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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Theater, Open Hand	Grandfather Frost's Stories of Russia	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Open Hand Theater creates original performances based on the performance traditions of cultures around the world. Grandfather Frost weaves his magic through the Russian forest in a tale spun by Baba Yaga and her mischievous cat. Featuring Vladimir Vasyagin, our international artist in residence from Tomsk, Siberia, this traditional story introduces Russian heritage through its folk characters, music and unique style of puppetry.	$501- $1000
Edgecomb, Diane	Native American Nature Tales	Multicultural- Native American, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and its strong links to the natural world. We learn an Abenaki canoeing song, explore over seven different animals in the Northwest legend of Loon's Song and discover why America is called Turtle Island. For older audiences the performance features beautiful legends of the spirit like Jumping Mouse. Join one of New England's favorite tellers as these rich stories create a colorful weave of the landscape. Through these how and why legends, students begin to understand how Native American culture clothed their world in story and how this enlivened both imagination and world. "Your stories were wonderful. The teachers and the students agreed that your presentation is one of the best we've ever had. Thank you so much for bringing to life our study of myths and legends." Missy Thomson, teacher and school librarian, Woodville School, Wakefield, MA	$351- $500
Graham, Michael	The Lazy Fox / The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	THE LAZY FOX/EL ZORRO PEREZOSO Can a very lazy Fox trick an Armadillo? Perhaps...but in this Spring Valley Puppet Theater production of the Argentine folktale, The Lazy Fox, the Armadillo has a few tricks up HIS sleeve! This program features enchanting hand puppet animals and a large rod puppet Sun. This production is also available in a bilingual version: El Zorro Perezoso. THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING A hungry Wolf tries to outwit the savvy Shepherd and make a meal of the helpless, little Lamb. Helpless? Maybe not! Adapted from the Aesop Fable, this popular story is enlivened with a colorful Mexican setting, a humorous communication gap and a surprise ending!	$351- $500
Landrey, Sheileen	Celebrate Chinese New Year	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	The program introduces traditions and customs of the Chinese people as they bring in the New Year. Beginning with an interactive introduction using International children's art, children have hands-on opportunities to experience traditional clothing, authentic Chinese objects and learn about special customs of the celebration. As a closure, chldren will hold a traditional Chinese Lion Parade!	$101- $200
White, Corey	The Art of Spinning Poi	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Other	This Poi Spinning program will take the children through all aspects of this up and coming art form. From historical story telling, to making a set of poi themselves, to an all poi fire show, this program will have the children up on their feet, learning and having a blast at the same time. Corey will teach about the history of Poi, and the culture of the Maori people of New Zealand who originated poi spinning. The children will see examples of the ancient Maori technique for spinning poi as well as the modern technique. They will get to make their own pair of practice poi and, of course, try them out in a basic poi workshop section. The benefits of the practice of an object manipulation art form are also a highlight of this workshop. Adding an object into your natural body movements increases spatial awareness and builds grey matter in the brain. Pretty cool, huh? Not only will the children be making connections in their brains, they will be making a connection with the poi that they made themselves. Corey aims to excite, educate, teach, and inspire curiosity in those around her with this program.	$201- $350
TheatreworksUSA, -	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
!, briz	FREEDOM'S CRY-(A House Divided) National Tour	History, Multicultural- Other, Music	Once again briz takes us on a historical, musical journey with the second part of his Freedom saga.The first Freedom Stairway, speaks of the attrocities of slavery and the attempts to seek emancipation via the underground railroad. Now, Freedom's Cry deals with the horrors of the Civil War. Songs like, Dear Mr. Lincoln and The Ghosts of Gettysburg, movingly tell the stories of the soldiers who fought the most bloody war in our nation's history, and just like Stairway,Freedom's Cry will move you visually with the addition of the beautiful power point black and white slides from the Library of Congress. The Freedom shows are age appropriate for the entire family with plenty of audience participation. The third and final part of the Freedom saga titled Freedom's Glory which deals with the Civil Rights Movement is also now complete and available as well .	$201- $350
McIntosh, Story Laurie	Flying on the Wings of Our Words	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Story Laurie introduces students to the art of storytelling and walks them through the process of preparing their own folk tale or fable for the telling. In the workshop sessions, storytelling and improve games help the students develop useful storytelling skills such as developing eye contact and use of gesture and voice. The artist teaches students to learn their story by developing imagery and creating a storyboard, rather than through rote memorization. In grades 3 & up, students work individually or with a partner; for grades K-2, students learn a group tale to share with other groups or classes.	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	A Fire In My Heart: Kurdish Folktales	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Folktales: Based around Diane's new book of Kurdish folktales, this program introduces students and families to this pivotal Middle Eastern culture. Diane will present Kurdish stories she collected firsthand including The Lie a humorous story about a tall tale contest between an Uncle and his nephew, Fatima, the Kurdish Cinderella story and tales of how the moon and the Milky Way came to be. A map, anecdotes of her collecting experience and traditional dress and dance round out our exploration of this little known culture. Notice in the Salem News-2007 'How fun and exciting to have you visit Pine Point School! And, I have to tell you that I have heard such wonderful comments since the assembly. You inspired questions and comments all over campus and you were a hit with both students and faculty alike. Diane, I am in awe of your courage, and can't thank you enough for sharing your stories with us. With fond regard, Sandy Pereira, Cultural Enrichment, Pine Point School, CT'	$351- $500
Cole-Lacy, Madona	West African Fashion and Culture	History, Multicultural- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Madona Cole-Lacy, wearable artist and fashion designer, presents the ethnicity, function and design details of West African fashions in a mini educational fashion show! Highlights ceremonial attires and the role of the 'Ashoibi' in distinguishing groups at festive occasions. Demonstration on how to 'Tie Lappa' and ‘Henkincha’ and a mini multi-ethnic fashion show of traditional and contemporary fashions and accessories modeled by participants.	$501- $1000

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