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Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Performance

Bharatanatyam – Expression through Movement & Mime: Performance

Ramya Kapadia | (919) 638-0043 | natyarpana.durham@gmail.com

Through Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form of South India students are introduced to ancient and contemporary stories rich in life lessons and empathy.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Books Alive Workshops

Books Alive Workshops

InterAct Story Theatre | (301) 879-9305 | info@interactstory.com

Books come alive as students explore an age-appropriate children’s book or folktale in this creative drama experience promoting literacy skills, comprehension, and oral language skills.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bright Star Touring Season

Bright Star Touring Season

Bright Star Touring Theatre | (336) 558-7360 | booking@brightstartheatre.com

Topical shows, workshops and residencies that delight and inform – Black History, STEM/STEAM, Antibullying, Literature and more!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: STEAM, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Coming to America

Coming to America

Mimi Herman | (919) 606-7686 | mimiherman@gmail.com

When students are transformed into immigrants to America in 1901, history comes alive through poetry and drama.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Community Quilt: Stories of people who came to the US

Community Quilt: Stories of people who came to the US

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | program@storytapestries.org

Custom designed history of immigration in the United States told through Dance, Music and Story.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Diggery Digger’s Dino Adventure

Diggery Digger’s Dino Adventure

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

Science mystery adventure with interactive animation, comedy-theater, puppets, music and magic

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, STEAM, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Exploring Communication and Cooperation with Mask

Exploring Communication and Cooperation with Mask

Doug Berky | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Students learn and practice skills in better cooperation and communication.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Galapagos George

Galapagos George

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

Based on the true story of “Lonesome George,” the last tortoise of Pinta Island.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: STEAM, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Gazellephant: a Rockin’ Children’s Musical

Gazellephant: a Rockin’ Children’s Musical

Aggregate Theatre Company | (919) 279-5734 | aggregatetheatre@gmail.com

Half gazelle. Half elephant. 100% Rockstar: A musical about friendship, acceptance, and following your dreams.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
HamLit: ELA & Shakespeare Theatre Residency

HamLit: ELA & Shakespeare Theatre Residency

Aggregate Theatre Company | (919) 279-5734 | aggregatetheatre@gmail.com

HamLit creates deeper understanding through the fun of theatre!

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

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Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

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