Ray McNiece
“My passion for poetry led me to teaching to spread that love of language and learning. Students will experience the word through narrative, lyric and dramatic modes, poetry will come alive from the page to the stage. Through 25 years of teaching, students have taught me that they inherently possess a great wellspring of creativity that only needs to be tapped.”
Ray McNiece combines his talents as a poet, author, actor, director and educator to offer a variety of performances and workshops for students of all ages. Ray’s programs unite poetry and monologues with classics, multicultural works, comedy and audience participation for a lively mix that makes writing come alive from the page to the stage.
Participants explore all facets of bullying- the bully, the bullied, and the bystander connecting to the African folktale “The Name of the Tree.” Using poetry, drama, and song, this program teaches participants to use teamwork approach to resolve conflict, build character, and create a community of empathy.
Performance Price: $255
Program Artist:
Ray McNiece