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Beowulf
This riveting performance of the great Anglo-Saxon epic takes listeners
to an age that still speaks powerfully to our own. Performed with
Celtic harp. Includes preparatory material.
The Civil War
Songs and stories from the Civil War era transport students into
a time of bloody conflict and courage.
The Great Depression
Hobos and the homeless. Dustbowl refugees and a New Deal. All come
to life in song and story.
On a Southern Breeze
Appalachian Jack Tales, B’rer Rabbit, and ballads of every
description celebrate a shared Southern tradition that keeps audiences
of all ages in stitches!
Poetry OFF the Page!
Words come alive when spoken. And the best poetry comes alive when
heard. This absorbing presentation by Ms. Vinsonhaler (a former
poetry editor with The Carolina Quarterly) informs and inspires!
Upon request, this program can be tailored for a selected period
of study.
Shakespeare
and His Day
Shakespeare drew on the power of the oral tradition in all his work.
A weave of poetry, drama, balladry and history inspires appreciation
for the great Bard.
Poetry OFF the Page!
Words come alive when spoken. And poetry at its best should be heard
as well as read. This session offers a stimulating and absorbing
exprerience.
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Residencies
Using methods drawn from years of experience as a teacher,
journalist, scholar, professional writer and performer, residency
programs inspire a lasting appreciation of the power of language.
Storytelling Residency
Students enjoy performances and learn how to tell stories.
The experience builds classroom community, develops language
and cognitive abilities, and inspires confidence in public
speaking. The residnecy also includes a dynamic faculty in-service
program on communication in the classroom.
Folklore Residency
Students apply journalistic techniques as they gather stories
from family and community members. The Residency program also
includes storytelling performances for all students, a faculty
in-service program and book publication.
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Southern
Legends
Spanish conquistadors and the French colonialists. Ghosts and treasure.
The Father of Waters. Legends make fascinating history.
Ghosts I Have Known
A terrific introduction to the most popular genre of the oral tale:
ghost stories. The performance demonstrates the creative link between
fear and imagination. Students also learn to tell a tale!
Heroes
Stories about heroes allow young listeners to “walk a mile”
with those who found victory against seemingly invincible odds.
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