Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225-9108
 

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 Contact Information
Dr. Deborah Currier



Phone . . . . . . . . . 360.650.2387
Fax. . . . . . . . . . . 360.650.7648

M.O.T.ley Crew is...
The Multicultural Outreach Tour (MOTley) is a literature-based, assembly-style performance geared for K-5th grades. The goal of the Outreach Tour is to bring to life stories from all over the world revolving around a chosen theme for the year (example: Heroes, Wisdom, Friendship, etc.). The Tour serves many functions - as outreach to the community, peformance and practicum experience for Drama in Education students and as a celebration of the wonderful diversity in children's literature.

   



Sample Script:
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq
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Members  
Samantha Cooper
Samantha is a goofy child masquerading as a Western junior Theatre and English double major. When she is not spending hours in the theatre or being studious, Samantha is either laughing or trying to make people laugh. On most Saturday afternoons, you can find her doing arts-and-crafts and watching cartoons. She is very excited to be apart of MOTley 2008!

Nathan Streifel
Nathan is very extremely excited to be a first time member of MOTley crew! He is a Theatre major and his favorite board game is Risk. He also enjoys having fun, as well as mexican food.

Brittni Thoreson
Brittni is a senior at WWU, with a focus in acting and education. She loves to act, sing, dance and play sports. Her favorite sport is volleyball. This is her first year in MOTLEY and she knows it is going to be a great one. After college, Brittni hopes to become a high school drama teacher and an actor for a children’s theatre.
Lauren Hardin
Lauren is very excited to be a part of MOTley! After being the musical director for her church’s bible camp she could not wait to be apart of teaching and performing for children again! Past credits include: You’re A good Man Charlie Brown (Sally Brown); The Wiz (Glinda); Alice in Wonderland, Evita, Annie, and Anything Goes. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Leslie and her very supportive family and friends!

Emily Harvey
Emily can't sing or dance, but that's OK! Things she can do are act, direct, make homeade frosting and balloon animals. This is her first year in MOTley, but hopes to continue this work by doing outreach theatre in Africa someday. Wish her luck!

Dom Thomas
Hey! Hey! Hey! My name is Dominique Thomas I am 22 years old and have been in the theatre for 8 years. I am a super senior on my way to becoming a theatre teacher. This is my second children’s theatre troupe. My favorite color is red. I like horses and am scared of heights. Some of my heroes are my grandmother, Alexander the Great and Optimus Prime. MOTley Roll out!

Adria LaMorticella
Adria is simply tickled pink about being a part of MOTley for a second time. She hopes that her jubilant joy and joyous... um jaunt will elate audiences everywhere. Including you.

James Sunquist
This is James’ first time touring with MOTley! He is excited to be part of the troupe.
Emily Kight
Emily is a tap dancer and stage manager as well as an actor. This is her first time touring with MOTley!
Gregory Barrett
Gregory is a pre-service teacher in the Woodring College of Education at WWU. This is his first time touring with MOTley!
 
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