Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
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.
This program offered by: Habiba’s Village
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact [email protected].
Program Model: Assembly Performance
Art Form: Theatre
Curriculum Connections: World Cultures
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, Pre-K
Program Requirements: Can perform anywhere clean and safe.
Instruction Language(s): English
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.
"Habiba Addo's electrifying storytelling offers a superbly authentic expression of African culture." --Sally Shaw, concert producer Corvallis, OR
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at [email protected] for help determining the actual cost of your programs.