Mennonite
Central
Committee

Movie Theater

 

Supplies

• Large screen TV/VCR
• Popped Popcorn
• Drinks
• MCC children's videos
• Theater style seating
• Enclosed area

 

Set Up

Curtain off an area approximately 10' x 15' completely. Inside, set up a theater posted with a sign "Next show at ___". If you want to eliminate adults sitting in your area you could include a sign "must fit under this sign" as a way of stating that the area is only for children.

Outside, set up a table with a red striped awning (if possible) to sell popcorn and Kool-aid drinks for $0.25. Invite several 4th to 6th grade students to staff the popcorn booth.

Inside, set up chairs or straw/clothing bales and invite several grade school students to act as ushers, helping younger children find a seat. Begin the movies.

 

Children's videos available from MCC

Butter Battle Book
Helps children see the negative effects of prejudice and the arms build up. 30 minutes.

Children of Jerusalem
Seven videos approximately 27 minutes each. Palestinian and Israeli children narrate engaging portraits of their daily lives, hopes and fears.

MCC Resource Catalog
Contains more DVD's/videos available to borrow or purchase.