My name is Jackie Adonis, and I’ve been a Teaching Artist with Arts for Learning Virginia for the past three years, sharing my passion for Filipino dance and theater throughout Virginia. Whether my time with my students is brief, such as for a workshop, or longer, such as for a residency, I see the impact […]
About Me
April Uhrin is a longtime professional storyteller and performing artist. In her work with students, she shares different storytelling styles and techniques, with a strong focus on the importance of body language, inflection, pacing, pausing, vocal range, character voices, and more. April has performed for libraries, schools, and storytelling festivals all over the country, and can adapt her repertoire for audiences of all ages. She earned her BFA in Theater from Point Park University in Pittsburgh.
April has also been trained through the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning. Wolf Trap teaching artists partner with teachers and caregivers of children ages four to six-years-old to improve learning through the performing arts: using music, dance, drama, and puppetry to bring literacy and math concepts to life!
