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A Slice of Rice, Frijoles, and Greens
Music Center on Tour: Performances for kids & teens
Since 1989, Great Leap has worked with the Music Center on Tour, reaching close to 500,000 children with our Asian and multicultural performances and assemblies. Reaching youth is high on our priority list.
"A SLICE OF RICE, FRIJOLES & GREENS" is a humorous and poignant mix of stories that give vivid insights into the Asian, Latino and African American experience. Using theater, music and dance, these artists open windows to their own world through their personal tales. Though each slice may be different, “rice, frijoles & greens” join to make a statement that entertains while enlightening, taking young audiences beyond cultural borders. Stereotypes are broken and barriers are melted with laughter in the youth version of "A Slice of Rice, Frijoles and Greens."
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rice, frijoles & greens, yeah!!
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Drawings by Kids at Peach Hill School
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Artist Bios
CALVIN JUNG was born and raised in New York where he attended high school, lettering in football, basketball, baseball, and wrestling. “Guys Like Me” is the story of a third generation Chinese American kid growing up with conflicting messages and obstacles about being American, playing football and practicing kung fu as a youngster.
PAULINA SAHAGUN is a writer/performer who has performed on both sides of the Mexico/U.S. Border. “Two Channels” is the story of a Mexican American girl examining the challenges of negotiating life with two distinct cultures and languages - one for English and one for Spanish.
GINA MARIE FIELDS is a talented actor who has been performing and teaching theater in Los Angeles and San Francisco for many years. “Just Being Me” is the story about an African American girl trying to fit in with her friends while staying true to herself.
LOUISE MITA is an actress and dancer who has choreographed and performed in films, television and theater for over 25 years. “Trust” is the story of a Japanese American girl from Hawai’i dealing with her experiences growing up in Harlem in a predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood.
Dear Paulina:
You are super funny. I like when you did Spanish. You were cool. It was amazing. I loved the show you did. I liked when you did the chicken part. You made me laugh all the way to town.
Your friend,
Julio D.
Loreto Street Elementary School
"The performance was very professional, funny, and stimulating for the children as well as for the parents. I found the presentation to be creative and original in theme and in production... I’m sure your performance made a lasting impression."
Karen Weeks Satzman
Education Coordinator
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS! For more artwork and letters from kids to our artists, click here.
To book Great Leap at your school assembly, call the Music Center on Tour, Education Division at (213) 977-9555 or (213) 250-ARTS.
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