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Red Yarn

The Deep Woods: Animals in American Folksongs

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Program Model	Assembly Performance
Artistic Discipline	Music
Grades	K \| 1 \| 2 \| 3
Min. residency sessions/classroom	N/A
Program Requirements	Access to PA system and electricity (artist can bring and set up his own PA for an extra $50). 12' x 8' performance area (stage preferred).
Instruction Language(s)	English
Availability Notes	Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year!

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Red Yarn

About the Artist

Red Yarn, aka Andy Furgeson, is a TX-born, OR-based family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into high-energy shows and engaging arts programs. Through performances and residencies, he reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.

Teaching Philosophy

Children carry the potential for profound self-expression. Andy helps them explore several expressive art forms at once. Through group singing, lyric-writing, puppetry and performance, Andy engages all types of learners in the creative process.

Testimonial

"Red Yarn is not only an amazing artist and musician, he knows how to work with young learners. He challenges them, builds confidence, helps them identify art in the world...all while having so much fun! I recommend this experience highly." K-5 Teacher

Program Description

Animal characters play an important role in the multicultural folk songs of the United States. In this lively performance, Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) will lead audiences into the Deep Woods, where all these animals live side-by-side. Mixing interactive musical performance with engaging puppetry, this program engages students with the songs and stories of our national heritage, from African-American game songs to English nursery rhymes. Students will stomp, clap, sing, dance, pantomime, and learn the cultural roots of classic folk songs like "Froggie Went A-Courtin'," "The Fox," and "Boil Them Cabbage Down" in Red Yarn's energetic show. Curriculum connections include literacy through song lyrics and folklore, social studies and forest ecology.

Keywords

Folksongs, Puppetry, puppets, Storytelling, Folklore, Music, Multicultural, Forest, Ecology, Oral Tradition, American History, Literacy, Empathy, Audience Participation, Br'er Rabbit, DIY, Children's Performer

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Performance | Residency | Workshop

Delivery Method	Component Name	Cost	Participant Capacity	Description
In-Person	Single Performance	$665.00	300	A single, 50 minute assembly performance.
In-Person	Back to Back Performance	$1,220.00	300	Two performances with a short break in between. Each performance is 50 minutes.
In-Person	Triple Performance	$1,740.00	300	Three 50 minute performances with short breaks in between each.
In-Person	Family Arts Night Performance	$800.00	300	A 50 minute performance for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
	Oversize Audience Fee			$1 per student over the Participant Capacity (up to 50 extra students).
	Mileage/Travel Costs			For sites located more than 15 miles from downtown Portland, an additional mileage fee will be applied using the IRS mileage rate. This program is available within 150 of Portland; greater distances possible with lodging.