David Harrell

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A Little Potato and Hard to Peel
Program Type Performance
Art Form Theatre
Curriculum Connections Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning
Target Grades 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
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Testimonial

Through his words from his play “A Little Potato and Hard to Peel,” and his genuine conversation with members of the audience, it was clear that David’s message that we not be defined by our limitations comes from his heart. He is a wonderful advocate, not only for people with disabilities, but for anyone who has ever been made to feel “different.”

-Mary A. Coe, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT

Description

A Little Potato and Hard to Peel is a universal story- that is, a universal story about a not so ordinary life. In his warm, smart, and engaging autobiographical solo show, David Harrell delivers a hilarious and insightful look at living with a disability. Through his journey we learn to not let ourselves be defined by our own limitations or let the circumstances of our lives peel away the core of our humanity.

Objectives

1. Students will gain awareness of disability by seeing an artist with a physical disability perform.

2. Students will learn the importance of accepting and including others.

3. Students will learn the importance of accepting the differences that make us who we are.

4. Students will learn about adaptive devices that assist people with disabilities.

5. Students will engage in Question and Answer Session after the performance.

Pricing Information

$810 single
$1,325 back to back

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Program Length

45 minute program

Participants

250 participants

Technical Specifications

• Set Up: 45 mins
• Break: 15 minutes
• Strike: 5-10 minutes

• Program Space: Enough space to accommodate the four chairs and allow movement between the chairs. I can be flexible in most spaces.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Brings own microphone to connect via XLR connection.
• Tables/Chairs: 4 folding chairs
• Outside Possible: Yes, if we have access to sound system.