The Incomparable Nellie Bly: America’s First Woman Reporter
Artist: Anne Pasquale
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
At a time when a woman’s place was thought to be the home, Nellie Bly dared to travel the world in search of a story. Actress Anne Pasquale brings the renowned stunt reporter of the 1890s New York World back from the past. Through story, song, and participatory reenactments, students are engaged by this legendary woman’s life. They learn how Bly’s provocative reporting style changed journalism forever. “Nellie Bly” is a personal encounter with 19th-century America through the eyes of one of its most compassionate and heroic journalists.
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $675
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $930
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Theme
Theme
American History Month
Arts Appreciation Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
Women’s History Month
Curriculum Connections
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Social Studies
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
Small desk and 3 chairs. Prefers to be on stage.
Testimonials
Very interesting and engaging. Material presented appropriately for the age level. It was clear that the goal of the performance was to educate about the evolution of women's rights during the past century in addition to teaching about Nellie's life.
Teacher, Moravian Academy
The program was amazing from start to finish. The students were engaged and learned a tremendous amount. The performer was able to keep the interaction going throughout the assembly. No down time.
Assistant Principal, Rosa International Middle School
Anne did a wonderful job engaging our students. She kept them engaged for an hour and shared stories relevant to the news today.
Teacher, Moravian Academy
Exceptional middle school diversity assembly, indeed!
Teacher, Moravian Academy
