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Doug Berky Theatre

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 a mix of of classic theatre forms: mime, mask, theatre, circus arts and storytelling. His large-mask performance GEMS: THE WORLD’S WISDOM STORIES uses storytelling styles from many cultures and includes masks, mime, inventive costumes and puppetry to introduce students to a collection of wisdom stories from around the world, teaching us to understand and trust one

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Program Detail

Program type: Assembly/Performance, Virtual/Online Program
Artistic Discipline: Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater, Visual Arts
Cultural Origin: Asian, European, Middle Eastern, Multicultural, Native American
Subject: Language Arts, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts
Population Served Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Kindergarten, Pre-K
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

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

Length of :Program 50 minutes
Space / technical requirements:

Clear, clean performance area 20′ wide x 15′ deep x 12′ high; no audience sharply to the sides or behind the performance area; Electrical outlet near stage; Artists provides sound

Location(s):

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, Julia Mastropaolo 110 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919)839-1498; Ashe County Arts Council, Rebecca Williams 303 School Avenue West Jefferson, NC 28694 (336) 846-2787