Jan Turnquist - Historical character theater programs for school assemblies. - Arts For Learning Massachusetts
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Jan Turnquist

Type: Performance
Art Form: Storytelling & ELA, Theater & Media Arts, History, Math, Science
Grade Level: PreK - 12

An accomplished actress and historian, and executive director of the Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House in Concord, MA, Jan Turnquist brings Alcott and other important women from American History vividly to life. In her performances, she comes in character and full historical dress, tells stories full of audience participation, and answers student questions, providing a unique and insightful experience of history.

Note: All programs available live online through your remote learning platform. 

Jan has led teacher workshops at numerous sites including the Wang Center in Boston and Old Sturbridge Village, and has performed internationally at sites such as: Old South Meeting House in Boston, the Martin Van Buren Historical Site in Kinderhook, NY, Winter Chatauqua in Florida, and the American School in Mexico City and she has performed for first lady, Laura Bush.She has presented her work under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Labor, the Federal Women’s Council, the National Park Service, and Continental Airlines and has performed at numerous libraries, schools, and universities.

Jan has also appeared in several BBC productions including Blue Peter, Britain’s longest running children’s television show, Book Worm, and the BBC’s Open University programs. Jan has appeared on “This Old House” with Norm Abrams on PBS and on “Chronicle” with Mary Richardson on WCVB.

Programs Offered

Harriet Beecher Stowe: Catalyst for Civil War

Louisa May Alcott: Dynamic Author

Phebe Emerson: Eyewitness to a Revolution
Jan Turnquist performs her Louisa May Alcott theater program for school assemblies

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