Amile Wilson is a director, choreographer, and performing artist with experience in both Los Angeles and New York. He has toured and performed internationally in Europe, Asia, and Africa. He […]

Chris Espinosa XYZ is an arts integrated teaching artist, improv-storyteller, and author. He uses improv comedy to sharpen creativity, develop critical thinking skills, and inspire students to write a narrative, […]

Patricia Carreras offers pantomime, puppetry, mask, and story theater for all ages. Classes are typically 45 minutes and are designed for residencies of two sessions or more, although one-time workshops […]

Rebecca Jernigan is an award winning storyteller who uses her experience as an actress and playwright to bring to life classical and original literature. She has performed and offered workshops […]

Da Terrence Roberts is a jali/griot a storyteller in the West African Tradition of Jaliyaa.  As a teaching artist/storyteller, Roberts embraces the teaching power of words and music. Students are […]

Richelle Putnam is a longtime member of the Artist Roster and a two-time MAC Literary Arts Fellowship recipient. She penned the book, Mississippi and The Great Depression and was honored with the […]

New Stage Theatre, a Governor’s Arts Award recipient for professional theater, tours two to three arts-in-education productions during each school year. Students throughout Mississippi have access to performances, theater workshops, […]

Puppet Arts Theatre is a professional touring theatre company under the direction of Peter Zapletal, a five-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer. The company makes its own puppets and travels with flexible […]