Doug Berky Theatre

Doug Berky has been creating and evolving his own brand of physical theater for over thirty years. His original performances are an intricately woven fabric of Commedia Del Arte, physical comedy, mime, mask theatre, clowning, circus arts, and storytelling. Doug is known internationally for his mask

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Storytelling and Masks with Doug Berky

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Program Description

Doug Berky’s performances are in intricately woven fabric of classic theatre forms: mime, mask, theatre, circus arts and storytelling. His large maskperformance GEMS: THE WORLD’S WISDOM STORIES uses storytelling styles from many cultures and includes masks, mime, inventive costumes and puppetry to introduce the audience to a collection of wisdom stories from around the world, teaching us to

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Susan Lounsbury, Loyd Artists

518-647-5916 (SL)

info@loydartists.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Out-of-School-Time, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater, Visual Arts

Cultural Origin: Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Multicultural, Native American

Subject: Language Arts, Social Studies / History, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts

Population Served Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9, Kindergarten

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Available year – round for school day student performances and family night performances.

Available times:

Flexible

Max number of students: 350

Length of :Program 50 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Space needs: 20’ by 15’ (min. 10’ x 12’); artist provides sound

Location(s):

In schools, libraries, theaters, community centers

Fees / Ticketing:

$650 for one performance / $1,200 for two performances in the same day / $1,500 for three performances in the same day and same site

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

R7 = Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

R6 = Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

SL2 = Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

L3 = Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.

NC Essential Standards:

From the Arts Education, Theatre Arts K-8 Standards:

K-6.C.2 = Use performance to communicate ideas and feelings.

K.CU.1 Analyze theatre in terms of the social, historical, and cultural contexts in which it was created.

From the Social Studies 3-5 Standards:

3.C.1 = Understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities.

6.C.1 = Explain how the behaviors and practices of individuals and groups influenced societies, civilizations and regions.

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes

Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes

Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): Yes

Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes

Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes

Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes

Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes

Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

References

United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Ginny Zehr 110 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 839-1498 Ashe County Arts Council Jane Lonon 303 School Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 846-2787