 
MJ and Kids Lead a Dance in New London |
Sometimes there's last-minute squeaking room for your
booking, but for your choice of dates, book early. Mary Jo loves to
discuss how her shows augment your school and classroom activities,
or provide a memorable parents' night. Her shows energize everyone,
from students to staff to teachers, giving the whole group a common
lift and inspiration to enjoy each other. There is a strong, happy
cohesion from her shows. Everyone taking part later shares conversation
about the fun event. Then, you can write, draw, sing about it. Use
the show as a springboard for lessons in social studies, language
arts, music, even math and science.
For a close-up tie-in, have Mary Jo come for a storytelling residency in which
kids find they have a powerful voice.
She fiddles and boys will be.... dancers |
Why have a storyteller? See here
to find out.
For a listing of Mary Jo's shows, see her Show
Guide.
Have a question about storytelling? See the Frequently
Asked Questions page.
See what Audiences are Saying
about Mary Jo, and read about Mary Jo In the
News.
You can Buy Mary
Jo's Cassette, "Books are Celebrations."
Mary Jo Maichack, minstrel, offers shows of storytelling and music
under many themes to connect with your curricula. For more information,
call her at 413-532-3667 or email EmJay7@aol.com
What Makes Mary Jo's Show Special:
- She is an artist with strong teaching
ability and 14 years' experience — more than 2,000 shows
under her belt. She's fluent and flexible and can readjust the
program immediately to suit your audience.
- She quickly establishes a warm rapport.
- Strong crowd management techniques provide
gentle, effective movement from one show element to the next,
with respect and positive encouragement of every child.
- Shows adjusted for age-appropriateness.
Variety and participation keep everyone interested for a full
hour — even your youngest.
- Outstanding variety — stories are
enlivened with singing, guitar, violin & various instruments,
occasionally puppets, masks, costumed drama and participation.
- A literate teller, well-read and educated
person who really believes in the empowerment and enjoyment of
language and the arts (B.A. cum laude, English, Middlebury College
— ranked 5th of all U.S. colleges by "U.S. News & World
Report"), former children's librarian.
- Adults have as much fun as the kids.
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