Willa Brigham
Willa is the two-time Emmy Award Winning Host of the television show Smart Start Kids. She is an inspirational speaker, storyteller, writer and performing artist who joined the Durham Arts Council’s CAPS artist roster since 1994. Willa has presented workshops for educators of young children conferences and partnerships for children. This Entertainer of the Year has delighted audiences across the US. Willa has 6 delightful CDs to her credit and two books. She is also a multidimensional fiber artist. Willa’s contagious energy inspires, challenges, and motivates. She has a passion for entertaining and bringing laughter to audiences of all ages.
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (STORYTELLING) (CHARACTER EDUCATION) (VISUAL ARTS) (LANGUAGE ARTS)
Performance Storytelling Fun!
GRADES: Pre-K – 12
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: 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 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
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***