Local Commotion Walking History
Experience the "Miss'tory" in American History
Plus- American Made Musical Programs
P.O Box 34
Hazlet, NJ 07730
WalkingH
PROGRAMS
Our Programs run approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
There is s question and answer period at the end of each presentation.
Capture the flavor of everyday life as you converse with extraordinary women from distant times. These programs should not be restricted to their respective holidays (Thanksgiving, Black History Month or Women's Month). These American women were strong, sincere and took risks in the face of many adversities. Let them inspire you to make choices to change the world.
The Eyes of Spies
Women in the Civil WarInto the den of wolves went southerner Elizabeth "Crazy Bet" Van Lew and her friend as well as
her ex-slave, Mary ElizabethBowser. Together, they gathered vital information for the
Union right under the nose of Jefferson Davis and his Confederate White House. 2 performers
Photo by Patti WadeKati as Elizabeth "Crazy Bet" Van Lew & Lorraine as Mary Elizabeth Bowser
Constance Merriweather
A Plymouth PilgrimConstance retells the story of her migration to Plymouth Plantation, survival,
the friendship of Tsquanto, and the first Thanksgiving in October 1621. 1 performer.
Photo by Judyth Brown
Kati as Constance at Navesink School, Navesink, NJ - 1996
Conversations with Moses
Take a peek into a very special friendship. Harriet "Moses" Tubman, ex-slave, speaks with her
dear friend, historian and biographer, Sarah Bradford. They recall the hardship of slavery, escape,
the Underground Railroad and the true grit of Harriet herself. It is a story of a hero. 2 performers.
Photo by Janna Brower
Kati & Diane as Best Friends Sarah Bradford & Harriet Tubman
Beyond the Call of Duty
The Tale of the Secret SoldierCivil War tore America apart, but men weren't the only ones on the battlefield.
This is the true story of Sara Emma Edmonds, a Civil War hero who fulfilled 11 spy missions! 1 performer.
The real Sara Emma Edmonds
Among the Abolitionists
Anti-Slavery Meeting Angelina Grimké & Harriet Jacobs PresidingAngelina Grimké relinquished her southern family's slave holding past to fight theatrocities of slavery. Harriet Jacobs escaped slavery by hiding seven years in a garretwhile on her master's plantation until she fled North to freedom. Together they standstrong as their cry for freedom rings out. Let us have a meeting at your place!2 performers.
Photo by Janna Brower
WANTED!for holding Anti-Slavery Meetings!Abolotionists Kati as Angelina Grimké & Diane as Harriet JacobsNo Pay & No Play
A day in the life of a Slave shows the harshness of everyday life,the cruelty of Master over slave and the deep yearning to be free.Depending on budget- 2 to 4 performers.Shaping A Life
Eleanor Roosevelt, the Early YearsEveryone knows Eleanor during her years with Franklin,
but what shapedher to become who she was, a woman with
conscious and social purpose. 1 performer.The Jack Stories & Other Fabulous Tales
Storytelling at its best! The Americanization of a folktale,
PLUS great American Tall Tales and Native American Legends
1 performer.
Stories of Three Strong American Women
A great program with your choice of any of our programs characters.You simply pick 3 of the women in any of the programs and they will visit you.These gals will regale the audience with their wonderful stories!3 performersWomen Pirates on the U.S. Coast
Brand NEW! Work In Progress
The America’s had its own Age of Piracy. Up and down the Eastern coast pirates sailed with their salty language, way of life, and their beardless pretty boys. Beardless pretty boys, you ask? Aw, indeed, those be women, you landlubbers! Female pirates, just as gutsy and full of fight as the men were. Come on, and put your sea legs on and let Kati Beddow Brower take you back to the time of America’s female pirates and all their adventures! 1 performer.Are you on a budget?
Then try our One Performer presentation- Kati, herself can do any of the above presentations.
Works in Progress
are priced a bit lower.
* Rosa Parks Won't Move
* America's First Women Millionaires: Lotta Crabtree and Madame CJ Walker
* American Princess' of Poetry
OR A Fun way to meet the past is our (and it is so Brand NEW!)
*Colonial Jewelry, lecture and demonstration.
***NOTE: Kati always tries to work within your budget if at all possible.
I am making a documentary film, Heroes, A Definition, with my team mates Wayne and Laurette. We'd like you to get involved if you are interested. We want to know who your hero is and why, do you have one in the present? One in the past, ie. historical hero? Who? Why? And what makes a hero, what's your definition?
Come on we'd love for you to get involved!
***Schools or venues interested in a free program in exchange for being interviewed for our documentary film, please contact Kati -go to contact us and send me a note!Our Photo Gallery of Performers and Musicians
Photos by Kate Pollara, Patti Wade, Janna & Steven Brower & various friends!
Thank YOU so much for your contribution to our gallery.!
Top and Below: Kati performed for the lovely Red Hat Society at Cape May Court Library, NJ!
OTHER FUN DAYS -
Pilgrim photo by Diane Wran-Farris A hot date with Mr. Lincoln
Kati as spy Elizabeth Van Lew Angelina & Harriet having fun! Kati kickin' up her heels
Tubman & Sarah sing Harriet's favorite songs Neptune day 2006- with the ladies.
P.O Box 34
Hazlet, NJ 07730
WalkingH
