"I
teach performance and storytelling courses and for my courses I
require that students see either a live performer or theatre production
and write an analysis of it using the theory from our class as the
basis for the analysis. I just wanted you to know that a number
of my students elected to see your performance last week and they
RAVED about it. Thanks for doing such a splendid job and helping
my students see the value and power of storytelling."
--Carole
Tallant, Professor of Communication Studies, University of North
Carolina, Wilmington
"I
attended the performance of a famous storyteller by the name of
Joyce Grear. She made me feel as if I was actually being graced
with the presence of a great historical figure. She truly was amazing.
On top of her performance being so powerful and inspirational for
me as an audience member, it was also extremely informative. At
times, Ms. Grear portrayed the humor and whit that Harriet Tubman
instilled. I found myself chucking one minute and then next had
my eyes welled up with tears. Each and every moment was beautiful."
--Stephanie
Y., Student- Performance of Literature course, University of North
Carolina, Wilmington
"Joyce
was amazing and received a standing ovation. Even the young children
who attended were mesmerized by Joyce's portrayal of Harriet Tubman.
After Joyce's performance, she talked about what books have meant
to her life and encouraged everyone to utilize libraries and to
read as much as possible. It was an inspiring event."
--Anne
Pemberton, Instructional Services Coordinator, William Madison,
Randall Library, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Letters
to Joyce
