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Introduce your Key Stage 2 students to the vibrant and unique world of Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist, with this engaging play script. This 20-minute assembly script explores Kusama’s life, her distinctive artistic vision, and the themes of self-expression and perseverance.

Key Features:

Engaging Storyline: The script follows Yayoi Kusama’s journey from her childhood in Japan, where she loved drawing, through her artistic development, her time in New York, and her eventual recognition as a major artist.

Key Scenes:

Scene 1: A Little Girl with Big Visions: Introduces Young Yayoi and her passion for drawing, even in the face of disapproval.

Scene 2: A Field of Flowers: Depicts Yayoi’s unique way of seeing the world, including her visions of dots and talking flowers.

Scene 3: Art School & The Journey: Shows Yayoi’s determination to pursue art and her decision to move to New York.

Scene 4: New York City & Studio: Highlights Yayoi’s creative exploration of “infinity net” patterns and her immersive installations.

Scene 5: The Magic of Infinity Rooms and Pumpkins: Showcases Yayoi’s iconic “Infinity Mirror Rooms” and her beloved pumpkin sculptures.

Scene 6: Sharing Her Vision with the World (and Song): Concludes with Yayoi sharing her artistic philosophy and a celebratory song about being different.

Creative Characters: The script includes a range of characters, from Yayoi herself to talking flowers and polka dots, offering fun performance opportunities.

Visual Storytelling: The script lends itself to creative staging and props, encouraging a visually engaging performance.

Thematic Music: The script incorporates the song “Different is Beautiful,” with a YouTube link provided, to emphasize the message of celebrating uniqueness.

Clear Production Notes: The script includes a character list, prop list, and scene descriptions for easy use.

This play script is an excellent resource for teachers looking to:

Introduce students to a significant contemporary artist

Encourage self-expression and creativity

Celebrate individuality and difference

Promote perseverance and following one’s passion