Much of my career as an artist career has been built on how I can encourage people, especially young ones, to treat themselves and others better. I ask what problem I want to address or what joy I want to celebrate, then come up with ways to answer those questions artistically. That is how I design my programming, be it the shows I write or the workshops and residencies I create. The subject matter of my programs is based on wanting a more equitable and just world, and for participants in my programs to see that not only is that possible, but that they can be a part of.
About the Artist
Lynne Streeter Childress is a playwright, actor, teaching artist, director, and founding artistic director of Building Better People Productions, a theatre company for young audiences based in Annapolis, MD that does shows based in themes of kindness, respect and the things that make us all better people. Her shows include We Got: It! A Show About Empathy, Feeling All the Feelings and Bringing Back the Sun, and she offers workshops and residencies, like Drama For Good, a writing and acting workshop. Lynne lives in Annapolis, MD with her husband and son.Lynne Streeter Childress website Building Better People Productions
Featured Work
Photos
Featured Work: Photos
Lynne Streeter Childress/Feeling All the Feelings
Booking
Booking Price: $500-$1,000
Book a program and get more information at:
[email protected]
(443)906-0099
https://bbpproductions.com
I am available to travel to every county in Maryland. I charge a travel fee for places over an hour outside of Annapolis, MD.
Lori Fowler
Manager of Service Learning
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
410-224-7259
[email protected]
Amira Westenburger, M.Ed
Coordinator of Family Services
Judy Center Early Learning HUB at Belle Grove Elementary School
410-222-6589
[email protected]
Arts in Education
Audiences Types: Adult Learners, Intergenerational, Early Childhood (0-3 years old), Grades Pre-K – 2, Grades 3-5, Middle School (6-8 grade), High School (9-12 grade), Veterans/Military, Creative Aging (Older Adults), People Experiencing Incarceration/Re-entry, People with Disabilities (includes people w/ cognitive, social/emotional, and/or physical disabilities), LGBTQ+ community, People experiencing Homelessness, English Language Learners, Educators
WORKSHOPS
Drama For Good
This interactive workshop introduces the idea that theatre can entertain AND teach at the same time. By the end of the workshop, students will create and perform short pieces centered around important social messaging of their choosing. Drama For Good can be done in either one, two, or eight sessions. PK-Adult Curriculum Connections: Character education; Performing Arts; Language Arts; Writing
1 session version- $350 2 session-version- $650 8-session version- $2400
SHOWS
Feeling All the Feelings
Laila is a 10-year-old girl who feels feelings so big, in fact, that she suspects they might be TOO big in other people’s eyes. She comes up with a way to express her emotions that seems to make everyone else happy. But will it work for HER? In this funny, emotional, interactive one-person play, Building Better People Productions explores the enormous range of kids’ emotions, the pressure they feel to be accepted, and the awesomeness that comes from feeling ALL of your feelings. Run-time: 40-minute show and 15-minute post-show workshop. $1045 with Q&A after the show, $1890 2 shows back-to-back (with Q&A)
We Got It! A Show About Empathy
Join us for an adventure in self-worth and empathy and all of those things that add up to all-around understanding, through several tales filled with laughter and a giant stuffed animal or two. The show is best for pre-K to elementary-aged kids but is good for everyone. Single Show: $1,045 (includes Q&A) Back-to-Back Shows: $1890 (includes Q&A)
Bringing Back the Sun
We are proud to bring you Bringing Back the Sun, a show developed specifically for kids 0-6 years old! It’s a story about friendship and cooperation told with music and movement and audience participation that makes those watching part of the action. Developed by 3 veteran performers/educators, Bringing Back the Sun is available for touring to your school, library or other organization. Appropriate Age Levels: 0-6; Early Childhood, PK-K Curriculum Connections: Character education; Performing Arts; Language Arts Pricing: Single Show: $850 (includes Q&A) Back-to-Back Shows: $1600 (includes Q&A)