Swingin’ With Duke Ellington, by Bobby Norfolk
Presented by
Storytelling Arts of Indiana and the Indiana Historical Society
April 26, 2008
8 to 10 p.m.
Indiana History Center Basile Theater
450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN
Tickets: $18/Advance, $21/Door
Call 317-232-1882
As part of a season of special events sponsored by Storytelling Arts of Indiana, three-time Emmy Award winner Bobby Norfolk will perform Swingin’ with Duke Ellington on April 26, 2008, at 8 p.m.
St. Louis native Bobby Norfolk began his career as a stand-up comedian and actor. With a broad background in theater, including a ten-year stint as a historical interpreter in the national parks, he naturally turned to storytelling and became a full-time teller in 1987. Norfolk’s stories promote character education, cultural diversity and self-esteem, and are geared for audiences of all ages. His electrifying energy and soaring spirit have earned him a national reputation as an author, storyteller, TV host and recording artist.
Swingin’ With Duke Ellington is an insightful look at the intimate life and prolific career of a musical genius. Accompanied by pianist Pete Ruthenberg, Bobby introduces the audience to the young Ellington and traces his development into the legendary composer and band leader at the Cotton Club in Harlem. This program features many jazz classics such as The A Train and East St. Louis, as well as Bobby’s signature high-energy performance style, enriched with language, movement and clever sound effects.
Mission of Storytelling Arts
Storytelling Arts of Indiana promotes the art and use of storytelling in everyday life.Storytelling Arts of Indiana is celebrating its 20th birthday! During the celebration year, we will kick off our first-ever endowment campaign as well as release our first book, The Scenic Route: Stories from the Heartland, published by the Indiana Historical Society Press with generous support from Frank and Katrina Basile.
In addition to our regular performance season, Storytelling Arts of Indiana reaches out to many diverse members of our community:
- Weekly storytelling at Riley Children's Hospital
- Monthly As I Recall Storytelling Guild Meetings at the Glendale Branch Library
- Summer performances in the Neighborhood Parks through Indy Parks & Recreation
- A workshop for teachers, "Using Storytelling as an Educational Tool: Teaching English/Language Arts State Standards through Storytelling Activities for grades K-5"
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