Br. John

 INTERACTIVE MOTIVATIONAL STORYTELLING that dynamically presents

          Performance Art Education for

                     Grades Pre K-3  

         (Running Time 30-45 minutes $160)

*Br. John's Stranger Danger Show: An informative, lighthearted, interactive, musical full of personal safety, empowerment and life saving tips. Important fun for the whole family.

*Br. John's Healthy Habits & Fun: A delightful, interactive program of valuable household, safety tips.

*Plip, Plop Plat!: Interactive tall tales and urban legends designed to delight and intrigue young imaginations.

                             For Grades K-Up

*Br. John's African Folktales: Classic folktales from Nigeria, East and Southern Africa and more featuring the "djembe", drum, the world's first telephone.                           

*Br. John's 16 Bathtubes: Lessons on what makes a hero (or shero) through contemporary tall tales and original music fun.                                 

*My Life On My Bike Show: Avid bicyclist, Br. John gets geared up and shares with you important bicycle and safety tips and stories he has learned from throughout years and thousands of miles of road experience.    

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      (Br. John wit young scholors promoting the importance of owning a library card in the song- Get CARDED for the show LOTS & LOTS OF BOOKS SHOW)       

*Lots & Lots & Of Books Show: Classic music parodies celebrating the importance of reading and one of Br. John's favorite places in the whole world-the Library.     

*The Musical Groove: Explore basic elements of music and be a part of the audience, interactive music revue, 'The Recycled Sounds Jam Band'.  

*The Dog Days Show: A one-man musical that celebrates man's best friend as well as all the canine friends in Br. John's life.                

*Jazzamatazz Jazz Jam: Explore the many forms and musicians of America's musical art form, "JAZZ", in this music dance party.  

*That Family Show: Specifically for the entire family. Young and old will get a kick and a laugh out of the zany, non-competive stunts and trivia designed for major fun and  fellowship.                                                               

*Br. John's Bible Tales: Beloved parables and practical, life principles are brought to life and illustrated in the unique, enthusiastic style only Br. John can deliver.

*Br. Buffalo's Holiday Potluck Supper: Whimsical folktales, music and more celebrating the spirit of Christmas.

*Happy Kwanzza: Explore this non-sectarian, holiday celebration and it's timeless, family oriented values through music and gameplay.

                          For Grades 4-Up                              

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              CULTURAL HISTORY

              PRESENTATIONS That

            Brings True Life Experience

                Right Out The Book And

                       Right To YOU!

     Running Time 45mins to 1Hr.   -    $300.00

               Recommended Grades 3-Up

*Secret Agents of the U.G.R.R.

   Exciting, interactive, true tales  and adventure of individuals that helped a people break free from the shackes of slavery. 

*The  Underground Railroad; The Who, What & Where Did it Go: Through visual aids

and eye catching, primary source materials, explore the secret movement designed to help people become free citizens in that "peculiar time" of African American slavery.    

Br. John portrays "Preacher Henry" the father of the legendary, railroad steel driver, "John Henry" in the program, "John Henry; Man, Myth & Legend".                           

  
         *Songs Of The Black Pioneers

Dr. Mae Jemison and Bass Reeves are just a few great African Americans you'll discover and explore in this musical tribute to individuals who succeeded in the top of their field of expertise.                             

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     *Br. John's SunnySide Of 

            The Street

          (One man show cabaret styled concert

       Minimum 1Hr to 120 minutes- $500-$700

  Through dynamic, impressionistic vocalization, Br. John takes you on a journey down music memory lane with a host of classic, hit making dance tunes of the 1940s - 1960s in this interactive cabaret. From Big Band Jazz to Top 40 to Easy Listening, it's all "Good Music, Good Memories, Good Fun!"

       *Br. John's Sunnyside Of Soul 

    For those who love to move, slide and bounce to the classic R&B, Pop & Soul hits of the 1960s to the 80s. Tunes include selections made famous by Al Green, Luther Vandross, Smokie Robinson, Bill Withers and much more. Br. John will even takes request!  

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All 'Br. John Concert Showcases' meet current, grade level expections (GLE) & ultilize appropriate educational practices. They also compliment State/Federal guidelines.

 Br. John as "Rogeir the Fashion Designer" from the show "16 Bathtubs".

'Balloon Body Buff' just one of the games featured in the program, 'That Family Show'.

 *Tales From The Black West

 A dynamic, one-man musical exploring the life & times of the American cowpuncher as well as some of the significant contributions of 7,000-10,000 African Americans who helped shape the American 'Old West'.

          For  Grades 3rd-Up

 *Tom Bass Commencement

      Br. John portrays the "High Hatted Horseman"  

Tom Bass, as he takes you on a journey through the life of the world famous horse whisperer, equestrian trainer, inventor and creator of the 'American Royal Horse Show'. 

          For Grades 3rd-Up     

   *His Name Was York

 This one-man, three character play chronicles the life of the 1st African American to cross the 'Louisiana Purchase'. Explore the significant contributions of Pvt. York (later Sgt. York) to the success of the Corps Of Discovery, as well as his thoughts about the perilous journey. 

               For Grades 3-Up

  *The Recollections Of  

       Preacher Sunday

  Recount the life, struggles and triumphs of a people from chattel slavery to the black union soldier celebration commemmorating the 1st, veterans memorial Day celebration in America following the Civil War. These "recollections" are told from the first hand perspective of an ex-slave, Civil War soldier.

           For Grades 3rd-Up

  *Daring Deeds Of The

       Pony Express

   In this interactive  concert/workshop, explore the most  innovative,  communication technology of the 19th century. We'll explore this predecessor of the telegraph and the pioneers who made it all happen.

          For Grades 3rd - Up

*MLK Jr. & The Legacies of the

  Civil Rights Movement

With a timeline, true to life artifacts and audience role play, explore the life of the Rev. Dr. King, his mentors and what the Civil Rights Movement was really all about.  

          For Grades 3-Up

     *A World Without 

         Ancestors           

    A 3-part gameshow where participants match wits on trivia exploring African American inventors. 

               For  Grades 3-Up

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Interactive, 45 minute - 1hour concert sessions range from $100.00 to $250.00 (depending on requested presentation) 

*Prices may vary due to travel mileage and specialty of occasion.

 Let "Br. John Storytime/

Cultural Historical Showcases" compliment your curriculum or special occasion!

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