Awele is an internationally acclaimed actor, emerging playwright, storyteller & educator. She does not merely tell a tale with words. She sings, dances, gestures through her movement and transports her listeners to a time in history when African Americans where struggling for equality. One of the foremost storytellers. Awele has performed all across the United States as well as Canada , Australia , Russia , Taiwan , France and South Africa .

Nuggets of Wisdom is an interactive storytelling concert featuring African and African-American folktales, fables and personal stories that introduce themes that stretch the imagination and understanding of “good character” – including: being proud of who you are, fairness, respect for others, friendship & courage. This program is geared for K-6.

Cost – 2 performances $750
School Support Cost $375

I;m not Getting Off Until Jim Crow Gets Off – Awele examines the untaught history of the Montgomery Bus Boycott highlights teen and women activists in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The storytelling is based on oral histories, interviews, court transcripts, memoirs and biographies. Students get to interact with and interview the historical characters. This program is designed for 4 th – 8 th grade

Cost - 2 performances $850
School Support Cost $425

Check out their website www.awele.com.