45-minute interactive presentation, students explore the origins of western theater arts and the 20,000 year-old art of masking. Using the larger-than-life copper masks she makes, the author presents Greek mythology through storytelling, poetry and dramatic, masked performance. Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask Student or Adult Workshop/Lecture Description: This hour-long workshop introduces students to the 20,000 year-old art of masking. Emphasis is placed on the use of masks in ancient Greece, birthplace of the drama and western theater arts. Both ancient and modern mask-making techniquesare explored. Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask (continued) Ancient Voices: The Art of the Mask, Part II Hand-held Mask Project Description: In this 90-minute workshop, students create poster-board replicas of the large copper and leather masks used by the author in her performances. Students are guided step-by-step through the design and construction process and shown simple techniques for adding depth and detail to their creations. The finished masks can be used in number of classroom projects, including Readers' Theater dramatizations and the creation and recitation of persona poems and dramatic monologues.

	Hearing Voices: Student Workshop/Lecture Description: During this hour-long workshop, students are invited to experience the power and magic of poetic voice. Participants read a variety of works by well-known poets and learn to identify the five distinctive poetic voices used to create effective, interesting poems. In the smaller workshop setting, students are asked to bring either a poem they have written or one they admire. In the lecture setting, a follow-up classroom assignment is provided to teachers. Kate can tailor her presentations to suit your needs. For more information, contact: