Assembly-David Prather Poetry Jam

Dubbed the “Maker of Merry” by the Los Angeles Times, actor David Prather has shared his lively blend of improvisation, verbal wit and physical comedy with audiences from schools to concert halls across California. Whether appearing with Julie Andrews at Disney Hall as host of the LA Phil's Holiday Sing-Along or engaging an assembly of rapt students in a multi-purpose room, Prather makes it his mission to entertain and enlighten. He has delighted audiences at the Hollywood Bowl (where he appeared for ten seasons as 'Cap'n Dave' of Summer Sounds) and in family programs at the Getty, Skirball and Autry Museums.  Mr. Prather is a graduate of Princeton University and the American Conservatory Theatre.

David Prather offers four different performances.

David Prather's Poetry Jam

Age level: Grades K-8

This performance is an exciting and fun examination of the joy of poetry. Using verses from Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky, A.A. Milne, Mother Goose and others, Prather scoots (sometimes literally, on his razor scooter) from one hilarious poem to another. From jump rope jingles to the narrative classics "Casey at the Bat" and "The Jabberwocky," Prather uses accents, audience participation, props, call and response, and physical comedy to investigate rhythm and rhyme, metaphor, and alliteration in one joyous jumpin' jam.