Willa Brigham
Willa Brigham is a dynamic, multi-talented storyteller, inspirational speaker, teacher, and mixed media artist. She was a two-time Emmy Award-winning host of Smart Start Kids on WRAL-TV. She has produced six CDs (4 Children & 2 Adult) and has authored two books, The Pizza Tree – a colorful and imaginative children’s book and Swatting of the Fly – a delightful book of poetry to savor one page at a time or read cover-to cover.
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (STORYTELLING) (CHARACTER EDUCATION) (VISUAL ARTS) (LANGUAGE ARTS)
Programs
Performance Storytelling : Go Around the World and Back Again and Never Leave Your Seat
GRADES: Pre-K – 12
Willa will take the children on an interactive/participative journey of stories from around the world. Her stories educate, entertain, motivate and inspire. They explore, Health, Safety, Manners, Self- Respect, Cooperation, and Family.
Max Participants: 325
Duration: 60 minutes (45-minute performance plus Q&A)
Special Requirements: 1 microphone
Fees:
Single Performance: $1,000
Two Same-Day Performances: $1,375
Residency Four Patch Story
GRADES: 6-8
Develop students listening, understanding and character development gathered around Willa Brigham. Students will learn the needs of a good story; a strong opening, colorful adjectives, details and descriptive characterization as the story comes to an explosive end. Each performance includes stories chosen to match the ages of each audience.
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 5 sessions in 5 days minimum needed for residency: 45-60 minute sessions
Special Requirements: clean, bright class room easy access to an electric outlet
Fees: Base rates include minimum 5-Day residency at $250 per class, 1- class per day; $225 per class at 2-classes per day; and $200 per class at 3-classes per day. See totals below for the three different residency options. Fees includes quilting supplies:
5-Day Residency total for ONE CLASS Per Day: $1,250
5-Day Residency total for TWO CLASSES Per Day: $2,250
5-Day Residency total for THREE CLASSES Per Day: $3,000
***For more than three classes per day, contact CAPS director to negotiate rate***
Residency Happy Healthy Habits
GRADES: Pre-K – 2
Learning good and useful habits can be fun and entertaining. In this essential residency, Willa Brigham teaches and happily reinforces the basic needs of fire and personal safety, good eating habits, dental care, and good manners.
Max Participants: 25 students per class; required booking of at least 2 classes per day
Duration: 30-45 minute sessions per day/class. 3 days minimum needed for residency.
Special Requirements: Classroom setting with enough room for students to be able to move.
Fee: $125 per residency session per class
