South Central Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	TheatreworksUSA
Performer name:	- TheatreworksUSA
Phone:	(212) 647-1100, x-151
Mailing address:	151 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001
E-mail address:	scochran@twusa.org
Website:	http://www.twusa.org
Performer's agent:	Steve CochranTheatreworksUSA(212)647-1100 x-151scochran@twusa.org
Previous appearances at:	Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY, Oswego BOCES, Oswego, NY, Soundview Library, Bronx, NY, Olean High School, Olean, NY, Bronx Library Center, Bronx, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Queen Nur's VOICES OF COURAGE History,
Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur takes on the roles of several exceptionally strong African-American pioneers including Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cathy Williams, in an indellible tour de force performance.
$501- $1000

FREEDOM TRAIN History,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

Harriet Tubman, the intrepid conductor of the Underground Railroad, comes to life in an extraordinary production, with traditional music of the period. One of Theatreworks' biggest hits!
$1001- $3000

Living Voices Productions' NATIVE VISION History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Native Vision is the experience of Native Americans in the 1930's and 1940's. A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War Two.
$501- $1000

Jim West Productions' NORTH, SOUTH, EAST & JIM WEST Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

A multicultural puppet treat, with a giant dragon from China, a Native American totem pole, and a hand shadow spider from Africa.
$1001- $3000

Patrick Garner's ARCHIMEDES & THE POWER OF MATH History,
Performing Arts- Theater

Chronicle the exploits of the ancient world’s greatest mathematician, Archimedes! Using mathematic principles like arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry, he perfects the lever, calculates the volume of complicated shapes, and even wards off Greece’s enemies by developing weapons of “math destruction!” This curriculum-based wonder will prove to your math-phobic students that math is cool, fun, and incredibly useful in everyday life!
$501- $1000

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.
$1001- $3000

Living Voices' OUR REVOLUTION History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Walk in the footprints of Peter Freeman, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution as he struggles to find a place for himself during the birth of both a new country and a new people —the first generation of African-Americans in the United States of America.
$501- $1000

Living Voices Productions' THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Blending video, audio, personal discussion and live performance. THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) This stirring program brings the audience into the world of Anne Frank. Recognized as a breakthrough production model for consciousness raising and educating individuals, Through the Eyes of a Friend encourages audiences to discover their personal awareness of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
$501- $1000

Jim West Productions' AESOP'S FABLES Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has something for everyone. AESOP 'S FABLES With the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin.
$1001- $3000

RETUMBA! Journey to the Caribbean Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Dance

The all-women Afro-Carribean troupe, made up of singers, dancers and instrumentalists, presents a high-energy uplifting performance that is sure to leave your audience breathless! Interweaving traditional rhythms, beautiful ancient melodies, and a whole lot of fun, Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of diverse women working together in celebration, demonstrating the similarities and links of our shared cultures. An unforgettable performance for all ages.
$1001- $3000

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Queen Nur's VOICES OF COURAGE	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur takes on the roles of several exceptionally strong African-American pioneers including Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cathy Williams, in an indellible tour de force performance.	$501- $1000
FREEDOM TRAIN	History, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Harriet Tubman, the intrepid conductor of the Underground Railroad, comes to life in an extraordinary production, with traditional music of the period. One of Theatreworks' biggest hits!	$1001- $3000
Living Voices Productions' NATIVE VISION	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Native Vision is the experience of Native Americans in the 1930's and 1940's. A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War Two.	$501- $1000
Jim West Productions' NORTH, SOUTH, EAST & JIM WEST	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	A multicultural puppet treat, with a giant dragon from China, a Native American totem pole, and a hand shadow spider from Africa.	$1001- $3000
Patrick Garner's ARCHIMEDES & THE POWER OF MATH	History, Performing Arts- Theater	Chronicle the exploits of the ancient world’s greatest mathematician, Archimedes! Using mathematic principles like arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry, he perfects the lever, calculates the volume of complicated shapes, and even wards off Greece’s enemies by developing weapons of “math destruction!” This curriculum-based wonder will prove to your math-phobic students that math is cool, fun, and incredibly useful in everyday life!	$501- $1000
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.	$1001- $3000
Living Voices' OUR REVOLUTION	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Walk in the footprints of Peter Freeman, a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution as he struggles to find a place for himself during the birth of both a new country and a new people —the first generation of African-Americans in the United States of America.	$501- $1000
Living Voices Productions' THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK)	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Blending video, audio, personal discussion and live performance. THROUGH THE EYES OF A FRIEND (THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK) This stirring program brings the audience into the world of Anne Frank. Recognized as a breakthrough production model for consciousness raising and educating individuals, Through the Eyes of a Friend encourages audiences to discover their personal awareness of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.	$501- $1000
Jim West Productions' AESOP'S FABLES	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Puppetry, classical music, drawing, storytelling and geography - Jim has something for everyone. AESOP 'S FABLES With the help of Aesop himself (and his faithful dog, Moral), Jim and his partners share the famous fables, including The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, and the Fox and the Grapes. This large-scale puppet production also features the music of Scarlatti, Beethoven, and Chopin.	$1001- $3000
RETUMBA! Journey to the Caribbean	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	The all-women Afro-Carribean troupe, made up of singers, dancers and instrumentalists, presents a high-energy uplifting performance that is sure to leave your audience breathless! Interweaving traditional rhythms, beautiful ancient melodies, and a whole lot of fun, Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of diverse women working together in celebration, demonstrating the similarities and links of our shared cultures. An unforgettable performance for all ages.	$1001- $3000