Are they Storytellers? Are they Actors?
Yes!! It’s Story Theatre
Bringing story to life for you!The Patchwork Players are storytelling duo James Nelson-Lucas and Patti Christensen. They bring decades of experience in performance, theatre, education and entertainment.
A Patchwork Players’ performance is full of improvisation and plenty of audience participation. They are a high energy, fun and engaging pair who delight and beguile their audiences. A great choice for all ages and a wide range of settings.
The Patchwork Players Story Theatre perform for:
* The J. Paul Getty Museum
* LEGOLAND California
* The San Diego Museum of Art
* The Los Angeles Storytelling Festival
* First Night
* Operation Supporting Stories
* Renaissance Faires
* Family Reading or Literacy Nights
* Cultural Festivals
* Holiday Celebrations
* Schools and Universities, All Levels
* Community Outreach Programs
* Private Parties
* Churches and Spiritual Settings
* Museums and Galleries
* The Worldwide Tellebration
* Live Theatre Stages
Inspirational, educational or just plain fun. The Patchwork Players fit the bill. They have a special love of stories from history, and folktales from cultures around the world.
They also entertain audiences with original stories of their true-life adventures and musings from their imaginations.
They can customize or create a program or story for your special event.
For school settings, they are able to bring assemblies and teacher trainings filled stories that fulfill language arts and theatre curriculum content standards.
The Patchwork Players Story Theatre combines the best of storytelling, improvisational theatre, and audience participation.
Who Are the Patchwork Players?
Patti Christensen is a full-time storyteller, artist in residence in schools throughout Southern California, literacy specialist, as well as a counselor using stories as a healing art. She loves costumes, wigs and surprising props. Her stories and songs are full of enthusiasm, fun, and enchantment.
James Nelson-Lucas has been performing on stage since he was six years old. He has a broad and varied background wearing many hats including: magic, juggling, singing, American Sign Language, acting, improvisational theatre, and storytelling.
Together The Patchwork Players are dynamic performers committed to bringing you a once-in-a-lifetime storytelling experience.
Praise for the Patchwork Players:
“A very special thanks to the Patchwork Players for their presentations to groups here at Twin Towers Retirement Community. Their ability to adapt to different age and interest groups is amazing and appreciated. Any organization or special groups having the Patchwork Players for a program will ask them for a return engagement.”
Rev. Robert Weaver, Twin Towers Retirement Home Chaplain Staff
"I want to thank the both of you for adding so much to the overall success of this years Fall Fest. You both are very talented and truly fun and entertaining. I believe that our folklore is an important part of our cultural identity and have great respect for the power of storytelling. I hope that you take part in more events in the future.
Tusen takk."
Debbie Margerison
The Sons of Norway Lodge
“People should have the Patchwork Players come to their school so kids could be happy.” Monica, grade 3
“Invite them to make a party fun.” Eduardo, grade 3
“My favorite story was Little Red Riding Hood because it was one of the first stories I learned when I was young. I think it is good listen to storytelling because you get to learn new words.” Gregorio, grade 5
"The audience knows very well the tales you tell, your vibrant performance brings them to life." Dave Chittenden
Where can you see the Patchwork Players live and in person? Check out our link below for our calendar and photo album. Or email us to get on our mailing list today!
