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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Aleandri, Emelise	Italian-American Theatre	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Frizzi & Lazzi (which means “sparkling theatre”) is a music and theatre company of professional actors, singers and musicians dedicated to reviving the musical and theatrical entertainments performed by Italian-American immigrants at the turn of the last century. The body of work from which productions are adapted includes original plays, songs and skits by Italian-American writers and composers, as well as traditional theatre and music from the Italian repertory, all of which were performed on the stages of Little Italies around the United States. Our actors and performers dress in period costumes, and speak and sing in both English and Italian during performances to make the material accessible to everyone, and still retain the flavor of the original Italian. Our musical and theatrical material is ideal for your social and educational organizations and makes Italian cultural events and celebrations a success! Frizzi & Lazzi can also include variety type entertainments: such as, jugglers, acrobats, magicians, folk dancers, puppeteers, etc. The company also conducts workshops and provides educational lectures with video or audio presentations on various aspects of Italian and Italian-American culture: Carnevale - Masks - Italian-American Theatre - Italian Festivals - Pulcinella.	$3001+
Bromka, Sondra & John	‘Making A Hand-Bound & Decorated Medieval Book’ SUMMER READING PROGRAM	Literature- Other, Visual Arts- Drawing, Visual Arts- Crafts	Everyone knows it is wise to heed your dreams! Our dreams and ideas are rich treasures that deserve special attention, and when recorded in a special book, can serve as inspiration for all manner of creative endeavors. The workshop leader is also a playwright and visual artist, and testifies that that act of writing fleeting dreams and ideas down in a specially prepared book is the surest route to the creation of new plays, poems, and much more. Participants will take their inspiration from the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, and learn how to create their own hand-stitched, hand-decorated chapbooks. Best of all, they will discover the important truth that EVERYONE is an artist - it’s just a question of learning these tools of the trade. You will truly be amazed.	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	The Winter Solstice in Legend and Song	Literature- Poetry, Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other	Master Storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic Harpist Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the legends behind our holiday traditions. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light and entertaining tales surrounded by traditional and original music and song. Featured stories include the beautiful 'Legend of the Mistletoe' from Scandinavia, humorous English Wassail traditions, and the poignant Greek legend 'The Halcyon Days of Peace.' Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain and multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the stories behind our holiday traditions. Songs evocative of the season and lovely instrumental melodies round out the event. 'Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word.' Publisher’s Weekly	$501- $1000
McElligott, Matthew	Author / Illustrator Visit	Literature- Authors, Literature- Other, Visual Arts- Drawing	In my programs I take students through the process of writing and illustrating picture books, with a special emphasis on my current projects and my use of technology. We'll talk about how authors and illustrators get their ideas and how a manuscript is created, revised, illustrated, and eventually turned into a book. For a detailed description of my author visits, please go to: http://mattmcelligott.com/authorvisits/	$1001- $3000
Dolan, Mary Beth	Altered Books- STEAMPUNK	Literature- Creative Writing, Visual Arts- Painting, Visual Arts- Crafts	Take an old book and turn it into a treasure! Repurpose your libraries discard books into a work of art! Participants use collage, painting, staining, old photos, postcards, stamps, ribbon (etc.) and writing to Alter their book into a keepsake. Program best with ages 14 and up. Adults lobe this program too! It's a green way to reuse an old book!	$351- $500
San Souci, Robert	A Writer’s Journey Into World Literature	Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors, Multicultural- Other	Using slides, a lively look at the author’s journey from aspiring writer in elementary school to award-winning author of over 100 books. He discusses publishing his first book with his brother Daniel, an illustrator, with whom he continues to collaborate. The presentation takes a detailed look at the process of creating both picture book text and collections of stories for older readers – many based on traditional tales from world literature. The author describes the research and writing process behind his adaptations of tales from world literature, many focusing on female-centered narratives. He outlines how he assures cultural and historical accuracy, and works with illustrators to assure visual accuracy. Referencing tales from around the country and the world, he examines how these stories “open a window” on other times, places, peoples, and world views. He stresses these tales affirm the richness of individual cultures, while revealing common threads that link all human minds and hearts. Using several of his books such as The Talking Eggs, Two Bear Cubs, and Fa Mulan, the basis for the Disney film, Mulan, for which he wrote the screen adaptation, he offers insights into the art of story creation. Q&A at the end.	$1001- $3000
Fathi, Saul Silas	Lecture Series	History, Literature- Other, Science	I offer 5 lecture topics: Average 2 hours 1. The war in Iraq & prospects for war with Iran 2. The history of Islam and the Middle-East 3. Jewish life in Arab Countries 4. Current (International) Affairs 5. Cosmology: The Big Bang, Black holes and UFO's Much information, data and photos are found on my website: www.saulsilasfathi.com	$201- $350
Dolan, Mary Beth	Let's Get Graphic	Literature- Creative Writing, Visual Arts- Drawing, Visual Arts- Cartooning	This program can be held as a one-day workshop or mulitple-session residency. I teache the beginning skills needed to create and develop a graphic novel or short story. Drawing skills, story telling skills, creative writing and visual story boarding are taught. Age 12 and up mandatory for this program. A great way to get teens and especially teen boys to visit your library!	$201- $350
Davis, Katie	Great Storytelling in Words and Pictures	Literature- Creative Writing, Performing Arts- Literary Artists, Visual Arts- Cartooning	Beginning: How to draw great characters, brainstorm, and create a ‘voice’ for characters. Middle: Establish plot, setting, and conflict. End: Edit and re-write the story and create a resolution! Assemblies: Katie teaches story construction, sequencing, how ideas transform from thought to published book. Audience learns to do drawings of emotions, Katie shares her own mistakes, and teaches skills students can use when creating their own stories. Highly interactive program - audience helps write a story; volunteers make different emotional expressions. Katie draws their faces on the characters and together they create a new narrative with emphasis on beginning, middle and end. Workshops: brainstorming, plotting, descriptive narrative, and character development. Illustration: Katie teaches HOW TO SEE so you’re able to illustrate any story you write. Dear Katie, I'm usually 'ho-hum' when it comes to author visits. You were one to change my mind! You were...the best ever writing session, and I truly mean it! Jayne Pitt, teacher	$1001- $3000
Siy, Alexandra	One Tractor: Counting	Literature- Creative Writing, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Painting	Listen to my story book, ONE TRACTOR, and learn counting rhymes and games in this interactive story time for young children.	$201- $350

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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.