Performance Programs

Programs may be designed for all ages unless specified. All performances are available throughout the year. Customized events are designed upon consultation. Study Guides are provided.

September: Ready to Read
A back to school assembly encouraging reading, cooperation, safety and self-esteem through animated folktales and stories of educational triumph. (Pre-K-5)

October: Naturally Speaking
Anansi,Bruh Rabbit and others emphasize the importance of preserving nature and treasuring the environment. The stories are multi-cultural and involve audience ideas and songs. (K-8)

November: Sweet Potato Pie and Such
A flavorful seasoning of tales from the African and African American Oral Tradition that will ground you in tradition, butter you up with joy and delightfully sweeten your mind. Designed for audiences to participate, celebrate and “Jubilate.”

December: Kwanzaa Time
This program involves participating in a Kwanzaa celebration, with full explanation of the principles and symbols of the African American holiday. Lessons are expounded through original call and response, songs, stories, drumming and dance.

January: Celebrating Heroes
Unforgettable lessons of heroes and heroines throughout the Civil Rights movement, as well as before and beyond, come alive through dramatic story. Highlights include African-American scientists, Harlem Renaissance artists and more.

February: No Mystery in Black History
Powerful stories come to the audience in the tradition of the griot through historical African American tales. Values are indelibly remembered through lively African folktales.

March:Voices of Courage * NEW PROGRAM 
 A collection of biographic vingettes highlighting outspoken African American women of the 19th Century. Themes of courage andfortitude are explored. (Grades 5 -up)

April: From Memphis to Mali
Take a musical storytelling journey through the African diaspora, with traditional African tales and riveting historical narratives accompanied by songs, drums and African string instruments. Learn what is an “Africanism” and how traditions, customs and language have been maintained from the Motherland to the Americas. (Grades 4-up)

May: Celebrating Multi-Cultural Diversity
This highly interactive performance teaches cross cultural appreciation. Stories are energetically presented from around the world, including African, American, Asian, Latino, Indian, Arabian and Jewish cultures.

June: The Games We Play
Get Happy with Hambone, Stomp It Up with Step it Down and Pitty Pat Jack in this full audience participation event engaging members in traditional and newly created cooperative games from the oral tradition.

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