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Metaphors Be With You: Poems From Space!

Metaphors Be With You: Poems From Space!

Allan Wolf | 828-772-7474 | [email protected]

A cool poetic introduction to our solar system and beyond. “Mingles astronomical fact with outrageous fiction.” Wall Street Journal

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, STEAM, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • 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
Moscow Nights

Moscow Nights

Moscow Nights | (678) 575-0379 | [email protected]

Presentation of folk music and dance representing the countries of Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Music and the Underground Railroad

Music and the Underground Railroad

Reggie Harris | (518) 647-5916 | [email protected]

Interactive concerts of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Music Beyond Borders: Llanera, Joropo, Bluegrass with Larry & Joe

Music Beyond Borders: Llanera, Joropo, Bluegrass with Larry & Joe

Larry & Joe | (919) 606-4277 | [email protected]

Legendary Llanero musician Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated multi-instrumentalist Joe Troop play a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian music for live audiences in English and Spanish.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Caribbean, Hispanic, Latinx, North Carolina
  • 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
Opera Out of the Box

Opera Out of the Box

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

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
Pepito & The Trash Cans

Pepito & The Trash Cans

Luke Vandergriff | (919) 501-3094 | [email protected]

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
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
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