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Updated 11/18/2024

Jackson Gillman

  • Massachusetts

    MA

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, "Stand-Up Chameleon" Jackson Gillman draws on his many talents as storyteller, songsmith, comic and movement artist to engage audience of all ages in his unique style of personal theater. Jackson's customized presentations never fail to delight and enlighten his listeners, whether they be schoolchildren or business professionals. A wide variety of interactive programs to choose from, many with nature themes. Has been featured at festivals throughout the country. Many unique performance workshops offered. Also a seasoned emcee. Performing since 1978 with references galore. Show themes include: Environment, Nature, Birds, Insects, Gardening, Food, Health, Nutrition, Substance Abuse, Maine Humor, Rudyard Kipling, Fathering/Family, Love, Jewish, Spiritual, Sea, Song, Music, Mime, Dance, Sign Language. Seasonal concerts: Spring into Action & Song; On a Wing and a Song; Halloween Silly Willies; Autumn Wonders; Holiday Huzzah!; Winter Wonders.

In 2020, Jackson received the Circle of Excellence award from the National Storytelling Network.  His closing Oracle Award performance can be viewed on https://youtu.be/Exhzn3B0w5M  

Find Me

Jackson Gillman
Job Title: Stand-up Chameleon
Phone: 508-322-0847
Address:
127 Onset Avenue
Onset, MA 02558-0041

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1978

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1978

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Storytelling

Additional Disciplines:

  • Literary Arts - Children's
  • Music - Children's
  • Literary Arts - Spoken Word
  • Theater - Variety / Vaudeville

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Residency - Other
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
  • Community Arts
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 100

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • American Sign Language
  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • National

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • National Storytelling Network; Northeast Storytelling; Children's Music Network; People's Music Network;
  • The Children's Music Network,
  • People's Music Network;

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • National Storytelling Network; Northeast Storytelling; Children's Music Network; People's Music Network;
  • The Children's Music Network,
  • People's Music Network;

Awards

Awards:

  • 1990 Arts Fellowship from Maine Arts Commission
  • Best Educational Show award at the 2014 United Solo Theater Festival, for The Magic of Rudyard Kipling: "Just So"
  • Eventide Arts Songwriting Competition - many awards between 2003 - 2013
  • Received the 2020 Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network

Education

Education:

  • College of the Atlantic, BA Human Ecology
  • mime studies with Tony Montanaro; many dance/theater/music/storytelling workshops

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Health
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering

Fee range:

$275 - $1,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Health
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering

Fee range:

$275 - $1,000

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Chameleons adapt easily to their environment.

Fee Range:

$375 - $1,500

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

1