Yasu Ishida, Magic Story Artist
Yasu Ishida, Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Young Audiences, is an award-winning magician, director and storyteller, and a graduate of the Chavez Studio of Magic (the world’s most prestigious magic school). He beautifully imbues the essence of traditional Japanese culture into his magic and storytelling. Yasu has enthralled audiences all over the United States, including performances at Disney Summer Stage Kids in New York and the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., the world’s largest festival of Japanese culture outside of Japan.
Minimum number of performances and/or workshops required for travel or hire:
Performer requires two contracts in a 24 hour period to justify travel to Cumberland County.
Assembly Performance: Japanese Magical Journey
Combining traditional Japanese theatre, lion dance, music, origami, magic, and storytelling, Yasu will guide audiences to the enchanting land of Japan. He will share excerpts from a Japanese traditional folktale with origami, a Japanese traditional vaudeville act with the playing of a traditional flute, and a Japanese lion dance. Yasu’s programs include stories that he performs with lots of audience interaction and participation. This program connects with the Common Core State and North Carolina Essential Standards.
Use this link to view a video excerpt from this program: https://youtu.be/0ZZtrjHKNxg
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School
Maximum Number of Students: 250
Technical Requirements: N/A
NC Essential Standards: SL2, RL2, RL7, NCES.4.TA.A.1.2, NCES 3.CU.2., 2.AE.1.2 1
Cost: $995 - one program / $1395 - 2 programs (same day, same school)/ $1,695 for three performances same school
In-School Workshop: Origami in Motion!
Yasu’s Origami residency enhances a global understanding of culture through the art of paper folding. At the beginning of the class, Yasu will do a short presentation of stories using Origami as a storytelling tool. And then students get to learn about history and geography through Origami at the beginning of class followed by hands-on origami activities. Students get to make their own origami. Connected to social studies and theatre arts standards.
Use this link to view a video excerpt from this program: https://youtu.be/0ZZtrjHKNxg
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Grade Level: Pre-K, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students: 35
Technical Requirements: N/A
NC Essential Standards: SL2, RL2, RL7, SL2, RL2, RL7 NC.K.G.3, NC.1.G.3, NC.2.G.3, NC.3.G.3, NC.4.G.3, NC.5.G.3 1.B.1.1, 2.G.1.1, 3.G.1.1, 4.G.1.1, 5.G.1.1
Cost: $1,395 - flat fee
In-School Residency: Origami Residency
Yasu’s Origami residency enhances global understanding of culture through art of paper folding. At the beginning of the class, Yasu will do a short presentation of stories using Origami as storytelling tools. And then students get to learn about history and geography through Origami at the beginning of class followed by hands-on origami activities. Students get to make their own origami.
Duration:
45-50 minutes
Grade Level:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Maximum Number of Students
40 per class
Maximum Number of Performances
Any
Technical Requirements:
N/A
NC Essential Standards:
K.CR.1.1, 1.PR.1.1, 2.PR.1.1, 3.PR.1.1, 4.PR.1.1, 5.PR.1.1
Cost: $1,495 for all-day residency (9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm) Includes 4~5 classes a day Fee includes origami papers
