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Kamishibai Lady Storytelling

Program Category
Storytellers

Audience Age
3-10

Description

Kamishibai is a unique storytelling experience from Japan.  The stories are presented through a traditional, built to travel, wooden "stage" using beautifully painted storyboards that the audience can view while the story is read from behind the stage.  The stories are Japanese folktales and newer non-traditional tales, they provide awareness, insight and appreciation for Japanese storytelling, culture and art.  The Kamishibai storytelling provides students and other groups with a positive/interactive literacy experience that can be tailored to fit specific needs and interests.  The presentation can either be storytelling or include an additonal activity depending on what is needed.  

A Kamishibai storytelling begins by clacking two wooden blocks and calling "No Hagimari, it's Kamishibai Time!"  The children's eyes and ears open and they are engaged by a new story that comes from far away but often feels very close to home.

Fee
$50.

The price for a 30 minute storytelling is $50.00.  If an activity is included in the event it would take about an hour and the cost would be between $100-$150 depending on materials necessary for the activity. 

Group Size
5-20

Program Length
30 minutes - 1 hour

Facility Requirements

A small, short table is necessary to place the stage on and space for the audience to sit around the stage.  Stories can be told indoors or outdoors, weather permitting.

Last Modified
10/27/2014

Recent Library/School Appearances by Kamishibai Lady Storytelling

Christy Rosso (Children's Librarian)
Gloucester, MA
 (978) 281-9763

Marcy Rosenburg and Deb Nicoletti (Honeybees Preschool)
Wellesley, MA
 (781) 237-6923

Performer’s Contact Information

Kamishibai Lady Storytelling

Rachel Grinstead-Babson
7 Corliss Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
 (505) 982-4667
 kamishibailady@gmail.com
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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