Currently, we offer 10 different characterizations, in several forms: live performance, video conference, and workshop formats, or a combination. All programs adhere to the New York State and other state and national Curriculum Standards and can be modified to suit other state curriculum. Thank you for visiting!
Our ten (10) different charaterizations are all in the first person, and they are:
Benjamin Franklin: One of the founding fathers of our country. Science, glass music, philosophy are
only parts of Ben's life. Either Young Ben or Old
Ben. All Ages
Theodore Roosevelt: Our 26th President & former governor of NY. Learn about his fascinating life. Ages 4th grade & up
Nasty Ned the Frontiersman: An 18th century teller of tall tales & historical fact. He blends Folk Tales & History into an entertaining & lively performance. Featuring the famous story of the "Bear's Nose." All Ages
Byron Scott, Civil War Soldier: The Civil War, as seen through a NY regimental line Soldier. Ages 4th grade & up
Thomas Stillwell, Revolutionary War Soldier: A militiaman's view of the war that won our country's freedom in the 18th century. Ages 4th grade & up
Native American: New York State, Curriculum-based portrayal. Many visuals. All Ages
Galileo: Early 17th century Renaissance man. Mathematics, Science, Astronomy. Ages 6th grade & up.
Ethyerhode of Pyggewhystle, Medieval Craftsman: 13th century England- a free man and artificer. Ages 6th grade & up.
Samurai: 17th Century Samurai warrior of the Toko Gawa Shogunate. Learn what a samurai's life is like following the code of Bushido. Ages 6th grade & up.
Colonial Craftsman: Learn how things were made during the early part of the 18th century. Rifle maker, quill maker, hornsmith. Ages 4th Grade and up.
