| Program Type | Performance |
| Art Form | Literary Arts & Storytelling |
| Curriculum Connections | Character Education | Social Studies |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Higher Education | Family |
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Testimonial
"He immediately grabbed the attention of every student. In addition to learning the history of Mount Rushmore, students also learned about Italian culture, immigration and inclusion through the eyes of "Luigi". It was an overall moving performance with Lou at his finest!"
Paige Sileo, 5th grade teacher, John F. Kennedy Magnet School, Port Chester, NY
Paige Sileo, 5th grade teacher, John F. Kennedy Magnet School, Port Chester, NY
Description
PARENTS CHOICE award winner Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells the story of his unique contribution as chief carver on our nation's greatest memorial. Lou uses authentic photos, maps and timelines to bring Luigi's story to life! This is a unique program about history, ancestry, perseverance and advocating for human rights. Students will also learn that history doesn't always tell you the whole story and that it's up to us to do the work and find out the truth about what really happened. Connects perfectly to the concepts of diversity, inclusion, equity and social justice.
Objectives
1. Students will hear and understand the story of Luigi Del Bianco, an Italian immigrant who came to the United States to fulfill his dream of being the Chief Carver on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
2. Students will identify and interpret historic photos, maps and other primary sources that help tell Luigi’s story.
3. Students will experience and understand the process that the chief carver Luigi Del Bianco used to carve the faces of Mount Rushmore.
4. Students will learn how Luigi Del Bianco and designer Gutzon Borglum overcame great odds and adapted in order to complete Mount Rushmore.
5. Students will do perspective taking and reflect on times in their own lives when they had to overcome odds and adapt in order to achieve a goal.
6. Students will learn that you can advocate for someone’s human rights if you feel they are being bullied or ignored.
7. Students will learn the importance of heritage and honoring your ancestors.
8. Students will engage in a question and answer session with actor Lou Del Bianco at the end of the show.
2. Students will identify and interpret historic photos, maps and other primary sources that help tell Luigi’s story.
3. Students will experience and understand the process that the chief carver Luigi Del Bianco used to carve the faces of Mount Rushmore.
4. Students will learn how Luigi Del Bianco and designer Gutzon Borglum overcame great odds and adapted in order to complete Mount Rushmore.
5. Students will do perspective taking and reflect on times in their own lives when they had to overcome odds and adapt in order to achieve a goal.
6. Students will learn that you can advocate for someone’s human rights if you feel they are being bullied or ignored.
7. Students will learn the importance of heritage and honoring your ancestors.
8. Students will engage in a question and answer session with actor Lou Del Bianco at the end of the show.
Pricing Information
Virtual: $590
In person: $955, single
$1,400 back to back
In person: $955, single
$1,400 back to back
Video
Program Length
45 min.
Participants
300
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 20 minutes
• Break: 10 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: A performance space that is approximately 12' x 12'
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Yes, for my sound system.
• Audiovisual/Tech: I need a screen and projector from the school. I will provide the laptop. If the school needs to use their own laptop, I can send a google slides presentation. I will also provide my own sound system.
• Outside Possible: No
• Break: 10 minutes
• Strike: 15 minutes
• Program Space: A performance space that is approximately 12' x 12'
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Yes, for my sound system.
• Audiovisual/Tech: I need a screen and projector from the school. I will provide the laptop. If the school needs to use their own laptop, I can send a google slides presentation. I will also provide my own sound system.
• Outside Possible: No