Linda Gorham’s performances are filled with surprising twists and unconventional humor. For 30 years, Linda has engaged audiences throughout the United States with interactive folktales, distinctive myths, notably twisted fairy tales, riveting well-researched historical stories, and humorously heartfelt stories about family life. Each performance is infused with Linda’s unique, signature “sophisticated attitude.” Linda has two award-winning CDs. Her CD for young listeners, Common Sense and Uncommon Fun, breathes new life into timeless multicultural folktales. ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (STORYTELLING) (LANGUAGE ARTS) (THEATRE) (SOCIAL STUDIES)
Workshop Creative Storytelling: Familiar Stories with Twists
GRADES: 3- 8
Fracturing tales involves taking a well-known fairy or folk tale and changing it in a way that makes it full of surprises – in characterization, plot modification, setting, narration style, point of view and more.
Max Participants: 25
Duration: 75-90 minutes
Special Requirements: White board / teacher or volunteer assistance
Fee: $750 per workshop
Performance Interactive Folktales with “Sophisticated Attitude!”
GRADES: Kindergarten – 8
With Linda Gorham’s stories, be prepared to expect the unexpected! Linda’s engaging, interactive stories often have surprising twists as she uses movement, humor and sometimes zaniness to tell multicultural folktales updated with ‘sophisticated attitude.’
Max Participants: 350
Duration: 45 minutes
Special Requirements:
In rectangular multi-purpose rooms, gyms, or meeting rooms, I would like to have the audience face one of the longest walls. Please provide a six-foot table at the front of the room (off to one side). If there is a ledge, that will work too. In large spaces, I’d also like at least 10 feet of space from the wall to the start of the audience line. For groups over 100, please plan to have an aisle about three feet wide down the middle of the audience. This will help when I bring audience members up in front. Cones work well as aisle markers. For school assemblies, I prefer that chairs for adults are placed on the sides in the room so adults can see, monitor, and ENJOY the students more easily. Sound system provided by performer.
Single Performance Fee: $812.50
Two Same-Day Performances Fee: $1,375
*Virtual Options Available Upon Request*
Performance African American Heroes and Sheroes
GRADES: 6–12, adults
As a backdrop to her own family’s dreams and goals, Linda Gorham reveals the stories of African American men and women who broke color barriers and had noteworthy accomplishments – often despite difficult circumstances. Gorham incorporates story, music, photographs, personal narrative, quotes, and interesting facts to commemorate their achievements.
Max Participants: 350 or more if in an auditorium setting
Duration: 45 minutes or 60 minutes with Q&A
Special Requirements:
In rectangular multi-purpose rooms, gyms, or meeting rooms, I would like to have the audience face one of the longest walls. Please provide a six-foot table at the front of the room (off to one side). If there is a ledge, that will work too. In large spaces, I’d also like at least 10 feet of space from the wall to the start of the audience line. For groups over 100, please plan to have an aisle about three feet wide down the middle of the audience. This will help when I bring audience members up in front. Cones work well as aisle markers. For school assemblies, I prefer that chairs for adults are placed on the sides in the room so adults can see, monitor, and enjoy the students more easily. Sound system provided by performer.
Single Performance Fee: $812.50
Two Same-Day Performances Fee: $1,375