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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Cain, Ron	Professor GreenPockets Presents the Magic of Being Green	Nature- Animals, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Magic	Meet Central New York magician Ron Cain's new character, Professor GreenPockets, the good-natured dean of green and master of eco-magic. In Professor GreenPockets Presents the Magic of Being Green, Ron uses green magic to make ecology fun. Young audiences help perform illusions highlighting recycling, conservation, and the protection of endangered species. A Syracuse University graduate and former teacher, Ron has more than 16 years of experience performing at schools, libraries, companies and festivals throughout New York. He also has appeared on television’s Pappyland and Saturday Showboat. His magic shows with educational messages also include include The Magic of Being Green Show, Tune In To Magical Idol, The Magic of America, The Wandering Wizard Show, The Magical Museum Show, The Case of the Missing Bunny, Captain HurriCain’s Seaside Magic Show, and Mr. Millennium's Science of Magic Show	$201- $350
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	WEAVING THE WILD by Annie Hickman	Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Dance, Visual Arts- Crafts	Annie Hickman presents an inspirational program combining visual arts and dance as she welcomes the audience into her magical world of transformation. Annie demonstrates her exquisite costumes, woven out of basketry materials, and uses music and dance to bring them to life. While transforming from one creature to the next, she shares her stories, creative inspirations, and artistic techniques that combine to make her a unique multi-media artist.	$501- $1000
Epstein Kravis, Anna	Pre K INTERACTIVE Song and Puppetry Concerts	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Lively concerts feature electric keyboard, huggable hand puppets, basic sign language, children's favorite songs, Anna's acclaimed originals, the hilarious poetry of LuLu the Singing Llama, Huggy Bear, and lots of participation fo ages 2 and up! Over 400 library concerts performed, 1000 Pre School Programs, and 3500 concerts performed total internationally. Children's Librarians say: The best, most entertaining concert event of the year!...Even the shyest children opened up to sing, dance and give bear hugs! and Just the kind of artist we love! Sensitive to the needs of children and parents alike!	$501- $1000
Theater, Open Hand	The Stonecutter	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Japanese theater, with bunraque and other forms of puppetry. A contemporary story “The Mountain that Loved a Bird” is woven through this performance about ambition, integrity and caring for ones world. A brief demonstration of different puppet styles follows each program.	$501- $1000
Hudert, Christopher	The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers - Hans Christian Andersen - with this new adaptation of their UNIMA award winning show. Sometimes serious and heartwarming, sometimes downright silly, but always fun, the show features storytelling and song as well as over twenty hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes in three of Andersen’s best loved tales: “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”	$351- $500
Alive!, Poetry	Poetry Alive! K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Poetry, Performing Arts- Theater	Poetry Alive! provides a high energy interactive show with separate shows for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Two actors perform and bring students on stage with a wide variety of poems. Shows change every year and you can find the most recent shows at the Poetry Alive! website. The Poetry Alive! show serves as a role model for an approach to poetry that teachers and students can use in the classroom. We also offer workshops for students and teachers.	$501- $1000
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	Let's Go to the Circus	Performing Arts- Juggling, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Other	Let's Go to the Circus! Audience members are magically transformed to the circus and become the performers with simple costuming, music and play-acting. Those audience members who do not wish to perform are entranced watching their peers, so all enjoy the show! This show can be performed as a magician (the ringmaster) or as a clown.	$101- $200
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
Productions, Dream Jam	Barry G Show	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	MyKaZoo Universal Music recording artist Barry G, a founding member of the critically acclaimed Dream Jam Band will give an interactive concert featuring songs from his new family album, "Huh Uh," as well as some earlier favorites. Barry G's signature style is inspired by traditions ranging from rock and roll, Appalachian ballads, the blues and western swing, compelling all to feel the magic of his show. Barry G’s guitar virtuosity is one of the engines that drive his beloved music and his singing and songwriting are joyous elements in its fabric. He has toured across the country performing at festivals and venues and songs and music videos are popular on children’s music channels. Barry G’s album, “Huh Uh, is praised by critics. Family Man writes, “…the project is polished but nonetheless feels personal. Barry G addresses his young audience with the guidance of an adult who can seamlessly enlighten kids while also urging them to have a good time.” ABCD Diaries, “gives it an A +.”	$351- $500
Lienhard, Marco	Japanese Flutes and traditonal dances	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Program that will give a glimpse on Japanese Culture thorugh performances of dances and Japanese flutes. There will explanations of aspects of Japanese culture and of instruments as well as of costumes. Meaning of festivlas, some customs. Also some students will get to join in in a simple summer dance Also workshops of Japanese dances are available as other programs	$501- $1000

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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.