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Finding the Poetry
(904) 273-4637
www.alletson.com
Multifaceted artist Al Letson, a nationally recognized performance poet, playwright, and actor, offers poetry workshops and assemblies for elementary, middle and high school students. These programs promote expression through language, create an appetite for words, and exemplify that there is poetry in our everyday lives. He also offers the choreopoem “Griot, He Who Speaks the Sweet Word” that follows the tradition of African storytelling from the ancient Mali Empire to contemporary America.
Players By The Sea
(904) 249-0289
www.playersbythesea.org
Players by the Sea provides on-site school programs as well as field trip opportunities to their theater in Jacksonville Beach. Programs include both performances and acting instruction for students.
Storytelling Sims
(904) 823-7969 / (904) 824-8965
www.storyteller.net/tellers/sims
St. Augustine humorists/ tandem storytellers entertain and educate students with tales, poetry and anecdotes drawn from Florida history. Tailored for all ages, fifth grade through college, their programs enhance Florida studies and reinforce language arts skills.
Theatre Jacksonville
(904) 396-4424
www.theatrejax.com
Offers a special performance, with free study guides, of all its plays to students. Shakespeare in San Marco is presented annually and also supplemented by study guides. In cooperation with local schools, Theatre Jacksonville provides volunteer opportunities for students to complete community service hours necessary for graduation. For area elementary schools, it provides a traveling trunk show offering a live example of FCAT benchmarks in use.
Theatreworks
(904) 353-3500
www.theatreworksjax.com
Presents professional touring theatre with productions that are based on academic subjects and include FCAT support study guides. Productions are available to students, grades K-12 at the Florida Theatre. Workshops tour to schools and professional development opportunities are available for teachers.