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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Sonny and Perley, Sonny and Perley	The Great American Songbook - Music of the great American song writers	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Live performance of concert vocalist, keyboardist, and percussionist highlighting the music of great American composers such as Berlin, Gershwin, Rogers, Hart, Porter, Kahn, Mercer and others. Includes stories about the music and the composers.	$351- $500
Amore, James Lazzarini	THE WIZARD’S MAGIC WORKSHOP	Performing Arts- Magic	THE WIZARD’S MAGIC WORKSHOP: for children 7 to 16 years. Wizard books have cast a spell on kids of all ages and have left them clamoring for more information on magic and wizardry. What do you know about wizards? Join us for a workshop that introduces children and teens to the fascinating world of magic and wizardry. Who better to learn from than a real, live wizard?! Each wizard in training will receive: • A special chosen magic wand. • Numerous magic items for the student to keep. • A professional magic teaching DVD video for each student to keep. • An official wizard certificate. Wizards in training will experience hands-on fun and the opportunity to challenge themselves and amaze others.	$201- $350
Steele, George	Nature Tunes and Tales	Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This group participatory, theater-in-the-round style presentation of songs and stories covers topics in ecology, plant and animal life and environmental stewardship concepts. Be a Frog Chorus, shout out a Solar Power Chant, learn to identify oaks with Know, Know, Know Your Oaks, let everyone know that you are a Nature Lover. Enjoy a fun filled presentation of movement, song and story while learning about the natural world all around us.	$101- $200
Gardner, Tom	The Uncle Brothers Family Concert	Music, Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Other	The Uncle Brothers' shows are upbeat, interactive, and loaded with important messages like reading, value of libraries, respect, using imagination, and many others. Having fun is our primary goal so that messages are absorbed. -Over 220 parents and kids thoroughly enjoyed your lively and entertaining music!- Jim Karge, Saratogo Springs Public Library	$501- $1000
Nager, Stuart	What A Character: Character Development through Improvisation	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	(Intermediate to Advance) You've been told to embody the character in performance or in an improvised scene. What a Character will help that as you explore the emotional and physical range of levels to create a true character on stage. This is a fully hands on and interactive workshop that is safe, non-judgmental and, overall, FUN. Approach character development with a more clinical eye and justify your choices.	$351- $500
Rivest, Robert	Laughter Yoga for Wellness	Health & Fitness- Other, Health & Fitness- Sports, Performing Arts- Mime	What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga combines fun, easy to learn, laughter exercises and games with deep, centering breaths and simple, calming movements. Laughing, moving, playing - A great way to bring people together! Laughter Yoga is a complete “well-being workout” that is sweeping the world. In 1995 Dr. Madan Kataria, a Physician from Mumbai, India, launched the first Laughter Club with merely a handful of people. Today it has become a worldwide phenomenon with more than 6,000 Social Laughter Clubs in over 60 countries. Laughter Yoga is based on the scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between laughter exercises and real laughter . You get the same physiological and psychological benefits! · Boosts immune system · Releases endorphins · Increases oxygen intake · Decreases stress hormones · Creates a joyful connection with others! Robert Rivest's is a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, a Comic Mime Artist,and a Stress Management Educator.	$351- $500
Edgecomb, Diane	Night Lights	Multicultural- Other, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In Night Lights, unusual star myths take us on a multi-cultural voyage across the heavens. The collection Diane has gathered teach about easily observed celestial phenomena like the origin of prominent constellations, and significant 'night lights' like Morning Star and North Star. Complemented by a humorous legend of the origin of fireflies, this program is well-rounded entertainment. Enjoy it in any indoors venue or bring it to an outdoor or nighttime setting as a special treat. Listen in wonder as tales from Greece, Estonia, Native America, Kurdistan and Korea celebrate the magic of the night sky. 'Thank you for a wonderful program last Saturday. It couldn't have been better. You really know how to act out great stories and myths. We all enjoyed your program immensely.' Sandy Pierson, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA	$351- $500
of New Zealand, Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre	Taonga Treasures	Genealogy, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Taonga Treasures is an interactive program which highlights the cultural treasures of the Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand. These treasures include family, homeland, native language, geographic landmarks, stories, songs, regalia and challenge the audience to think of non-tangible items as treasures. Told in storylike form and supported by songs and dances, this program includes English narrations and loads of audience participation.	$1001- $3000
Patti, Liang	Liang Acrobatic & Comedy Show	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	LIANG, AS SEEN ON NBC'S AMERICA'S GOT TALENT! America's most famous Chinese acrobat...Liang, entertains with her exciting one woman acrobatic show featuring MC/Comedian Bill Patti. Liang, a 2 time gold medal winner in international acrobatic competition, has headlined in over 1500 shows including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, House of Blues, NBA, & numerous appearances on network TV shows. She's been featured on NBC's America's Got Talent & the Today Show, on HBO, MTV, ABC, FOX, The Daily Buzz, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and Sabado Gigante on Univision Spanish TV. Liang is also an international performer having entertained in 8 countries around the world. Watch Liang amaze you with ancient skills from China including Plate Spinning(8), Head Balancing, Chinese YoYo & Hula Hoops(25 Blindfolded) along with beautiful Asian dances. The Liang Acrobatic & Comedy Show is an up close interactive experience which lets audience members try their hands at becoming acrobats. To see Liang perform on America's Got Talent & the Today Show visit our website at www.acrobatshow.com	$501- $1000
Levin, Ira	Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens!	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Raise your Glass to Charles Dickens! A musical tribute to the author who dedicated his talents to lifting the spirit, hope & awareness. A participatory, community-oriented, celebratory time with sing-alongs and storytelling based on Dickens’ novels musical and movie adaptations. An original tune that introduces seven Dickens novels in under seven minutes. Huzzah! Watch the stop-action animation video at www.thelevinsmusic.com	$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.