OLP Repertoire & Fee Schedule
Oni Lasana Productions
Adventures in Poetry, Storytelling & more!
Creative Cultural Enrichment Programs
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American History, Language Arts, Theater, Storytelling & Music!
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PROGRAM OFFERINGS / HONORARIUM
References & media kit available by mail upon request.
Oni Lasana Productions is contracted with the school districts of Philadelphia, and the West Chester, PA Area Schools. Fully Insured.
"DOIN' DUNBAR AS 'LIAS' MOTHER"
THE PERFORMANCE - 4th grades, Family & Senior Audiences
30 - 60 - 90 Minutes $350 - $2,000 + expenses
This one-woman theatrical production connects the humor and pathos of Paul Laurence Dunbar's most loved dialect poems. A heartfelt monologue brings to life the hardship and sentiments of a Black woman's life on a plantation in the 1800's. The finale unites the audience in a rap-along rendition of one of Dunbar's popular standard poems. Highly interactive and musical. Self-contained set and sound system. Requirements: Electric outlets, lighting and bottled water. Program playbill available.
See 'Lias'Mother for more info.
"DOWN ON THE FARM WITH GRANNY GOOSE"
Family fun! / pre K & up
30-45-60 Minutes $350 - $600
An exciting, uplifting and highly interactive musical storytelling treat for the little ones! Featuring the choral and standard poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar, among other poets. The children participate in helping "Granny Goose" by acting out the poetry while learning about life on the farm. A fun way for youth to explore what life next door to Old Mac Donald may be like, great imaginative poetic storytelling with the "cousin" of Mother Goose and her specital girlfriend, NYOTA KUNGAA!
More Info: Granny Goose is on the Loose!
HARRIET TUBMAN…Her Story!
30-60-90 min. $350 - $1,000 + expenses.
Includes question & answer session.
Harriet Tubman comes to life as Ms. Lasana tells Harriet Tubman's story in the first person; her childhood as an enslaved African, and what incidents motivated her to eventually becoming "The Moses Of Her People." A mesmerizing journey into the life of America's most courageous woman. "Harriet Tubman...Her Story" is a featured attraction for AMERICAN HERITAGE STUDENT TOUR, Inc's, Underground Railroad Tour in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
See Letter of recommendations on Harriet Tubman page & for more information:Harriet Tubman, Her Story
*!* SISTAH WINGS *!*
High School to Adult audiences
30-45-60 min. $350 - 1,500 + travel expenses
A poetic musical interactive story journey in American Literature. Oni offers her "spirit driven" prose. Also featuring the poetry of Nikki Giovanni, Maya Angelou, Paul Dunbar, William Henley and other great poets in American Literature. Fusing raps, reciting & singing while playing a Asbury Bass to soul, jazz, rap, reggae, new age, techno, & blues beats.
For more information visit Sister Wings*!*
DOIN' DUNBAR! The Workshop I
Multi-cultural In-class 6-8 week residency
$150 per class/session
The workshop features a review of Paul Laurence Dunbar's life and the importance of his work in American Literature. Diversity is explored through the use of his experimental prose in Irish and German dialect. African American issues are addressed on his impact on society and how, before mass media, he gave voice to those who had none. Theater, English and History are combined in a creative exchange to interpret Dunbar's unique style of writing. This workshop culminates in a brief showcase on the merging of his works to modern musical interpretations, performed by the participants.
BROTHER DUNBAR! The Workshop II
Performing Arts Interdisciplinary 6-8 Week residency.
$150 per session/class
Elementary to College Level, view Dunbar's creative life and the truth about slavery on video. Students study, and perform a standard and a dialect poem for presentation in a school assembly program for Black History Month or as a multi-cultural activity. In-depth proposal available for consideration. Middle school teachers can apply for a Micheal Jordan Diversity Grant online!
ALWAYS FREE! A Juneteenth Celebration!
45 Minutes $350
(Setup, props, self contained sound system)
Juneteenth originated in Texas and continues to be a celebrated as the official end of slavery. Using poetry that "story" tells of life after "the surrender"…ALWAYS FREE! is based on the value of education and the power of reading. A uplifting celebration that uses Dunbar's folktale prose not heard in 'Lias' Mother or Granny Goose, it is a dynamic storytelling experience for any time of year.
DUNBAR TODAY!
Great Dunbar "edu-tainment" showcase for intimate literary gatherings!
45 Minutes - $250
MUSIC! Is the background for this multicultural dramatic presentation on the most popular standard and dialect poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Set to modern musical styles, this "sto'try" (poetic storytelling) features the music of Stevie Wonder, W.C. Handy, Jay Unger, Mark O' Connor, Timbaland, Peter White, Najee, West Nkosi, and Jamaican saxophonist, Dean Fraser!
GIRLFRIENDS!
Fee varies due to location & time.
Nyota Kungaa "Star Shine" & Oni Lasana walk around, meet, greet and sing a welcome song to your clients or community for grand openings, festivals, or childrens events!
More Info : GIRLFRIENDS!
"THE OTHER SIDE OF GONE WIT' DA' WIND!"
Adult Audiences Only
Negotiable, contact OLP for stats & fee.
A dramatic production of two woman living during the 1800's, features Denise Shubin in "The Mistress Speaks" and Oni Lasana as "'Lias' Mother!"
For more information or to book this dynamic performance, see:
The Other Side Info.
All programs are suitable for all ages and groups except where noted.
Block bookings $25 deduction
Out of state milage fee: 45c per mile
Fees many vary due to lenght of program, clients needs & traveling distance.
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