Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Leland is a tribal member of the Bad River Band of Chippewa but has lived and traveled all over the world. He was born in Afghanistan, lived in Iran, and Tanzania and currently resides in Maine, USA. He has toured to Japan, Russia, and China. He holds a degree in Motion Picture Studies, and is a master mime artist, actor, magician, film maker and storyteller. He has a wide range of experience and uses his understanding of world culture to bring hearts closer together.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
World of Wonder is theater that transports students around the planet using magic, comedy, pantomime, story, and animation. From the human animation of shadows made with just a pair of hands to a film made of actual cut out shadows, this is a unique and original theater production that will inspire your students.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |