BOCES ID
2496
For
K-2, 3-5, Middle school
Categories
Music, Storytelling, Theatre
Curriculum
ELA, Health, The Arts
Costs
David generally asks between $1,500 and $2,500 depending on how many performances, and whether other proximal performance dates are on the tour. Block booking always helps keep fees down.
David offers a special rate for Capitol Region BOCES of $1,000 for one show, $1,600 for two shows in one day, and $1,800 for two shows at two different schools.
Dates Available
David lives along the Hudson, but also tours constantly, so dates can happen most any time he is not booked out of region.
Video Links:
Maddog and Me: Maddog and Me: Bullying and the Power of Kindness
David Speaking about storytelling at U.C. Chico
Program Theme
Maddog is a show about how kindness works much better than bullying. David draws from his own experience as a kid growing up in NYC in addressing bullying in his Maddog performance. (5-8 graders)
Cuentos features folk tales fro the Latino world. (3-5 graders)
Aesop Bops! is for youngers (K-2) and features modernized versions of Aesops fables.
NEW SHOW!
The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures: The story of Luca, son of the Bustelo-the-Jester, in which he discovers his gift of magical song. The adventure follows Luca through a summer-long tour of surprises and wonders, and reaches a climax with a fateful encounter with the evil ministers “Reducto”, and “Canoli”. Luca learns to trust his talents as saves the day, and the kingdom too! Based on the book by Seymour Leichman and featuring the music of Villa-Lobos, Piazzola, Bach, Beethoven and Daniel Kelly. The show also features Nina Nails It a tale in which a savvy girl teaches a wizard where his true heart resides. Best for grades 2 – 6. Pricing for this show is $2,500 for back to back performances.
Video link: https://youtu.be/R-OIMqZX2a8
Program Description
This inspiring mix of world tales and personal stories addresses the culture of cruelty in our society. Through fables, myths, and stories from his own life growing up in a rough neighborhood, award-winning storyteller and educator Dr. David Gonzalez offers insights and strategies for cultivating compassionate relationships and communities. Performed with a brilliant comic spark, passionate intelligence, and impeccable timing, all of these shows inspire, delight, and deliver messages that speak to kids.
Workshops using storytelling, creative writing and theater to address compassionate action and mindfulness are available as part of Dr. Gonzalez’ Anti-Bullying Initiative.
For Teachers: Be The Change*: An Anti-Bullying Playshop*
Dr. Gonzalez uses his in-depth experience with meditation, performance, teaching, and arts therapies in an anti-bullying workshop that incorporates: storytelling, creative writing, mindfulness training, and theater games. Participants learn compassionate action practices across the “victim-witness-bully” spectrum.
*“Be the change” quoted from Mohandas Ghandi
David has several other shows reviewable on his website: School Shows and Workshops
Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World is really fun…kids love it.
NEW SHOW!
The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures: The story of Luca, son of the Bustelo-the-Jester, in which he discovers his gift of magical song. The adventure follows Luca through a summer-long tour of surprises and wonders, and reaches a climax with a fateful encounter with the evil ministers “Reducto”, and “Canoli”. Luca learns to trust his talents as saves the day, and the kingdom too! Based on the book by Seymour Leichman and featuring the music of Villa-Lobos, Piazzola, Bach, Beethoven and Daniel Kelly. The show also features Nina Nails It a tale in which a savvy girl teaches a wizard where his true heart resides. Best for grades 2 – 6. Pricing for this show is $2,500 for back to back performances.
Video link: https://youtu.be/R-OIMqZX2a8
Phone
(607) 435-2045
Address
Sandra Peevers – Agent for David’s school performances
2929 NE Wilcox Avenue
Terrebonne, OR 97760
David has shows for the very young right up through high school and college. He also offers workshops for teachers.