Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs Helen and Me

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Program Type Performance
Art Form Theatre
Curriculum/a Social and Emotional Learning | Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades Elementary School (1st - 5th grade) | Middle School (6th - 8th grade) | High School (9th - 12th grade) | Young Adult (18 - 21 years old) | Family
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Testimonial

"Anne Pasquale is a fine actress and a great teacher!" - Elizabeth Kaplowitz, Director, LAB School for gifted children

"It was wonderful, a gift that my kids will never forget." - Angela Giufredi, teacher for the hearing-impaired, and recipient of the President's 1998 Teacher of the Year award

"A pleasurable and informative work." - John Strasberg, Director

Description

Meet Annie Sullivan Macy, the heroic nineteenth century teacher to Helen Keller. Blind from the age of two and orphaned by the age of nine, Ms. Sullivan conquered the impossible and revolutionized the teaching of the deaf and blind. From her own perspective, listen as 'Teacher' relates the miraculous work that transformed the life of Helen Keller and continues to inspire millions.

Objectives

Curriculum/Program Objectives

To have students become aware and tolerant of those who are blind and/or deaf.
To have students understand the necessity of perseverance in the face of adversity.
To highlight the role of women in society.

Pricing Information

$810 for 2 performances
$1,285 for 3 performances

Video

Program Length

45

Participants

up to 250

Technical Specifications

4 chairs and a small desk