k-2nd Grade School Performances
*All Performances are 50-55 minutes
*One show=$300 Two shows=$550 Three Shows= $850
The story of John Henry
Storyteller/Actor John Doyle brings the legend of John Henry to life in this classic retelling of an American classic. John Henry's story of determination, strength and passion is shared with the audience as they follow him along the railroad. The audience will hear songs and meet fascinating people along the way. John Henry one of the first African-American cultural legend icons. Come journey with John Henry. Can he beat the steam drill...
Curriculum Connection
SS1H2 The student will read or listen to American folktales and explain how they characterize our national heritage. The study will include John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley.
George Washington Carver-The Scientist, the thinker, the man
When most people mention the name George Washington Carver they think of the peanut and his inventions of over 300 uses for the peanut or his inventions of over 100 uses for the sweet potato. BUT….Who is this man? What was his journey to becoming a top scientist and inventor? A man who was born into slavery and he was liberated through his quest for knowledge and his passion to share his knowledge. George Washington Carver’s story is a story of determination, passion and hope. Students will peer into his world; a man who was a scientist, botanist, inventor, musician, painter and even great at crochet! We will explore his greatest inventions and also some of his greatest failures. But his greatest achievement was serving his community through agriculture developments as well as opening the door for African Americans into science. Any discussion of science has to include the incredible body of work of George Washington Carver.
Curriculum Connection
SS1H1 The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment),
George Washington Carver (science).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation).
SS1CG1 The student will describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits of fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, conservation, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment.
Jackie Robinson- More than just a baseball player
Many know Jackie Robinson as the first African-American baseball player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson’s integration of the Major Leagues was much more than about baseball and Jackie Robinson was much more than just a baseball player.
Curriculum Connection
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
SS2CG3 The student will give examples of how the historical figures under study demonstrate the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion.
Martin Luther King-The boy who would be King
The” I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. is one of his most famous speeches. But who is the dreamer of the dream? Martin Luther King Jr. was also a little boy who had dreams of not being a world leader but a baseball player. The audience has a front row seat as we witness the transformation of this little boy into a man. This is a story of how the dreamer woke up and had the courage to tell his dream.
Curriculum Connection
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
Trickster Tales
These timeless tales tell the story of how the main character uses their smarts to overcome obstacles and how they use their cunning ways to deceit as well. Much can be learned from our trickster tales. Many cultures use the trickster in their tales. Tricksters such as: Eshu, Brer Rabbit, Anansi, Coyote and Fox will be explored. These stories are lot of fun but pay attention to the trickster, because he/she is known to tell a tale or two...
Curriculum Connection
These stories will exemplify the character traits of courage, compassion, honesty, pride and self control.
Storyteller/Actor John Doyle brings the legend of John Henry to life in this classic retelling of an American classic. John Henry's story of determination, strength and passion is shared with the audience as they follow him along the railroad. The audience will hear songs and meet fascinating people along the way. John Henry one of the first African-American cultural legend icons. Come journey with John Henry. Can he beat the steam drill...
Curriculum Connection
SS1H2 The student will read or listen to American folktales and explain how they characterize our national heritage. The study will include John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, and Annie Oakley.
George Washington Carver-The Scientist, the thinker, the man
When most people mention the name George Washington Carver they think of the peanut and his inventions of over 300 uses for the peanut or his inventions of over 100 uses for the sweet potato. BUT….Who is this man? What was his journey to becoming a top scientist and inventor? A man who was born into slavery and he was liberated through his quest for knowledge and his passion to share his knowledge. George Washington Carver’s story is a story of determination, passion and hope. Students will peer into his world; a man who was a scientist, botanist, inventor, musician, painter and even great at crochet! We will explore his greatest inventions and also some of his greatest failures. But his greatest achievement was serving his community through agriculture developments as well as opening the door for African Americans into science. Any discussion of science has to include the incredible body of work of George Washington Carver.
Curriculum Connection
SS1H1 The student will read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these figures: Benjamin Franklin (inventor/author/ statesman),Thomas Jefferson (Declaration of Independence), Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with Sacagawea (exploration), Harriet Tubman (Underground Railroad), Theodore Roosevelt (National Parks and the environment),
George Washington Carver (science).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation).
SS1CG1 The student will describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits of fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, conservation, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment.
Jackie Robinson- More than just a baseball player
Many know Jackie Robinson as the first African-American baseball player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Jackie Robinson’s integration of the Major Leagues was much more than about baseball and Jackie Robinson was much more than just a baseball player.
Curriculum Connection
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
SS2CG3 The student will give examples of how the historical figures under study demonstrate the positive citizenship traits of honesty, dependability, liberty, trustworthiness, honor, civility, good sportsmanship, patience, and compassion.
Martin Luther King-The boy who would be King
The” I have a dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr. is one of his most famous speeches. But who is the dreamer of the dream? Martin Luther King Jr. was also a little boy who had dreams of not being a world leader but a baseball player. The audience has a front row seat as we witness the transformation of this little boy into a man. This is a story of how the dreamer woke up and had the courage to tell his dream.
Curriculum Connection
SS2H1 The student will read about and describe the lives of historical figures in Georgia history.
a. Identify the contributions made by these historic figures: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia); Sequoyah (development of a Cherokee alphabet); Jackie Robinson (sports); Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights); Jimmy Carter (leadership and human rights).
b. Describe how everyday life of these historical figures is similar to and different from everyday life in the present (food, clothing, homes, transportation, communication, recreation, rights, and freedoms).
Trickster Tales
These timeless tales tell the story of how the main character uses their smarts to overcome obstacles and how they use their cunning ways to deceit as well. Much can be learned from our trickster tales. Many cultures use the trickster in their tales. Tricksters such as: Eshu, Brer Rabbit, Anansi, Coyote and Fox will be explored. These stories are lot of fun but pay attention to the trickster, because he/she is known to tell a tale or two...
Curriculum Connection
These stories will exemplify the character traits of courage, compassion, honesty, pride and self control.