SCRIPT: NEWSCAST

Cast:

Mikey (Michelangelo): Sierra

Donny (Donatello): Isaac
Raph (Raphael): Arick
Leo (Leonardo da Vinci): Ria
April: Cayla

April: Welcome back to todays show. We will be meeting up with

our very own, New Yorks famous vigilantes, the Ninja Turtles.
Please welcome, Mikey, Donny, Raphael, and Leo!
*turtles enter*
CAYLA (April): So guys, you were named after some famous artists
of the Renaissance. Weve decided to do a new bit on art for all of
our art appreciators out there. So tell me what you know about
the Renaissance? It started in France, didnt it?
RIA (Leo): Well no, the Renaissance started in Florence, Italy
actually, in about the 14th century and ended in the 17th century. It
had a huge influence on art and the way the artists thought
during this time period was just mind blowing to people at that
time. I was named after Leonardo da Vinci, although some people
think I was named after Leonardo di Caprio. But Da Vinci was an
artistic mastermind. He was mostly a painter, depicting pictures
of Humanism
*Raph interrupts*
Arick (Raph): which was one of the biggest reasons for the
success of the Renaissance. Humanism was big during that time
because art, nearly all kinds, were focusing on Gods and angels
and religious things. But Humanism changed that and started
depicting human nature as is. Less halos, more REAL people and
feelings of people.
Cayla (April): And there was symbolism, too? Right? I mean,
everything had a hidden meaning.

Sierra (Mikey): Everything was hidden yeah, definitely. I mean, I

found a slice of pizza in a painting just the other day, bro. I was
like, Woah look, Cowebunga duddddeeee! Hey do we have any
pizza? Im hungry, man.
Isaac (Donny): Uh anyway, as Leo was saying earlier, the
Renaissance had a huge impact on art today. We now can look
back on the masterpieces created during that time for inspiration.
It shows us the importance of innovation and thinking outside of
the box. Renaissance is a French word meaning rebirth, and that
is exactly what happened. Art was looked at in a new way,
connecting the views of old with that of now. Its been said that
the Renaissance is considered the bridge between the Middle
Ages and Modern World.
Cayla (April): And you were all named after some very influential
people of this time period. If Im not mistaken, these gentleman
have quite the extensive list of skills. Renowned painters,
sculptors, architects, the list goes on! Weve got Leonardo da
Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello. If you guys werent
so famous for being Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you always
have those names to fall back on. Do you guys know any famous
artworks of your name sakes?
Ria (Leo): Mona Lisa was one of his most famous. Also the Last
Supper is a very well-known piece by da Vinci.
Arick (Raph): Raphael painted the School of Athens and also
another well-known piece called the Sistine Madonna.
Isaac (Donny): Donatello made the famous sculpture of David and
St. Mark, to name a few.
Cayla (April): Wait, where is Mikey?
*Sierra (Mikey) enters with a pizza box*
Ria (Leo): Mikey.
Sierra (Mikey): Pizzas here!!!
*all glare*

Sierra (Mikey): What? Its cheese!

Cayla (April): Well that concludes todays show!! Thanks guys for
coming *looks at camera* And thank YOU guys for tuning in to
todays special! Im your host, April ONeal and well see you
tomorrow, right here on New York Daily! Goodbye everyone