Lights! Camera! Action!

Step into the spotlight and explore the magic of theater and digital filmmaking! This immersive exhibit features professional green screen technology that transports young performers into any world imaginable - from outer space to underwater adventures to fantastical kingdoms. Children direct, film, and star in their own creative stories while learning how movies and TV shows create special effects. 

Choose costumes and props from an extensive wardrobe to build characters and set the scene. Perform in front of the green screen while watching yourself on a real-time monitor as digital backgrounds replace the green wall - see yourself flying, swimming, or exploring new worlds. Experiment with stage lighting, camera angles, and collaborative storytelling as you produce your own show with friends and family. 

Whether exploring creative expression through dance and acting, learning how technology brings imagination to life, or simply having fun performing for an audience, this exhibit celebrates the art of storytelling and the power of make-believe. 

    • Green Screen Technology: A professional backdrop that allows for digital background swaps 

    • Costume Wardrobe: A wide variety of props and outfits for character building 

    • Stage & Lighting: Area for live performances and "on-camera" moments 

    • Real-time Monitor: High-performance display showing the "movie" version of the actors 

    • Art: Exploring theater, dance, and creative storytelling 

    • Technology: Understanding how digital effects and green screens work 

    • Society: Collaborating with others to produce a "show" 

    • STEAM Skills: Focuses on Technology and Art 

    • Dramatic Play: Using imagination to inhabit new characters and worlds 

    • Physical Input: Gross motor movement through dance and acting 

    • Creative: Developing unique scripts and visual stories 

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This exhibit is located in Gilbert House. Also explore: Pixel Peg | USS Gilbert 

  • Three young girls peeking around a door frame, smiling and laughing, with one girl dressed in a blue costume with a hood and two girls in casual costumes with fairy wings.
  • A man kneeling on the floor dressed in a costume with butterfly wings talking to a young girl wearing a red cape and school uniform. The girl is holding a small object and is inside a room with wooden cubbies and hooks in the background.
  • Young boy dressed in a white astronaut costume with patches, standing against a green background with a thoughtful expression.
  • Two children dressed as dinosaurs playfully interacting with an adult in front of a green screen. One child is wearing a black and yellow dinosaur costume, and the other is in a black and purple dinosaur costume, while the adult is holding a microphone.
  • Young boy standing in front of a green screen, wearing butterfly wings and a shirt that says 'Chilled Vibes', with another child watching in the foreground.
  • Group of children dressed in space themed costumes and casual clothes, standing in front of a green screen backdrop