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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Zitkála-Šá (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin)

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Program Description

This program focuses on the life and works of Zitkála-Šá, one of my distant cousins. At 8 years old she was taken from her native home to live and learn in a government sponsored boarding school. She eventually became one of the most influential Native American activists of the 20th century.

Through storytelling students will learn about the forced assimilation of this young girl into the

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Lona Bartlett

518-732-5662

lona@lonabartlett.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Assembly/Performance

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Storytelling

Cultural Origin: American, Native American, Other

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

Population Served Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Dates are available year round.

Available times:

Flexible

Max number of students: 250

Length of :Program 45 mins

Space / technical requirements:

Minimal space required.

Location(s):

Performance will be at your venue.

Fees / Ticketing:

One assembly $650

Two assemblies on the same day $900

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Arts Standards

6.c.2 Use performance to communicate ideas and feelings. 6.c.2.2 Interpret various selections of literature through formal and informal presentations.

6.cu.2 Understand the traditions, roles and conventions of theatre as an art form 6.cu.2.1 Summarize the rules and purpose of audience etiquette.

Social Studies

6.C&G.1.5 Summarize the beliefs and practices that shaped power and authority in various
civilizations, empires, and societies in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

6.G.1.1 Explain how human and physical characteristics impacted migration and settlement in
various regions in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

6.G.1.3 Explain how innovation and technology influenced the migration and settlement of
people and the flow of goods and ideas in various civilizations and empires in Africa,
Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Ex.6c&g.1 Describe the factors that influence change in rights and responsibilities.

EX.6.c&g.1.2 Describe the factors that influence change on rights and responsibilities for different locations.

EX6.c&g.1.3 Describe how the demands of various school settings may impact change in rules.

6.C&G.1.2 Compare how different types of government maintain power and authority.

NC Essential Standards:

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
L.6.4 Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies: context clues, word parts, word relationships, and reference materials.
L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech in context based on grade 6 reading and content.
b. Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.
L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific
words and phrases; develop vocabulary knowl

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

References

Madalyn-Cowan-reference.pdf

Cancellation Policy

$300 cancellation fee that may be use toward rescheduling the event. A new date must be rescheduled within 2 weeks.