Sherry Norfolk-Multicultural Performances

Brer Rabbit - Here, There, & Everywhere

A comparative glimpse of trickster rabbit tales from African, Native Alaskan, Hispanic, Asian and African-American traditions. Trickster Rabbit stories from diverse traditions demonstrate the similarities and differences among these cultures; stories are humorous and lively, featuring appropriate traditional instruments such as kalimba, jaw-harp and maracas. 4th-12th
Link to Study Guide for Brer Rabbit (pdf format).

Out of the Darkness

Folktales from around the world delve into the miracle of the arrival of light in the world: how the sun came to be in the sky, the placement of the stars in the heavens, and the mysteries of the moon. K-3rd
Link to Study Guide for Out of the Darkness (pdf format).

Pathways to Freedom

Composed of a rich tapestry of stories drawn from history, legend and folklore exploring the many pathways to freedom followed by fugitive slaves. This energetic program offers students the opportunity to hear about some of the daring and courageous ventures of African Americans through a rich tapestry of folktales drawn from history, legend and folklore. Some of the more salient features of the program include .The Freedom
Riddle., a true account of a slave who riddled his way into freedom, tales of Brer Rabbit exploring
Brer Rabbit.s significance to the slaves and tales of the Underground Railroad including how the
railroad got its name. Every story creates an atmosphere for students to make connections to their
own lives and promotes an environment fostering visualization, imagination and transformation of
people, places and events. While the program.s structure varies according to each unique tale,
sessions include introductory activities, interactive and reflective activities, connections to the core
curriculum and culminating activities summarizing the main idea of the story. Once the program
ends, students leave with a broadened understanding of American history.8th-12th

Link to Study Guide for Pathways to Freedom (pdf format).

Ring Around the Pacific Rim

A fast-paced interactive romp around the Pacific Rim which includes beautifully-crafted folktales from Japan, Australia, Mexico, Canada, South and Central America, Asia and Oceania. Highlighting the people, animals, habitats and and customs of these far-flung "neighbors.”  Students will be able to enlarge their dreams and desires of traveling to faraway exotic countries. NOTE: This program can be tailored to focus on one or more of the countries listed.K-5th

Link to Study Guide for Ring Around the Pacific Rim.

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