Below are the available theater units. Please visit often, as more will be added soon.

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Geri Keams - Native American Storyteller

Songs and Stories of My People - Geri Keams, a Navajo, learned from her grandmother the importance of passing on the stories of the 'Old Ones.' One of these, "The Quillwork Girl" communicates the experiences of Native American tradition and culture in ways that are educational, entertaining and memorable. Lessons stress Transformation and Enduring Values, feature sand painting, Indian legends and song-poem compositions.

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The Chameleons - World Class Mimes Keith Berger and Sharon Diskin

Life Cycle - Follows the relationship of two characters, one female and one male, from infancy through childhood, adolescence, courtship, marriage, parenthood, middle-age, old age, death and finally, rebirth. The Chameleons use pantomime techniques to project a spectrum of human emotions, emphasizing Enduring Values and the Human Family. Lessons are chock full of theatre techniques including mirrors, playwriting and pantomime.

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David Prather - Prather’s Poetry Jam

Casey at the Bat - In nearly two decades with the Music Center, Mr. Prather has conducted numerous workshops and residencies, and created several solo shows including Prather’s Poetry Jam. In all of these endeavors, Mr. Prather has sought to share his love of language and performance so evident in his interpretation of Casey at the Bat.

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Eth-Noh-tec - The Long Haired Girl

The Long Haired Girl - A synthesis of music, movement and words, this performance fuses Eastern and Western artistic motifs. The performers share narration and transition between different characters within the story. Embellished with rhythmic dialogue, poses and comic facial gestures, it combines traditional Asian theatre with modern ideas.

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