Programs

Tellin' Tales: Stories from African and the New Black World

From the festive villages of Zimbabwe to the shimmering shores of West African to the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, journey on with kings, queens, and a fast talking tricky spider named, Anancy. These folktales and legends from traditional black heritage tell us how to behave and how not to behave. Great fun for children of all ages.

This Train is Bound for Glory: A Journey on the Underground Railroad

April weaves spirituals, work chants and traditional melodies throughout stories of struggle, hope and praise on a journey from Southern cotton & tobacco fields, to "the promised land" of the Northern states. Follow the Drinking Gourd and share in this exciting and awesome adventure to Freedom.

Stories of the Night - Halloween Tales

Not too frightening tales to tingle your spine and make you laugh out loud.

Stories and Songs from Around the World

April speaks and sings a tapestry of universal themes from legends, folktales, tall tales and tail tales, some old, some new; that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages.

Songs and Stories for Kwanza

Harambee! Let us pull together and celebrate the Seven Principals of Kwanza with traditional songs and stories while learning of the cultural and historical importance of this African- American Holiday.

Festival of Lights! - Holiday Stories & Songs from Around the World

Listen to these magical tales of universal light, peace and good will towards all as we celebrate the season with traditional songs and stories from across the globe. April tells stories of Hannuka, Christmas, and Diwali, the Winter Solstice and others. Come share the warmth.

Stories of Friendship and Hope

Stories of making new friends, and keeping old ones.

Wonder Women, Tales of Powerful Women of This World

Stories of clever and courageous women. Great for Women's History Month!

Adventures with Pop-n-Fresh
Personal anecdotes and experiences

Songs of the City

An original story with traditional music about New York City

Brave Bessie the Barnstormer
An original one-woman play about Bessie Coleman, the Black Aviatrix