| Program Model | Assembly Performance |
| Artistic Discipline | Theatre |
| Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | N/A |
| Program Requirements | Can perform anywhere clean and safe. |
| Instruction Language(s) | English |
| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
Habiba Addo is a native of Ghana. She has a degree in Theater from Portland State University. Habiba is a recipient of the Lila Jewel, and grants from RACC for her work in African cultures.
Teaching Philosophy
Through characters follies and triumphs students learn right from wrong. Students explore how characters flaws and strengths (words and actions) ultimately impacts their communities, both locally and globally.
Testimonial
"Habiba Addo's electrifying storytelling offers a superbly authentic expression of African culture." --Sally Shaw, concert producer Corvallis, OR
Program Description
Habiba Addo, a native of Ghana, offers a warm, interactive, multi-cultural performance with authentic West African costume, spiced with singing and movements. From her vast knowledge of Western, Afro-Cuban, Afro- Brazilian and West African stories, she will select a retelling of stories to amuse, caution and inspire us to reach our better selves and heal our communities.
In stories like "Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom," students will learn that knowledge belongs to all of us and each of us has something to teach. The tale of "The Elephant's Child" is about learning how to embrace change and discovering how change can be an opportunity for growth.
The performance is spiced with songs and audience participation through call and response. Students will come away from this performance with the knowledge that our mishaps and triumphs connect and build our capacity for compassion, kindness and empathy.
In stories like "Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom," students will learn that knowledge belongs to all of us and each of us has something to teach. The tale of "The Elephant's Child" is about learning how to embrace change and discovering how change can be an opportunity for growth.
The performance is spiced with songs and audience participation through call and response. Students will come away from this performance with the knowledge that our mishaps and triumphs connect and build our capacity for compassion, kindness and empathy.
Keywords
Cultural, multi-cultural, literacy, music, dance, Africa, authentic, relevant, social justice, education and the arts, folk tale, myth, trickster, call and response, history
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