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Traditional American Ghost Stories

by  Actors Company

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Professional, award-winning actor & storyteller J.T. Turner spins a spooky mix of ghostly traditional tales, from light and silly, to dark and scary (not recommended for very young children), including the Fiddler of Maine, John and the Ghost, Robert Frost’s Witch of Co’os, The Devil’s Footprint, and many more! Turner plays all characters, and can customize show to last from 40-70 mins, which can include Q & A with the performer. Supports ELA & HSS curriculum frameworks. Grade 4 through adult learners.

Program Rating

  based on 3 evaluation(s).

About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $220.00
Point to Point Premium: $200.00
By Request: $220.00
By Request Premium: $200.00


Title 1 Schools may request a $20 discount off the Regular Price of $220. DIscount also available per site when requesting a program for multiple sites to tune in simultaneously. Please inquire at theactorscompany1@gmail.com . Thank you!

Length

40 - 70 minutes (adaptable to scheduling & developmental needs)


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

100


Primary Disciplines

Character Education, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Reading, Social Studies/History, Writing


Program Delivery Mode

WebExJoin by internet connection https://cilc.webex.com


https://youtu.be/rh_41GANBHY


Booking Information

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Actors Company

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Unless cancelled due to official emergency (e.g., school closed due to weather emergency), cancellation must be received in writing by The Actors Company at least 2 weeks in advance of scheduled program, to avoid fees for late cancellations. Those who cancel within 2 weeks, and do NOT re-book program (subject to 20% re-booking fee) will still be responsible for full program fee.. Please contact us with any questions.

About This Provider

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Actors Company

Waltham, MA
United States

The Actors Company's professional teaching artists offer original, engaging, historical and literary character-based shows, as well as customized workshops in theater topics and mindful & creative movement. 

Our highly interactive programs support educational objectives in ELA, HSS, STE, SEL, performing arts & physical literacy, in schools, as well as life-long learning goals in community settings. Our carefully researched historical & literary shows are presented in period costume, and all our programs are adaptable to specific curricular, developmental, and scheduling needs. 

TAC was founded by J.T. Turner (SAG-AFTRA, AEA), an award-winning professional writer, actor, director, and educator, and is managed by Marci Diamond (MPA, SAG-AFTRA, AEA), also a professional teaching artist/performer. Additional programming is provided by Marisa Diamond (BFA, SAG-AFTRA, AEA). 

All our teaching artists have extensive performance and teaching experience, both virtually and in-person, working with film and theater companies, universities, schools, senior communities, museums, universities, corporate and government clients, and non-profits. For more information: www.jtturner.org www.diamondcircus.com www.marisadiamond.com

Contact:
The Actors Company
theactorscompany1@gmail.com
781-710-3314

Program Details

Format

1) Selection of traditional ghost stories enacted with direct audience address and engagement
2) Question and answer time with teaching artist/perfomer

Objectives

1) Participants will explore traditional American storytelling from different historical eras.
2) Participants will develop an appreciation for character, language, and plot development & devices through exploration of both comedic and dramatic ghost stories.