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New Squid on the Block

New Squid on the Block

Barefoot Puppet Theatre | (804) 334-4338 | shows@barefootpuppets.com

Journey to Antarctica as a curious squid seeks connection. Penguins, orcas, and jellyfish abound in an icy landscape for this heartwarming tale of friendship.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
North Carolina Backyard Birds

North Carolina Backyard Birds

Anna Podris & Keith Norval | (919) 630-3430 | annapodris@gmail.com

Students collaborate to create a bird, bug and tree ecosystem art installation for your school.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
North Carolina Lighthouse Residency

North Carolina Lighthouse Residency

Diane Silcox Jarrett | (919) 397-9501 | ldjarrett169@outlook.com

Students will write a creative non-fiction piece around a NC lighthouse they are studying.

  • Program Type: Writer-in-Residence
  • Discipline: Literary
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
One Hit Wonder ::: Village Drumming

One Hit Wonder ::: Village Drumming

Drum for Change with Greg Whitt | (919) 696-0883 | gregory@drumforchange.com

Experiential learning through hands-on drumming with small groups.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, Caribbean
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Opera Classroom

Opera Classroom

North Carolina Opera | (919) 618-0249 | rachel.stenbuck@ncopera.org

Opera Classroom is a 30-40 minute abridged version of a classic opera adapted for elementary school or middle school students.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Opera Out of the Box

Opera Out of the Box

North Carolina Opera | (919) 618-0249 | rachel.stenbuck@ncopera.org

Opera Out of the Box is a 45 minute interactive presentation that introduces students to opera and the singers who perform it.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Origami Residency

Origami Residency

Yasu Ishida, Magic Story Artist | (808 )777-9193 | yasutheatre@gmail.com

Hands on workshops of Origami, Paper Folding art form.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Pepito & The Trash Cans

Pepito & The Trash Cans

Luke Vandergriff | (919) 501-3094 | vandercielo@gmail.com

A musical storytelling experience that promotes socio-emotional learning, while teaching Spanish vocabulary through the context of the story.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: Hispanic
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
PhotoPoetry: Reading Images/Writing Poetry

PhotoPoetry: Reading Images/Writing Poetry

Michael Beadle | (828)400-6374 | beadlewrite@yahoo.com

Use contemporary and historic photos to create richly detailed poems.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary
  • Grade Level: Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American, Asian, European, Middle Eastern
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

The Story Ship - Sean Driscoll | (912) 663-6320 | sean@thestoryship.com

Character education adventure with interactive animation, comedy-theater, puppets, music and magic.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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