In Hampton Roads, the arts are a living, breathing presence—heard in the rhythm of a drum circle, seen in a dancer’s arc across a school gym, felt in the hush that follows a poem. Few people did more to ensure those moments could happen than Minette Cooper. Her leadership, vision, and relentless belief in the […]
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!
