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About This Program

Programs > The Day the Crayons Quit—Finding Your Voice for Storytime with Kevin Alan Brown

The Day the Crayons Quit—Finding Your Voice for Storytime with Kevin Alan Brown

Artist

Program Type

Join performer-parents Kevin Alan Brown and Robin Neveu Brown as we learn engaging, vivid, and fun techniques to bring your young learner’s favorite books to life at storytime! In this workshop, caregivers learn storyteller tips and tricks about how to infuse your voice with your unique creativity to make reading time more fun for everyone, including the grown-up! We will explore the range and textures of our natural voice as well as brush up our best accents and celebrity impersonations!

Age Groups

Infant (Birth-2 years)
Toddler (2-3 years)
PK3 and PK4
Kindergarten

Content Areas

Language and Literacy
Social Foundations

Audience Limit 75

Program Length 45 minutes

Technical Requirements

10’ x 10’ clear area
Access to performance area 1 hour before set up
The artist will provide a sound system for audiences of over 50 people or for large rooms/gyms
The artist will need a power outlet to plug in the sound system
The room needs to have blinds or the ability to block the light at least partially
The artist will be in communication about additional technical requirements specific to the program