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Southern Stories: Celebrating 500 Years of Florida History

Amy Parker — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:47:59 +0000

Sit back. Sip some sweet tea, luxuriate in the Florida sun, and allow the fragrance of orange blossoms to intoxicate your soul. This is Florida. To celebrate 500 years of Florida history, Southern Stories takes you back to ‘old Florida’, a time which Harriet Beecher Stowe captured perfectly in printed word, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings broadcast to the world with Pulitzer Prize adeptness, and Stephen Foster wooed with lilting southern charm. Southern Stories brings Florida’s rich heritage history to life. Actors Tony and Carol and cultured musical ladies, Donna and Joy grace a Southern parlor. Stories and music and photos of days of old turn the pages of Florida history. Audiences love learning their local history as well as those places captured by greatFlorida writers. Costumes by Susan Ainley, your parlor set, our Viva Florida research of your local history, and a dramatic presentation ensure a magicalFlorida experience. Call now, sit back, take a sip, and enjoy Southern Stories.

For questions, additional information, and to book, contact Donna topformdrw(at)aol.com (407) 492-8876 donnawissinger.com/contact-us

A past performance photo gallery

Celebrated artists Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers joined the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts in two sold out performances of “Southern Stories” in 2011. Creator and Director, Tony Walsh, said that the performances raised more than $4,000, which will benefit Clay County Title One students attending 2011-12 performances and also help support visual arts exhibits at the Center.

Tony Walsh and Donna Wissinger in sold out Southern Stories at Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts

Southern Stories Photo Gallery

Drum Roll! The Red Coats Have A New American Revolution Video!

Amy Parker — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:15:58 +0000

Right Face! Yankee Doodle comes to town in full Continental uniform in this exciting, interactive program about the American Revolutionary War and the fight for freedom. Students experience revolutionary stories and participate as patriots, loyalists, and courageous leaders in this world changing period of American history. Expect students to learn the music, important documents, dates, events, and personalities that continue to shape their country and lives. This video clip demonstrates our 2011 650 seat venue with upper elementary and middle school students. Click here to view the new American Revolution large venue video on YouTube. Click here to see all ARTZ OUT LOUD videos.

The Year is 1775 – Prepare for War!

Amy Parker — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:47:59 +0000

Right Face! Yankee Doodle comes to town in ARTZ OUT LOUD’S new World Turned Upside Down video to teach students about the American Revolutionary War and the fight for freedom. Students experience revolutionary stories and participate as patriots, loyalists, and courageous leaders in this world changing period of American history.

The goal of the program is to help students experience history as a subject about real people who have messages that can help them in their own lives and to feel the excitement of the colonies’ fight for freedom. The program gives students insights into the causes and attitudes of the various participants of the American Revolutionary War and demonstrates the role that music and musicians played during this period of history. Expect students to learn the music, important documents, dates, events, and personalities that continue to shape their country and lives.

Click here to learn more about ARTZ OUT LOUD’s educational program The World Turned Upside Down: Music and Stories of the American Revolution.

Are you an educator looking for a special treat and an exceptional learning program that fully engages your students? Click here to learn more about ARTZ OUT LOUD’s Award Winning K-12 Programs.