In the classroom
A cozy cabaret. At the tables, scattered "Bonjour's" and "S'il vous plait's." By the piano, la chanteuse Marcelle draws her young audience into the latest hit by Edith Piaf or a tune by one of the Americans who has been through town like Cole Porter or Duke Ellington. Is this really Paris in 1950? No, it's a 21st century American classroom that has been transformed by Paris-born Claudia Hommel to give students a new, captivating perspective on France, on history, and on human relations. Whether it is a show, workshop, master class, or field trip, Claudia's presentations provoke young people to cross borders of country, time, culture, and musical genre.
In the classroom, school auditorium, theatre, or restaurant, Claudia Hommel has a program to fit your class's needs. Flexibly designed, each cabaret performance runs from 40 to 90 minutes and is available for groups of 30 to 200 students at an affordable cost. All programs can vary the amount of French appropriate to the student level from elementary school through college. Each program has a study guide and suggestions for teachers and students.
