David Gonzalez: The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
9:45 a.m.
Grades: 2nd - 5th
Run time: One hour
PERFORMED BY DAVID GONZALEZ WITH DANIEL KELLY, PIANO
Award-winning artist David Gonzalez presents two stories that promise to engage audiences of all ages. In the first one, adapted from Seymour Leichman’s The Boy Who Could Sing Pictures, Luca finds that when he sings for people spectacular pictures appear in the sky. In the second, based on a Persian tale, a clever young girl challenges an all mighty wizard. Featuring the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Astor Piazzolla, along with original compositions and arrangements by Daniel Kelly, this show will delight, move and inspire.
About David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez is a professional storyteller, poet, playwright, musician and public speaker. He is a cultural ambassador for the U.S. State Department, and is the proud recipient of the International Performing Arts for Youth “Lifetime Achievement Award for Sustained Excellence“. Mr. Gonzalez was named a Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for “Unique Theatrical Experience” for The Frog Bride. David has created numerous productions, including the critically acclaimed ¡Sofrito! with The Latin Legends Band, and MytholoJazz, both of which enjoyed sold-out runs at New Victory Theater. Sleeping Beauty was co-commissioned by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Brooklyn College, and The McCallum Theater. David was a featured performer at the National Storytelling Festival, and appeared for three seasons at the Royal National Theatre in London. The Man of the House was commissioned by, and premiered at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2013.
Curriculum Connection: Literature-based, Math and Fine Arts
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