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| Program name: | Stories of Wonder and Humor from around the World |
| Program category: |
Literature- Authors
Multicultural- Other Performing Arts- Storytelling |
| Program length: | 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Audience level: | All ages |
| Audience size: | any- additional fee if over 300 |
| Program description: | Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton are seasoned presenters who have been winning audiences and critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia since 1980. Renowned for their dynamic presentations of world tales and their work in teaching storytelling, they are available for performances, workshops, and extended residencies. Their twenty-one books and recordings have won numerous awards including Parents’ Choice, National Parenting Publications Awards, Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (from Bank Street College of Education), and the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award. A typical comment after a school visit is: 'Beauty & Beast Storytellers have so much talent wrapped in one package! They are authors, dramatists and educators bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Their books delight all audiences and when they talk their books, it's an unforgettable performance.' Mitch and Martha will get children of all ages excited about reading and inspire them to tell tales in an engaging manner and to write their own stories. Their story collections and picture books appeal to a wide range of ages. Check out their terrific Web site which reflects the quality of their programs and the breadth and depth of their experience. |
| Space/special requirements: | We will supply microphones if they aren't available. |
| Travel restrictions: | None |
| Program fee: | $501- $1000 |
| Is this fee negotiable? | Yes |
| Mileage included? | No |
| If no, cost per mile: | $0.58 |
| Notes about the fee: | If an overnight stay is required, a fee for lodging and meals will be added to the fee. |
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| Regions this program can be performed in: |
Western Rochester Central South Central Capital District North Country Metro Southeastern Long Island |
| Program last updated: | 04/13/2009 |
| Performer Information | (see all of this performer's programs) |
| Stage name: | Beauty & the Beast Storytellers |
| Performer name: | Martha Hamilton Mitch Weiss |
| Phone: | 607-277-0016 |
| Mailing address: | 137 Northview Rd Ithaca, NY 14850 |
| E-mail address: | info@beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com |
| Website: | http://www.beautyandthebeaststorytellers.com |
| Previous appearances at: |
European Council of International Schools, American School of Japan- Tokyo, American Library Association Conference- Featured Storytellers, International Reading Association Conference- Featured Storytellers, National Storytelling Conference Contact information for New York State Public Libraries |
| Performer information last updated: | 03/17/2013 |
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