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Join Barry and partner Diany Rodriguez on a creative, historical journey detailing the early European explorations of North America – through the experience of both the westward explorers and the Native Americans who greeted them. Through a variety of interactive theatre strategies, the audience will gain insight into important historical encounters, including Columbus' pivotal audience with Isabella and Ferdinand, his October 12, 1492 landing among the Taino, the meeting of Jacques Cartier and the Huron villagers in what is now Canada, and the interactions of Henry Hudson's expedition among the Mahicans. Finally, students will be engaged to reflect upon the ethics and justice of these essential episodes of world history.
Add on a workshop to your assembly performance for $70 (1 person) or $105 (2 people).
Barry Stewart Mann
Barry Stewart Mann is an actor, storyteller, writer, and educator who has taught and performed around the country. He holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and a M.F.A. in Drama from the University of San Diego.
As an actor, Barry has been seen at Horizon Theatre, ART Station, Theatrical Outfit, and beyond; as a storyteller, he has been featured at the Carter Presidential Library, the Winter Storytelling Festival, and numerous Tellabrations, and was named the “National Storyteller of the Year in 1999.” His original stories have been heard on the program "Recess!" on public radio stations across the country, and he has produced two storytelling CD's for children and families.
In addition to his work with Young Audiences, Barry is on the teaching, touring, and performing rosters of the Georgia Council for the Arts, the Alliance Theatre, Georgia Wolf Trap, and the Atlanta Partnership for Arts in Learning, where he serves on the Board of Directors. He is on the faculty of Lesley University's Creative Arts in Learning Master's Program, offering courses in Drama and Storytelling.
Barry has traveled widely, speaks varying levels of Spanish, French, German and Hebrew, and strives to bring a 'citizen of the world' viewpoint to his teaching and telling. He delights in performing for and working with audiences and students of all ages, and in engaging with words and images and their endless possibilities.
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Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
300
Duration:
45 minutes
Requirements:
Open performance space, 1-2 small tables, 2 chairs, access to sound system if required in performance space
Cost:
Single Assembly: $400
Two Back-to-Back: $570
Three Back-to-Back: $715
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