We are in full swing of writing a new season of Takalani Sesame... The South African version of Sesame Street. And it is so exciting. A new programme design. A new guest Muppet. And for me, a new experience. To fully get into the mind of your inner 4-year-old and write write write. There is so much that is similar to clown. Except that clowns talk with the naiveté of the child and the knowledge of the adult at the same time (well this has been my experience). And with Sesame you have to use the naiveté of the child and keep the adult in the distant background to ensure there is follow through - that you don't talk down to them - 'them' being the audience of kids between the ages of 4 and 7 - that you don't 'educate' them - that you are funny - that your language is appropriate. The difference is subtle but important.
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| Zikwe... who may just be my favourite Muppet |
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| Kerry (New York Producer) and I working hard on our word of the day 'Angry' |
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| Surrounded by Muppets and Primary Colours x |
We are in full swing of writing a new season of Takalani Sesame... The South African version of Sesame Street. And it is so exciting. A new programme design. A new guest Muppet. And for me, a new experience. To fully get into the mind of your inner 4-year-old and write write write. There is so much that is similar to clown. Except that clowns talk with the naiveté of the child and the knowledge of the adult at the same time (well this has been my experience). And with Sesame you have to use the naiveté of the child and keep the adult in the distant background to ensure there is follow through - that you don't talk down to them - 'them' being the audience of kids between the ages of 4 and 7 - that you don't 'educate' them - that you are funny - that your language is appropriate. The difference is subtle but important. 
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