Slim Harrison - Sunnyland Music: Biography
For over 40 years, Slim has performed at Schools and Festivals, Hoedowns & Throwdowns all over North America and around the world.
Considered a "Self-taught" multi-instrumentalist, storyteller & Barn Dance caller, Slim says he, "learned a little bit from everyone I met as I traveled around this great country and around the world!" His greatest joy is sharing the music & dances of America and the world with children & adults.
Israeli-born Noa Baum is an internationally acclaimed storyteller and author. With mesmerizing voices, impeccable timing, and warm authenticity Noa captivates audiences of all ages, with stories drawn from diverse cultures that highlight our similarities, celebrate our differences and encourage curiosity, and acceptance. In a world where peace is a challenge in the schoolyard and beyond, Noa’s work builds bridges of understanding and compassion.
Screen painting is a unique folk art that started in Baltimore in 1913. In the classroom during a residency, students learn the history, techniques, and functionality of the art form. Relating to any STEAM curriculum, it's the perfect medium to connect with students in all grade levels. Mr. I's knowledge and skill objectives are the what-why-and-where that enables the student's enthusiasm to complete their own screen sharing the MAGIC of this amazing art form. OR - Creating Large 3'h x 6'w Legacy screens for school display too hang independently from any type wall.
A native Baltimorean, Virginia Crawford has been writing poetry since the age of 11. She has shared her love of words with students of all ages across the state. Her recent full-length collection of poetry, questions for water, was published in April 2021. Previously she had also published a chapbook, Touch. Ms. Crawford earned her degrees in creative writing from Emerson College, Boston, and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
Mary Ann Jung of HISTORY ALIVE! is an award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar with 12 different fun and inspiring shows about Amazing Women in History. She has appeared on CNN and Good Morning America and in newspapers around the country. She has been a lead actress and Director of History and Shakespearean Language at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for 40 years. She was also Director of Family Performances and Street Theater at ArtScape for 10 years. Ms. Jung performs in the authentic costumes, accents and attitudes for her heroines of history.
Jennifer Ridgway is a Theatre Teaching Artist who facilitates and consults on creative, arts-making, and -learning experiences, specializing in bringing artistry to life, amplifying everyday stories, promoting empathy, creating positive change, and fostering community joy.
FutureMakers brings hands-on remote and in-person STEAM workshops and packaged hands-on STEAM learning materials to classrooms and out-of-school time programs across Maryland. Learn more about how you can integrate maker education and student innovation outcomes for students and families at www.kidsmakethingsbetter.com.
Carla Perlo, Founding Director Emerita of Dance Place served as the driving force of the organization from September 1, 1980 to August 31, 2017. She has had an active career choreographing, teaching and performing across the US, London, Paris, Italy, Austria, Israel, Mexico and Brazil. Carla was named Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine in 1997 and received the Pola Nirenska Life Time Achievement award in 2017. Many students credit her for their strong foundation and have gone on to lead very successful careers dancing with companies such as Kansas City Ballet, Martha Graham,
Single Carrot Theatre creates socially relevant theatre as a form of civic engagement in Baltimore by producing vibrant, experiential performances in traditional and non-traditional theatre venues; building cross-sector partnerships; and facilitating empowering educational programs.
BTM's professional company aims to inspire our audience through the transforming power of American dance. Energy, athleticism, dynamism, and passion are classic American dance ideals that move our dancers to achieve higher levels of artistry and skill, whether through the drama of contemporary pieces or by making classic ballet storytelling come to life.
Join us this season for our mainstage performances at Maryland Hall including Giselle, The Nutcracker, Momentum and La Esmeralda.