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Programs Offered

The stories in Joyce Grear's repertoire may be original, sacred, African or International tales, and all have a theme. Before her dynamic presentation, Joyce Grear introduces the theme inherent in it, then tells her version of the story. The discussion afterwards reinforces theme lesson and stresses the importance of reading.

"Each presentation is a teaching tool designed to employ their creative intelligence, nurture their understanding of universal truths, and improve their self-esteem."

--Joyce Grear

1. Joyce Grear as Harriet "Moses" Tubman

Character(s): Harriet "Moses" Tubman

School group: 7th grade and higher

Theme: The story of Harriet Tubman

Type: First Person Theatre Performance

Fees: Per performance: $850. Two shows in 1 day: $1200.

Harriet "Moses" Tubman (1820-1912)--A chronicle of the daring life of the legendary " Moses", most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. In her lifetime, the law made it a crime for her to learn to read and write; but in her youth, she set her mind to make a difference against all odds...and she became a legend. This powerful portrayal is educational, biographical, and inspirational.

"Joyce Grear is a phenomenal storyteller who powerfully speaks Harriet Tubman into our Presence! She is able to bring the past into the present through her immense skill, spirit, and dedication to the story. Joyce is our griot; she is our keeper of the history; she is our collective wisdom."

--Dr. Deborah Brunson, Director, Upperman African American Culture Center, University of North Carolina Wilmington

More Harriet Tubman Links

Harriet Tubman Pictures, Study Guide,

2. Joyce Grear, The Storyteller

School group: K-12

Theme: Stories from many cultures, African folktale's, classics, & originals

Type: Stories with themes for today

Fees: Per day: $1200. (Limit 3 performances per day @ $400 per performance. Special fees negotiable for routing and block booking opportunities.)

This performance is chosen to suit the age level of each audience or geared to their particular needs. Joyce shares her own version of classics, African folktale's and originals, emphasizing the importance of reading. Story sessions might include stories about famous people, i.e. Martin Luther King, Jr, Phyllis Wheatley and Mary McLeod Bethune.

"Our students were spellbound by Joyce Grear's performance. She took on the persona so convincingly that I overheard 12 year old students arguing about whether she was in fact the real Harriet Tubman after the performance."

-- Ethan D. Williamson, Head of School, Friends School of Wilmington

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3. The Sacred Story Theatre

Character(s): Various characters

School group: K-12

Theme: Bible stories from the Old & New Testament, stories with sacred themes

Type: Stories of faith

Fees: Per day: $1200. (Limit 3 performances per day @ $400 per performance. Special fees negotiable for routing and block booking opportunities.)

This performance presents stories from the Old & the New Testament, parables, psalms and contemporary tales with sacred themes. (This program is recommended for elementary students or formatted for intergenerational audiences.)

"When Grear left the stage, the audience rose in a standing ovation." --Smithsonian. March 1997

More Sacred Theatre Pictures

Booking Information

If you have an event or program coming up and would like to book Joyce Grear for your show, please contact:

Gwen Brown- Booking Manager at: (910) 794-9359 or email to: gjoh9359@bellsouth.net.

Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call ahead with program type and dates of event to ensure availability. Teacher-student preparation guides are available. Tours nationally and internationally for all ages. Residences available from 2 to 5 days.


	Programs Offered
	The stories in Joyce Grear's repertoire may be original, sacred, African or International tales, and all have a theme. Before her dynamic presentation, Joyce Grear introduces the theme inherent in it, then tells her version of the story. The discussion afterwards reinforces theme lesson and stresses the importance of reading. "Each presentation is a teaching tool designed to employ their creative intelligence, nurture their understanding of universal truths, and improve their self-esteem." --Joyce Grear 1. Joyce Grear as Harriet "Moses" Tubman Character(s): Harriet "Moses" Tubman School group: 7th grade and higher Theme: The story of Harriet Tubman Type: First Person Theatre Performance Fees: Per performance: $850. Two shows in 1 day: $1200. Harriet "Moses" Tubman (1820-1912)--A chronicle of the daring life of the legendary " Moses", most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. In her lifetime, the law made it a crime for her to learn to read and write; but in her youth, she set her mind to make a difference against all odds...and she became a legend. This powerful portrayal is educational, biographical, and inspirational. "Joyce Grear is a phenomenal storyteller who powerfully speaks Harriet Tubman into our Presence! She is able to bring the past into the present through her immense skill, spirit, and dedication to the story. Joyce is our griot; she is our keeper of the history; she is our collective wisdom." --Dr. Deborah Brunson, Director, Upperman African American Culture Center, University of North Carolina Wilmington More Harriet Tubman Links Harriet Tubman Pictures, Study Guide, 2. Joyce Grear, The Storyteller School group: K-12 Theme: Stories from many cultures, African folktale's, classics, & originals Type: Stories with themes for today Fees: Per day: $1200. (Limit 3 performances per day @ $400 per performance. Special fees negotiable for routing and block booking opportunities.) This performance is chosen to suit the age level of each audience or geared to their particular needs. Joyce shares her own version of classics, African folktale's and originals, emphasizing the importance of reading. Story sessions might include stories about famous people, i.e. Martin Luther King, Jr, Phyllis Wheatley and Mary McLeod Bethune. "Our students were spellbound by Joyce Grear's performance. She took on the persona so convincingly that I overheard 12 year old students arguing about whether she was in fact the real Harriet Tubman after the performance." -- Ethan D. Williamson, Head of School, Friends School of Wilmington More Storyteller Pictures 3. The Sacred Story Theatre Character(s): Various characters School group: K-12 Theme: Bible stories from the Old & New Testament, stories with sacred themes Type: Stories of faith Fees: Per day: $1200. (Limit 3 performances per day @ $400 per performance. Special fees negotiable for routing and block booking opportunities.) This performance presents stories from the Old & the New Testament, parables, psalms and contemporary tales with sacred themes. (This program is recommended for elementary students or formatted for intergenerational audiences.) "When Grear left the stage, the audience rose in a standing ovation." --Smithsonian. March 1997 More Sacred Theatre Pictures

	Booking Information If you have an event or program coming up and would like to book Joyce Grear for your show, please contact: Gwen Brown- Booking Manager at: (910) 794-9359 or email to: gjoh9359@bellsouth.net. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call ahead with program type and dates of event to ensure availability. Teacher-student preparation guides are available. Tours nationally and internationally for all ages. Residences available from 2 to 5 days.