3074
Whitney Ave.
Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518
phone: 203-230-8101
fax: 203-230-8131
ESHU BUMPUS
African and African American Stories
Master storyteller Eshu Bumpus has performed in schools and festivals throughout New England, California and in collaboration with the Smithsonian. As an artist and teacher, Eshu's primary mission is to help raise students' and teachers' confidence in creating, writing and telling stories.
People are still talking about Eshu's visit to A.W. Cox Elementary School. Descriptions from the children include, "I loved his music," and "He was amazing" .Quotes from the faculty included, "He had a great presence," 'He has a way with children," Perfect, just the way it was, "Captivating children and adults!" Many teachers felt that this was the very best
cultural enrichment program we have ever experienced.
Cindy Metrose, A.W. Cox School in Guilford
African and African-American Tales (Grades K-12)
Eshu presents a selection of African and African-American
stories in an atmosphere that encourages laughter,
creativity and participation. Nonviolent principles permeate
his stories. Stories incorporate participatory songs. Length:
45 minutes
Audience Limit 150 students
World Folktales and Storysongs (Grades K-12)
Eshu draws from his appreciation of cultures from all over
the world, combining stories and participatory songs in this
diverse and vibrant program. Length: 45 minutes
Single Performance: $600
Pair of Performances: $740
Workshops Include:
Fun with Stories (Grades K-1)
Interdiction Stories (Grades 2 & 3)
Explanatory Tales (Grades 3 & 4)
Fables (Grades 4-6)
Mystery Writing (Grades 5-6)
Story Functions (Grades 5-8)
Stories from Asia and Africa (Grades 1-12)
Asian And African Folktales
Eshu and Motoko combine talents to perform Asian and
African folktales followed by simultaneous workshops in
creative writing.
Full Day Fee $1540
Curriculum Links:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, Theatre
PWRTA