“All art is a kind of confession, more or less oblique. All artists, if they are to survive, are forced, at last, to tell the whole story; to vomit the anguish up.”
― James Baldwin
STORIES & SONGS TO
TAHIRA Productions, Inc. mission is to empower young people and communities through story and song to think critically, choose wisely, and believe fervently in their ability to succeed.
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WHO IS
TAHIRA boldly blurs the ancient art of storytelling with original contemporary songs. TAHIRA uses stories and songs rooted in the African Diaspora to reveal the brilliance of the human spirit.
Inspiration in the Time
IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, NOW MORE THAN EVER, YOUNG PEOPLE NEED CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUNF THEM, PROCESS THEIR EMOTIONS, FIND HEALTHY WAYS TO RESPOND AND RELATE TO OTHER. OUT STORYTELLING PROGRAM ARE A POWERFUL TOOL TO HELP YOUTH NAVIGATE THESE CHALLENGING TIMES. STORIES AND SONGS WOVEN TOGETHER IN AN ENGAGING PERFORMANCE THAT DIRECTLY CONNECTS TO THE FIVE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES. THEMES ADDRESSED IN OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
The power and impact of the words we speak to ourselves
and others
OF Social Distancing
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING?
“You did a nice job of creating a sense of place with your backdrops and props, you had a great presence on camera and your instruction was very clear. I really enjoyed the balance you found between action and instruction. You were also able to capture so much within 6 minutes, which I know we all really appreciate.”
ERICA PALMITER
Manager Teaching Artists Strategies & Implementation