Carl Anderson, Ph.D. is one of the best known and most highly respected
creators and performers of entertainment for children and families
in Central Texas... Carl has a way with kids. He combines a
background of storytelling, psychology, and theater with 20+ years
of experience listening to and enjoying his young audiences.
He allows them to laugh while they learn, and to open their hearts
as well as their ears as they are encouraged to Hold On To Their Dreams,
and realize that Heroes Come in All Sizes. Carl's style maintains
a respect for the art and history of storytelling while adapting traditional
material to engage the audience with a dynamic performance and lots
of opportunity for participation and interaction. His most frequently
asked question by children is, "When can you come back?"
Carl
is known nationally for his warm and unique portrayal of Santa Claus,
and as the author of All I Want for Christmas Is... Letters from Santa's
Mailbag", readings from which can be incorporated into a performance.
Storytelling performances are usually 45 minutes long and are tailored
to the needs of individual audiences and settings.
Themes essential
to the education and enlightenment of children can be emphasized such
as...
LITERACY: "It's Storytelling Time"
CREATIVITY: "Help
Me Tell One"
SELF-ESTEEM: "Heroes Come in All Sizes"
GOAL
SETTING/PERSISTENCE: "Hold On To Your Dreams"
WORLD CULTURES: "Why
Coyotes Howl"
FAMILY LIFE: "My Family/My Friends"
