Gateway to the Arts
6101 Penn Avenue, Suite 301
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

telephone 412.362.6982
fax 412.362.6986
gatewaytothearts.org

 

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Artist: Antonio Rocha

Rocha2Storyteller and author Antonio Rocha performs tales from around the world, taking us to Africa, Asia and Latin America with tales of adventure, wit, respect and wisdom. Using verbal narrative and mime, Antonio captures the imagination of the audience as he creates vivid characters on life-changing journeys. This culturally diverse program addresses issues of communication, self esteem and respect. Through the observation of the stories presented students will analyze ways in which people of different backgrounds share common bonds and relate to one another. Antonio Rocha has performed at the Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, The National Storytelling Festival and many other venues in Europe, Africa and the Americas.

"This assembly was by far the best!  The kids starting dancing in thier seats.  They absolutely loved it, as did the teachers." - Diane Hake, Hosack Elementary School PTA representative

View the   Teacher Guide .

Available November 2-4, 2011 and April 23-25, 2012

Grades: K-8

 

Site Requirements:

A clear, well-swept space (ideally a stage) with access to electrical outlet.

Audience Limit:

250

Prices:

1 Show
Back-
To-BacK
Allegheny
County

$595

$945

Tier 1

$610

$960

Tier 2

 

N/A

 PA Academic Standards

Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening: 1.3, 1.6

Geography: 7.2, 7.4

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

Family & Consumer Science: 11.2

Career, Education & Work: 13.3 

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Latest Updates

  • November 10, 2011 
    On the Road & On the Air

    Taking the ‘stage’ at the historic Pump House, managed by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area this past June, Tom Breiding recorded the PHC’s Humanities on the Road episode Steeltowns, Coalfield and the Unbroken Circle, which airs this weekend.


  • December 21, 2011 
    A Whirlwind of Collaboration

    Two densely-scheduled days this November marked the fruition of a collaborative project two years in the making, designed by Gateway to the Arts and the School of Music at Carnegie Mellon University. The goal was to assist the graduate chamber music ensembles at CMU in developing dynamic outreach programs for public school students grades K-12. Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, project coordinators Lisa Hoitsma of Gateway and Dr. Natalie Ozeas of CMU enlisted the expertise of the Grammy-nominated African-American woodwind quintet, Imani Winds, known world-wide for their high-quality outreach programming that focuses on excellent musicianship, audience participation and repertoire.