T. Daniel and Laurie Willets are internationally-renowned performing artists and masters of the art of mime. As professionals, they create and perform their touring productions; their eclectic classical music ensemble; interpret classical works for orchestras and chamber ensembles; choreograph for motions pictures, films, actors, and magicians; and conduct residencies in colleges, universities, schools, and communities. In a residency - one day to one semester (in colleges) - they offer an introductory performance as the base of understanding, followed by immersion into their classroom instruction. Students have an opportunity to experience and explore non-verbal communication as they stimulate their imagination and open their senses. Depending upon time, students can progress far enough to perform their own piece. A strong sense of creativity, self-confidence, and sharing is gained through this residency.
Teaching Capacity – Fran has a great ability to take his Theater training to empower students to reach their whole potential. His major concern with every residency is to make sure the students learn as much as possible. Fran has the ability to use theater as a tool to empower students to learn. He uses rubrics, self assessment, Universal Design for Learning, and Universal Backwards Design to ensure student learning. Fran can also work with the classroom teacher so that the residency experience has an impact long after he is gone. Fran can develop a residency especially for you!
Charlene Shakespeare, William Shakespeare’s great, great, great, etc. niece, brings the work of her great uncle to life for kids and adults of all ages. She has special performances and programs for elementary school children that culminate in a student-centered performance at the end of the residency week for friends and family. She also has a performance/residency for older kids in middle and high school that brings a new understanding and appreciation for the bard, while removing the anxiety of reading and understanding the most famous writer who ever lived. Standards based lesson plans are used in residencies for elementary and high school students. Charlene will make Shakespeare come alive in new ways, and she will also provide lessons in theatre, art, music, and language arts.
This week-long residency will star 50-60 local students in a professionally produced and directed musical. Two actor/directors will arrive with everything to produce the play. They audition, cast, and rehearse the show; and the week culminates in 2 public performances to use for fund-raising. Our mission is the development of life skills - creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication, self-esteem - through performing arts.
Northern Prairie Performing Arts is a fully professional theatre company based in Fargo, ND. Their purpose is to "Bring Arts Education into Your School." Each year the company of 5-6 actors performs 2-3 plays that are curriculum appropriate and/or deal with relevant issues of the day. In addition to the performances, NPPA offers one-hour workshops and residencies to enhance and continue the artistic and life lessons from the plays. The current cast of actors include: Beau Brandner, Andrew Hanback, Aimee Klein, Nate Sutton, and Phaidra Yunker.
Northern Prairie Performing Arts
Fargo, North Dakota
(701) 235-1901
Email: charleneh@702com.net
Tom Roberts has worked throughout the Dakotas for over 25 years as a professional actor, writer, director, producer and performing arts educator. He has conducted residencies for schools, libraries, community arts agencies, juvenile and adult correctional facilities and organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. His interactive and fun sessions focus on helping students of all ages develop a better understanding and appreciation of performing arts skills with a particular emphasis on Concentration; Cooperation; Awareness; Expression; Imagination; Positive Attitude; and Faith. Through the use of creative games, exercises, demonstrations and humor, participants learn how to cultivate communication and behavior skills that can be applied not only to the stage, but also in the theater of everyday life. During the course of his residency he will address elements of Acting, Character Development, Pantomime, Improvisation, Storytelling, and Stage Makeup (a favorite!).
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T. Daniel and Laurie Willets are internationally-renowned performing artists and masters of the art of mime. As professionals, they create and perform their touring productions; their eclectic classical music ensemble; interpret classical works for orchestras and chamber ensembles; choreograph for motions pictures, films, actors, and magicians; and conduct residencies in colleges, universities, schools, and communities. In a residency - one day to one semester (in colleges) - they offer an introductory performance as the base of understanding, followed by immersion into their classroom instruction. Students have an opportunity to experience and explore non-verbal communication as they stimulate their imagination and open their senses. Depending upon time, students can progress far enough to perform their own piece. A strong sense of creativity, self-confidence, and sharing is gained through this residency.
Teaching Capacity – Fran has a great ability to take his Theater training to empower students to reach their whole potential. His major concern with every residency is to make sure the students learn as much as possible. Fran has the ability to use theater as a tool to empower students to learn. He uses rubrics, self assessment, Universal Design for Learning, and Universal Backwards Design to ensure student learning. Fran can also work with the classroom teacher so that the residency experience has an impact long after he is gone. Fran can develop a residency especially for you!
Charlene Shakespeare, William Shakespeare’s great, great, great, etc. niece, brings the work of her great uncle to life for kids and adults of all ages. She has special performances and programs for elementary school children that culminate in a student-centered performance at the end of the residency week for friends and family. She also has a performance/residency for older kids in middle and high school that brings a new understanding and appreciation for the bard, while removing the anxiety of reading and understanding the most famous writer who ever lived. Standards based lesson plans are used in residencies for elementary and high school students. Charlene will make Shakespeare come alive in new ways, and she will also provide lessons in theatre, art, music, and language arts.
This week-long residency will star 50-60 local students in a professionally produced and directed musical. Two actor/directors will arrive with everything to produce the play. They audition, cast, and rehearse the show; and the week culminates in 2 public performances to use for fund-raising. Our mission is the development of life skills - creativity, social skills, goal achievement, communication, self-esteem - through performing arts.
Northern Prairie Performing Arts is a fully professional theatre company based in Fargo, ND. Their purpose is to "Bring Arts Education into Your School." Each year the company of 5-6 actors performs 2-3 plays that are curriculum appropriate and/or deal with relevant issues of the day. In addition to the performances, NPPA offers one-hour workshops and residencies to enhance and continue the artistic and life lessons from the plays. The current cast of actors include: Beau Brandner, Andrew Hanback, Aimee Klein, Nate Sutton, and Phaidra Yunker.
Tom Roberts has worked throughout the Dakotas for over 25 years as a professional actor, writer, director, producer and performing arts educator. He has conducted residencies for schools, libraries, community arts agencies, juvenile and adult correctional facilities and organizations that serve individuals with disabilities. His interactive and fun sessions focus on helping students of all ages develop a better understanding and appreciation of performing arts skills with a particular emphasis on Concentration; Cooperation; Awareness; Expression; Imagination; Positive Attitude; and Faith. Through the use of creative games, exercises, demonstrations and humor, participants learn how to cultivate communication and behavior skills that can be applied not only to the stage, but also in the theater of everyday life. During the course of his residency he will address elements of Acting, Character Development, Pantomime, Improvisation, Storytelling, and Stage Makeup (a favorite!).