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ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS
DIRECTORY
2014-2015
Presented by
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County
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WORKSHOP
DANCE
MUSIC
LITERARY
THEATRE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
SOCIAL STUDIES
HEALTH ED.
PHYS. ED.
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
RESIDENCY
K-5, t/s/p
K-5, t/s/p
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African American Dance Ensemble
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K-12, t/s/p
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Ainslie, Scott
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Arneach, Lloyd
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K-12, t/s/p
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Arterberry, Trent
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K-12
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3-12, t/s
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Bay Street Brassworks
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K-12, t/s
6-12, t/s/p
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Beast, The
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Berky, Doug
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K-12, p
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Birdman Dave
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K-8, t/s/p
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Bits N Pieces Puppet Theatre
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K-5, p
K-5, p
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Bright Star Touring Theatre
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K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
Burning Coal Theatre Company
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3-12
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Cape Fear Regional Theatre
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K-12
Connerton, Martha
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ASSEMBLY/PERF
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Artists in Alphabetical Order
Abell, Susana & Timmy
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K-12, t/s/p
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CORE Performance Company
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K-12, t/s
K-12, t/s
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Coventry Carolers
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Cultural Presentations on India
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6-8
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Daniel, Mark
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Day, Roger
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DiGiuseppe, David
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K-5
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EbzB Productions
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6-12, t/s/p
3-12
Edwards, Joe
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K-8, t/s/p
Farmer Jason
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K-5
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Farrior, Suzanna B.
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Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra
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K-12
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Franzini Science Circus
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K-5
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Golden, Jack
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K-8
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K-8
Gran'daddy Junebug
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Grey Seal Puppets
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The Healing Force
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K-12
K-8
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Herman, Mimi
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3-12, t/s/p
Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
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PreK-7
Johnson, Kimberly
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K-8
Jonas, Billy
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Kerrigan, Sheila
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Key, David
DANCE
MUSIC
LITERARY
THEATRE ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE
WORLD LANGUAGES
SOCIAL STUDIES
HEALTH ED.
PHYS. ED.
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
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ARTISTS IN
ALPHABETICAL
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Artists in Alphabetical Order Continued
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K-12, t/s
K-12, t/s/p
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3-5
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Kids' Dramatix
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K-5
K-5
Life As Art
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3-12, t/s/p
n/a
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Living Rhythms
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K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
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Magic by Chaz
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McDonald, Dave
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Morrison, Anthony
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K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
NC Shakespeare Festival
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3-12
6-12
3-12
North Carolina State Ballet
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North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble
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Newell, Leni
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3-12, t/s/p
n/a
Peacock, Tony
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3-5
Pettee, Charles
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Poetry Alive
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K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
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Red Herring Puppets
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K-8, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
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Russian Duo
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Taikoza/East Winds Inc.
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K-12, t/s/p
K-12, t/s/p
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Taradiddle Players
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K-8, t/s
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Taylor, Paul
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Teasley, Tom
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K-12, t/s
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Washington, Donna
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K-12 t/s/p
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K-12 t/s/p
Weiss, Alex
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Teachers/Staff
Wolf, Allan
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An Invitation to Teachers, Principals and Parents
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County invites you to enjoy this compilation of artist
residencies, assembly performances and workshops available to your school though the Artist in Schools
Matching Grant Program. If you have any questions, please call the Arts Council at 910-323-1776.
how to use this booklet
• Decide on the scope of project you are interested in: A multiple day residency? An assembly performance? A
workshop?
• Review the Table of Contents on pages 2 and 3. Artists are listed alphabetically with the artist’s page number. A
graph is provided that indicates their artistic discipline(s) and other academic areas addressed in their programs,
based on North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Essential Standards.
• Read “The Way to Care for Your Visiting Artist” on page 5.
• Read through the artists listed; additional information can be found at the artist’s website. The Arts Council has
additional materials on file, such as curriculum guides. These materials may be valuable when selecting an artist.
You may make an appointment to review these materials at any time.
• Select the artist and program. Fill out the grant application for your project and send it in.
Please note you can apply for several artists but please send only one application per school.
• A grants panel will meet to review applications and distribute grant funds. After you have been notified of your
grant award, the Artist(s) will work directly with the school to schedule performance/residency/workshop dates.
artist residencies
Residencies may vary, depending on the needs of the school, but generally last one week. During that time the artist will
work with a minimum of one and a maximum of four classes per day. A residency should be an on-going relationship
with the same students each day. The artist is expected to coordinate with the curriculum objectives of the teacher or
school.
*Grant Funding: In a effort to promote more residencies in schools the Arts Council will provide 2/3 and the selected
school each provide 1/3 of the artist’s fee (Example: Artist’s Fee = $2500, Arts Council Grant = $1667, School’s Matching
Funds = $833).
assembly performances & workshops
Assembly performances vary, but typically involve an artist or artist group performing for an audience
of one or more classrooms for a single session. In a workshop, an artist or artist group work with one
classroom or small group for a single session.
*Grant Funding: Schools can apply for funds to cover up to 50% of the Artist’s Fee (Example: Artist’s
Fee=$300, Arts Council Grant=$150, School’s Matching Funds = $300).
TO APPLY
Complete the Residency Grant Application (page 9) and/or the Assembly Performance & Workshop
Grant Application (page 7). Note – a PDF form-fillable application is available on line at the Arts
Council’s website: www.theartscouncil.com. Then return application to the Arts Council by mail, hand
delivery, fax or e-mail. E-mail confirmation is required therefore you must include an e-mail address for
confirmed receipt.
Mailing address: PO Box 318, Fayetteville, NC 28302
Fax: 910-323-1727
Physical address: 301 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC
E-mail: adriennet@theartscouncil.com
Applications must be received at the Arts Council on or before Thursday, September 25, 2014 by 5 p.m.
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The Way to Care for Your Visiting Artist
1.
Select your artists using the Arts Council’s AIS Directory as your guide. For more
details, call the Arts Council at 323-1776 to discuss which artists would be best for
your school’s cultural arts program or review of the artist’s website.
2.
Make sure you understand the commitment before you sign the contract between
the Arts Council, the school and the visiting artist. Please call the Arts Council for
any assistance you may need.
3.
The artists will contact the schools to schedule dates/times for their visits to the
schools. They will contact the principal and/or the designated school liason. All
scheduled visits and/or changes to the schedules must be reported to the Arts Council
by the artists and the schools.
4.
Pay the Arts Council on time as specified in the contract; artists expect and need
their checks on time. You are requesting a Matching Grant, the schools pay the Arts
Council and the Arts Council pays the artists.
5.
For performances, workshops and residencies, certified teachers must be in attendance
with the students. The artists are there to enhance learning, not to handle discipline
and other normal classroom details. There should be one (1) certified teacher per
25-30 students present at all times.
6.
Provide water, juice or soft drinks available before, during or after the programs. Just
ask the artists their preference – it will be appreciated.
7.
Find out the technical requirements – they may be minimal, but very important to
the artists and to the audiences.
8.
Decide who will briefly introduce the artist to the audience. This person should also
acknowledge the Arts Council and the matching grant as stated in the contract. This
person should be available to supervise the program and assist the artist if necessary.
9.
It is good PR for the schools to inform their parents and the public about the “great
things” happening in the schools. So, call the local newspaper, put the events in your
school newsletter and get the word out as much as possible.
10.
Complete the required Evaluation Report Forms carefully and on time. The quality
of your report will affect your chances of receiving funds from the Arts Council in
the future.
11.
Plan your programs with care and care for your artists.
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Assembly/Workshop Grant Application
DEADLINE: Thursday, September 25, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: This is a grant application only and does not guarantee funding. Applications will be reviewed and funding will
be awarded by a grants panel. Please complete all sections. Please duplicate if more forms are needed. NOTE: A formfillable PDF can be found on the Arts Council website under grants/artist in school.
School Name:
Address:City/Zip:
Contact Person/Title:
Daytime Phone: Evening Phone:
E-mail address:
PROGRAMS REQUESTED (NOTE: List requests in order of preference.)
1)
Artist _____________________________________________ # Shows _________________
Amount Requested (up to 50% subsidy allowed) ____________________________________
_____ Performance_____Workshop
Artist Fee ___________________________
Grade Level(s)
_________________________________
# of Students ________
2)
Artist _____________________________________________ # Shows _________________
Artist Fee ___________________________
Grade Level(s)
_________________________________
3)
Artist _____________________________________________ # Shows _________________
Artist Fee ___________________________
Grade Level(s)
_________________________________
From this list above please indicate the total number of artists/ groups you want to hire. ________
I agree to provide matching funding and comply with technical requirements as outlined in this application package for
all requests granted by the Arts Council.
Principal’s Name
Principal’s SignatureDate
Principal’s email address
PTA President
(if PTA funds will be used)
PTA email address
Date
Grant applications may be returned to the Arts Council by mail, hand delivered, faxed or e-mailed.
Fax: 910-323-1727
While faxed and e-mailed copies are accepted, e-mail confirmation is required.
Include an address for confirmed receipt.
The Arts Council’s Artists in Schools program is supported in part by the Cumberland County Schools,
the North Carolina Arts Council, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
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Residency Grant Application
DEADLINE: Thursday, September 25, 2014, by 5 p.m.
NOTE: This is a grant application only and does not guarantee funding. Applications will be reviewed and funding will
be awarded by a grants panel. Please complete all sections. Please duplicate if more forms are needed.
Proposed Artist:
Choice of Residency and dates (if applicable):
Length of Residency: days
Artist Fee
Amount Requested (up to 66% subsidy allowed)
Grade Level(s) # of Students
School Name:
Address: City/Zip:
Contact Person/Title:
Daytime Phone: Evening Phone:
E-mail address:
RESIDENCY GRANT NARRATIVE
NOTE: If more than one Residency is requested, please indicate order of preference.
On a separate, one-page attachment, please describe how this residency fits with the curricular needs of the targeted students.
Include information on how the content of the residency fits into the overall instructional plan in terms of scheduling, key
personnel and number of students involved.
I agree to provide 1:2 matching funding and comply with any technical requirements as outlined in this application for all
requests granted by the school/ Arts Council.
Principal’s Name
Principal’s Signature Date
Principal’s email address
PTA President (if PTA funds will be used)
Date
PTA email address
Grant applications may be returned to the Arts Council by mail, hand delivered, faxed or e-mailed.
Fax: 910-323-1727
While faxed and e-mailed copies are accepted, e-mail confirmation is required.
Include an address for confirmed receipt.
The Arts Council’s Artists in Schools program is supported in part by the Cumberland County Schools,
the North Carolina Arts Council, the City of Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
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Susana & Timmy Abell/ Silver Trout Arts
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Both Susana and Timmy Abell have earned stellar reputations
through many years of work in schools. Susana spent seven
years as one of New Jersey’s most sought after teaching artists,
with support from Carnegie Hall and the Geraldine R. Dodge
Foundation. Timmy has been a North Carolina touring and
recording artist for 25 years, presenting educational concerts and
workshops in 21 states. Silver Trout Arts is a combined effort of
their many talents.
K-5, teachers/staff, parents, 450 students,
55 minutes, 3/day
6’ Table
$716 /1; $1320/2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
One Day Residency – This arts infusion brings Susana and Timmy into your school for a full day, beginning with
school performances (K-2 & 3-5 or K-5) followed by in-depth, hands-on workshops with each artist for selected
classes. The day is completed with an evening family performance, which can be arranged as a PTA fundraiser.
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Grade Level/Maximums:
Technical Requirements:
Fee:
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ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCES:
Smart Art for Cool Kids – Silver Trout offers a full-fledged
stage performance blending four major art forms: Story telling,
Puppetry, Poetry and Music – emphasizing the theme of “many
different ways to tell a story.” The concert includes an original
puppet fable, “The Gardener,” performed to live original music
on the hammered dulcimer as well as original and traditional
songs, original stories, various puppet characters and instrumental
music played on seven different instruments. Throughout each age
appropriate performance, the students are actively involved and
engaged as they join in a sit-down square dance, keep rhythms,
volunteer to come onto the stage and respond to artists’ prompts.
Three Day Residency – This three-day residency begins with performances for the entire school (K-2 & 3-5) followed
by two and half days of classroom workshops for selected groups in puppetry arts with Susana and in songwriting
with Timmy. The residency is completed with an evening family concert (promotional materials will be provided).
Grade Level:
Fee:
K-5, teachers/staff, parents, 25 students, 60 minutes, 1/day
Residencies: $1650/1 day; $3800/3 days; $5500/5 days
REFERENCES:
Cherry Johnson, Watauga County Arts Council, 828-264-1789
Lee Carol Giduz, Caldwell County Arts Council, 828-754-2486
WEB SITE:
www.silvertrout.org
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Five Day Residency – This five-day residency includes performances for the entire school (K-2 & 3-5), then four core
groups (four selected classes) meet each day for five days with either Susana in puppetry arts or Timmy in songwriting
for a truly in-depth arts experience. Additional workshops for non-core groups are scheduled for each day. The
residency includes an evening family concert.
Timmy Abell: Folk Music
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Timmy Abell is one of the nation’s top
contemporary songwriters for children. Recipient
of the prestigious North Carolina Arts Council’s
Fellowship for Songwriting, he is best known
for his highly entertaining family concerts and
educational school programs. Over the past two
decades his recordings have been enjoyed by tens
of thousands of families around the country.
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Timmy’s concerts are an interplay of music and
storyteling featuring a collection of rare musical
instruments including hammered dulcimer,
English concertina, bowed psaltery, lap dulcimer,
and penny whistle along with guitar and banjo.
For thirty years, Timmy has celebrated both
the historcal and living qualities of American,
Appalacian, International, and origional folk music.
His story telling includes a rich variety of adventure
stories, tall tales, fairy tales, and mountain Jack
Tales often punctuated with music. Timmy Abell’s
music has received the highest national awards
from the American Library Association, ‘Parents’
Choice’ and the National Association of Parenting
Publications.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, teachers/staff, parents,
450 students, 55 minutes,3 /day
Special Populations:
Blind, Physical and emotional disabilities
Technical Requirements: Timmy can provide sound for schools.
6 ft table
Fee:
$716 /1, $1320/2 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Cherry Johnson, Watauga County Arts Council, 828-264-1789
Anne Rawson, Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, 910-323-1776
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WEB SITE:
www.timmyabell.com
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African American Dance Ensemble
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
The African American Dance Ensemble seeks
to preserve and share the finest traditions
of African and African American dance
and music through research, education and
entertainment. Expect to be taken places you
have never been before. Expect to soar with
the beat of ancient rhythms. Expect to never
look at dance the same way again. Expect to be
transformed.
The School Concert is a blend of lecture/
demonstration and African dance
performance. Bodies move to the beat of
ancient rhythms, retracing and renewing
traditions rooted in African soil. Dancers,
clothed in colorful garments much like those worn by their ancestors, swirl on swift feet, calling up the spirits
and the legacy of their African brothers and sisters. Musicians create a powerful wave of sound with handcrafted
drums and other traditional African instruments. The company offers programs that are age range sensitive, i.e.
the repertoire includes at least six versions of lecture demonstrations for various age ranges.
Fee:
K-12, 600 students, 45-60 minutes, 2 /day
Unsplintered wooden floor – dance floor, gym. No concrete, cement,
stone or tile. Two dressing rooms (not restrooms.)
REFERENCES:
Betty Rhodes, Carolina Theatre of Durham, 919-560-3030 x256
Ethel Fletcher, Westover Middle School, 910-864-0813
WEB SITE:
www.africanamericandanceensemble.org
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Scott Ainslie
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Scott Ainslie has presented teaching concerts for over
twenty years on the African roots of American music. He
brings the history and soul of the music alive through story
and audience involvement in rhythm, harmonies, call and
response. Ainslie is a mesmerizing historian and inspired
musician who has a deep reverence for the tradition and
history of the music he presents.
Scott Ainslie’s popular teaching concerts illustrate America’s
hidden music history with live performances of work songs,
blues, gospel and jazz. Interactive educational concerts are
tailored to specific grade levels, Ainslie leads audiences of
all ages clapping and singing through a survey of more than
a century of musical history, showcasing the interplay of
African and American musicians and musical traditions.
Offerings include: Across the Color Line: The African
South (4-12); Before Rock ‘n’ Roll (K – 8).
Fee: K-12, 350 students, 50-60 minutes, 3/ day
10’x10’ space with access to electricity
$716 /1 performance, $1320/ 2 same school, same day
WORKSHOPS:
Student workshops include: “The Blues Voice” – participatory vocal workshop; “The African Roots of
Coolness” – culture, geography, and history of “being cool”; African Retentions – experiencing the African
elements in various forms of American music; Blues Writing Workshop – a lyrical and musical writing
workshop.
Fee: 3-12, 25-30 students, 4 / day
10’x10’ space with access to electricity
$302 /1 student workshop, only in conjunction with performance, 60 minutes
$386/1 teacher workshop, 90 minutes
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REFERENCES:
Preston Peek, North Ridge Elementary School, 919-870-4100
Alice Lynch, Magellan Charter School, 919-844-0277
WEB SITE:
www.cattailmusic.com
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Lloyd Arneach
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Lloyd Arneach was born and reared on the Cherokee Reservation in NC where he learned his first legends from two
storytelling uncles. Lloyd’s stories range from the “Old Stories” of the Cherokee to stories of contemporary Native
Americans. Lloyd lectures on Cherokee history and culture and tells stories of Native history from other tribes. His style
is humorous, informative, and extremely moving.
Storytelling performances for kindergarten to high school and families include a question and answer session when time
allows. Performances for elementary students focus on the Cherokee traditional tales. Performances for middle school,
high school and adult audiences focus on traditional tales and contemporary and historical stories of the Cherokee and
other Native tribes. Cherokee cultural history sessions of 60 minutes are available for small groups of 30 or less including
lecture, artifacts and question and answer.
K-12, 350 students, teachers
45-60 minutes, 3 /day
Technical Requirements: One microphone and speakers
Fee:
$660 /1; $1210 /2 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Donna Sandy, Heritage Middle School, 919-562-6204
Emily Grant, North Carolina Museum of History, 919-807-7979
WEB SITE:
www.arneach.com
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“The arts are the signature of a nation.”
— Joan Mondal
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Trent Arterberry
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Trent Arterberry, a.k.a. Trent the Mime, is the quieter half of the Super Scientific Circus. Trent’s solo work uniquely combines
masterful mime, poignant monologue, comedic speaking characters, dramatic narratives, eccentric dance, and offbeat
puppetry. Arterberry is currently touring across the US and Canada to schools, community theatres, festivals and libraries
with three different one-man shows.
“The Secret Life of Walter Manny” (K-6) is the story of a young hero-in-training who is overpowered by his own
imagination. The show contains themes of self-control and respect for others.
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“Think Bigg” (K-6) blends mime, storytelling and puppetry in an exciting introduction to physical theatre. With lots of
audience participation, it it has ties to language arts curriculum.
“My Impractical Life” (6-12) is the semi-autobiographical story of how Trent became an artist. Addressing career goals, it
contains powerful messages for students about finding and pursuing one’s passion in the face of adversity.
K-12, 500 students, 45-55 minutes, 3/day Technical Requirements:
Two tables, one chair, one empty A/V cart
Fee:
$766/1; $1,096/2 same school same day
WORKSHOPS:
The Mime and Improvisation workshop is designed to give students a sense of the elements of mime and dramatic
movement. Students will be taught isolated movements of the body and how to create basic illusions like the tug of war,
imaginary wall and other object manipulations. Movement qualities using focus, breath, rhythm, stillness, and economy of
movement will be explored. Improvisations based on dramatic tableaux will lead to short sketches performed for the class.
Technical Requirements: Fee:
3-12, teachers/staff; 30 students, 45-90 minutes, 4/day
Open space with room to move, i.e. gym or classroom with desks and chairs removed.
$110/1 workshop with performance; $276/1 workshop without performance
REFERENCES:
George Sipos, Island Arts Centre Society, 250-537-2125
Cory Meausette, West-Mont Montessori School, 250-474-2626
WEB SITE:
www.trentshow.com
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Bay Street Brassworks
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Bay Street Brassworks (YAMAHA Performing Artists), has
performed at most of the major Universities from coast to coast and
is the premiere educational brass ensemble of its kind. The ensemble
received the first prize at the New York Brass Conference Brass
Quintet Competition in 2003. Founded in 1995, this brass quintet
performs in a wide variety of musical genres ranging from Bach to
Be-Bop! Bay Street Brassworks has cooperative relationships with a
number of Young Audiences state organizations, which provide both
educational and concert opportunities for them.
Brass Can Do Anything (K-5) Beginning with a blast from a
prehistoric cow horn, Bay Street Brassworks engages students in an
action packed program, musically portraying the history of the brass
family “past to present.” Along the way, students learn about the
various periods of music and connections to world history, physics,
and math.
Curriculum Connectors: History/Social Studies, Music, Sciences, and
Math
All That Jazz: The History of American Jazz (6-12)(Brass Quintet with Percussion), Beginning with a New
Orleans style Dixieland parade, Bay Street Brassworks, with percussion, take a musical journey that is sure
to delight audiences everywhere. Jazz, America’s own musical art form, is introduced through a high-energy
concert featuring Ragtime, the Blues, Dixieland, and Swing.
Curriculum Connectors: History/Social Studies and Music
Fee:
K-12, 250 students, 45-50 minutes, 6 / day
One Microphone & microphone stand, Gymnasium with or without a stage,
one armless chair or stool
$1430/1 or 2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
Grade Level/Maximums: 6-12, teachers/staff/parents, 60 students, 45-60 minutes, 4/day
Technical Requirements: Band room, 6 music stands, One (1) armless chair for the tuba
Fee:$2500/day
REFERENCES:
Ragan Carlile, The United Arts Council of Raleigh/Wake County, 919 - 839-1498 ext. 210
Stacie Sanders, Young Audiences of MD, 410-837-7577 ext. 11
WEBSITE:
www.baystreetbrassworks.com
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1. Clinic -- Bay Street Brassworks performs and offers tips on becoming outstanding musicians. Discussions
will emphasize practicing, breathing, and other subjects that apply to all band musicians of all ability levels,
and then opens the floor for students to ask questions.
2. Student rehearsals -- Rehearsals with the middle school band or high school band as well as more
specialized clinic areas (solos, small ensembles, sectionals) are done during the day.
3. Evening public concert -- Bay Street Brassworks begins the evening performance with a short concert
containing music from their latest CD “Brass on Fire.” Bay Street Brassworks then invites the band students
to join them onstage. Together the combined ensemble performs 2 selections.
Beast
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
The Beast is dedicated to education and cultural outreach. The group has developed workshops on creativity,
improvisation, and the history of African-American music based on the Blackademics Hip Hop curriculum founded by
emcee Pierce Freelon. Pierce Freelon is an adjunct professor of African American Studies at UNC Chapel Hill and
North Carolina Central University. He earned his BA in African American Studies and is MA in Pan African Studies at
UNC and Syracuse, respectively. The Former Director.of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz’ Bebop to Hip Hop
program, Freelon has educated internationally to a multi- generational audience in New York, Los Angeles, New Delhi
and Accra. Pianist Eric Hirsh, Drummer Stephen Coffman and Bassist Peter Kimosh all earned music degrees from
UNC with a focus on Jazz Studies.
Sankofa: African Amercian Music From SpiritualsTo Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop and Jazz quartet The Beast will weave
the story of African American music led by Professor Pierce Freelon into an interactive informance (informationperformance). Performing original songs, as well as standards from the spiritual, jazz and Hip-Hop canon, The Beast will
introduce students to a revolutionary new style of music while paying homage to the musicians who came before them.
K-12, teachers/staff, parents, 1500, 45 minutes, 3/day
Fee:
$1650/1; $2200/2 same school, same day
Technical Requirements: PA system, 2 microphone stands, 2 microphones, 2 microphone cords
REFERENCES:
Shana Adams, Creative Arts in Public & Private Schools, 919-560-2718
Ragen Carlile, United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, 919-839-1498
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WEB SITE:
www.thebeastmusic.com
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Doug Berky
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Doug Berky’s performances are an intricately woven fabric of several
classic theatre forms: mime, mask and movement theatre, circus
arts, and storytelling. His training includes a B.A. in Drama from
Furman University and study at the Dell’Arte School of Mime. Before
beginning his solo career in 1983, Doug toured as a performer and
mask maker with Two Penny Circus, Montanaro Mime Theatre and
the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
Hearing Impaired, Autistic, ADHD
Sound system with one input or Doug can provide sound for schools
$716/1 day, $1320/ 2, same day, same school
REFERENCES:
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, 919-839-1498
Jane Lonon, Ashe County Arts Council, 336-846-2787
WEB SITE:
www.loydartists.com
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Foibles, Fables & other Imaskinations; (4th-10th, Family;)Re-telling
of old & ancient stories recounting common struggles throughout
history & across cultures; beautiful production with large masks and
large hand-painted sets
Gems: The World’s Wisdom Stories; (2nd-8th, Family;) Classic styles
of storytelling from many cultures w/masks, mime, puppetry & the
power of good story to introduce this collection of wisdom stories
from around the world.
No Show; (K-College, Family;) Doug transforms into several
characters, from a gorilla to a ballerina as he explores the props &
masks onstage. Students experience theatre forms of mime, mask
theater, circus arts, storytelling.
“Birdman Dave” - Dave Gulick
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Dave is a former elementary teacher with 13 years experience, and
an additional 25 years performing in the Southeast. He was the cofounder of Puppet Express and sole creator of Birdman Dave nature
and cultural shows. Performances have included NC Museum of Art,
NC Zoo, International Storytelling Festival numerous schools and
libraries for over a million children.
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The Amazon Rainforest: Discover life’s most diverse ecosystem in
the world. Listen to a story about how each living thing has a purpose
and a part to play in the life of the Rainforest. Delight in the antics
and flight of live birds know as soil makers, teachers of children and
bringers of good fortune.
Amazing Birds: Discover how birds talk to us. They communicate
with body signals, size, shape, color and sounds. Their behavior reveals
their feelings, thoughts and interests. Observe and listen to these
amazing animals. If you are patient and respectful, they will show you
many of their secrets. Learn about flight, feathers, special adaptations,
food choices and more. With puppets, live birds and true stories, theis
program is guaranteed to put a feather in your cap.
How Birds Learn to Read: Did you ever imagine birds could read?
Certainly many of our feathered friends can fly, some can swim like
ducks, but read? Birds share many of our reading skills. They possess remarkable observation and listening
skills, problem-0solving abilities and unending curiosity. As a little bird once told me, “Reading gives you
wings to fly.”
Fee:
K-8, 500 students, 50-60 minutes, 3/day
One 6’ table, small wastebasket
$638 /1; $1210 /2 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council, 919-839-1498
Barbie Bailey Smith, Little River School, 919-560-3940
WEB SITE:
www.birdmandave.com
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken
joy in creative expression and knowledge.”
— Albert Einstein
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Bit N Pieces Puppet Theatre
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Bits N Pieces’ GIANT Musicals are fast moving with the high
energy modern children find stimulating and infused with the
good values and common sense of classic children’s tales. The
classroom guide helps fulfill Common Core teaching objectives.
This unique production stars awe inspiring nine-foot-tall
puppets, designed and built by these enthusiastic puppeteers
who have performed at twelve international festivals.
K-5, parents ; 600, 50-60 minutes,
2/day, **Two schools can split the
fee by field tripping
$1650/1 day, $2420/2 same school/same day
K-5, teacher, staff, parents 30 students, 6/day, 60 minute class period
An empty room with table and chairs is required.
Fee: $1500/1 day, $1200 / 1 multiple days (adjusted depending on length)
*A single day residency can only be presented in conjunction with an Assembly Program. Two+ day residencies in one
school or multiple can be scheduled without a performance.
REFERENCES:
Mr. Keith Blades, Head of Lower School, 910-868-5131, ex 3322
Ms. Tabitha Hudler, , Wilkes Community College, 336-838-6133
WEB SITE:
wwww.puppetworld.com
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RESIDENCY:
“It’s A Puppet World” our introductory program starts the visit for the entire student body showing puppets through
history, around the world and ideas for construction at home. Two artists present six RIP VAN WINKLE WORKSHOPS
( 1 artist per classroom) Each artist works with a class creating puppets and performing for student enjoyment using
creative dramatics techniques. In one class period, students make rod puppet goats from cardboard, fabric, spangles
and imagination (supplies included). With a second class period extension, students stage a ten minute performance for
younger children.
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RIP VAN WINKLE awakens your audience to life. Rip learns
you must work hard to make your dreams come true. Giant
puppets, traditional figures, shadow puppets, costumed
characters and special effects add the “wow factor” that brings
the tale to life. The 28 page teacher’s guide provides multiple
suggestions to include learning activities in preparation for the
performance. After each performance an onstage informance
discusses the art of puppets, history of the story, and key points
covered in the classroom material.
Bright Star Tour Theater
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Bright Star is celebrating its 12th year of bringing high quality professional theatre to young audiences. With affordable,
curriculum and literary-based productions that are at home in any space, Bright Star has earned a national reputation for
excellence among educators, serving more than 900 audiences a year from Los Angeles, CA to the National Theatre in
Washington DC to Moscow, Russia--this season!
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With over 40 shows hitting the road we have something for all age groups
across all genres--please see website for more detailed information
(www.brightstartheatre.com)
The Lady of Bullyburg
Holidays Around the World
Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
Spent: A Common Cents Show
American Folktales and Folk Songs
The Reluctant Dragon
Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King
Jackie Robinson
The Ugly Duckling
A Dickens Tale
African Folktales
Gus Goes Green: A STEM Themed Adventure
Founding Fathers
& MORE!
K-12, teacher, staff, parents ; 350, 45 minutes,
5/day
Fee:
$876/1 day, $1096/2 same school/same day RESIDENCY:
Residencies are taught by trained actor/educators and can be tailored to fit the needs of each school. A variety of lessons,
games, and team building exercises provide an engaging outline for immersing students in all aspects of theatre including
creating characters, using props and costumes, directing, and much more! Working on teams to rehearse, write, direct,
and act, students will quickly become familiar with the most important aspects of theatre production. The residency has
the option of concluding with a final performance of an original Bright Star play, or a production which the students
have written and created from start to finish!
Fee:
K-12, teacher, staff, parents 40 students, 5/day
$3500/ 5 days
WORKSHOPS:
Workshops can be conducted by our professional actors as a supplement to our performances. Students will receive
a brief course in the art of theatre performance and will take part in lessons, games, and group activities which are as
educational as they are entertaining. Students will be challenged to use their imaginations and collaborate with each
other in order to learn the basics of character building, improvisation, physical comedy, and acting.
Fee:
K-12 / teachers/ staff, 40 students, 30-60 minutes, 5 /day
$276 /In conjunction with performance
REFERENCES:
Carla Jones, Cooper Elementary School, 919-553-0256
Anita Locklear, MEAd, Dixon Road Elementary, 919-894-7771
WEB SITE:
http://brightstartouringtheatre.com/
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Burning Coal Theatre Company
Burning Coal’s SHAKESCENES performance aims to
demystify Shakespeare and his works for elementary,
middle, and high school students. In this 50-minute performance, Burning Coal’s Director of Education debunks the
myths surrounding Shakespeare and his plays (they aren’t old, boring, or hard to understand!) through fun, interactive,
scholarly narration. This is then supplemented by scenes from some of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays performed
by Burning Coal’s professional acting troupe. Burning Coal also tours one of its mainstage classical shows every spring.
Study guides are available prior to the show, and performances are followed by a talkback with the cast.
3-12, staff; 300, 50 minutes, 2/day
An open stage or playing area. A cordless microphone is welcome, but not required.
$880/1 day, $1650 /2 , same school/same day
RESIDENCY:
Willpower! Elementary through high school residencies ranging anywhere from one to six weeks. We work
with teachers to establish residencies that best complement their lesson plans. Our most popular residencies
include playwriting, viewpoints, acting, script analysis, and mask work. Long term residencies are available to
bring a Burning Coal artist to direct a school play or provide production support.
Shakescenes. Burning Coal offers a one week residency focused on introducing Shakespeare to elementary age students.
By engaging students in active, physical exercises based on Shakespeare’s text, we introduce the idea that Shakespeare can
be fun, and dispel the myth that Shakespeare is “hard.”
Fee:
3-12, 30 students, 3 hours, 1/day
$750/ 1 week residency
REFERENCES:
Gina Winter, Apex High School, gwinter@wcpss.net, 919-387-3016
Maggie Rasnick, Raleigh Charter High School, mrasnick@raleighcharterhs.org, 919-715-1155
WEB SITE:
www.burningcoal.org
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Burning Coal is Raleigh’s small professional theatre.
Now in our 18th season, we have integrated
professional and early-career artists to create an
explosive blend of talent, energy and passion. Awards
include NCTC Parides Award for Excellence in
Professional Theatre and the 2000 Indy Award for
Excellence from the Independent Weekly. A major
part of our core mission, our educational tours and
residencies have received exceptional responses from
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Cape Fear Regional Theatre’s mission is to enlighten, inspire
and educate through our STUDENT MATINEE SERIES
and ARTISTS ON THE GO programs. Both programs are
designed to increase access to live theatre for teachers and
students.
STUDENT MATINEES: are scheduled for: Spamalot
(Sept.24th, Grades 8-12); The Bluest Eye (Oct.29th,
Grades 9-12); The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Dec.
4,5,10,11,12,15,16,17, 18, All Ages); The Three Musketeers
(Jan. 28th and Feb 4th, Grades 5-12); Ain’t Misbehavin
(March 11th, Grades 5-12) and A Trip to Bountiful (April
22nd, Grades 7-12) Tickets: $10. For every 10 student tickets
purchased, 1 educator ticket is free. Schools can apply for
funds to attend the Student Matinee Series at CFRT, and can
also sign up for the ARTISTS ON THE GO program which
brings theatre artists directly to students to enhance their
experience of those matinees.
WORKSHOPS:
CFRT’S ARTISTS ON THE GO program brings a standardsbased 45-60 minute presentation into your classroom to
prepare students for any of our matinees in the Student Matinee Series. This program taught by CFRT teaching artists
enhances your students understanding of the play or musical they are about to see in an interactive way.
(see coordinating ages per show), 45-60 minutes
Any available classroom and projector
Fee:$150/1 class
RESIDENCY:
ARTISTS ON THE GO programming is available for The Classic Series. For more information contact Jae Powell at
jpowell@cfrt.org
NOTE FOR 11TH GRADE CUMBERLAND COUNTY TEACHERS:
The Classic Theatre Series presents in partnership with the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra - Amadeus.
Grade Level:
K-12
Fee:$1750 /5 full days
REFERENCES:
Lydia S. Stewart, Arts Education Supervisor, Cumberland County Schools, (910) 678-2413
WEB SITE:
www.cfrt.org
If making application to the Arts Council for AIS funding, call the theatre at 323-4234 for reservations, giving an approximate number of
attendees. If not applying for an AIS Grant, a 10% deposit will be required at the time of reservations, with full payment required 2 weeks
prior to performance. All reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis. ANY RESERVATIONS NOT CANCELLED 2 WEEKS
PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE WILL BE BILLED TO THE SCHOOL.
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Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works
dance
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Martha Connerton, Dancer/Choreographer, is Director of Kinetic Works in
Charlotte, NC. She has performed and choreographed for ballet, modern dance
opera, and musicals nationwide, received grants and fellowships from NC Arts
Council, ASC of Charlotte and others. Martha is a Teaching Artist on the rosters
for Raleigh/Wake County, Durham CAPS, Fayetteville/Cumberland, Charlotte/
Mecklenburg, SC Arts Commission, NC Arts Council and formerly Lincoln Center
Institute in New York. She served as Education Director at the School of North
Carolina Dance Theatre and has been on the guest faculty at numerous colleges and
universities.
KINETYX Dance Ensemble, an educational branch of Martha Connerton/Kinetic
Works is a four-member modern dance ensemble that performs exclusively in
schools. KINETYX teaches Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies
through cheoreography and audience participation. KINETYX is on the Arts
Education rosters for North and South Carolina, Raleigh-Wake, Fayetteville/
Cumberland and Charlotte/ Mecklenburg Arts councils. We serve over 25,000
students annually. Visit www.mckineticworks.org.
Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 350 students, 60 minutes, 2/day
Multi room, microphones, clean stage or performance space, restroom /changing
area.
$1210 /1, 1980/ 2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
“KINETIKids” Curriculum Integration Residencies are designed around NC standards in Science, Math, Language Arts,
Social Studies, and Dance. The Schools can choose a grade level and curriculum content. Students learn core curriculum
concepts while also learning about dance, choreography, and creative movement skills. They will work as a whole class,
inividually and in groups. Teacher participation is required. One or two week residencies available.
Fee:
K-12, 25 students/teachers/staff, 55 minutes, 4-5/day
Room free of furniture.
$1400 /5 days/ 4 classes or 5 classes/4 days
WORKSHOPS:
KINETICWORKShops: Teacher In-Service workshops for classroom teachers and special area teachers develop ideas
for teaching creatively through the arts. The two or three hour session begins with structured activities conducted by Ms.
Connerton. The group discusses curricular connections, then breaks into smaller groups to brainstorm ideas for new
activities. A final discussion clarifies goals for implementing new ideas in the classroom.
Fee:
Teacher/staff, 25, 2 hours, 2 workshops per day
Room free of furniture, two tables and several chairs, outlets
$550/2 hours, $880/ 3 hours, 1320/ full day
REFERENCES:
Michelle Youngs, Blumenthal Education Institute, myoungs@ncbpac.org
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council of Raleigh/Wake Co., gzehr@unitedarts.org
WEB SITE:
www.mckineticworks.org
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KINETYX Dance Ensemble: “ Active learning Performances”:
Three different options for shows. Each one explores a different curriculum area. 1: “Movin’ Into Math” geometry,
pattern, directions/positions, and numerical equations used in choreography;
2) “Science in Motion”, simple machines, laws of motion, life cycles, ecosystems. 3: “Around the World in 60
Minutes. Bookings available January through May 2015. Each program includes audience participation activities and
choreographic works based on thematic content.
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Core Performance Company
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
CORE Performance Company, a professional contemporary
dance company in its 33rd year, serves students, elders
and populations-in-isolation. Under Artistic Director, Sue
Schroeder, CORE has developed a wide-range of activities
that serve all levels of movement experience, ages, abilities
and needs and include Curriculum tie-ins, Assessment and
Arts Integration Trainings. We encourage schools to partner
with each other; call us to create an ideal residency for your
community.
Loco Motion: (Grades K-5) Teaches “Movement in the
Language of Dance.” An interactive event that explores action
words and descriptive words, i.e., verbs and adverbs, and brings
them to life with humor, graces and audience participation.
Weaving the World Into Flower: (Grades K-5) Celebrates
the Mayan culture. It promotes awareness and world understanding, celebrates uniqueness, and creates an
awareness of cultural differences around the world.
Moving Ovations: (Grades 6-12) Introduces students to the art of contemporary dance using CORE’s
current repertory of THREE, by three contemporary women choreographers and Corazon Abierto (Heart
Opening), a celebration of Mayan culture.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, 250 students, 90 minutes, 3/day
Technical Requirements: 25’x25’ stage or large space, high quality CD player and microphone.
Fee:
$1320/ 1 day, $1650/ 2 same day, same school
RESIDENCY:
Weaving the World into Flower (WTW): (Grades K-5) is a residency that celebrates the Mayan Culture.
With workshops and performances, WTW promotes awareness and world understanding. WTW is
interactive verbally and non-verbally to create a multidimensional understanding of the Mayan people.
Moving Ovations: (Grades 6-12) Is a residency that incorporates a lecture/demonstration designed to
introduce students to the art of contemporary dance using CORE’s current repertory of THREE, featuring
new work by three contemporary women choreographers and Corazon Abierto (Heart Opening), a
celebration of Mayan culture. This event is paired with the View and Do workshop.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, 25 students, teachers/staff 45-90 minutes, 2 /day
Technical Requirements: 25’x25’ stage or large space, high quality CD player and microphone.
Fee:
$4950/5 days
WORKSHOPS:
Movement Classes: (Grades K-12) Through single class or multi-day workshops, company members teach
dance technique, creative movement, choreography, improvisation, stretching and conditioning.
Moving Connections : (Grades K-12) These workshops or classes integrate dance and one or more
additional art forms including mask-making, simple percussion and musical instrument making, poetry,
storytelling, text or mythology, physical theater, and movement meditations.
Children’s Programs: (Grades K-7) Especially designed for children in grades K-7, these 40-50 minute
programs use dance to express timely topics for children. Topics may include protecting our planet Earth,
animals as our friends and ambassadors, the history of dance or how to create the art of dance.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, 25 students, teachers/staff, 45-90 minutes, 4 /day
Technical Requirements: 25’x25’ stage or large space, high quality CD player and microphone. Classroom may be sufficient
Fee:
$248 /1 (only in conjunction with performance)
REFERENCES:
Peggy Woosley, Conway (Arkansas) School District, woosleyp@conwayschools.net, 510-450-4800
Susan Brady, Cumberland County Schools, susanbrady@ccs.k12.nc.us, 910-484-1151
WEBSITE:
www.coreperformance.org
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The Coventry Carolers
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
The Coventry Carolers perform vocal and instrumental
Tudor England Renaissance music and a seasonal
Victorian Christmas program in realistic period
costumes. The members have over 150 years combined
choral experience in the U.S.A. and abroad. Through
incorporation of interesting, often humorous facts
and short stories, the audience is educated while being
entertained.
The Coventry Carolers are committed to “Education
through Entertainment”! The program provides a
fun and informative introduction to Tudor England’s
Renaissance period or a Victorian Christmas program
using music, spoken words and realistic period costumes.
Audience participation is encouraged throughout the program and includes an interactive sing-a-long. A question and
answer period is incorporated at the end of the performance. Representing multiple disciplines through foreign language
lyrics, recorders and string instrumentals, facts and short stories, authentic period garb, and historical and literary figures,
this delightful presentation enlightens and inspires students. Teacher packets of information sent prior to performance.
Fee:
K-12, unlimited students, 45-60 minutes, 2 /day
$550 /1, $1100/2
REFERENCES
Ruth Miner, 910-488-9120
Andre Clayman, Southview High School, 910-425-8181
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— Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Cultural Presentations on India
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Both members of the Cultural Presentations on India team are dance and/or visual artists. The programs cater to grades
K-12 in Dance, Visual Arts and Social Studies. All workshops are hands-on, participatory and informational regarding
history, art and dance from India. The teacher is assisted in imparting education on multi-culturalism and South Asia.
India is brought into the North Carolina Schools.
With volunteer participation, a multimedia, hands-on cultural experience on India is built around social studies,
visual arts and dance. Particular emphasis is put on turban demo, dot demo, Bhangra dance, Gandhi, Rangoli art and
Bollywood movies.
K-12 students/teachers/staff/parents, 250
students, 55 minutes, 3/day
Wireless microphone , wall space for powerpoint
Fee:
$524 /1, $880/ 2, $1404/ 3
RESIDENCY:
Students get a hands-on learning experience, especially 7th graders studying South Asia. Residency covers values and
beliefs of people, environment in which people live, social organizations, people’s occupations and changes. Participants
will have hands-on interaction with dance, fabrics, religions and traditions of India. Various workshops can be requested
by the teacher. Cost of supplies is extra for the Rangoli Art W/S.
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6-8, 25 students, 55 minutes, 5/day
Projector for Power Point, Stereo system, Dancing area for 15 students, Board and Markers, table, Special needs for Rangoli workshops.
Art Supplies cost $20 per w/s within the Residency.
Fee:$1300/3 days
WORKSHOPS:
General Workshop
Bhangra dance
Rangoli
Turban Demo
Dot Demo
Myth and Symbolism in Indian Art
Fee:
Has elements from most other workshops.
Bhangra is a folk dance from Punjab.
Art painted by commoners, by joining pre-determined dots.
Tie the turban and appreciate the history behind it.
Women in India wear dots on their forehead.
A lecture with Power-Point.
K-12, 40 students/teachers/staff/parents, 55 minutes, 5/day
Projector for Power Point, Stereo system, Dancing area for 15 students,
Board and Markers, Table, Special needs for Rangoli workshops.
$172/1 only in conjunction with performance
REFERENCES:
Janice M. Jarrett, East Garner IB Magnet Middle
School, jjarrett1@wcpss.net, 919-662-2339
Amy White, East Garner IB Magnet Middle
School, 919-662-2339
WEB SITE:
http://surtegsandhu.com/india_programs
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Mark Daniel
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Imagine if you mixed a the voice of Andy Griffith, the laugh of Mister
Rogers, a book lover, a storyteller, a puppeteer, a magician, a dad, with a
bit of folksiness and whimsy, then shook it a bit, out would come Mark
Daniel! Over the past 25 plus years, Mark has been a special guest to
schools throughout the Eastern US. Year after year he beats the drums
for great children’s books day in and day out as a Reading Ambassador
promoting reading, character education and great children’s books with
his innovative programs. Indeed, his passion for reading, interest, and
knowledge of children’s books is genuine and infectious.
K-5, 350 students, 45 minutes, 3 /day
Cleared space, electrical access
$578/1, $908 /2 same school, same day, $1238/3 same day, same school
REFERENCES:
Laura Ransom, Gallberry Farms Elementary 910-424-1490
Priscilla Joiner, Butner Primary School 910-907-0203
WEB SITE:
www.magicalstoryteller.com
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Mark Daniel’s are consistently called “the best assembly program of the
year,” and are a Fayetteville/ Cumberland County favorite! This year, you
have even more program choices that are perfect to excite and motivate
your students. Choose from: Mark’s brand new program, The Return of
Those Magical Dinosaurs – featuring books and facts about every kid’s
favorite, Dinosaurs!; Treasure of the READasaurus – featuring the big
treasure chest of the Library, and all of the gold inside – books!: Mission
READasaurus Cares – a fun celebration of kindness, sharing, caring,
courage, friendship, and bucket-filling; A Very Magical Family Reading
Night – encourages family read aloud, and teaches parents and their children that a good book shared is a treasure for
the whole family! Cats, Hats and Books: Oh My! A Seussasaurian Celebration! is marvelously on the loose with all
the books Seuss. Your students will enjoy the books from the Good Doctor, as well as interesting facts. (Available MidFebruary through March only.) Teachers and parents tell Mark that “he has the gift to motivate and inspire his audiences.”
Now is the time to bring this great program to YOUR school! Your kids will LOVE you for it!
Roger Day
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Roger Day is a name synonymous with zany, infectious fun for children of
all ages. Roger performs original, completely interactive, high-energy family
and children’s music earning him awards from Parents’ Choice, the National
Association of Parenting Publications and Parenting Magazine’s “Parenting
Pick.”
Roger Day’s concerts feature original songs from his CDs. In Dream Big!,
students are encouraged to be creative and imaginative while working to
fulfill their dreams. In Roger’s concert “Shake Up Your Brain!” and his
newest concert “Marsh Madness,” Roger supports your science curriculum
by teaching facts on learning and brain science and on sea marshes through
interactive, catchy original songs. In “Marsh Madness”, students join Roger
on his all original, highly-interactive musical journey up & down the amazing
Atlantic seacoast, knee deep in squishy, oozy marsh mud and marveling at
loggerhead turtles, ghost crabs & other cool coastal residents.
Fee:
PreK-6, 400 students, 50 minutes, 3 /day
Electrical outlet, if sound is needed powered speaker with 4 channel board
$716 /1 performance, $1320/2 same school, same day
WORKSHOPS:
“First Idea to Finished Song” – a workshop for 3rd-6th grade students in the basics of the whole language
approach to composing, including concepts such as first ideas, webbing, editing, the creative sparks for completion.
The group will compose a song together in a step by step process that students can use with their own writing.
Roger also conducts workshops on teaching skills and content of a preschool through 2nd grade curriculum using
the music he has composed and his study guide materials.
Fee:
Blackboard or newsprint, chalk or marker, access to electricity
$276 /1 only in conjunction with performance
REFERENCES:
Charlie Council, Murry Elementary, 910-907-0208
Denise Hall, Gallberry Farms Elementary, 910-424-1490
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www.rogerday.com
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David Digiuseppe
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Singer, storyteller and multi-instrumentalist David DiGiuseppe has been
performing professionally since 1978. He is an accomplished and versatile
musician, playing accordion, Irish cittern, mandolin, banjo, concertina,
Appalachian dulcimer and guitar. Performing in schools throughout the
Carolinas, DiGiuseppe presents social studies curriculum, reinforcing
programs integrating history, geography and folklore with traditional songs
and stories. His performances are fun, participatory and informative, and
enjoyed by students and teachers.
Fee:
Small stage area, general lighting, one grounded AC outlet. Artist provides PA system.
$386/1, $550 /2, same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Ben Belton, Whitnel Elementary School, bbelton@caa.k12.nc.us, 828-728-6423
Janice Wereszczak, A.L. Stanback Middle School, 919-942-6792
WEB SITE:
www.DavidDG.com
“Logic will get you from A-B. Imagination will take
you everywhere. “
— Albert Einstein
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The Old North State: North Carolina History in Song and Story. Weaving
traditional songs and stories with North Carolina’s history, this curriculum
reinforcing presentation explores: Appalachian culture, the Edenton
Tea Party and the American Revolution, African-American music,
industrialization, railroads and textile mills.
Lore of the Land: Songs of America’s Past - Tracing the growth of
the United States, DiGiuseppe chronicles: the settling of Appalachia,
the American Revolution, slavery, westward migration, railroads and
industrialization.
A Bag of Songs and Stories (K-2) - DiGiuseppe shares the joy of storytelling with a delightful and participatory
presentation of fun songs and humorous tales. Drawing from the American songbag, he leads children through easy
choruses and introduces numerous instruments. Stories include Jack Tales, Aesop’s Fables and others.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
The nationally touring & award winning production company
of EbzB Productions celebrates the profound impact of
storytelling through theatre in a repertoire of simple and
compelling productions. Their productions have been seen by
millions internationally – either on broadcast television or in
live theatrical venues. The company’s work is flexibly designed
for easy touring to all types of performance spaces. Formed
in 1998, EbzB’s roster offers a variety of choices for presenters,
schools, teachers and audiences of all ages. The work is created
in the belief that theatre influences and encourages a life to be
positively transformed through discoveries unveiled.
Programs include – In One Era & Out The Other – A cabaret of the history of 20th century America; the show is garnering
praise from anti-bullying groups; War Bonds: The Songs & Letters of World War II - featuring the songs & events of the
World War II period (grades 4-12); Wrights of Passage - celebrating the Wright Brothers & the history of flight (grades
3-8); The Night Before Christmas Carol - entertaining and historically accurate look at Charles Dickens creating A
Christmas Carol (grades 3-12); Life is So Good – based on the best-selling book; a man’s quest to learn to read.
Fee:
K-12 students/teachers/staff/parents, 600 students, 50-60 minutes, 2/day
$1320-$1650/1 same school, same day; $1320-$2200/2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
EbzB Productions’ workshops and residencies can be applied to grades 3-12 upon request and with required joint
planning with faculty. Endorsed by the NC Arts Council, the South Carolina Arts Commission, and trained by the John
F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Artists as Educators Program, and the Lincoln Center Institute’s International
Educator Program to conduct workshops in arts integration, EbzB has established a solid reputation for its work with
middle & high school classes to create historical narrative based on classroom oral history projects as well as specifically
tailored residencies & workshops. Through Get Connected: Stage Your History, EbzB conducts a 5 to 7 day residency
geared toward creating documentary drama. The subject of the residency can be specifically tailored to curriculum
goals or community concerns. Students are guided through a process of creating a theatrical work from community oral
history. EbzB residencies primarily address National Standards and NC Standard Course of Study Goals in Arts Education
(Theatre/Drama), English/Language Arts, Information and Technology Skills, Social Studies, Character Education, &
Healthful Living (can also be extended to integrate core-curriculum goals and concentrations).
6-12, 30 students, teachers/parents 40-60 minutes,
Empty, safe room or classroom
$4000-$8000 call for details
WORKSHOPS:
EbzB Productions’ workshops can be applied to grades 3-12 upon request and with required joint planning with faculty.
EbzB Productions has established a solid reputation for its work with middle & high school classes to create historical
narrative based on classroom oral history projects as well as specifically tailored residencies & workshops. We utilize Theater
Arts for application to everyday use in the classroom – particularly to integrate with national and state standards for
education. Most student workshops are are usually presented in tandem with scheduled performances (but not required).
Post-show discussions, student workshops, and artist ‘talk-backs’ are always welcome upon request.
Fee:
3-12, 30 class size, 45-50 minutes, 3/day
$330-$660 per workshop
REFERENCES:
Barbara Best Toti, Gates County High School,252-357-0720 ext 262
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, 919-839-1498 ext 209
WEB SITE:
www.ebzb.org
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Joe Edwards
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Joe Edwards taught art and drama in Charlotte for 15 years before starting
Whiterock Studio where he designed, manufactured, and sold original sculpture
internationally for 12 years. He has taught classes/workshops for the last two
decades. Currently, Joe is the host and producer of the Claywright Workshop,
an educational television program produced and shown through TVAccess21
in Charlotte, North Carolina.
WORKSHOPS:
Innovative hand-building demonstrations show techniques developed by a
professional production sculptor utilizing readily available tools and equipment
for the classroom. Students learn professional hand-building, slab-building,
coil-building and form-building techniques and make a clay sculpture. Projects
can be esthetic or utilitarian. Suggested items to construct are dependent upon
the age, interest and ability of the audience. Topics include the following: sun
faces, fish, frogs, rabbits, pigs, cats, figures, seasonal sculptures and hand-built
pots. Notes: 30-minute videos/DVDs are available for the topics listed above.
Depending on school requests, Joe can develop a program designed for your
class/workshop/group.
Fee:
K-8, teachers/staff, parents, 35 students, 45-60 minutes, 5 /day
$242 /1, 2 minimum; $1210/5 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Jane Roberts, Clayton High School, 919-553-4702
Bob Andrews, Charlotte, NC, 704-844-6737
WEB SITE:
www.whiterockartstudio.com
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Farmer Jason (Jason Ringenberg)
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Farmer Jason is the brainchild of alt-country legend Jason Ringenberg of Jason
and The Scorchers. Ringenberg created Farmer Jason in 2003 to entertain his own
children. The character’s popularity spread into the concert, record and TV world,
winning a 2009 Emmy Award. His interactive family shows involve sing-a-long
songs, dancing and discussions of farm life, nature appreciation and ecology.
Educational concerts offer themes of ecology, conservation, recycling, farming and
farm animals, the diversity of the forest, outdoor life, exercise and history. Original
songs teach subtle lessons while introducing children to a surprisingly complex
musical ecosystem.
NATURE JAMS! 3rd-6th; or K-6th; Interactive concert inspiring kids to
appreciate & enjoy the wonders of nature. A musical journey through forests &
wetlands. Featuring songs from Farmer Jason’s internationally acclaimed CDs.
FARM & FOREST: K-2nd; Songs about farm life & animals from farms
and forests. Interactive, encourages students to get physically and mentally involved in their outdoor world. Songs
introduced with a short fun lesson about the song’s subject.
Fee:
K-5, 400 students, 50 minutes, 3/day
Farmer Jason will provide all sound for schools; access to electrical outlet;
at least 12’ x 12’ performance space.
$660/1, $1100/ 2 same school, same day
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SONGWRITING WITH FARMER JASON
3rd - 5th; Working together as a group to create a song and understand basics of songwriting: story development &
structure. Well-known catchy tunes illustrate, increase students’ appreciation of music heard every day & gives a basic
understanding and experience of lyrical writing. Students become aware of the musical qualities in any kind of writing by
learning what alliteration, rhyme, and rhythm are and how to listen and look for them, and how the sound of words can
affect the feel of a story or poem or how a certain musical chord can affect a song.
3-5, 30 students, 50-60 minutes, 4/day
Blackboard or newsprint with easel, chalk or marker, access to electricity.
Fee:
$276/1 (only in conjunction with performance)
REFERENCES:
Barbara Faulk, Union County Community Arts Council, 704-283-2784
Carol Reinhardt, Gaston Library, 704-868-2164
WEBSITE:
www.farmerjason.com
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Suzanne B. Farrior
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Suzanne Farrior was born and raised in Richmond, VA.
Always knowing that she loved art, she dreamed as a child of
some day illustrating children’s books. She didn’t know, then,
that the books would be her own. With a BA in Education,
focused on art, Suzanne went on to teach Art in the public
schools of Virigina for 7 years before moving to North Carolina
where she taught for the next 24 years in Cumberland County
Schools. Suzanne retired in 1999, at which time she went on
to pursue her dreams of publishing her own children’s books,
Froggie Babies, which was released in June of 2001, was the first
of her books. In September of 2002 her second book, A Child’s
World from My Point of View, was released. Her third book,
The Hungry Little Bunny, was released in August of 2004. In
addition to speaking to school groups, libraries, and reading
associations about her love of reading, Suzanne continues to
write and is currently working on her next book.
“Learn to Love to Read” - Mrs. Farrior finds the humor in
everyday occurrences and paints word-pictures with her
poetry to make reading fun for children. She strives to see
and interpret life through the eyes of a child, to draw them
into reading her works and viewing the accompanying artwork. She explains how she came to be an author/
illustrator and encourages students to follow their own dreams. Critics have compared her works to those of
Shel Silverstein.
REFERENCES:
Pamela Sutton, B.T. Bullock Elementary School, 919-718-0160
Deborah Dowd, Glendale Acres Elementary School, 910-484-9031
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K-12 teachers/staff, parents, 45-60 minutes, # of students varies, 3-4/ day
Table, screen and overhead projector
Fee:
$276 /1, $386/2 same day, same school, $496/3 same day, same school (plus $110 for each additional)
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra enters its 58th season as one of the
oldest symphony orchestras in North Carolina. The Orchestra is dedicated to
performing the finest music, from the standard orchestral repertoire to popular
favorites. Individual members of the orchestra have performed nationally and
internationally before presidents of the U.S. and international dignataries, and
taught hundreds of children at all levels.
Instrumentalists introduce students to a variety of instruments including the
reed, brass and stringed instruments of the orchestra. Call the symphony (910)
433-4690 to discuss and select a program. Based on need, fees may be negotiable.
Workshops and Master Classes are also available.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, 45-60 minutes
Technical Requirements: One chair for each performer
Fee:
$138 per contact hour per person
REFERENCES:
Rudy Tatum, Pauline Jones Elementary School, rtatum@ccs.k12.nc.us, 910-483-5434
Renee Corders, St. Anne’s Catholic School, principal@stanncatholicschool.org, 910-483-3902
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WEB SITE:
www.fayettevillesymphony.org
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Franzini Family Science Circus
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
The Franzini Family has toured the USA, Australia
Germany, Korea, Philippines and Brazil. Franzini Science
Circus has performed at major performing arts venue
in Florida and repeat performances at the Smithsonian
associated Discovery Theatre in Washington, DC. They
have toured schools in Florida, North & South Carolina.
The Franzini Family Science Circus featuring Professor
Franzini and Lippo Franzini offer an action-packed
demonstration of Gravity, Inertia, Circular Motion,
Air pressure and Balance using circus skills, clowning,
mime & magic. An introduction to astronomy presents
scientific facts about the earth, sun, moon and naming all the plantes as they are put into orbit atop the rolling globe
sun! The Fabulous Franzinis have preformed throughout the world! Guildlines are avialable on website.
Fee:
K-5, students limited to room capacity, 55 minutes, 2 /day
Special Ed Students
Approx. 32’ x 16’ area, One hour between shows
$1870/1; $2200/2 same school same day
REFERENCES:
Lynn Norton, Bryant Elementary, lynn.norton@sdhc.k12.fl.us, 813-276-8250
Dawn Galia, Center Place, cpfinearts@verizon.net, 813-685-8888
WEBSITE:
www.strictlyentertainment.net
“Art is the nation’s most precious heritage.”
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“Great Show! Good educational value” for Prek-5 says
Brenda Thomas of Fayetteville Academy.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Jack Golden, creator of Garbage Is My Bag and Water
Water Everywhere, has been a professional variety artist
since 1981. He has performed with the world-famous
Pickle Family Circus of San Francisco and the award
winning “New Vaudeville” comedy troupe, the Wright
Brothers. Since 1989 he has been performing theatrically
acclaimed educational programs throughout the country
in schools, theaters and festivals. In 1991 he won the
Excellence in Environmental Education award from the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Garbage Is My Bag An award winning performance by
Jack Golden as the comedic “expert,” Dr. T With A “Ph.D.
in Garbology,” a zany and irresistible personality and a
marvelous Trash-to-Treasure-o-matic Recycling Machine,
he juggles and jokes his way through a world of waste. Dr.
T. delights his audiences while sharing his knowledge that
rubbish is a resource that is just too good to throw away.
Since 1989, Garbage Is My Bag has helped hundreds of thousands of children around the country explore serious issues
about our wasteful habits in the hilarious context of a professional staged variety show. Jack Golden uses the power
of live performance to engage children with facts of our solid waste problems and a positive model of how to solve
them. Garbage Is My Bag presents children with rewarding and important ways they can directly contribute to their
communities.
Water Water Everywhere fills elementary and middle school students with information about one of the most valuable
resources on earth. Using mime, juggling, magic, jokes and song, combined with a wonderful and engaging character,
Water Water Everywhere covers topics on water composition, point and non-point source pollution, conservation, water
cycles and ground water quality. The information in the show is accurate, pertinent and delivered in a theatrical style
students and teachers will thoroughly enjoy. Voted “Best of Fest” at Georgia’s Winning Water Festival six years in a row!
Though these two shows are significantly different programs, they both use comedic theater, audience participation and
curriculum based information with the goal of strengthening new attitudes and responsibilities toward our common
resources.
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Fee:
12’x16’ clean performance area, electrical outlets.
$770/1; $1320/ 2 same school, same day
WORKSHOPS:
Jack Golden offers dynamic and active workshops teaching students a variety of theater skills including mime,
improvisation, balancing and juggling. Students learn how theater skills can be used to communicate ideas to others.
Students also gain self esteem and accomplishment.
Fee:
K-8 students, 45-60 minutes, 3/day
Open, clear space for students to move freely in.
$440/1; $550/2 with performance only
REFERENCES:
Renee Jackson, Lake Rim Elementary, 910-867-1133
Leslie Hatchell, York County Solid Waste Dept, 803-628-3191
WEBSITE
www.garbageismybag.com
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Gran’daddy Junebug
We Wear The Mask (6-12; college). Using narratives from historic research as well as the poetic genius of Paul Laurence
Dunbar (1872-1906), Mitch Capel unveils the true depth of the soul and life of this remarkable poet laureate from
Dayton, OH. Audiences realize the struggle for existence, understand the courage, feel the compassion, know why “the
caged bird sings” and why “with torn and bleeding hearts, we smile.” Joanne Braxton, author of The collected Poetry of
Paul Laurence Dunbar wrote, “Mitch is the greatest interpreter of Dunbar’s work ever!”
W’en Dey ‘Listed Colored Soldiers (7-12; college). Feel the climate of America and check the pulse of the unsung heroes
of the Civil War. Learn about “Whistlin’ Sam,” “Lias,” “Whisperin’ Bill,” “William Carney” and others whose recollections
and stories of unflinching courage were never told. From the works of great writers and scholars as Paul Laurence Dunbar
and Dr. Rex Ellis, this heart wrenching portrayal depicts how the “colored soldiers” sacrificed their lives in various battles
to “save the union” and “to make’ our people free.”
K-12/teachers/staff/parents, unlimited audience, 60 minutes, 3 /day
Microphone with stand (no podium), 2 chairs without arms
$770 /1; $1430/2 same school same day; $2200/3 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Brooke Kesterson, The Arts Center (Carrboro, NC), 919-929-2787, ext. 214
Anne Rawson, Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, 910-323-1776
WEB SITE:
www.gjbug.com
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Want A Story? (K-12). Continuing his family tradition of preserving
culture, “Gran’daddy Junebug” teaches personal responsibility, finding
your right path, coping with peer pressure, being true to yourself, always
striving for excellence and respect for self and others through the African
tradition of “call and response.” This highly energetic program utilizes a tremendous amount of audience participation
as he shares his wisdom which has students learning life lessons as they have the time of their lives. One principal wrote,
“I’ve been in education for 35 years and that is the BEST cultural arts program I have ever witnessed in my career!”
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Mitch Capel / “Gran’daddy Junebug” is a master storyteller, recording
artist, published author and poet. He is mesmerizing as he brings
stories to life, while plucking the string with just the touch the human
heart craves. He has been described as a “word magician,” a “national
treasure,” “unexpectedly powerful” and a “transformer of lives.” Mitch
first began writing and performing skits at the age of 12 and has over 35
hours of stories stored to memory. He has been featured at numerous
schools, libraries, museums and festivals since 1985 including DuSable in
Chicago; The Kennedy Center in DC; The National Storytelling Festival
in Jonesborough, TN; the Smithsonian’s 2009 Folklife Festival on the
National Mall and the Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama. He
has been the Artist-In-Residence at the International Storytelling Center
and has received accolades and awards from local, state and national
organizations for his work with youth.
Grey Seal Puppets
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Well known for their trademark whimsical approach to
storytelling and exquisite puppet design, Grey Seal Puppets
offers a variety of puppet performances sure to tickle your fancy.
Their repertoire includes a variety of productions from familiar
fairy tales (The Emperor’s New Clothes) to original stories
(Bathtub Pirates). The company’s thirty-year history includes
such honors as three Citations of Excellence from UNIMA-USA
(International puppetry organization), the President’s Award
from the Puppeteers of America, and the Award for Leadership
in Theatre from the NC Theatre Conference.
A Show of Virtues- 2007 Winner, UNIMA Citation of
Excellence helps children recognize and put into practice
some of life’s most important virtues: courage, perseverance,
politeness, and tolerance. Stories include “The Tortoise and the
Hare, ”Please,” “The Little Hero of Holland,” and “Frog and
Snake.”
Tangle of Tales
Three favorite folk tales from around the world come to life: “The Frog Prince” from Germany, “The Billy Goats
Gruff” from Scandinavia, and “The Three Little Pigs” from England. Tangle of Tales is fun or everyone!
(Additional performances are available. Please visit our website).
Fee:
$660/1, $1100/2 same day, same school
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RESIDENCY:
Day One: Assembly & Demonstration
Students assemble to watch a performance of Grey Seal Puppets’ production called “Tangle of Tales.”
Following the performance, students will see a demonstration by the puppeteer of various puppet styles.
Day Two: Writing and Building
Students will learn to adapt a story, putting their own personal touches on the piece. Characters and roles will be
assigned within the group. Students will then begin creating their own simple puppets and props with provided
materials with which to tell their stories.
Day Three: Building and Rehearsing
Students complete their characters and begin the rehearsal process.
Day Four: Rehearsing and Performing
Students complete the rehearsal process and perform their pieces for their classmates.
Fee:
K-5, 4 classes for per day, 4/day
$1800 /4 days
REFERENCES:
Kathy Herr, Alden Theatre, 703-790-0123, mail@mcleancenter.org
Victoria Fields, Washington County Schools, 252-793-5171,
WEB SITE:
www.greysealpuppets.com
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The Healing Force
K-12, teachers/staff, parents, unlimited participants,
60 minutes, 2/day
1 long table, 5 chairs, dressing area, spring water/fruit juice for 4 people
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These lively performances begin with everyone singing, and
end with everyone JAMMING!
“The Turtle and the Eagles” Turtle learns to appreciate
himself. Grades K-8.
“Teaching Baby Crab to Walk” What you do speaks louder
than what you say. Grades K-3.
“The Ant Story” Ant learns the power of “I can.” Grades Pre-K thru 2.
“Yaya” A boy from Mali learns the true meaning of listening. Grades 3-8.
“Guinea & Rabbit Get Justice” Hard work pays off! Grades 3-8.
“Jemakina” Once you tell a secret... Grades 3-8.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
For over 20 years, The Healing Force (Joseph, Gail, Sonji,
and Karim Anderson) has thrilled audiences with their
unique blend of music and story telling. Since 1989, they have
brought their performances, residencies, and workshops in
communities all over the U.S.A. and abroad. In 2008, this
family group received the coveted international Ralph Bunche
Award and were named Goodwill Ambassadors of the Arts.
RESIDENCY:
Faces of Africa: A Cultural Journey (7) is a three-day residency designed to supplement the seventh grade curriculum.
Each class visits a “live” exhibit, the center of which is the drum circle. The exhibit includes pictures of real people
from four of the countries from which the drums originated (Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast); information (flags,
population, land area, languages, ethnic groups, etc.); and artifacts which include carvings, masks, instruments, fabrics,
beads, baskets and gourds. After a 30 minute “treasure hunt” in the exhibit, the class sits down for 30 minutes in the circle,
where each student will have a hands-on drumming experience! On the third day, The Healing Force performs The
Rhythm of the Drum.
Fee:
K-8, 30 for drum circle, 2 classes for exhibit, 45 minutes, 4/day
2 large separate spaces to accommodate large exhibit (gym works fine) and drum circles@ 30 students/session; 6 or 7 large tables in exhibit area; access to areas the day before for set-
up; chairs for drum circle; see above for performance requirements.
$3000 /3 days
REFERENCES:
Renee Halpin, Stoneville Elementary School, 336-573-4000
Brenda Russell, Chowan Arts Council, 252-482-8005
WEB SITE:
www.thehealingforceonline.com
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Faces of Africa (K-5) for elementary school is a variation of Faces of Africa: A Cultural Journey. During this 3-day
residency, students visit a large exhibit which is arranged in nine stations (which include baskets, carvings, toys, pictures,
instruments with a hands-on section, fabrics and jewelry from all over Africa). With treasure hunt sheets in hand,
students find many interesting items in this exhibit and get a social studies grade for filling out their sheets. At the same
time, a drum circle is being conducted in another section of the school so all students are fully immersed in culture for
two days. On the third day, The Healing Force preforms The Rhythm of the Drum for the entire student body.
Mimi Herman
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Mimi Herman transforms lives. She has taught over 25,000 students and teachers—many of whom would rather scrub
a bathtub than write a poem—to fall in love with writing. She provides what each student and teacher needs: active
listening and consultation, a good dose of writing technique, and the belief that they can do wonderful things.
RESIDENCY:
Poetry in the Classroom: Can you smell your grandmother’s cookies baking? Dive into a cool swimming pool on a
steamy August day? Mimi Herman leads your students to writing and makes them think. As they swim through memory
and imagination, they learn to express themselves clearly through imagery, metaphor and simile.
The Poetry of Ecosystems (STEAM): Your students will fall in love with poetry and learn to respect the environment, as
they explore how animal and plants interact to form ecosystems.
Landform Poetry (STEAM): Discover how landforms make poetry of the landscape through rich metaphors and word
choices that deepen student understanding of science and social studies.
Coming to America: Arrive at Ellis Island in 1901, with only a trunk and your “family.” As we immigrate, we integrate,
weaving poetry and drama with Social Studies to explore the process of becoming an American.
Fee:
3-12, 30 students/teachers/staff/parents, 60 minutes, 4 /day
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Whiteboard, Smartboard and/or computer/document projector.
Stool, if possible.
$4000 per week
WORKSHOPS:
Condensing the Water Cycle (STEAM): If you were a body of water, what would you notice? How does the water cycle
work? In this workshop, we investigate water through poetry, science, social studies, dance and visual art.
Coming to America: Arrive at Ellis Island in 1901, with only a trunk and your “family.” As we immigrate, we integrate,
weaving poetry and drama with Social Studies to explore the process of becoming an American.
Teaching Tough Kids: For some students, school is a tough place. Learn Multiple Intelligences techniques to help inspire
all your students to become engaged learners.
Fee:
3-12, 40 students/teachers/staff/parents, 2 hours, 3/day
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Table & chairs for all participants, chalkboard whiteboard or projector.
$606/1 ; $1100/2
REFERENCES:
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County 919-839-1498, extension 209
Diane Petteway, Daniels Middle School, 919-417-4776
WEB SITE:
www.mimiherman.com
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Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Winner of the UNIMA Citation for Excellence and three Jim
Henson Foundation grants, Hobey Ford is known for his
excellence in puppetry performance and craft as well as his skill
as a master storyteller. Hobey designs and constructs all of his
Golden Rod puppets. Hobey’s performances present puppetry
styles and traditional tales from the United States and around the
world.
PreK-7, 350 students, 50-60 minutes, 3 /day
Will provide all tech for schools. Need access to electrical outlet.
$716 /1, $1320/2 same day, same school
WORKSHOPS:
Hobey has created three workshops for teachers in conjunction with the Kennedy Center’s Partnership in Education
Program: From Larvae to Butterfly: Metamorphosis Through Puppetry, Telling Folktales with Shadow Puppets and
The Magic of Peepers Puppets: Exploring Scriptwriting Through Puppetry for Teachers of Grades 2-5. He teaches
hands-on workshops for students in Shadow Puppetry.
2-8, 30 students / teachers / staff; 50-75 minutes; 4 /day
Supply list available (primarily school art supplies)
Teacher Workshops: $660/1 3-hour workshop
Student Workshops (grades 2-8): $304 /1; with performance or for multiple workshops
REFERENCES:
Jay Crofford, David Cox Elementary, 980-343-6540
Ginny Zehr, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, 919-839-1498
WEBSITE:
www.loydartists.com
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Hobey Ford’s performances incorporate a variety of puppetry
styles: Bunraku, rod, marionettes, “Foamies” and shadow
puppetry. He adapts tales from various cultures for many of his
performances, always adding a special “Golden Rod” twist. He
designs and constructs all of his Golden Rod puppets and the
beautiful sets that surround them. Hobey tours a repertoire of up
to six performances for preschool to middle school students and
family audiences. Each performance is accompanied by a study
guide.
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Kimberly P. Johnson
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Kimberly Johnson is a children’s author and teaches writing
workshops throughout the U.S. Kim majored in Radio,
Television and Motion Pictures at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. She recently completed her Early
Childhood Education Degree and is currently enrolled in the
Advanced Poetry Writing Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. She
worked as a writer for the Durham Morning Herald and the
Chapel Hill Herald newspapers. In her presentations, Kim
is energetic and uses creativity to create excitement from the
audience. Kim’s books include The Adventures of the Itty Bitty
Frog, The Adventures of the Itty Bitty Bunny, The Adventures
of the Itty Bitty Spider & The Itty Bitty Mouse, Tag-Along Fred,
Paperback Poetry, Part I and Not Again, Mr. Cat. Kimberly’s
books correlate with Character Education themes. She is a
strong advocate of children’s literacy and has worked with various organizations such as Smart Start and National Reading
Councils. Kimberly recently read her books at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
K-8, teachers/staff/parents,45- 60 minutes, 3 /day
Technical Requirements: Microphone, dry erase board, 2 tables and 2 chairs, chart paper.
Fee:
$1156 /1
RESIDENCY:
Mrs. Johnson conducts a 3 day residency that is much like her workshops, but works with the same students for the entire
residency.
K-8, unlimited students, 45 minutes, 3 /day
Microphone, dry erase board, 2 tables and 2 chairs, chart paper.
$2500 / 3 days
WORKSHOPS:
Kimberly Johnson conducts 1, 2 and 3 day writing workshops that are not only age-appropriate but challenging and fun.
Her ability to motivate students to develop their reading and writing skills has proven to be successful. Kim also works
with students on various writing activities, including the use of narrative and imaginative. Using poetry, storytelling
and music, she helps students tap into their creative realm. With experience as an author and teacher, Kim helps prepare
4th and 5th graders for writing tests. She helps the younger grades develop their imagination and creativity, a basis for
writing skills. She also provides staff development workshops on “techniques” to motivate students in the classroom.
K-8/ teachers, unlimited students, 45-60 minutes, 3 /day
Technical Requirements: Microphone, dry erase board, 2 tables and 2 chairs, chart paper.
Fee:$1156/3
REFERENCES:
Dr. Linda Hopper, Cleveland County Schools, 704-476-8000
Dr. Ray M. Winegar, Opelika City Schools (AL), 334-745-9700
WEB SITE:
www.simplycreativeworks.com
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Billy Jonas
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
A Billy Jonas concert is an explosion of energy! In singalongs, bangalongs,
whisperalongs, as well as improvised songs, his primary instrument is
the audience. Billy’s original pieces are played on fanciful “industrial repercussion” - instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor
voice, his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical. Billy
has been an international performer and educator for over two decades.
Billy performs original material composed to meet the needs of specific age
groups (K-5th, middle school, high school). His concerts inform and inspire
the audience to be aware of the environment around them, including one
another. Students are encouraged to creatively recycle materials. Concerts
begin with a simple “tuning” of the audience members as they participate
actively in each song with rhythm, movement and singing. Educational
concerts include a study guide.
Fee:
K-12, teachers, parents; 350 students,
$826 /1, $1430/2 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
Charlene McLaurin, ,Howard Hall Elementary, charlenemclaurin@ccs.k12.nc.us
Susan Coleman, Armstrong Elementary, Scole1406@embarqmail.com
WEB SITE:
www.billyjonas.com
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“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on
which it is impossible to be silent.”
— Victor Hugo
Sheila Kerrigan
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
The Mime Who Talks! has performed and taught in schools and communities in 22 states. Kerrigan wrote The Performer’s
Guide to the Collaborative Process. She taught Community-Based Performance at Duke and arts integration and
collaboration with A+ Schools and the Southeast Center for Arts Integration. She partners with teachers to integrate theatre
and dance with Common Core and Essential Standards.
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In “The Mime Who Talks!” Kerrigan can’t find a box she fits inside. Everybody knows mimes are silent, but she talks! She
struggles against invisible forces that try to silence her. Everybody knows jugglers throw up and catch, but she drops! She tells
a story about the importance of failure on the road to success. She tells a story about how positive thinking helps us achieve
our goals. She gives a lecture-demonstration that connects mime stories to literary stories. She even performs silent mime!
The show includes audience interaction. Curricular connections: English, Theatre Arts, PE, Healthful Living, Guidance.
Fee:
3-8, 350 students, 45-50 minutes, 2/day ADHD, ADD, MH, BEH, Youth at risk, ESL, hearing imparied
Clean, smooth floor. Audience must be able to see the floor of the performance space.
$634/1; $964/2 same school same day;
$1760/4/ 2 days , 2 schools, $4400/ 10
RESIDENCY:
Grades K-12: “Mime”
Grades 4-12: “Collaborative Creative Process: 21st Century Skills” – uses theater to teach communication, collaboration,
creative thinking, and critical thinking; “What Were They Thinking?” – students write an argument in the voice of historical
figures and perform in character--integrating history (key figures who shaped history), theater, English (reading, writing,
speaking, listening).
Grades 6-12: “Movement for the Actor;” “Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication;” “Collaborative Creative
Process”
Youth at Risk: “Creating Original Performance” – students collaborate to create a performance on an issue important to
them. I love planning with teachers to integrate their standards in science, history, ELA, math--make a request!
K-12, teachers /staff, 30 students, 45-60 minutes, 5 /day
ADHD, ADD, MH, BEH, Youth at Risk, ESL, hearing impaired
Space on the wall to post; space on the board, space for students to move, writing materials
for students. For “What Were They Thinking?” students research historical figures and write the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” for their figures BEFORE the residency begins. For “Collaborative Creative Process” and “Creating Original Performance:” access to printer and paper.
Fee:
$1000/3 days, $1650/ 5 days
WORKSHOPS:
Teachers: “How Do I Get My Students to Collaborate and Create?!”— ELA.SL requires students to speak and listen in group
discussions. This experiential workshop gives teachers group-process methods to build speaking and listening skills. 3 hours.
“Creating a Cooperative Classroom for Drama Integration”— How do we give students the safety and skills they need-cooperation, collaboration, focus and self-control--to learn through movement and drama? This is a participatory workshop.
3 hours. “What Were They Thinking?—Writing in the Voice of Figures from History” This workshop uses the power of
drama to boost writing. 3 hours
K-12: “Mime”
Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff; 30 students, 1-3 hours, 5/day
ADHD, ADD, MH, BEH, Youth at Risk, ESL, hearing impaired
$496/3 hour workshop; $550/4 1- hour workshops
REFERENCES:
Shana Adams, Durham Arts Council, 919-560-2718
Jef Lambdin, Southeast Center for Arts Integration, 910-733-2609
WEB SITE:
www.collaborativecreativity.com
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David Key
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
David Key has over 35 years experience
as an educator, performer, and recording
artist. He uses flutes, voice, frame drum,
and storytelling to bring to life the
ancient wisdom and artistry of the past
with presentations that are educational,
entertaining, and interactive. Under his
guidance, those in the audience become
members of his ensemble, experiencing
deep listening and focused participation.
“The Breath of the World”
An interactive music/storytelling journey
that introduces students to flutes from
around the world. Students are asked
to participate as listeners and ensemble
members, sometimes providing vocal and body percussion accompaniment. Music terms are woven into
the presentation, and history and geography come alive with information about the origins of the flutes
used. From the gentle accompaniment for David’s original shakuhachi piece, “Turtle Moon”, to the “We are
World Musicians” chant with footwork and hand claps behind a raucous bombarde, students will be excited
to learn about “The Breath of the World.”
REFERENCES:
Tony Dowdy, Newport Elementary School, 252-223-4201
Lorraine Perry, Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, 910.796.7926
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Grade Level/Maximums: 3-5, 250 students, 50-60 minutes, 3/day
Special Populations: Cognitive disabilities, specific learning disabilities, speech-language
impairments, visual impairment, TBI
Technical Requirements: 1 microphone with stand and speakers
Fee: $440/ 1, $826/2 same day, same school, $1210/2 same day, same school
WEBSITE:
www.davidkeymusic.com
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Kids’ Dramatix (dra-MAT-ix) is a Woldorf-inspired
Elementary Education Theatre Arts program based in
Fayetteville, NC. We infuse core curriculum concepts
and creative dramatics to make learning meaningful
and fun! Our focus is in the PROCESS. We nurture
young creative minds, develop self-confidence and
promote assertiveness, creative problem solving,
positive self-expression, and teamwork.
RESIDENCY:
“FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE (K-5)
The ultimate exercise in critical thinking application
is wrapped up right in this program! The participants
will collaborate to create an original production
adapted from a story. Throughout the residency, the
participants will experience the process of sculpting a
staged performance piece from a literal text- collectively
interpreted be development, staging, plot analysis, story
structure, and elements of technical theatre.
Each residency consists of 10 sessions 2 hours in length.
(It is recommended to schedule 2 sessions per week for
5 weeks.)
Fee:
K-5, 25 students, 2 hours, 10/days
Hearing impaired
1 residency/ $1200 2 hours/ 10 sessions, 2 residencies/ $2000
WORKSHOPS:
“CREATIVE DRAMATICS, A STORY, AND YOU!” (K-5)
Students actively engage in drama games and experiment with improvisation. With concepts and skills developed from
creative/ kinesthetic brainstorming the participants will apply these techniques as they analyze and interpret a piece of
literature. Throughout the process, the participants will explore the endless options of their interpretive performance and
set out to discover how IMAGINATION is the limit! Students will experiment with acting styles, character development,
elements of technical theatre, and their personal role in shaping a collaborative (informal) production.
Fee:
same K-5, 30 students, 60 minutes, 4/day
Hearing impaired
$138/1 hour workshop; $248/ 2 workshops same day, same school, $440/4 workshops
day, same school
REFERENCES:
Sian Panter, Mary McArthur Elementary, (910) 424-2206
Kara Strauch, Fayetteville Academy (910) 868-5131
WEB SITE:
www.kidsdramatix.com
“It’s all a big game of construction, some with a
brush, some with a shovel, some choose a pen.”
— Jackson Pollock
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Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff, parents, unlimited participants, 30-45 minutes, 2/day
Clear Stage; Clean floor; Two adult-sized chairs; Two microphones on adjustable stands.
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Dancing Stories uses traditional dances, folklore drum rhythms
and song to affirm community building concepts such as “ working
together”, “integrity” and “perseverance”. Also, the meanings and
uses of the songs and dances are demonstrated in a fun, highenergy, inspiring journey through traditional West African culture.
At the end of the performance some members of the audience have
an opportunity to play traditional African instruments. Dancing
Stories promotes literacy and cultural awareness while expanding
ideas about constructing a story.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Life as Art Productions is a full service touring organization that
presents socially conscious assembly shows, workshops, fulllength plays and residencies nationally. Since 1995, Life As Art has
pioneered innovative shows and residencies designed to teach, heal,
entertain and unite groups of all ages and backgrounds. Life As Art
proudly offers artistic events suitable for every occasion, to service
every need. Executive Director, April C. Turner instructs young
people on the value of developing sound communication skills,
in addition to promoting awareness and appreciation of different
cultures. As a writer, tv/stage/film actress, folklorist and dancer, this
UNC-Chapel Hill graduate uses performing and literary arts as tools
to encourage others to be assets to the local and world community.
RESIDENCY:
In the residency experience titled, “CREATING CHANCES THROUGH DANCES, BUILDING DREAMS WITH
SCENES” April C. Turner introduces students to arts based tools designed to (1) develop conflict resolution
skills, (2) address and examine community/group issues, (3) constructively communicate individual ideas.
Fee:
3-12, teachers/ staff/ parents, 25 students, 75-90 minutes, 4/day
Clean organized room with adequate space to accommodate movement, sitting and writing for all participants
$1250 /1 day
WEB SITE:
www.lifeasartproductions.com
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REFERENCES:
Jennifer Chatto McCoskey, Orangeburg County Library, jchatto-mccoskey@orangeburgcounty.org
Janet Hedrick, Acme Delco Elementary, janethedrick@columbus.k12.nc.us
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Do you want a truly interactive experience in which your students are the stars? We provide a drum for every student in our
workshops, and our performances are an action-packed adventure with African Drum and Dance. Looking for someone who
can really connect with your students? Living Rhythms has worked with over 150,000 students throughout the US for the last 15
years.
Off your seat and on your feet! Your students are part of the show from the very first note during this truly interactive
adventure through the world of West African Drum and Dance! With non-stop audience participation, the entire student body
becomes a part of the music and dance, while learning about West African history and sharpening their abilities with respect,
communication and teamwork. This program is specifically designed around Common Core Standards, touching on multiple
Anchor Standards for Social Studies, Language, and Arts Education. Featuring a surprise teacher participation twist as the grand
finale!
K-12, teachers/staff/parents; umlimited, 45-60 minutes, 2/day
Learning Disabilities (LD), Emotional Disorder (ED), Exceptional Children (EC)
Large space or stage, one microphone with PA system, access to space at least 1 hour prior to performance. For multiple performances on the same day in the same school, please allow 30 minutes between programs.
$1210/1 day, $1792 /2 , same school/same day
RESIDENCY:
Put a drum in your students’ hands and teach them to dance! A drum is provided for each student, and participants learn music
and songs that represent the folkloric traditions of several different African ethnic groups. Students then learn the dances that
historically accompany the musical selections. In addition, students get a first-hand experience of how the values of listening,
teamwork, and respect directly contribute to our success - both artistically and personally. This program is specifically designed
around Common Core Standards, touching on multiple Anchor Standards for Reading, Math, Social Studies, Language, and
Arts Education. Featuring a culminating student performance!
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K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 25 students, 45-60 mins, 1/day
Space and chairs for 25 students and two artists to sit in a circle, located where the sound of
drumming will not disturb others. For optional culminating student performance: minimum of 3 contacts with performing students, including a dress rehearsal with all performing students; stage and 1 microphone with PA system.
$2950 3 day/6 sessions
WORKSHOPS:
Put a drum in your students’ hands and teach them to dance! A drum is provided for each student, and participants learn music
and songs that represent the folkloric traditions of several different African ethnic groups. Students then learn the dances that
historically accompany the musical selections. In addition, students get a first-hand experience of how the values of listening,
teamwork and respect directly contribute to our success - both artistically and personally. This program is specifically designed
around Common Core Standards, touching on multiple Anchor Standards for Reading, Math, Social Studies, Language, and
Arts Education.
K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 25 students, 45-60 mins, 6/day
Space and chairs for 25 students and two artists to sit in a circle, located where the sound of drumming will not disturb others.
Fee:
$1210/ 6 session full day workshop
REFERENCES:
Mary Siebert, The Arts Based School, 336-748-4116
Brad Oliver, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, 336-748-4070
WEB SITE:
www.livingrhythms.com
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Magic by Chaz
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Chaz Misenheimer is a professional magician, specializing in special event
and education venues. He is a featured performer at festivals throughout
the southeast, and has worked with organizations such as the North
Carolina Museum of History, NC Zoo, Stone Mountain Park (GA), and
the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra. By respecting students’ natural
fascination with magic, as well as their healthy skepticism, Chaz creates
a shared theatrical experience focused on imagination. A native North
Carolinian, Chaz graduated from UNC-CH (political science).
In “Reading Is Magic” Chaz performs magic and tells stories through which students’ natural fascination with magic is
linked to reading. The common thread is imagination. Teachers are supplied with book lists and suggested topics for
writing exercises. Students are encouraged to ask senior citizens for remembrances and stories of medicine shows.
K-12, unlimited, 30-60 minutes, 2 /day
Sound system for group larger than 150
$660 /1 performance, $990/ 2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
Chaz offers a four day course in beginning magic which integrates performing theory. The course is designed for 2-3
hour sessions, with each day building upon previous lessons. These sessions should be limited to 15 students or less.
K-12, 15 students or less, 60 minutes, 5 /day
Technical requirements:
Sound for stage work
Fee:
$1500 /3 days, $1600/ 4 days, $1800/ 5 days
WORKSHOPS:
Workshops involve teaching basic magical effects for beginners, while integrating concepts such as attention direction,
mood setting, and storytelling. Workshops can be booked separately, but are more cost effective when attached to an
assembly program or in a residency situation. Chaz has workshops which are excellent for many special population
groups.
Fee:
$550 /2 same school, same day
REFERENCES:
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, 910-323-1776
Cal Violette, Gray’s Creek Elementary, 910-321-0398
WEB SITE:
www.magicbychaz.com
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“Chaz Presents Magical Marvels and Healing Elixirs” is an exuberant
theatrical representation of a 19th century traveling medicine show.
Combining magic with high energy monologues and audience
participation, Chaz brings an American icon to life. Ideal for students of
North Carolina and American history, the medicine show comes with a
study guide linking the character to socio-economic aspects of the period.
Even very young students are thrilled by this purveyor of marvel and
mystery.
Dave McDonald
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Dave McDonald has 30 years of professional
experience in children’s media and entertainment
and has worked in television, theme park
entertainment, puppet theater and publishing.
Today, McDonald is an accredited teaching artist
who visits schools, museums and libraries with
his cartooning and comics assembly programs,
residencies and summer camps for kids. He is
a member of, Southeast Chapter of the National
Cartoonists Society.
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Every student succeeds in this entertaining 45-minute
interactive cartooning program! Following a brief
PowerPoint presentation, students draw along
with ARTIST, using simple shapes to create super
characters and discover how writing can be just as
much fun as drawing through a fun-filled comic book
story writing demonstration. Students bring paper, pencil and their imaginations to this program and will leave with
their heads filled with tons of ideas for creating their own characters and comic stories!
Fee:
Microphone, projector/ screen
$716/1; $798/2 same school, same day, $880/3 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
Kids Make Comics! Students examine the visual and language tools used by cartoonists to tell comic book
stories. Using simple shapes, each student will design and develop an original comic book character using the
ARTIST’S “character sheet” as a prompt. ARTIST demonstrates how writing can be as much fun as drawing,
providing students with that spark of creativity needed to begin writing their own comic. Students will be
responsible for creating individual character sheets and a full-page black & white comics project for display.
Students bring their own pencil; ARTIST provides additional supplies needed. (Rubric available, opportunity
for cross-curricular comics project)
Fee:
Artist to set up in one room for the duration of residency; classes rotate in/out.
Artist uses PowerPoint each day and needs to plug into a classroom projector
(Artist uses ipad with adaptor to fit your projector’s cable). Students required to
bring pencil with them each day. Teacher/staff member required to be present in
room at all times with students. Schedule to allow for brief lunch break.
$2000/ 4 days
REFERENCES:
Kathe Stanley, Northside Elementary School of the Arts, (803) 981-1570
Jeffery J. Pruett, Gaston County Museum of Art & History, (704) 922-7681 Ext. 105
WEBSITE:
www.davemcdonald.com
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Anthony Morrison
Fee:
K-12 / teachers / staff, 25 students, 4 /day
$650/1 day, $936/ 2 days, $2400 /3 days
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RESIDENCY:
Photo - Realism - Drawing Class: Art teachers at most schools will be familiar with this style of drawing. The process
consists of reproducing a photo into a drawing using only a grid, eraser, #2 pencil and an eraser stump. The class will
participate in a step-by-step process of how this is done, resulting in a drawing that looks like a black and white photo.
Anthony’s artwork is an example of this style of drawing, unlike sketching, and he takes it to the next level – breathing
more life into the picture.
Set Design - Scene Painting: Mr. Morrison received his BA degree in Color and Design from the North Carolina School
of the Arts. His “On Set Design” or “Scene Painting” residencies would be helpful to students going to college.
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Fee:
$496 /1; $936 /2 same school same day, $1100/ 3 same school same day
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Step Into My Gallery: Includes visual art, dance and music. Mr. Morrison will
model his performance to the school’s needs. For example, for Black History
performances, he takes on the role of an old man, weaving history and life
stories of people, stories that will show how special all people are no matter
their circumstances.
Book Month: As the illustrator of the book, “Veggies On My Pizza,” by
Chantelle B. Goodman, Mr. Morrison can give students examples of the
process.
Seeing the World Through the Eyes of the Children See the world through
drawings of children from different cultures. Mr. Morrison weaves the stories
of these children into his performance.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Anthony is a native of Fayetteville, NC. He attended Terry Sanford Senior
High School, studied voice at Wingate College and received a bachelor’s
degree in set design from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Anthony
has given his presentation “Step Into My Gallery” at Brentwood Elementary
School in Cumberland County for four years. Anthony’s detailed pencil
drawings have been featured in galleries in Pennsylvania, Virginia and North
Carolina. His art talents have also been featured by the Arts Council of
Fayetteville/Cumberland County and Fayetteville’s Museum of the Cape Fear.
WORKSHOPS:
Step Into My Gallery: Workshops focus on drawing techniques.
K-12 / teachers / staff, 25 students, 45-60 minutes, 4 /day
$414 /1; $1030/4 same school same day
REFERENCES:
Mattie Randolph, Ramsey Street Alternative School, 910-437-5829
Gladys Tate, Lewis Chapel Middle School, 910-864-1407
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ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Since 1978 NCShake’s Shakespeare To Go statewide
school tour has served as a practical visual aid and
teacher tool in its ability to get through to students
Shakespeare’s poetic and dramatic genius. A multiracial company of seven professional actors, minimal
sets, expressive costumes, available lighting – STG
is easy to bring to schools, and certain to inspire
students!
Now in its 37th year, Shakespeare To Go (STG) will
feature Julius Caesar (about 55 minutes) for high
schools and A Midsummer Night’s Shakespeare
(about 45 minutes), a special edited version of Shakespare’s beloved comedy, for middle and elementary grades 3-5.
(middle schools have the option of engaging Julius Caesar if they choose). STG features a multi-racial company of seven
professional actors, expressive costuming and minimal settings that allow the shows to perform virtually anywhere.
STG performances focus on Shakespeare’s language and dramatic genius and introduce students to the emotional and
imaginative of power of theatre.
Fee:
3-12, 350 students, 45- 60 minutes, 2/ day
NCShakes requires a performance space that is at least 20’ x 20’ with minimum ceiling height of 9.5’. Performances do not need lighting control, as available lighting is used for all shows.
RESIDENCY:
When you schedule an NCShakes full-day residency students will enjoy a 45-60 minutes performance followed by
classroom workshops (up to 3) designed to enhance students’ study of any drama. Students will explore keys to
Shakespeare’s language while developing strategies to lift the word off the page and into their minds.
Fee:
6-12, 30 students, 55 minutes, 3/ day
$1275 /1 day (includes 1 peformance and up to 3 workshops)
WORKSHOPS:
Ideally, workshop activities begin with a performance of the chosen STG production. After the show, NCShakes teaching
artists visit up to three classrooms (30 students average maximum) with workshop activities designed to engage each
student to explore Shakespeare’s language and help lift the words off the page into students’ bodies and minds. The
workshops are designed to be on-your-feet, non-judgmental and empowering, so that students grow confidence with the
Bard and themselves.
Fee:
6-12, 30 students, 55 minutes, 3/ day
$1404 (includes performances and up to 3 workshops)
REFERENCES:
Kirby Young, Brown Summit Middle School, (336) 656-0432
Angela Haynes, Seventy-First Classical Middle School, (910) 864-0092
WEB SITE:
www.ncshakes.org
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North Carolina State Ballet
REFERENCES:
Camille Talkington, 2214 Colgate Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304, 910-487-3589
WEB SITE:
www.ncstateballet.com
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3-12, 80 students/parents, 90 minutes
$606/1
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“Mother Earth and her Children” and “Good Night Fairies” are
both books with a Dance Interpretation by the North Carolina
State Ballet Company. “Mother Earth and her Children” exalts
the four seasons with music from Vivaldi’s “The Seasons”. “Good
Night Fairies” is a bedtime story about Fairies of Nature with a
menagerie of musical composers including Mendelsohn, Vivaldi,
Respiqhi, Tcaikovsky, and Ravel. This is an interactive assembly
that may use volunteers from the audience in demonstrating
how we build the dance performance. Dance students and
choreographers of the Ballet Company show how the movements
they learn in dance classes are incorporated into the dance
choreography, and how the music is used in the creation of the
piece. Children chosen from the audience may be used interactively
and may be incorporated into the piece.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
The North Carolina State Ballet has been providing school
performances of the “Nutcracker” since 1977 at the Crown
Center Theatre along with a Spring performance of “Ballet
Classics” since 1990. In 2012 the Ballet Company was asked
by the Headquarters Library in Fayetteville to produce a dance
interpretation to the book “Good Night Fairies”. On February 11,
2012 dancers performed to a capacity audience at the Fayetteville
Headquarters Library and did an encore performance on August
25, 2012. On March 2, 2013 a dance interpretation to the book
“Mother Earth and her Children” was performed for the
Headquarters Library to a full audience. Unfortunately due to the
space limitations at the library many have been turned away. The
book interpretations are now available to schools and teachers.
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North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble engages students with a dynamic, educational and inspiring program for various
grade levels from elementary to high school. NCYTE performances include brief stories about the history of tap dance and
information about a variety of styles of rhythmic dance including traditional rhythm tap, South African Gumboot, French
Canadian Waltz, Irish Step, Soft Show and Body Percussion.
North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble Presents Percussive Dance Review
This non-stop percussive dance review carries student, family and adult audiences into a wide world of percussive dance.
The performance is peppered with stories, history, and facts about the forms presented. The performance includes pieces
ranging historically and geographically from traditional rhythm tap, South African Gumboot, French Canadian Waltz Clog,
Irish Step Dance, a Tribute to Vaudeville throwing in a few unique twists from NCYTE including song, body percussion,
pencil drumming and even Taiko drumming! Students will be learning about dance from professional level dancers from 8
years to 18 years. An extensive study guide accompanies each educational concert of this production. Educational concerts
are appropriate for elementary, middle and high school.
Fee:
K-12 students/parents, 400 students, 45-50 minutes, 3/day
Hardwood surface, preferably at least 30’ x 30’ (minimum 20’ x 16’); Artist can offer Lecture Demonstration in smaller space and provide hardwood surface; Artist will provide sound system.
$1,100/1; $1,650/2 same school, same day
WORKSHOPS:
NCYTE Lecture Demonstration
North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble is available for lecture demonstrations of the history and forms of percussive dance
for students in smaller venues and smaller audiences. This lecture demonstration includes many of the forms presented in
the larger Percussive Dance Review. The dancer provides information on the form and a demonstration. Students will be
learning about dance from professional level dancers from 8 years to 18 years. An extensive study guide accompanies these
lecture demonstrations. The lecture demonstration is best for 3rd to high school.
3-12, 40 students, 45-50 minutes, 4/day
Classroom or meeting room; dancers can provide wooden floor panels for lecture demonstration; Artist will provide sound if needed.
$220/1 (multiple or with a performance)
REFERENCES:
Kathleen O’Rawe Clabby, St. Mary Magdalene School, 919-657-4800
Dr. Bonnie H. Duckworth, Charlotte Country Day School, 704-943-4663
WEB SITE:
www.ncyte.org
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Newell, Leni
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Leni Newell is an award winning, well-established
professional artist creating strong, thoughtprovoking work since 1986. She holds a BA in Art
Education. She has conducted popular, successful
and highly sought after residencies in over 150
schools since 1993. Newell’s work has been exhibited
in galleries, museums and juried shows across the
country and can be found in numerous corporate
collections. The strength of Newell’s highly successful
and motivating residencies comes from her love
of both teaching and children, which allows her
creativity to inspire students and staff alike.
RESIDENCY:
BATIK Fiber Art (Grades: 4-12) Students create their own individual, exciting Batiks, and develop an understanding of
this success oriented, self-esteem boosting, fiber art form with both African and Indonesian roots. This unusual process
involves melted wax and vibrant fabric dyes. With input from teachers, the subjects of the Batiks can be integrated with
and enhance your Social Studies or Science curriculum. For example, eco systems, rain forests, Latin American designs,
etc. Students keep a journal that can meet several Language Arts requirements. Many schools use this Batik Residency
year after year to become a tradition in a particular grade, such as 5th grade. There are opportunities to create an
additional batik as a legacy gift that serves as a community builder, with school staff and parents being encouraged to
participate.
UNDERSTANDING ABSTRACTION THROUGH COLLAGE (Grades: 9-12) Students create richly layered surfaces
that will become strong abstract collages. This residency encourages students to “think outside the box”, see beyond the
obvious and learn how to turn the concrete into the abstract. Students will work with unusual Japanese rice papers and
a variety of media in new and different ways. Constructive critiquing will be ongoing. Elements of good design and
presentation techniques will be discussed, as these collages would be appropriate for inclusion in college art portfolios
and national art shows.
4-12 / teachers / staff, 25 students, 2-4 /5 days
Art room or other available room with sink
2 parent volunteers needed per class for grades 4-5
Fee:
Batik Residency
$2500/ 5days
Collage Residency $2300/ 5days
REFERENCES:
Connie Leddicotte , (919) 368-3550
Jennifer McIntyre, (919) 773-9102
WEBSITE:
www.leninewell.com:
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Tony Peacock
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Tony Peacock has been visiting North Carolina classrooms since 1998. He brings a
genuine love of our state and its people to each school he visits. A graduate of Mount
Olive College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his experience as
a published newspaper columnist, essayist, short story writer and novelist make for
inspiring writing presentations to students. Tony is also a former National Hollerin’
Champion, a skill that he often demonstrates joyfully for deserving residency and
workshop participants. His classes have been called “an amazing story of connecting and
bonding.”
RESIDENCY AND WORKSHOPS:
Tony offers 3-day and 5-day writing residency programs. These residencies involve
working with the same students each day and generally focus on narrative writing.
However, each program is specifically designed to emphasize grade-level curriculum
goals and objectives being studied at the time. Tony works closely with classroom teachers to plan residencies that
encourage the development of each student’s voice. He uses planning strategies and sensory image exercises to teach a
writing process that builds self-esteem and promotes the sharing of stories.
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Tony offers writing workshops by the day that are fun as well as educational. He motivates students to think about and
experience the power of self-expression through the written word. Tony uses a variety of visualization techniques when
teaching. In order to maximize student interest, he incorporates the art of storytelling, music and/or hands-on exercises
into each writing workshop.
Residency Fee:
Workshop Fee:
3-5/ 35 students/teachers/staff, 60 minutes, 4 /day
Normal classroom. Copies as needed.
$1125/3 days, $1600/5 days
$414 /1 day
REFERENCES:
MaLinda Turnage, Meadow Elementary School, 919-894-4226
Brenda Jones, Lacy Elementary School, 919-881-4920
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Charles Pettee
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Charles Pettee, (pronounced “Petty”), has delighted audiences
with a tasty blend of original and traditional music seasoned
at more than 5,000 performances throughout the US, Canada,
and Europe. He is a founding member of the world-traveling
Shady Grove Band, and is currently working on his thirteenth
full length CD/album. His original songs have received airplay
worldwide. His love and mastery of southern string music have
made him a sought-after performer in educational settings for
over twenty years. He currently resides in Chapel Hill, NC with
his wife and two boys.
Kids will laugh, clap, and sing with a variety of traditional songs, as well as meet the banjo, guitar, mandolin, and
harmonica in the interactive program “Catch the Bluegrass Bug” (preK-2 family shows, libraries). NC and US history
come to life for older kids (formats for both grades 3-5 & 6-8) wih an age-appropriate tapestry of music styles from
the 1800s to Blues, Bluegrass, and early Rock, in the interactive “Bluegrass Stomp” performance. All of Mr. Pettee’s
educational shows align with NC Essential Standards in Music and Social Studies.
K-8, teachers/staff, parents; 600 students, 50 minutes, 3 /day
Hearing and seeing impaired, physically and mentally disabled
Artist provides sound equipment. 1 1/2 hour set-up time prior to first
presentation.
Fee:
$550 /1; $880/ 2 same school, same day
RESIDENCY:
With classroom sessions full of clapping and singing, plus a different focus instrument for each day, students will learn
about different types of folk music, the influences of historic and modern cultures, the science of sound, and even write
their own folk song (5-day residency only), in Mr Pettee’s three to five day residency “Hear the Sound: Digging for the
Roots of Bluegrass.” The five day residency also features an assembly performance for the whole school in which the
students present their original song to the school! Offered to grades 2-5.
2-5, 60 students, 50 minutes, 5 /day
Fee:$450/ day
REFERENCES:
John Colclough, Sandy Ridge Elementary, 919.560.2695
Chris Becom, School of Raleigh, 919.848.1545
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WEB SITE:
www.charlespettee.com
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Poetry Alive!
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
For 30 years, Poetry Alive! has been presenting highenergy poetry shows for audiences of all ages. Poetry
Alive! presents verse as theatre, transforming poems
into scripts and audience members into fellow actors.
The result is a non-stop tour de force of words with a
hint of sorrow, a dash of silliness, and every emotion in
between.
Poetry Alive!’s high energy assembly shows are
presented by a team of two professional performers.
A typical 35-50 minute show includes 20-25 poems
tailored to fit the age and interests of the audience. The
poems, memorized and performed theatrically are
found in textbooks and anthologies. The performances
are entertaining and participatory, which leaves audiences with a greater appreciation and understanding of poetry. Even
the most jaded student will leave thinking “poetry is cool.”
Fee:
ESL, special needs, autism spectrum, reluctant and gifted readers.
Two sturdy straight back chairs (no arms), two bottles of water, a podium or music stand,
two microphones (with or without cords) with mic stands, a stage is preferred, lighting
control where possible.
$364 /1 performance, $654/ 2 same school, same day, $982 /full day
RESIDENCY:
Poetry Alive! creates personalized, week-long residencies culminating in a student poetry performance at the
end of the week. Students learn poetry, performance skills and how to work with each other to achieve a common goal.
The residency provides 2 artists working with students each day ,which allows for individualized, professional coaching
and support. Students are empowered through analysis of text, and learn valuable presentation skills as well as expert
tricks and tips for combating shyness and stage fright. Students also make cross-curriculum connections that encourage
creative problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration.
Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff, 35 students, 45 minutes, 6/day
A whiteboard, two sturdy straight back chairs (no arms), two bottles of water, a podium or music stand.
$4050 /5 days, 2 artists
WORKSHOPS:
Poetry Alive! performers are available to visit individual classrooms to work directly with smaller groups. Using the
assembly show as a springboard, Poetry Alive! will demonstrate how the students can use performance techniques to
experience poetry more fully. Poetry Alive! also conducts short, after-school workshops that introduce educators to the
basics of using performance as a pathway to understanding, experiencing, and appreciating poetry.
K-12, 40 students/teachers, 45 minutes, 6 /day
Two straight back chairs (no arms), overhead projector
$184/1 only in conjunction with performance;
REFERENCES:
Nancy Childress, Ashley Elementary School, 910-484-4156
Nicole O’Connor, Alma Easom School, 910-485-0194
WEB SITE:
www.poetryalive.com
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Red Herring Puppets
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Red Herring Puppets, a UNIMA award-winning professional puppet company, delights young audiences with lively and
informative productions. Lisa Sturz, artistic director, worked with Henson Productions, Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm,
PBS, Ice Capades, UNC-TV, the Asheville Symphony and The Lyric Opera of Chicago. Lisa is a certified teaching artist
and specializes in curriculum based performances and residencies.
Fee:
K-8, 400 students , 45-60 minutes 4 /day
Varies per show
$1046 /1; $1320 /2 same school same day
The Big Dipper: Calendar, Compass & Clock (2-8) Stories from ancient Chinese, Micmac, Greeks, and Southern Slave
cultures.
2-8, 400 students , 45-60 minutes 4 /day
Varies per show
$1320 /1; $1650 /2 same school same day
Fee:
Available room
$2500 /5 days
WORKSHOPS:
SHADOW PUPPETRY ( K-5) Hands on workshop guiding students to create shadow puppets from cardboard and
cellophane, culminating in a brief performance. GOALS: Students learn the difference between opaque and transparent
objects and practice skills in drawing, cutting, movement, and co-operation.
INTRODUCTION TO PUPPETRY (6-12) Slide/video/demonstration gives an overview of puppetry including
different styles of puppets and how they are manipulated, the history of the art form, and it’s modern applications. We
bring examples from around the world. GOALS: Awareness of puppetry as an art form in various cultures.
Fee:
K-12/teachers/staff, 20-50, 90 minutes, 3/day
Projector
REFERENCES:
Patty Long, Charles Bell Elementary School, 828-298-3789
Nancy Pope, Richland County Schools, 803-231-6859
WEB SITE:
www.redherringpuppets.com
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RESIDENCY:
We offer a wide range of programs in puppet related areas for K-12 and staff. Most five day residencies involve creating a
curriculum-based script, crafting puppets, recording dialogue, and student performance.
SAMPLE TOPICS: Electricity, Life Cycles, Weather, Folktales, History of Flight, Butterfly Migration, Mythology
SAMPLE TECHNIQUES: shadow puppets , hand puppets, animation with overhead projectors, scarf marionettes,
recycled rod puppets, patterning in foam, toy theatre, bunraku and masks. Please contact us for specifics and materials.
We also work with students to create puppets and costumes for school productions like Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of
Oz, Suessical, etc.
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ELECTRICITY! (1-8) Learn how the discovery of Earth’s invisible magnetic force and static electricity led to inventions
such as the lightning rod, battery, motor, and light bulb.
AESOP’S FABLES (preK-5) Our original rhymed version addresses bullying, selfishness, competition, and that little
beings can achieve great things.
THE BIG DIPPER: Calendar, Compass & Clock (2-8) Stories from ancient Chinese, Micmac, Greeks, and Southern Slave
cultures. CURRICULUM: Science, Literature, Social Studies, American History, Theatre, Diversity
HANSEL & GRETEL (K-5) Classic tale about temptation and empowerment.
ADVENTURES IN FOLKLORE (preK-5) Stories from France, India, “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “The Three Little
Pigs”.
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Russian Duo
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Russian Duo, an international project born out of a love of
traditional music and classical elegance, has been fascinating
children across North America with vibrant balalaika, piano and
vocal performances. Oleg, a virtuoso from Siberia and Terry, an
American pianist perform traditional Russian music, chamber
music, classics and unique transcriptions of world favorites.
Russian Duo celebrates cross-cultural collaboration.
Discover teamwork in action; experience how performers,
composers and audiences work together. Students will be
captivated by exuberant music, energized by dynamic rhythms,
moved by beautiful melodies. Learn how the balalaika came onto
the modern concert stage from humble peasant origins in Old
Russia. The audience becomes an essential part of the concert,
singing with the Duo and performing on stage using Russian percussion.
Fee:
Access to electricity, two chairs and a large table. Artists provide sound system.
RESIDENCY:
Oleg and Terry create a residency in tandem with your class curriculum, aligning to Language Arts, Social Studies,
Math and Music standards. They teach Russian folk dances such as Korobushka, Katya, Troika and Russian Two-Step.
They include beloved folks songs – Kalinka, Kalina, Volga Boatmen – discussing the historical, cultural and musical
significance as well as comparing and contrasting to life in America. They demonstrate how to play Russian percussion
instruments – the treshyotka, lozhky, buben, wood block – Oleg plays jaleika and birch bark whistle and includes all in a
culminating performance with the Duo.
K-8, 30-45 students, 45 minutes, 4 /day
Technical Requirements: Enough space for movement activities, plus electrical outlet
Fee:$3000/3 days
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WORKSHOPS:
Troika! There is nothing more quintessentially Russian than the three-horse drawn carriage known as the troika. This
workshop centers around the era in Russia when troikas were used. Students will understand the context and significance
of the troika, count beats, study form/structure and accompany each other with Russian percussion instruments and
bells. We learn the famous dance, Troika, and perform it with live music.
K-8, 30-45 students, 45 minutes, 4 /day
Enough space for movement activities, plus electrical outlet, armless chair
$330/1 only in conjunction with performance
REFERENCES:
Marsha Dobrzynski, Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio, marsha@yaneo.org, 216-561-5005, ext. 18
Becky Lovins, Portsmouth Area Arts Council, paac@shawnee.edu, 740-351-3642
WEB SITE:
www.russianduo.com
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TAIKOZA/EAST WINDS INC.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ncestral
Japanese Taiko drums.
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Taikoza: Japanese ancestral Taiko drums and
colorful Japanese festival dances Taikoza introduces
students to the rich festival traditions of Japan.
Accompanied by thunderous 150 lb. taiko drums
and Japanese bamboo flutes, students take a journey
through different regions of Japan as they explore
traditional folk song and dance. The students
will learn about Japanese culture and its music
in a fun and interactive way giving them a better
understanding of the culture.
Grade Level/Maximums: K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 400 students, 50 minutes, 4/day
Technical Requirements: PA system and one microphone
Fee:
WORKSHOPS:
Japanese festival Taiko drums as a great tool for coordination. Learn how to play the festival Taiko drums and
dances in this fun workshop. The students will learn the rudiment of Japanese taiko drumming. This is a great
program to learn about this ancestral tradition that incorporates movements and rhythms. The students will also
learn a short dance with the drum accompaniment. It will give them a glimpse in a different culture and bring them
insight on the Japanese culture.
Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 20 students, 45 minutes, 4/day
$276/1 with performance only
Fee:
K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 25 students, 60 minutes, 5 /day
Integrate the percussion instruments that the school has.
$2300/ 3 days
REFERENCES:
Regina Larkin, New York City Schools, regina.larkin@symphonyspace.org
Colleen Casey Nelson, Montessori School, nelsonquartet@sbcglobal.net
WEBSITE:
www.taikoza.com
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RESIDENCY:
Japanese festival Taiko drums as a great tool for coordination.
Learn how to play the feastival frums and dances in this fun workshop. The students will learn the rudiment of
Japanese taiko drumming. This is a great program to lern about this ancestral tradition that incorprates movements
and rhythms. The students will also learn a short dance with the drum accompaniment. It will give them a glimpse
into a different culture and bring them insight on the Japanese culture. In the residency, the student will learn a
whole dance and the music that accompanies and be able to perform for their peers.
Tarradiddle Players
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s professional
touring company, the Tarradiddle Players,
bring the exceptional theatre experiences
to children from “Murphy to Manteo” and
beyond. They have perfromed for over one
million children, in schools, community
centers - towns big and small - across the
Southeast. “Make no mistake, these actors
are professionals who do children’s theatre
because they love it. And it shows.” - Arts a
la Mode
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2014-15 TOURING SEASON:
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel (K - 5)
The Emperor’s New Clothes (K - 5)
Interrupting Vanessa (3 - 8)
SPELLING 2-5-5 (3-8)
“Such a professional operation and so great!” - Estes Elementary (Buncombe County)
“We loved every single second!” - Barnette Elementary (Mecklenburg County)
“The actors were amazing. You can tell that they are skilled professionals who know how to put on a good
performance.” - South Mebane Elementary (Orange County)
“Your organization has always delivered a first rate performance, but this was ABSOLUTE GOLD!” - Ballentine
Elementary, Wake County
Grade Level/maximums:
Fee:
20x20, 8’ height, access to power source
REFERENCES:
Barbara Faulk, Union County Arts Council, 704-283-2784
Shearra Miller, Cleveland County Arts Council 704-484-2787
WEBSITE:
www.CTCharlotte.org
“The future belongs to young people with an
education and the imagination to create.”
— President Barack Obama
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Paul “Walking Stick” Taylor
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Paul “Walking Stick” Taylor, 2013 finalist for Australian of the Year is an
Australian storyteller, didjeridoo player, singer & cultural ambassador. His
educational concers feature music, poetry & stories offering a unique look at
European & Aboriginal culture. Paul’s recording “Coeee” has won four awards
including a Parents’ Choice Gold and a National Parenting Publications Gold
Award.
Paul Taylor’s educational concerts present Australian culture in story and song
for elementary, middle and high school.
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“Wonders Down Under” (elementary, middle, high school and family) is an
interactive sharing from both Aboriginal and European Australian cultures’
songs, music and instruments, story, dance and art. It includes folk songs;
traditional instruments such as the didjeridoo, boomerang, lagerphone and
clap stick in the Aboriginal tradition. Students will be invited onstage to
participate in the presentation, learning songs and dances from both cultures.
Broad audience participation in stories include traditional call and response
and bird calls.
“Bush University” (3rd – 12th and family) presents the Aboriginal culture through music, storytelling and slides of
10,000 year old rock paintings. Bush University is the Aboriginal term for the School of Nature, learning and paying
attention to the plants, birds, animals, insects, the land, that are spiritually alive with story and song and constantly
teaching us, reminding us of our primary role as humans, to be the custodians, to care for the natural world.
Fee:
Sound system with two direct inputs
$716 /1, $1320/ 2 same day, same school
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RESIDENCY/WORKSHOPS:
Paul Taylor has performed and taught for over 300,000 American children. Mr. Taylor offers twelve workshops in
Australian culture, music and stories and one week residencies for elementary, middle and high school. In his newest
residency, students develop a mural based on the local environment and culture. This five day residency involves painting
in the Aboriginal style and the mural is developed around a local theme like wildflowers, birds or history of the students’
community.
Paul also offers residency experiences for seniors which include performances and hands-on activities.
Some workshops have supply lists.
$5000 /5 days
REFERENCES:
Alice Lynch, Magellan Charter School, 919-844-0277
Renee Roberts, Acadiana Art Council, 337-233-7060
WEB SITE:
www.paultaylor.ws
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Workshop Fee:
Tom Teasley
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Tom Teasley, described in the Washington Post as
“a percussionist in the widest and most exuberant
sense of the word,” maintains a unique career as a solo
percussionist, composer, and educator. Tom tours
throughout the world performing and collaborating
with indigenous musicians. He has performed in
Middle East, Europe, South America, New Zealand,
and Samoa. His eight CDs air internationally.
Drumming Through Cultures and Time
Take a unique journey through the history of
percussion. With Tom Teasley, world percussionist, the
audience will travel the Silk Road from Italy to China
and the Sugar Trade Route from Africa to the Americas. Ancient instruments such as the balafon, doumbek, djembe, kilimba
and frame drums are combined with the most recent advances in music technology including digital looping. Experience
Tom’s ability to record performances in real time, layering elements to create virtual percussion ensembles of up to five
performers.
Drumming in a Digital World
Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital
looping technology available today, that same single performer can become a virtual ensemble. Join Tom Teasley, master
percussionist, as he builds a layered sound composition in real time. Get a glimpse behind the scenes of how musicians utilize
the latest technology to enhance their music and compositions and create the musical sounds of today.
K-12, teachers/staff/parents, 300 students, 50 minutes, 3/day Technical Requirements: Appropriate stage lighting, electrical outlet(s).
Fee:
$880/1; $1320/2 same school same day;
RESIDENCY:
Residency in World Percussion
1, 3 or 5-day residencies combine world percussion and music technology culminating in a concert with Tom and students.
The use of the South Indian rhythmic solfege, Solkattu is used to connect correct sounds and rhythms with the voice.
Instruction can include step-by-step guidance on a variety of hand drums including djembe, doumbek, frame drums,
riq and pandiero. Printed study guides include exercises Tom has developed. He shares his extensive world travel and
collaborations as Cultural Envoy. For schools purchasing equipment, Tom offer consultation on instrument selection and
pricing on request.
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Fee:
K-12, teachers /staff, 20-50 students, 5/day
$800/1 days, $2000/3 days, $3500/ 5 days
WORKSHOPS:
A workshop is an add-on to an assembly performance. Middle school and high school students have an opportunity to be
exposed to drumming techniques from different cultures including the Middle East, Far East and India. Divided into four
sections: palm drums, finger drums, jingle drums, and shakers. As an internationally recognized educator, Tom Teasley
shares his systematic approach to a variety of world percussion instruments and drum set. He discusses his extensive world
travel and collaborations as Cultural Enjoy in a small group setting.
Fee:
6-12, teachers/staff; 20-50 students, 60 mins, 2/day
$276 workshop with performance only
REFERENCES:
Mr. Michael Kerry Williams, Young Audiences of Virginia, 757-466-7555
Ms. Judith Korey, University of District of Columbia, 202-274-5803
WEB SITE:
www.tomteasley.com
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Donna Washington
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Donna is a storyteller, multicultural folklorist, and author who has
been performing for over twenty-six years. She has been featured
at numerous festivals and thousands of schools, libraries, and
theaters across the country. Donna has nine award-winning CDs
and four children’s books. She presents a wide range of tales from
many different cultures, personal narratives, and stories of her own
creation.
Donna is an award-winning storyteller, multicultural folklorist,
and author who has been sharing stories for over twenty-six years.
Her amazing vocal pyrotechnics and dynamic physicality make
her stories come alive to enthrall and delight students and teachers
alike. Donna presents a wide variety of tales from many different
cultures. She offers a range of multicultural folktales, personal
narratives, and stories of her own creation. Her school shows are
grade-specific and are targeted to students based on their age and
cognitive and emotional development.
K-12, no max # students/teachers/
staff/parents, 45-60 minutes. 4/day
Microphone/sound system,stool or chair
$770/1 same day/ same school, $990/2 same day/ same school, $1210/ 3 same day/ same school, $1486/4 same day/ same school
K-12, no max # students/teachers/staff/parents, up to 2 hours, 3/day
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WORKSHOPS:
Donna provides a variety of workshops for educators on storytelling, writing, theater, educational techniques, and
public speaking. Workshops are available for both teachers/educators and students. Student workshops are for
grades 3-12. Donna also provides communication workshops specially designed for students and their families.
Below are some of her in-demand workshops:
Language and Literacy
A Little Creative Drama
A Family Affair
Put Down the Book
Story Crafting
Storyteller’s Tool Kit
Title 1 students
REFERENCES:
Sarah Borders, ASU College of Education, 704-872-8455, sarahborders@bellsouth.net
Sharon Carlton, 828-297-3133, sacarlton@skybest.com
WEB SITE:
www.dlwstoryteller.com
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Technical Requirements: Microphone/sound system, stool or chair
Fee:$770/1
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Alex Weiss & Different Drum
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Alex Weiss is an award-winning composer, multiinstrumentalist and storyteller who has been
performing professionally since 1970. Alex’s versatility
on the trumpet, hand drums, recorders and harmonica
are enhanced by his knowledge and love of Latin,
African, as well as American blues, jazz and folk music.
Lively, educational performances with a 3 or 4 piece
ensemble that bridges African & Latin styles with jazz.
Soulful sambas from Brazil, haunting melodies of the
Andes, intricate West African rhythms and playful
calypsos. Instrumentation includes: Bass guitar, cornet,
flute, harmonica, congas, percussion, (drum set w/4piece). There is a dialogue with the audience about the
relationship of traditional African & Latin music, with
contemporary music. Performance includes audience
participation with percussion and dance volunteers;
ending with question & answer.
Fee:
ADHD, Developmentally delayed
Two armless chairs, outlet
Trio: $880 /1, $1210/ 2 same day, same school
Quartet: $1100/1, $1540/ 2 same day, same school, $1650/ 3 same day, same school
RESIDENCY:
Multi-Cultural Music and Stories.
Journey from Africa and the Middle East to the Caribbean and throught the Americas using music and story telling.
There is a special focus on indigenous cultures of these diverse regions. American folk music, blues and jazz also
compliment this residency. Each session culminates with a hands-on orchestrated jam with instruments and rhythms
derived from the selected culture. This is a highly adaptive residency incorporating composition techniques, social
studies, poetry, history, mathematical concepts and music. This residency can be enhanced with a Different Drum
performance incorporating what the students have learned and involving their participation.
music
Fee:
3-8, 30 students, 50 minutes, 5 /day (3/day minimum)
Supplemental percussion instruments
$1900/5 days
WORKSHOPS:
Percussion Workshop
For music teachers who wish to learn rhythms, their formative history and their application in contemporary western
music. Rhythms taught can include: Samba from Brazil, cumbia from Colombia, merengue, calypso, Afro/Cuban, West
African & North African rhythms. This workshop is fun, interactive and highly adaptable to the interests of the group.
Fee:
Teachers/staff, 30 participants, approx. 2 hours, 2 /day
Armless chairs or stools; additional percussion instruments
$330/2 hours
REFERENCES:
Lori Evans, J.W. Coon Elementary, 910-425-6141
William Walters, Durham, NC, ifwalt@aol.com, 919-477-5921
WEB SITE:
www.differentdrum.us
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Allan Wolf
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Allan Wolf is an author, poet, performer, musician and educator. With
literally hundreds of original and classic poems committed to memory, Wolf
is able to tailor his concerts to diverse audiences. Wolf offers writing and
performance workshops as well as performances. His children and young
adult book awards include two School Library journal Best Books, and ALA
Best Book for Young Adults and an IRA Children’s Book Award Notable.
Fee:
One microphone and speakers
$716/1, $1320/ 2 same school, same day
Poetry Writing Workshops (grades 2-12, teachers). Allan Wolf works with students for up to five sessions of poetry
writing, focusing on a different form or skill each day. Some offerings of experiential workshops include: Closed Forms,
Open Form, Prompts and Jumpstarts, Form, Revision.
2-12/teachers/staff, 30 students/staff, 50-60 minutes, 4/day
Technical Requirements: Dry erase board or chalk board and projector
Fee: $1000 /1 day
WORKSHOPS:
Wolf provides 90 minutes to full day teacher training. Topics include best practices in the teaching of poetry, integrating
poetry across the curriculum and building community with poetry. Wolf can also work with a classroom of students for
up to five sessions when schedule allows. Some offerings of experiential workshops include: Closed Forms; Open Form;
Prompts and Jumpstarts; Form; Revision; Presenting Poems; How to Live the Poet’s Life; and Nine Habits of Highly
Successful Poets.
Grade Level/Maximums: 3-12/ teachers / staff, 25 participants, 60 - 90 minutes for students, 3 /day
Technical Requirements: Each student or teacher should have writing materials
Fee:
$276/1 student workshop with performance or multiple; $440 / 1 teacher workshop with performance
REFERENCES:
Katie Gentry, Westview Elementary, 919-661-6784
Jennifer LaGarde, Hanes Middle School, 336-727-2252
WEB SITE:
www.allanwolf.com
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literary
RESIDENCY:
Experiencing Poetry through Presentation and Drama (grades 4-12, teachers). This workshop begins with Presenting
Poems where students learn what performance poetry is and a few theatre and presentation techniques to help them
better understand and appreciate the poems they read. Residencies include how to find your own personal power and
charisma, transforming a poem into a script and putting on a poetry extravaganza.
theatre arts
Voices From the Titanic – 4th-12th; multi-media presentation w/student
participation, retelling of the story of the sinking of the Titanic in an
innovative and poetic way
From the Page to the Stage - Elementary; Original & classic children’s
poetry interspersed w/poetic facts & pointers
Immersed In Verse – Middle, High, Family; Original & classic poetry that
speaks to the young adult; but it has much to offer adults & elementary ages
The Blood Hungry Spleen & Other Poems About Our Parts - 4 yrs-3rd;
Poems from Wolf’s award-winning book; Learning about the functions of
bodily organs & systems w/delightful, engaging, factual poems
Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
THE FACILITY:
The Arts Council building, 301 Hay Street, was originally built in 1910 as a
Federal Post Office. On the Historic Register, this grand old facility was renovated
by the Arts Council to support the artists and the arts of Fayetteville/Cumberland
County. Today, the building provides gallery space for visual art exhibitions and
meeting space for member agencies and artists.
THE GALLERIES:
Students may enjoy visual art exhibitions, which typically open on the 4th Friday
of each month. 4th Friday receptions often include music. Student groups are
welcome to enjoy the galleries, which are open FREE to the public six days a week:
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. - Noon
Saturday
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
School tours
welcome!
School tours are welcomed!
Contact the Arts Council staff to arrange tours for your school. All exhibits are free to the public.
ARTS COUNCIL exhibitions*:
Mediating Relevance: The Politics of Gender
August 22 – October 18, 2014
Works of art, from many different perspectives,
that investigate and question society’s position or
perceptions on gender roles and
otherness. (For older audiences.)
Presented by The Ellington-White
Community Development Corp.
Black & White
October 24 – December 13, 2014
An invitational exhibition
presenting the striking contrast
of two- and three-dimensional
works created in black and white.
Words and Pictures: Illustrated Works by Kadir Nelson
January 23 – February 28, 2015
Experience the strength, the poise and the beauty of
works by nationally acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson.
His breathtaking paintings from “WE ARE THE SHIP:
The Story of Negro League Baseball,” which received
high praise in Fayetteville in 2011, are part of this
broad presentation of his award-winning works.
15th Annual Cumberland County High School Juried
Art Exhibition
Early March 2015
Drawings, paintings, sculpture and mixed media –
made by local high school art students – are presented
by the school system’s Arts Education Program. See
what these talented students
create for this juried show!
Earthy Abstraction (invitational)
March 27 – May 16, 2015
Features the work of artists
who work with natural
materials of soil, stone, clay,
found objects, wood and other
natural materials to create
two- and three-dimensional
nonobjective works of art.
Presented by The Ellington-White CDC.
Public Works 2015
May 22 – June 20, 2015
Trees, triangles and trains. Eagles and eyeballs. More
than 100 pieces of work represent a cross section of
subjects, styles and skill levels of our community.
301 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone (910) 323-1776 • Fax (910) 323-1727
www.TheArtsCouncil.com
*Schedule subject to change.
36th INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL
Sept. 26-28, 2014
Everybody’s favorite trip around the world ... for free!
The Arts Council invites teachers to explore the art and culture of other countries
in their classrooms. Encourage your students to attend the festival, sample the
culinary treats at the International Cafe, and enjoy the Parade of Nations where
more than 30 countries show their pride in their native country and their adopted
nation, America.
Presented by the Arts Council, the International Folk Festival spans three days with
family-oriented events that provide a chance to explore the art and culture of our
various heritages.
Friday, September 26
4th Friday , Downtown Fayetteville
Arts Council building (301 Hay St.), 7 to 9 p.m.
The festival kicks off during 4th Friday. Folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville’s
arts and cultural offerings, from gallery openings to artist performances.
Saturday, September 27
Parade of Nations, 10:30 a.m.
Person Street courthouse to Hay Street
See all the pageantry and customs of our
diverse community during the Parade of Nations
New this year!
Concert by acclaimed
singer/songwriter
YUNA
on Saturday night
Noon to 6 p.m., Festival Park, Fayetteville
Live performances on multiple stages
Authentic cuisine at the International Café
Unique arts and crafts vendors
Children’s area
Native American Cultural Showcase
Sunday, September 28
Festival Park, Noon-6 p.m.
The fun continues with live performances on multiple stages
Authentic cuisine at the International Cafe
Unique arts and crafts vendors
Children’s area
Native American Cultural Showcase
Call the Arts Council at 910-323-1776, or visit
www.TheArtsCouncil.com/iff.php for more information.
A DICKENS HOLIDAY
Nov. 28, 2014
This FREE event is presented by the Arts Council and the Fayetteville Downtown Alliance
Begin your holiday with the 15th annual
A Dickens Holiday in Downtown Fayetteville.
On Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, Historic Downtown Fayetteville
will again be transformed into a unique and wonderful
experience.
So roll back the clock with us for A Dickens Holiday from 1
to 9 p.m.!
Horse-drawn carriages roll down Hay Street carrying
shoppers the old-fashioned way, past merchants’ windows
adorned with beautiful Victorian holiday decorations, past
artisans and vendors of all sorts of delightful treats. Joyful
children pose with Father Christmas for memory-laden
pictures.
The smells of cider and gingerbread permeate the chilly air. And there is
Ebenezer Scrooge himself, pursued by the ghost of Jacob Marley.
As darkness approaches and the clock reaches 5 p.m., townspeople gather in
front of the Arts Council for the candlelight procession to the Market House,
followed by fireworks.
Pose for pictures
with Father Christmas
in front of the Arts
Council building
Call the Arts Council at 910-323-1776, or visit
www.TheArtsCouncil.com/dickensmain.php for more information.
Airborne & Special Operations Museum
ABOUT THE MUSEUM:
Opened on August 16, 2000, the sixtieth anniversary of the first
parachute jump by US Army soldiers, the Airborne & Special
Operations Museum is a 59,000 square foot facility offering adults
and children a fascinating multimedia experience. The museum is
the culmination of more than fifteen years of discussion, planning
and fund-raising, an effort involving the US Army, the State of
North Carolina, the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and
countless private citizens.
FACILITIES:
The exhibit galleries include more than 25,000 square feet of historical exhibits, audiovisual presentations, full-scale
dioramas, aircraft, vehicles, weapons, and equipment, all telling the story of the US Army’s paratroopers, glider men and
special operations soldiers from 1940 to the present. Of special note are the:
World War II C-47 aircraft
World War II CG-4A Glider
Vietnam era UH-1 helicopter
Sheridan Airborne Tank
Army special operations exhibits, 1980 – present
The Yarborough-Bank Theater and Motion Simulator enlighten visitors about the excitement and fear experienced
by airborne and special operations soldiers every day. The drama becomes real for the museum visitor through state of
the art technology. The 225-seat Yarborough-Bank theater presents an entertaining and enlightening “larger than life” .
The 4-minute motion simulator experience provides visitors the virtual experience of joining in with these extraordinary
soldiers as they ski, parachute, and fly over rooftops in exciting
adventures.
ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE, and school groups
get special discounts on the tickets, and to ride the simulator,
when tours are booked 2 weeks in advance.
EDUCATION is an important part of the museum’s mission.
Curriculum guides for every grade level are available on our
website. The museum provides a premier learning experience for
children, soldiers, veterans and civilians of all ages. To schedule an
event or other activities, please call (910) 643-2775.
WEBSITE:
www.asomf.org
http://facebook.com/airborne.museum
Note: ASOM transportation costs and simulator ride fees are not
eligible to receive AIS Matching Grants.
AIRBORNE & SPECIAL
OPERATIONS MUSEUM
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100 Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 643-2766
Fax (910) 643-2793
Cape Fear Botanical Garden
About the Garden:
From the sculpture-like starkness of the winter forest to the riotous
color of the summer flowers, Cape Fear Botanical Garden has
something to see year-round. Nestled almost 80 acres of natural
beauty and set between the Cape Fear River and Cross Creek, the
Garden features many nature trails and several special gardens and
collections. Some of these are the camellia collection, a historic
look at the progression of daylily breeding, and a shade garden. The
butterfly stroll, a 450 foot walk features over 100 different plants that
are attractive to both butterflies and their caterpillars. In the children’s
garden, the little ones can pretend they are Lilliputians from Gulliver’s
Travels while scrambling over logs, looking through giant glasses,
running around Gulliver’s giant chair and using their imaginations to
pretend they are at the sea in the sandbox.
Field Trips:
Guided tours are available for students Pre-K through 12th adults. For
our student field trips we also offer hands-on programs that go along
with their chosen tours. While on their tour and program students
use our outdoor classroom to better understand the selected natural
science topic. Children’s Garden educational programs are developed
following North Carolina state curriculum guidelines. The Garden is
also an approved Cumberland County Field Trip destination. Field
trips are by reservation only and fees are based on the chosen activity
and number of students attending. Check our website for a guide to
planning field trips and a downloadable registration form. Tours and
projects are subject to availability: please visit our website for a listing
of current process.
Community Service:
For information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator by calling
(910) 486-0221, ext.40.
Special Events:
Cape Fear Botanical Garden also provides a series of special public events for community
enjoyment. Educational activities, camps, hands-on projects, adult and children’s tours, demonstrations
and workshops are just some of the activities we offer. Also look for our Spring and Fall concert series’,
along with our Holiday Lights display and our Heritage Festival which falls in October.
For a complete and updated listing of all upcoming workshops and events, visit www.capefearbg.org.
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Garden Hours:
Monday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Admission*:
$10 General Admission, $9 Military, $9 Seniors, Children ages 6 – 12, Free for
Children 5 and under Admissions fees as of June 2014; rates subject to change. Admission fees support
the Garden.
CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDEN
536 N. Eastern Boulevard, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone (910) 486-0221 • Fax (910) 486-4209
Website: www.capefearbg.org
E-mail: info@capefearbg.org
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Cape Fear Studios
Cape Fear Studios was established in 1989 and is the one and only visual arts
cooperative in Fayetteville. We have been in the same location on Maxwell Street
since our beginning and pride ourselves in growing each year. Local artists pay
a yearly membership fee and volunteer their own time to help, in union with the
Cumberland County Arts Council and generous donors, in the operations of the
Studio. Local artists pay a yearly membership fee and volunteer their own time to
assist—together with the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County and
other generous donors—with the daily operations of the Studios.
In the Main Gallery Cape Fear Studios exhibits art in a variety of mediums by
reputable regional, national, and international artists; the Main Gallery shows
rotate monthly throughout each year. In the Retail Gallery Cape Fear Studios
shows pottery, photography, paintings and drawings, glasswork, wood art,
jewelry—all created by Studios members. These works also rotate monthly so
that new art works are always available. Each new exhibit in the Main and Retail
Galleries opens in conjunction with Fayetteville’s downtown 4th Friday events
and celebrations.
Field Trips:
Guided tours of Cape Fear Studios are available, and may include
member artists present to demonstrate their individual artistic
process for students and guests. Special one-on-one meetings with
member artists are also available upon request. Cape Fear Studios
welcomes the opportunity to mentor and work with local schools and
programs for students of all ages.
Community Service:
College and high school students can receive community service
hours and different types of educational credit by working with
Cape Fear Studios artists in a variety of ways and within a variety of
mediums.
“If we ignore beauty, we will soon find
ourselves without it…but if we invest
in beauty, it will remain with us all the
days of our lives. “
Hours:
Monday through Friday 11 to 5, Saturdays 10 to 4.
Cape Fear Studios is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization.
cultural resources
Frank Lloyd Wright
Cape Fear Studios
148-1 Maxwell St. • Fayetteville, NC 28301
Website: www.capefearstudios.com
e-mail: artgallery@capefearstudios.com
910-433-2986
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Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
Fascinate-U Children’s Museum is a place where children
can explore their world the way they know and learn best
– through creative role-playing, imagination, and hands-on
manipulations. The “mini-city” design allows children to
experience the world as adults do, while providing ample
opportunities for interaction with others. The museum’s
Science & Health Center is ideal for curriculum based science
programs for 1st through 8th grades.
Come on in! Fascinate-U, located in downtown Fayetteville,
North Carolina, has hands-on exhibits. You can touch and
play with everything! In our mini-city everything is kid-sized!
Children can go shopping at the Gro-Right Grocery & Deli,
put on a judge’s robe and pass their sentence-gavel in hand,
respond to calls at the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center, give
the NC weather forecast at the WNUZ center, and explore our
many other fun-filled exhibits!
Bring Fascinate-U to You!
Fascinate-U can now bring Science Programs to your classroom.
These programs offer a hands-on curriculum based science experience
at an affordable price. We have a number of programs already
developed for you to choose from. Each program takes 45 minutes to
an hour. Don’t see a program that works for you? With enough notice
we can tailor a program to your needs!Please call 910-829-9171 to
book a program for your classroom. Programs range from $1.50 to
$4.00 per child. Travel costs for the educators may apply for schools
outside of Cumberland County.
*Requires ready access to water
Sea Life (Pre K)
Stuffee (Pre K)
Weather—General (Pre K-5th)
Float or Sink (1st-3rd)
Detective Science (1st-6th)
Ecosystems (1st-6th)
Circuits (4th-8th)
Forces of Motion (1st-6th)
Light and Sound (1st-6th)
Slime—Polymers (1st-6th)*
Erosion (4th-6th)*
Floodplains (4th-6th)*
Food Chain (4th-6th)
Landforms (4th-6th)*
Newton’s Laws of Motion (4th-6th)
Simple Machines (4th-6th)
Water Cycle (4th-6th)
Weather Patterns (4th-6th)
Weather Stations (4th-6th)
Push, Pull, Bend and Twist (1st-6th)
Unique to You – Genes (4th-8th)*
Call for current group rates for 15 or more children.
116 Green St., Fayetteville, NC
28301
910-829-9171
www.fascinate-u.com
A Public/Private
Partnership with the
City of Fayetteville
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Group Visits by Appointment
Tuesdays-Fridays
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra’s mission is “To Educate.
To Entertain. To Inspire.” For 57 years the FSO has been helping
to educate our community’s youth about the beauty and the
technical foundation of music.
Middle & High School Music Students
The FSO offers open rehearsals for our masterworks concerts.
Attend an open rehearsal and see the process that goes into
getting a piece ready for performance. Check our website for
days and times.
Meet the Orchestra
A small group of three Fayetteville Symphony musicians
travel to local schools to perform an interactive program
that introduces children to the instruments in the orchestra. Children learn about the instrument families in an up-close,
personal and age-approporate way; including performances
and demonstration on serval instruments. Ideally suited
for groups of 100 students or fewer, these presentations last
approximately 30 to 45 minutes. $400 per session.
Master Classes
Educational challenge and musical excitement come
together! Give your students the unique opportunity to
attend an inspiring, interactive, tailored session with a FSO
clinician. Your ensemble will benefit enormously from the
personalized attention of professional musicians. For fees and
schedule information please contact the FSO.
Magic of Music
Experience the magic of the FSO in an intimate setting! Bring an FSO musician to your school or
community. This program offers performances by individuals and small ensembles of the FSO,
addressing topics ranging from musical careers, instrument families, music history and even multi-day
residencies. On-The-Go musicians are available to present to student and adult audiences. For fees and
schedule information please contact the FSO.
Have a specific idea or request for FSO musicians? Contact the FSO Office and we can design a program
specific to your needs or interests.
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FSO Contact:
Physical Address: 308 Green Street
Suite 200
Fayetteville, NC 28302
910 – 433- 4690
www.fayettevillesymphony.org
Email:info@fayettevillesymphony.org
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Museum of the Cape Fear
GUIDED TOURS:
Available Tuesday through Friday beginning at 10 a.m.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS:
Students receive a tour of the museum covering the history
of southern North Carolina in a chronological time line from
American Indians to the turn of the 20th century. This is a
great tour that complements North Carolina history taught in
4th and 8th grades.
1897 POE HOUSE:
Built in 1897 by the Poe family, students will learn about life in
the early 1900s. One hundred years ago many technological changes occurred just as technological advances in our time
have changed the way we live. A tour through the Poe House will highlight the comparisons of life now and then.
Choose to tour one or both facilities when you call to make your reservation. Make reservations at least two weeks in
advance. Through a generous grant from Youth Growth Stock Trust, the museum will pay for the bus mileage, bus driver,
and one substitute teacher so that your field trip is free of cost to your school and your students. To take advantage of this
opportunity, please phone Leisa Greathouse at 910.486.1330 to make a reservation.
Additional Information:
Grade level:
2-12
Maximum number:
75 per visit
Length of tour:
1 to 1 1/2 hours for either
the museum or the Poe House
2 to 2 1/2 hours if you choose to
tour both (allow extra time for
shopping)
Fee:
Free
MUSEUM OF THE CAPE FEAR
HISTORICAL COMPLEX
801 Arsenal Ave
Fayetteville, NC
910-486-1330
www.museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov
OTHER CULTURAL FACILITIES:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
910-483-7727
FAYETTEVILLE AREA
TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
910-433-1455
ORANGE STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM
910-483-7038
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FAYETTEVILLE INDEPENDENT
LIGHT INFANTRY (F.I.L.I.)
910-433-1457
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North Carolina Symphony
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