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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Barkan, Paul Michael	THE BEATLES' Magical Use of the Orchestra	Media- Video, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Presented by Paul Michael Barkan, Music Technology Professor at the John Lennon Center for Music at Five Towns College, this lecture will explore the trailblazing use of the symphony orchestra and the recording studio in the music of the Beatles. This not-to-be-missed multi-media presentation promises to be lively, entertaining and full of video clips of the Beatles' songs and musical examples!	$201- $350
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	THE COURAGE TO DREAM: the life of Ben Franklin	History, Performing Arts- Theater	THE COURAGE TO DREAM: THE LIFE OF BEN FRANKLIN brings the charm, wit, and wisdom of this famous statesman to life. Two actors use musical styles of the 1700’s, period costumes, and some of Franklin’s own words to create an entertaining and inspirational production which delves into the inquisitive spirit that powered his dreams into reality. FLYING SHIP PRODUCTIONS presents elaborate musical theatre performances, with inventive staging, dynamic choreography, creative costumes and magnificent scenery. All shows feature Broadway-caliber actor/singer/dancers, humorous scripts and original songs by Jonathan Luks.	$501- $1000
TheatreworksUSA, -	CLICK, CLACK, MOO	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	"Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!" Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. "No way," replies Farmer Brown. "No blankets!" So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets: no milk, no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.	$1001- $3000
Yacovella, Joanne	Mother Goose is on the Loose: Get Fit and Healthy (ages 3-5)	Health & Fitness- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Join Mother Goose as she utilized her MusAerobics (c) Program, a unique combination of music, aerobics and dance, to reinforce sound nutrition and exercise.	$201- $350
merwin, chris	Kikyo Genso-Japanese music and dance	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Japanese music on the shakuhachi flute and Noh and Kabuki influenced dance, as well as folk songs. Dancer/singer Kishiko Hasegawa uses Japanese fans, umbrellas, and scarves as props along with her unique style of dance based on the ancient Noh theater dancing. Chris Merwin plays ancient Zen Buddhist meditation music along with classical and folk on the bamboo flute. Performers wear kimonos and historical/cultural info. is given.	$501- $1000
Sieling, Tom	Howl at the Moon with a Ground-Dweller Tune! - Humorous, VERY participatory (sometimes even a bit athletic!) songs for kids that engage the whole family	Music, Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Tom performs humorous, VERY participatory (sometimes even a bit athletic!) songs for kids and their families. Fun is the guiding principle. He performed 88 family programs during the summer reading season of 2012, and has delighted tens of thousands over the past twenty years. Tom accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica, and a drum machine. His 2013 program, 'Howl at the Moon with a Ground-Dweller Tune!', is designed with the 'Dig into Reading!' summer reading theme in mind. He travels with a great sound system for use as needed- it works nicely outside, too. He can be booked for $295/275 with no mileage fee- please see below for details. Dozens of librarian references are available upon request. 'Tom is a wonderfully engaging performer... sure to raise even the most reticent out of their seat! We 'howled at the moon, sang a wild thing tune', and wanted more!' - Nicole Carner, Library Director, Pember Library, Granville 'Tom is masterful both as a musician and in how he relates to his audience... his sense of humor and sheer fun shines throughout it all. He is a winner every time!' Mary Gleason, Children's Librarian, Irondequoit Public Library, Rochester, NY	$201- $350
TheatreworksUSA, -	Queen Nur's KWANZAA	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celebrate the African holiday of family, community and culture with Queen Nur and her percussionist partner. A dynamic program of traditional African stories and songs.	$1001- $3000
Theater, Open Hand	The Secret of the Puppet's Book	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Open Hand Theater’s literacy production about the wonderful world of reading. Meet Lewis, a most extraordinary puppet who finds fun, adventure, and some interesting friends in the magical pages of the books he finds. With the delightful music of storyteller Bill Harley and some magical puppetry Lewis takes us on a journey through the imagination.	$501- $1000
Francois, Theresa	Behind the Scenes With Franee the Clown	Performing Arts- Clowning	Behind the Scenes With Franee the Clown. Watch as the performer turns into a clown right before your eyes. Franee dons her costume and makeup in front of the audience and then performs an interactive comedy magic show. Suitable for all ages.	$201- $350
Cain, Candice	The Lovesick Cat	Performing Arts- Theater	A cat is in love with her owner and wishes to become a girl so she can marry him. A fairy hears her and grants her wish. She is turned into a girl and the man falls in love with her, and learns that she can change her appearance, but never change her nature. This fun play, based on one of Aesop's fables, will teach elementary-aged students that changing your appearance doesn't change what you are inside. Facepainting afterwards!	$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.