Credits & Koodoos

BILL WATSON - STORYTELLER

Stories For Every Occasion

Credits & Kudos

Bill Watson has been awarded by the Kentucky Center for the Performing Artist in Louisville, Kentucky the
ARTS EDUCATION SHOWCASE 2009 STORYTELLER,
Kentucky Education Television videoed a 7 minute segment of My Name's James before a live 5th grade student audience in March, 2009. This is made available to all public school teachers in Kentucky so they can see if they want to bring Bill to their schools for a performance. His portrayal of a old surviving Civil War Confederate solider meets the Core Content objectives for both History and Drama for 5th through 12th grades. The link to this program is http://www.artsedshowcase.org/

"Bill Watson presented a wonderful insightful
program for my classroom with his story of
My Name is James. He engaged my students
from the moment he spoke his first words. His
knowledge of the historical period was accurate
and provided an opportunity for them to experience
a time period from a personal view. This story
was an excellent resource into the study of the
Civil War. My 5th graders came away with a meaningful presentation."

Marilynn Lighter
5th Grade Teacher
Stonestreet Elementary
Louisville, KY

"Thank YOU! The students really enjoyed this, which is a big compliment since it's hard to please this age group with all the high technology that they are used to. I think you did a great job portraying the character - considering ALL performance elements. Thanks again."

Lee Ann Gamm
Drama teacher
Owen County High School
Owenton, KY

"Bill, thank you for a fantastic job with my 12th
grade students. It is very hard at time to
keep the students focused in class much
less an on stage performance.I plan to use
you again next year when I teach about
the Civil War. Great job!"

Mark McMillan
History Teacher
Owen County High School
Owenton, KY

"A Confederate soldier. James, made an appearance at Fleming County Library on November, 13, 2008 and the crowd was mesmerized by his account of his fighting in the Civil War. We were honored to have a group of Civil War Reenactors attend this performance and I think they were very impressed. Bill Watson is a wonderful performer and worth every penny. I highly recommend him."

Connie Saunders
Adult Services
Fleming County Library
Flemingsburg, KY

"Hey Bill, I thought both your programs
- 'James" and "Ghost Stories" were GREAT!!
We've got lots of positive feedback the
last two days. Some have asked when
you are coming back."

Ginger Russell
Adult Services Librarian
Marshall Co. Public Library