leslie zak 

folk singer, arts educator

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Residencies

Drama Residency

Combining and developing theatre, literacy, and research skills, each class develops and presents a 45-60 min. play. Source material may be a true or fictional story, a special holiday, an historical person or event, or from the students’ own group choices. Students may also create costumes, props, masks, and scenery from simple materials as needed for the presentation. Subject matter can be customized to school’s curriculum needs. Excellent project for Honors, Enrichment, and Gifted programs.

Length: Three days to 2-3 months, this program can serve groups ranging from one class or grade level to the entire school. Each session with the artist is 90-120 min., usually 2-3 days per week in longer residencies.

Requirements: open space; maximum number of students 60

Folk Music Residency

Exploring folk music - "the music folks sing" - from America and around the world and a variety of historical periods and events. Some suggested subjects: America in Peace and War (might concentrate on one era, e.g., War of Independence; Civil War); Indigenous People of the Americas; America Moves West; We're All One Family; Program will include creation of at least one new song, a staged presentation, and recording of process and culminating activity.

Length: Three days to 2-3 months, this program can serve groups ranging from one class or grade level to the entire school. Each session with the artist is 90-120 min., usually 2-3 days per week in longer residencies.

Requirements: open space; maximum number of students 60