Themselves

An Immigrant's Story with Song and Dance

hemselves presents an engaging, highly educational program, An Immigrant’s Story, that examines the complex personal, cultural, and political issues involved in the decision to leave one’s homeland and adapt to a new environment. Using costumes, props, and the distinctive music and dance of Ireland, Themselves brings to life the tale of a young, 19^th-century Irish woman who leaves the devastation of the Potato Famine and journeys to America. This interactive program invites participants to sing along, answer questions, and even try the harp! Audiences discover why people leave their homeland, what it’s like to depart, how it feels to arrive in a new country and encounter prejudice, and ultimately, what it means to be an American. An Immigrant’s Story provides an excellent springboard for year-round explorations of family and social history, cultural heritage, and the immigration experience.

The extensive educational background of the members of Themselves includes performances for the Lincoln Center Student Program, Connecticut Ballet’s In-School program, Bridgeport’s Discovery Museum, Yale University, the Connecticut Historical Society, and teaching music education and dance in public and private schools.

 

Audience praise for Themselves —

Your blend of dancing, singing and storytelling was perfect for relaying such important historical information. . . . Clearly, you love what you do. —  Academy School, Glastonbury, CT

Just the right touch; serious enough for the subject matter, yet letting the joy of Irish culture shine through. —  John Paterson Elementary, Newington, CT

Quite an event. . . . Everyone learned so much and had such a wonderful time. Forty five minutes was not enough! —  Stratford Academy, Stratford, CT

 

For further information, please contact:

Young Audiences of Connecticut (YAC) 
3074 Whitney Avenue
Building 2, 2^nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 230-8101 (phone) / (203) 230-8131 (fax)

Themselves are:

• Lynn Bowman - singer/narrator
• Sue Brotherton - dancer
• Wendy Lucas - harp
• Maura Molloy - concert vocalist
• Kate O'Brien - fiddle/vocals
• Ed Wright - guitar/vocals

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