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PERFORMANCE
PROGRAMS
Snug As a Bug on a Rug!
Snuggle up on your own little rug and listen to stories and songs of
Anansi the Spider and other creatures that will warm your heart and
tickle your funny bone. Everyone goes home with a spider bookmark during
this fun and interactive program.
Who, What, When, Where
and Why
Stories and songs that reveal the how and why of things. Children will
be delighted by this collection of fun and participatory pourquoi tales
and songs!
Animal Mania
Songs and stories celebrating our four-legged, feathered and aquatic
friends.
World Tales and Tunes
Multicultural stories and music that have found a home in America.
Spooky and Kooky
Tales and songs for Halloween and beyond.
The Moral of the Story
Character-building songs and stories.
Talkin' Tales, Tunes and
Tappin'
A fun collection of stories and songs that help audiences play a part
in the program.
Just Us Folks
Folktales and folksongs. Treasures for all ages.
Now That's Funny
Songs and stories ... and a laugh or two.
For Us Grown-Ups
Stories of wisdom and wit for adult audiences.
CAST: Crafts, Arts & Storytelling
Theatre
An interactive craft, song & storytelling performance program for all
ages. Go home prepared to share stories with your family and friends.
Clap It, Tap It, Sing It: SONG CIRCLE
Highly interactive and energetic music & song circle for all ages.
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WORKSHOPS, CLASSES
and CAMPS
 Improv Story Theatre
This performance-based class begins with vocal and body warm-ups, and
improvisational theatre games to build confidence, stretch imaginations,
build storytelling skills, explore play and dramatic expression, and
enhance speaking skills. Then, through the art of Improv Story Theatre,
students will work as a group to re-enact stories utilizing
improvisation, comprehension, and listening skills. This class is
performance-based and provides an opportunity for creative kids to learn
about ensemble performance, improvised acting, storytelling, and
performance skills. Our final class and production day will give the
students an opportunity to perform for friends and family.
 Telling Tales
Together
A program for kids and their parents or other family members. Tell
tales and sing songs together as a family. Learn the old tradition of sharing stories
and songs with one another. Walk away with a collection of tales and songs that can be performed and handed
down for generations.
ACT:
Art of Creative Telling
The perfect workshop for parents, librarians, teachers, professionals
or performers. This introduction to the world of storytelling will enhance
your storytelling skills, improve your public speaking abilities,
introduce you to a new medium of dramatic expression, and provide you with
a wealth of ideas and resources. This workshop is appropriate for the
beginner or amateur storyteller.
CAST:
Crafts, Arts & Storytelling Theatre
This exciting program features arts, crafts, and interactive
storytelling & song. Your group chooses one or more activities from a
variety of arts & crafts projects based in Storytelling. Options include
story sticks, felted story boards & boxes, puppets, story collage art,
story map art, story boxes, Spin Me a Story game ... and more. Story and
song performances are also included in this fun, hands on program.
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Clap It, Tap It, Sing It:
SONG CIRCLE
Music & Song Circle for adults & kids. This highly energized, audience
interactive program shares lively rhythm tunes for the young
at heart. The only musical instruments needed are hands for
clapping, fingers for snapping, feet for tapping, and legs
for slapping. Oh yes, and bring your voice for singing. Any
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Please feel free to
contact Karen to discuss tailoring a program to
suit your group's needs. Storytelling-only or Music-only programs are also
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Detroit
Institute of Arts