Born a slave, Sojourner Truth, through her words and actions, influenced the lives of Americans and people around the world. Her story is told in a new and innovative way as the performers in this assembly play the part of writers intent on penning a unique version of Sojourner’s life. Using a little “creative magic” the writers find themselves on a trip back through time with Sojourner as their spirit guide. They experience the danger of living as blacks in America during Sojourner’s lifetime and witness first-hand her exchanges with family, abolitionists, spiritualists, suffragettes, the Freedman’s Bureau, and her friends in Battle Creek, Michigan. A question and answer period follows the performance and is an integral part of this program. Alicia Washington brings Sojourner Truth to life, not only as a woman of extraordinary courage and electrifying presence, but also as a gifted and passionate human being. Grades 3-12 • Adult & College Program Also Available |  | The Little Red Hen & The Three Bears | An Introduction to Opera Opera Singer Yvette Lewis uses two well-known fairy tales to introduce pre-school and kindergarten audiences to opera. Each fairy tale has its own original score. Students sing, act, and play instruments during this interactive presentation. Fast paced and fun, this program holds the attention of a young audience. They are captivated by Yvette’s voice, expressions and music. The program provides an early introduction to a “singing story” and becomes a springboard to future operatic studies. Grades PreK & K |  | The Magic Of Energy: Going Green | Kermit said, “It’s not easy being green,” but Lisa Lou and Miz Liz show you how important it is - and how it can be done - in this magical, exciting, fast paced show! Students learn about the many types of energy, from non-renewable fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable energy sources such as: Geothermal; Wind; Solar; and Hydro. Using magic and circus skills, Lisa and Liz will demonstrate and explain what energy is, why we must limit our use of fossil fuels, and how we can do this by harnessing the four elements - Earth, Wind, Fire & Water. This program touches on the challenges and rewards of seeking alternative fuel sources, and encourages students to do their part in using energy wisely. Audiences will have so much fun watching this very interactive program - they won’t even realize how much they are learning. Grades K-5 |
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