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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
TheatreworksUSA, -	Living Voices Productions' THE NEW AMERICAN	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Hard times in Europe in the early 1900s forced many people to pull up their roots, and set out for a new life in America. This is the story of one of these immigrants, an Irish girl named Bridget, whose first steps in America took her through Ellis Island to New York's Lower East Side.	$501- $1000
Torgan, Keith	Green Golly and her Magnificent Orchestra!	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Imagine involving not only the elementary school children in your community but the high schools as well. We’ve created a version that is accessible to all orchestra levels: high school orchestras, youth symphonies, community orchestras and professional orchestras can take part in this wonderful event. Flutist Barbara Siesel will rehearse with and/or conduct your group. This is a terrific opportunity to get the whole neighborhood involved!	$1001- $3000
Forsyth, Sondra	Swan Lake	Performing Arts- Dance	"Swan Lake" is one of our "Ballet-in-a-Day" events for elementary schools. Teaching Artists conduct morning workshops with up to 200 children, any combination of grades K-5. After lunch, the students share the stage with the Teaching Artists in a costumed production of the well-loved classic. See the sample schedule below. We can tailor it to suit your needs. We have a valid NYC DOE requirements contract and we are eligible for Suffolk County BOCES funding. Private schools and some public schools use PTA funds.	$1001- $3000
Morton, Rhonda	Alligator Mouth Improv	Performing Arts- Other	Starting from some thread of an idea, and drawing on theatre, movement, vocals, music and storytelling, Alligator Mouth Improv weaves whole universes, all created in the moment, often from audience input. Alligator Mouth Improv is an improvisational collective founded and managed by Rhonda Morton, and comprised of Peter Chwazik, Amber Espar and Sean Lukasik. Since much of what we do is based on audience participation, we are perfect for organizations' anniversaries, fundraisers and other celebrations with a theme. However, we don't need a special occasion to perform -- audiences love the themes we bring with us too. Please see the video clips on our website for a better idea of what we do.	$501- $1000
Cavanaugh, Deb	Where in the World Are We?	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	An interactive program of songs and dances from around the world, often sung in those languages. Each country is marked on a world map with that country's flag as each song is introduced. Countries include Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, European countries,Russia, and more. Instruments may include fiddle, mandolin, mountain dulcimer, limberjack, banjo, guitar and vocals.	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	SKIPPYJON JONES	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Skippyjon Jones wants to be the best Chihuahua ever. The only problem: he's actually a Siamese cat! Skippyjon's wild imagination takes over and he becomes El Skippito Bandito, the greatest canine sword fighter in Mexico! Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.	$1001- $3000
Newcombe, Melody	FACE PAINTING - BECOME STORYBOOK CHARACTERS	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Painting	Audience members can volunteer to get their faces painted to look like storybook characters. Then performing and fine artist Melody Newcombe, will read stories out loud while the characters are coached to act out the stories. Stories are picked based upon audience age the librarian chooses. You can see more of Melody Newcombe's face painting on her facebook page or at her website www.melodynewcombe.com	$201- $350
McGrath, Cathy	“GREEN TEAKETTLE” SONGS, TUNES & TALES OF IRELAND	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	This concert for children of all ages and their families features songs Cathy learned from family and tradition, as well as poems, stories, dancing games and jig tunes. Expect lots of participation: sing and dance like leprechauns, and exercise your imagination and your feet. An experienced folk music performer and founding member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Rochester NY branch (www.irishrochester.org),and member of Rochester Sister Cities’ Musical Delegation to Waterford, Ireland 2010, Cathy uses guitar, penny whistle, flute, bodhrán (Irish drum) and limberjacks to bring Irish music to life.	$201- $350
Storytellers, Act!vated	Multicultural Folktale Theater	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Non-stop action, physical comedy, audience participation, American Sign Language and imaginative props made from homemade objects. Multicultural Folktales are theatrically staged by professional actors before a gigantic oversized book. Kids are sent to search for books related to the show at the end of each library performance. * Each performance includes 2 folktales. * 30 minute rehearsal for up to 12 participants who perform in the show included.	$351- $500
LaBarge, Christopher	Magicman and the Book Crusade	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Other	Magicman and the Book Crusade is an exciting show about the world from the eyes of the almost world famous archelogist, Mr. Magicman. This magical adventure is full of twists and turns that will keep your audience amused and astounded. Books will fly off your shelves! You can trust the magic and creativity of Chris 'Magicman' LaBarge, a NYS certified elementary teacher and literacy specialist, to create excitement and genuine interest in all that your library has to offer.	$101- $200

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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.