SCEP Live Online: Storyteller Bobby Norfolk

May 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Mānoa Campus, Hosted by Kaunoa Senior Center Online Add to Calendar

Bobby Norfolk is an internationally known story performer and teaching artist. He is a three-time Emmy Award winner, multiple Parents’ Choice Gold and Silver Award winner, and a National Storytelling Network Oracle Award recipient.

Many people describe Bobby as an adventure story come to life! His high-energy performances combine lively animation, unique sound effects, amazing facial expressions and laugh out loud humor to engage, entertain and educate audiences of all ages. His performances promote literacy, cultural diversity, living history, music and character education.

Tuesday: Folktales from Around the World This acclaimed performancehas thrilled audiences frompacked theatres to concerthalls world-wide. An ever-popular program, itcombines myths, folktales,progressive rap, mime andpoetry in a celebration ofcultural diversity. This one-man theatre and comedyperformance dazzles youngand old with dynamic soundeffects, lively animation andunlimited energy. This trulyspecial presentation is atreat for all!

Wednesday: Monsters, Dragons and Ogres Bobby’s personal favorite — this program features an array of wild and creepy creatures. It includes the rollicking tale “There’s No Such Thing as a Dragon,” along with other signature stories of action, adventure and humor. The stories are action-packed, but not too frightening for younger children. Audiences of all ages will love this program!

Thursday: The Old West With a New Twist Living history unfolds before your imagination’s eye through this involving, humorous collection of stories. Highlights include fun facts such as: how the buffalo served as a walking grocery and hardware store; grizzly bear encounters; the hunting and trapping skills of the mountain men; and confrontations with the American Plains Indian. Bobby brings the eighteenth century frontier to vivid life!


Event Sponsor
UH Manoa Outreach College, Mānoa Campus

More Information
Outreach College, 8089568246, csinfo@hawaii.edu, https://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/events/storyteller-bobby-norfolk/

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