|
Other programs by Kitty:
Corporate Programs
|
Kit's
Kaboodle
Historical Interactive
Theatre
For the Young and Young at Heart
Great moments in
history come alive as Kitty Jones of Kit's
Kaboodle, a one-woman wonder, deftly weaves
audience members into her hilarious, yet
informative, trips back in time. With shows for
all ages, young and old alike are invited to
laugh, learn and relive moments in history
together along with the characters Kitty plays.
Travel the Oregon Trail with pioneer Penny
Prichter, swashbuckle with Grace the Pirate or
enroll in Miss Mabel Weatherby's one room
schoolhouse. That's just some of the fun you'll
find in store!
What
are people saying about this program? |
Topic
History / Theatre
Audience
Participation
Target Audience
Appropriate for ages 5 through Adult, Kitty skillfully
tailors her programs to the age of the audience.
Even in the children's shows, it is the adults who
sometimes feel the most entertained. Choose from the
following highly acclaimed, professional programs:
The
Vikings
(Greenland - 993 AD )
Become a Viking with Leif
Ericsson's swashbuckling sister-in-law, Gudrid,
and
sail the historic voyage to Vinland.
Norse
tales, songs and dances are all
part of the journey.
Best for grades K - adult
The Renaissance
(England - 1599)
The splendor of Elizabethan
history, manners & customs, court dancing,
ladyship & knighthood exhibitions are all
magnificently explored with Lady Celia Beaumont.
Best for grades K - adult
Grace The Pirate
(England - 1601)
Join the crew of Irish pirate,
Grace O'Malley. Experience the high sea
adventure with Irish jigs, folktales and sea chanties.
Dare to challenge Blackbeard, the dreaded
pirate.
Best for grades K - 3
Pocahontas' Vision
Quest
(Virginia - 1616)
Dance with John Smith, chant
with Chief Powhatan, harvest the planting mounds and
test one's bravery in a bat filled cave as you help
Pocahontas prepare for her vision quest.
Best for grades K - 3
The American
Revolution
(Philadelphia - 1776)
Abigail Datchery & Samuel
Adams
attended the first reading of the Declaration of
Independence. Help recreate powerful events
(such as the Boston Tea Party) that sparked the War
for Independence.
Best for grades 4 - adult
The Sleepy Hollow
Halloween Show
(Sleepy Hollow - 1799)
Katrina Van Tassle discloses the
secret adventure of Ichabod Crane. Hobgoblins
abound, skeletons high-step in a graveyard dance and
even Rip Van Winkle enters this spooky - but not
scary, Halloween tale.
Best for grades K - adult
The Civil War
(Virginia - 1865)
Miss Charlotte Beauregard
proclaims her
trials of the Civil War. The first
shots at
Fort Sumter, the Underground Railroad and
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address all unfold in
the War
Between the States.
Best for grades 4 - adult
Presenter
Kit's Kaboodle, Kitty Jones
East Stroudsburg PA
Click
for additional info about presenter
|
The Pioneers
(Independence, MO - 1866)
Blaze a trail with Pioneer Penny
Pritchard! Relive the spirit of covered wagon
travel with buffalo stampedes, deadly snake bites, and
dance by the light of the moon.
Best for grades K - 5
One Room Schoolhouse
(New England - 1890)
Enroll in Miss Mabel Weatherby's
schoolhouse. Bring your primers and a clean
slate for a lesson in the three R's with fun
recitations, spelling bees and a square dance at the
Spring Jubilee.
Best for grades
K - adult
The Immigrants
(Liverpool - 1894)
Follow the extra-ordinary
journey of Irish immigrant Maggie McLaughlin.
Experience the tribulations of ocean passage, Ellis
Island examinations and settling in a strange, hostile
world.
Best for grades 4
- adult
Women's Rights
(Tennessee - 1920)
Suffragist, Siga Schoenewolf,
speaks out on women's right to vote. Explore
19th Century roles & values at home and in the
workforce. Hear the exciting stories of famous
suffragists Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Susan B.
Anthony.
Best for grades 4 - adult
Cinderella's
Storyland
(Storyland - Timeless)
Cinderella is about to marry the
Prince, but her Fairy Godmother appears with a riddle
to be solved first. Join in the hilarious
search. Sing, dance, hide from the Giant and
much more...
Best for grades K - 3
Mother Nature
(Timeless)
The delicate balance of the
ecosystem is revealed by Mother Nature and her
friends. Respect for our good Earth and all her
creatures is whimsically yet poignantly
depicted.
Best for grades K - 3
The Mrs. Claus
Holiday Show
(North Pole - Timeless)
Share the good cheer of the
yuletide with Mrs. Claus and Herbie the Elf.
Partake in the stories, sing holiday songs and dance
with the Sugarplum Fairies in this jolly
celebration.
Best for grades K - adult
Length
of Program
Each show is 45 minutes in length.
Please allow extra time for audience arrival and
departure.
|
Presenter's
Approach:
From the moment an audience begins to enter the room, they
fall inevitably under Kitty's spell. With grace,
charm and a fast-as-lightning wit, she captures the hearts
of young and old by acting "in character" and
pulling them into the story before it's even begun.
Then the real magic begins.
As each show unfolds, audience members are deftly
incorporated into the plot. So skillfully is this
performed that often participants are thought to be
"plants" in the audience. Great
sensitivity is used when involving participants, as some
folks would prefer to simply watch the antics of their
comrades and enjoy the show. Each
show is a unique, authentic portrayal utilizing
historically accurate props, costumes, dialects and
language. Filled with fun, facts, dance and music,
Kitty's shows rivet the audience to their seats.
History comes alive and the audience has a role to play.
What could be more memorable?
Results:
In addition to enjoying a highly acclaimed performance of the highest
quality, participants will:
-
Be able to remember
many of the facts relevant to various times in
history. Because the audience is engaged in the story,
they more easily remember both the major issues and
the minor details which made that time period
unique.
-
Know how to utilize
their imaginations and unabashedly take part in the
fun of a group "adventure", an experience
which instills a feeling of "I can do it!"
in both children and adults.
-
Appreciate history and
look to it to provide us with not only excitement and
adventure, but also with important real life lessons
Price
Range:
Ms. Jones can perform up to 4 shows a day and many
organizations enjoy
utilizing her for a combination of programs, for
instance: "Pocahontas'
Vision Quest"
for grades K-3 in the morning and "The
Civil War" for grades
4-8 in the afternoon.
(Limit: 2 different characters per day.)
First
Show
$590
Additional Shows $240
Kitty is happy to travel and travel fees are $25 per
hour.
Logistical
Factors:
The hosting organization must provide the following:
-
a clean, well-lit, open area 12' wide
by 20' deep for performance
-
ample room for audience seating with
direct access to performance area
-
an AC outlet (for sound system)
Please contact Kim at (570) 241-6807 to discuss logistical requirements.
About
the Presenter:
Kitty Jones, a
professional actress from NYC,
performs over 370 high-energy shows a year.
She has appeared on film, on TV, and on the stage
with such notables as Christopher Reeve, Amy Grant
and Will Stutts. She won "Best Supporting
Actress" for her roles in regional theatre. She has appeared on Another
World, As the World Turns and The Guiding
Light. After attending
Webber/Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts in London
and graduating from Emerson College in Boston, Ms. Jones completed her graduate degree
at the New Actors Workshop in NYC where she studied with Mike Nichols, Meryl Streep and Paul
Sills. Performing interactive theatre since
1987, she writes, choreographs and performs all her
own original material for Kit's Kaboodle,
Inc.
What
People Are Saying:
"Jones will tap people from the audience in her
dramatic presentation... and promises that the
participants will be supported, encouraged and applauded."
~ The Daily Freeman
"Your professional demeanor, stage presence and poise
are noteworthy. We'd love to welcome you back to our
school in the future."
~ Jim Watts, Elementary Principal
"Definitely
one of the best assemblies!...filled with information and
facts we'll long remember!"
~ Ellen Altodoerffer, PTA President, Pequea, PA
"Fantastic!
A high-energy, perfectly timed performance that kept
adults and children riveted to the action."
~ Tanya Richter, Hershey Museum, PA
BACK
TO TOP
For
more information or to request this program, contact
Kim at:
Dynamic Demos, Speakers & Seminars
51 Comstock Rd Tunkhannock PA 18657
Phone: (570) 241-6807 Email:
kim@dydemos.com
BOOKS
ABOUT THIS TOPIC:
|
