LAKEPORT— December 8, 2018 Michael Pritchard is a nationally acclaimed keynote speaker praised by the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Time for his ability to use humor to inspire and educate his audiences on life skills. Mr. Pritchard will hold two shows Saturday December 8, 2018 at The Soper Reese Theatre 275 S. Main St. Lakeport, Ca
The two shows are scheduled for 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. – Admission is free, open to the public and offered on a donation basis – Especially directed to children, parents and teachers.
Drawing from his counseling background, Michael Pritchard began using humor to inspire, teach communication skills, anger management, diversity, conflict resolution and overcoming burnout and stress. Traveling the country visiting elementary, middle & high schools Michael speaks to children, parents and teachers on anti-bullying and compassionate communication.
“Pritchard is a kind and funny man who wants to prevent the unaddressed grief of children from turning to anger, rage and violence as they grow older.” ~Wall Street Journal
His broad audience base – from corporate employees, healthcare workers, and government and state officials – have honored him with countless standing ovations and numerous awards including:
• President’s Volunteer Action Award, Commendation
• Office of the Attorney General, Paul Harris Fellowship
• Rotary International, Toastmaster’s international speaker, outstanding performance
• Federal Executive Board, Josephine Duveneck Humanitarian Award
• the key to the City of San Francisco.
Michael’s sensational standup comedy billed him onstage with Robin Williams, Jerry Seinfeld, Dana Carvey and Whoopi Goldberg including a guest appearance on an Emmy Award winning episode of “Taxi.” He’s done voice work for Star Wars Episodes and Sesame Street.
But Michael rejected offers from Hollywood to focus on using his comic talents for inspiring youths and adults.
As a result of his work, Michael Pritchard has been featured on CNN, NBC’s “The Today Show”, “The Tonight Show”, CBS “Sunday Morning” with Charles Kuralt, “Time” magazine and “People” magazine.
His seven educational series for PBS and distribution has been seen by millions and focuses on youth guidance in the areas of violence prevention. “The Power of Choice,” “You Can Choose”, and “Big Changes, Big Choices.”
Forming Heartland Media, he continued with “Red Ribbon Week” and “PeaceTalks” teaching students to make positive choices. “SOS: Saving Our Schools from Hate and Violence,” featured in both Time magazine and on CNN, was filmed after the tragic Columbine disaster. His series “Lifesteps” builds the social and emotional intelligence in youth and has already received the Parents Choice Award.
For his work in promoting nonviolence with youth, Dr. Michael Pritchard was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Hartwick University and winning, 2001 Lewis Hine’s award for service to children & youth certificate of appreciation, and the 2002 Marin Community Foundations Beryl Buck Fund Award for achievement in promoting nonviolence.
Donations are gratefully accepted at the door and will go toward helping Michael continue to spread his message with the support of HeartLand Media
Sponsored by A Positive Light meditation center Kelseyville, Tallman Hotel and HeartLand Media.
For more information visit http://www.apositivelight.com or call 707-279-6031 or 707-328-6072
