Storytelling in the Schools

IMAGINATION ON THE LOOSE!

LITERACY THROUGH STORYTELLING, POETRY AND WORDPLAY

Nathalie effortlessly creates stories to spark the imagination and in the realm of story anything is possible!   The wise ant, Bamboo has a wild hairdo, Mirabelle’s dress holds magical powers, the shadow gods are creating mischief in the village, the mountain has lost it’s spirit, Edgar forgot his shoes and Madeleine is having a most unlucky morning…

Follow Nathalie as she spins original tales that will engage, inspire and tickle the funny bone.  This mesmerizing storytelling performance takes the audience on an interactive ride through modern day fairy tales (with a twist), adventures all in rhyme, folktales from around the world, creation stories and so much more.  With audience participation, songs and wordplay, students will fall in love with storytelling and see that stories are in fact everywhere!

WORKSHOP PLUS PERFORMANCE  – Stumbling upon a Story

Nathalie invites students to find their own stories from within.  With creative brainstorming, introduction to story structure and focus on a chosen genre of story, students will be led through various exercises to get the creative juices flowing and the stories skipping and jumping to the surface.

GRADES: K-3, 4-6 (Performance) & 4-6 (Workshop)
Audience Maximum:  100
PRICE PER PERFORMANCE: $300 + HST
PRICE FOR 2 PERFORMANCES PER DAY: $468 + HST
PRICE FOR 3 PERFORMANCES PER DAY: $624 + HST
PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP: $624 + HST
TOUR AVAILABILITY: limited year-round

CURRICULUM FOCUS AND EXPECTATIONS:

THEMES: Storytelling, story writing (inspiring a love of words, writing and imagination) folktales, fairy tales, creation stories from various cultures
CHARACTER EDUCATION: Friendship, kindness, respect, inclusion, teamwork, empathy
EXPECTATIONS: Identify stories, myths and legends from a variety of cultures
Use of tone of voice, gestures and other non-verbal cues to help clarify meaning when describing events and telling stories
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Library or similar informal space – stool or chair, access to microphone if presentation in gym

For bookings, please contact Prologue to the Performing Arts:

Prologue to the Performing Arts / Prologue aux arts de la scène
55 Mill Street, The Case Goods Building #74, Suite 201
Toronto ON M5A 3C4
Tel-1-888-591-9092 x 225  / Fax – 416-591-2023

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