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Japanese Magical Journey

Japanese Magical Journey

Yasu Ishida, Magic Story Artist | (808) 777-9193 | [email protected]

Japanese traditional folktales with origami & Japanese traditional vaudeville act with flute.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Kaboom Poetry Show

Kaboom Poetry Show

Michael Beadle | (828) 400-6374 | [email protected]

I perform classical, contemporary and original poems using audience participation and improvisation.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Literacy Through Drama

Literacy Through Drama

Raleigh Little Theatre | (919) 821-3111 X 231 | [email protected]

Literacy in drama encourages students to use their actors’ tools: Body, voice and imagination by exploring through dramatic play, persuasive writing, and storytelling.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Does Not Accept bookings in Johnston County
Little Red and the Gingerbread Man

Little Red and the Gingerbread Man

Barefoot Puppet Theatre | (804) 334-4338 | [email protected]

A fun romp through literature as we combine two classic tales!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Magic of the Sea

Magic of the Sea

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Custom designed dynamic performances: storytelling and dance integrated with school curriculum.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Monkey Tales

Monkey Tales

Story Tapestries | (301) 916-6328 | [email protected]

Custom designed dynamic performances: storytelling and dance integrated with school curriculum.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
New Squid on the Block

New Squid on the Block

Barefoot Puppet Theatre | (804) 334-4338 | [email protected]

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
Opera Classroom

Opera Classroom

North Carolina Opera | (919) 618-0249 | [email protected]

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
Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

Pirate Goodie And The Magic Chest

The Story Ship - Sean Driscoll | (912) 663-6320 | [email protected]

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
Poetic Puppets: Haiku and Shadow Puppetry

Poetic Puppets: Haiku and Shadow Puppetry

Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory | (505) 816-8379 | [email protected]

In this 5-day residency, Matt Sandbank teaches 3rd through 5th grade students how to bring images to life using haiku and shadow puppetry.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: Asian
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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Wake County Visual Artists come on and raise up!! Wake County Visual Artists come on and raise up!! Our friends at South Arts have returned with the Southern Prize & State Fellowships. 

Nine visual artists across the South will receive $80,000 in awards. AL • FL • GA • KY • LA • MS • NC • SC • TN 
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 High Sc Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 High School Spoken Word Competition produced in partnership with the Raleigh Fine Arts Society.

1st place: Sophie Britton, Enloe High School, Marks/Not Alone

2nd place: Selina Sentosa Harmon, Green Hope High School, Invisible Hand

3rd place: Shia Raine Edwards, Enloe High School, A Taste of the Black Experience
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