Lona Bartlett - Storyteller, Puppeteer, Educator & Speaker

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Lona Bartlett is a performance artist, storyteller, puppeteer and educator at schools, libraries, conferences, churches, festivals, corporate and special events. Degrees in education and a small town upbringing in the Catskill Mountains open a gateway to a long list of presentations. No matter the genre, whether folktales, fairytales, puppets, or personal stories, she loves bringing excitement and insight to stage and classroom.

ASSEMBLIES, IN-CLASSROOM LESSONS AND RESIDENCIES

New lessons, programs and performances are always being developed. Each program and performance lasts about 45 mins. Lessons and residencies can be customized to fit your needs. All lessons are directly related to the common core and interactive, allowing students to experience the art of puppetry, storytelling, poetry and music while gaining knowledge in the core academic lesson. Teacher’s Guides, Lesson Plans with Common Core and Essential Standard connections are available upon request after a program has been booked.

TESTIMONIALS

“Wow…I was very impressed with Lona’s storytelling! Lona needs to be on Jimmy Fallon. The students were very engaged in her presentation. I really enjoyed it.” — Libby Winthrow, Charlotte Mecklenburg Arts & Science Council

“I highly recommend Lona as a teaching artist in your school or organization. She has many strengths, including her student-centered approach, her willingness and ability to create new lessons as requested by teachers, and her positive go-get-‘em attitude, that will enable her to be an asset to any school or organization. In the words of one of the teachers she worked with last year: Lona never disappoints!” — Michelle Youngs, Assistant Director of Education | Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

“Lona inspires our students to reach above and beyond their potential. We love when she comes to our school.” — Connie Foster, Talent Development Teacher | Idlewild Elementary School, Charlotte, NC

“Lona has a natural gift to bring stories alive filled with great imagination and creativity. Her work is very interactive and filled with collaborative lessons that teach what our teachers are working on in their curriculum.” — Frank Casstevens | Benton Heights Elementary School of the Arts

“It was wonderful to have Mrs. Bartlett visit our school. She engaged the entire audience throughout her storytelling performances. The themes and curriculum connections were perfect. Very professional and a master of her craft!” — Brian Kothe, Music Teacher | Piney Grove Elementary School, Charlotte, NC

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Clara Barton (Founder of the the American Red Cross) and Corporal James Tanner (stenographer while Lincoln lay dying)

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Program Description

There are lots of people who have made great contributions to history and yet, we seldom hear about them. This program features two of those little known patriots who helped to shape our American past.

Clarissa (Clara) Harlowe Barton: Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross. She dedicated her life to serving the needs of others.

Corporal James Tanner: On the night when Abraham

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Lona Bartlett - Storytelling

704-568-9389 or 518-732-5662

lona@lonabartlett.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Assembly/Performance

Artistic Discipline: Multi-discipline, Storytelling, Theater

Cultural Origin: American, Other

Subject: History, Literacy, Social Studies / History, Theatre Arts

Population Served Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Year Round

Available times:

To meet your schedule.

Max number of students: 350

Length of :Program 45 mins

Space / technical requirements:

Minimal space required. Elecrical outlet within 25 feet of stage area.

Location(s):

Assembly space.

Fees / Ticketing:

One presentation: $500, two presentations: $700, three presentations: $900

Please call for residency pricing.

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. (For this presentation students will be introduced to vocabulary that might be somewhat unsual for them in our present time such as Confererate and Union Soldiers and stynographer.)

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9 Analyze howtwo or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. (For this presentation both stories happened during Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, however the incidents happened independentaly of one another. Both had an dramatic impact on history.)

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5 Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g. a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole. (For this presentation the stories happen during the same general time period. Similar time period phrasing will be used for each story.)

NC Essential Standards:

Social Studies 6H.2 Understand the political, economic and/or social signifiance of historical events, issues, individuals and cultural groups. (For this presentation students will be shown how the last words of Lincoln and the role of the Red Cross are significent today.)

Social Studies 8.C&G.2 Understand the role that citizen participation plays in societal change. (For this presentation students will be presented with the roles that Clara Barton and James Tanner played and challenges they both overcame.)

Arts Standards 7.C.1 Use movement, voice, and writing to communicate ideas and feelings. (For this presentation students will hear how voice tone and movement change during a performance in order to make the information more interesting. In addition, how crafting a proper story helps in retaining information for the listner.)

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: 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

Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes

VIDEOS

Tar Heals Tellers Storytelling Festival

References

“When Lona Bartlett visits, it’s as though we’re transported to a magical place. Time stops and students forget that they are learning. Her lessons are engaging, inspiring, memorable, and fun. Our students and staff always look forward to seeing Mrs. Bartlett. Lona Bartlett has that special something, she is truly amazing!”
–Deborah Hastings, Rankin Elementary teacher

“Her voice and face come alive when she begins to tell a story. Using imagination and creativity, she weaves words into stories that teach and entertain.”
– Kim Becknell Williams, Charlotte Observer

“Lona Bartlett is the best story teller for vivid descriptions and creativity that will keep any audience interested and attentive! She has the talent to make literature of any type dynamic! The delivery of her stories and characters are amazing due to their inspirational and informative attributes!

The American Literary Society is glad to support her efforts to promote reading and writing through the oration of literature.”
-Dr. Perry Spann, Founder and President
The American Literary Society for Higher Education (TALSHE)

Cancellation Policy

There is a $200 cancellation fee. However if the program is rescheduled within 3 weeks those funds may be applied to the rescheduled program.