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DocuSign Envelope ID: C9EE1A01- 1583 -408B- 9007- 6B72A1449ABC <br />Arts in Education Grant Application — Fall 2014 -15 McDougle Elementary School PTA <br />7 Resumes of Key Artists and Administrators Involved in Grant Funded <br />Programs <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre <br />Bright Star Touring Theatre was launched to provide high caliber, professional theatre at an <br />affordable and all- inclusive price. Bright Star's objective has long been to make theatre <br />accessible and to reach as many young people as possible. The current season is comprised of <br />literary, curriculum- and character - education based classics that are as entertaining as they are <br />educational. From historical productions like Heroes of the Underground Railroad to character - <br />education based works like The Lady of Bullyburg and Sadie's Spectacular Saturday, Bright <br />Star offers something for everyone. Bright star is currently offering over forty different <br />productions, including puppet, science and anti - bullying. The founder of Bright Star Touring <br />Theatre, David Ostergaard, is no stranger to the theatre world. Committed to professionalism, <br />he has assembled a talented and dedicated team of actors, directors and designers. He's an <br />Emmy winning actor whose work has been seen at Cannes Film Festival, the Showtime <br />Network in the Academy Award winning short-Two Soldiers and much more. <br />Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets <br />Internationally award - winning performer, Kennedy Center Partner in Education teaching artist, <br />recognized master puppeteer, and Asheville NC resident, Ford often adapts folk cultures and <br />tales from various countries for his performances, always adding a special "Golden Rod" twist. <br />Ford has brought his amazing talent to family audiences all over the world for over two decades <br />and has received the highest awards for his priceless contributions to the world of puppetry. <br />Using his own voice to create characters and sound effects, tell stories and make his puppets <br />sing, Hobey's performances feature his handmade original signature "Foamies," animated, <br />carved -foam rod puppets. He performs unmasked, in full view in his roles as MC, engaged <br />storyteller, puppeteer and animator, creating a seamless, magical and hypnotic dance between <br />the audience, the puppeteer, the life -like puppets and his original artistic scenery. Two -time <br />winner of puppetry's highest honor, the UNIMA Citation of Excellence, recipient of three Jim <br />Henson Foundation grants and The Heritage Fellowship, Hobey Ford is known for excellence in <br />puppetry performance and craft. <br />Page 8 of 23 <br />