Amanda Palmer

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amanda-palmer

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Amanda Palmer born?April 30, 1976
2. Where was Amanda Palmer born?New York City, New York, USA
3. What is the associated acts?The Dresden Dolls, Evelyn Evelyn, Amanda Palmer and the Grand Theft Orchestra
4. Who is Amanda Palmer?Amanda Palmer is a musician who sings, plays piano, and tells stories with her songs. She is also a performer who mixes music with spoken word and costumes.
5. What is The Dresden Dolls?The Dresden Dolls is a musical duo that Amanda Palmer started with drummer Brian Viglione. They play a style called "punk cabaret" that mixes dramatic songs with theatrical shows.

Punk Cabaret: A genre characterized by the fusion of punk rock's raw energy and DIY ethos with the theatricality and dark humor of cabaret.
Performance Art: An art form where the artist uses their body, actions, and presence as a medium to create an artistic experience, often challenging traditional artistic boundaries.
Crowdfunding: A method of raising capital by soliciting small contributions from a large number of people, typically via the internet.
Avant-Garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature; pushing boundaries and challenging conventions.