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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Hale, Bruce	Bruce Hale, author and storyteller	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Cartooning	Although a bestselling children's author, I also draw on my theater background and my artistic skills during presentations. Depending upon the needs of the venue, I can choose from these different palettes. A typical presentation involves a talk on how I went from being a reluctant reader to an author, a storytelling or dramatic reading from one of my books, and a cartooning lesson. I am passionate about encouraging kids to read, and have spoken at schools and libraries around the country.	$1001- $3000
Shepard, Mark	Trickster Tales	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Drums, Songs and Stories Celebrating the Trickster Archetype from around the world. Coyote and Cicada, Anansi and the Secret Name, Monkey & Leopard, Jack 'n the Beanstalk...These trickster tales and others, teach important lessons through the hilarious escapades and foibles of the trickster.	$501- $1000
., Buffalo and Brandy	The Magical Rhythm of Christmas	Disability Awareness, Music, Performing Arts- Magic	The Holidays are a ‘Magical’ time of year. Using your imagination,Buffalo and Brandy will take you on an ‘Imaginary Rhythm Journey’. Throughout the ‘journey’, there will be magic, music and sing-a-long.At the end of our ‘journey’ – there will be lots of drumming by everyone! There’s plenty of fun and festivity for the whole family!	$351- $500
Hudert, Christopher	Aesop's Fables	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Aesop’s imaginative and informative world of amusing and instructive stories springs to life in these bright and delightful tales. A solo puppeteer/storyteller brings to the stage the tales of “The Ant and The Grasshopper,” “The Country Mouse and The City Mouse,” and “The Tortoise and The Hare.” Each fable has a moral, or lesson, that illustrates different proper behavior and highlights a different style of puppetry. The wit and wisdom of one of the world’s best known storytellers are as relevant today as they were when Aesop first told them nearly three thousand years ago.	$351- $500
DuBois, Betsy	Karen Montanaro	Health & Fitness- Other, Performing Arts- Dance, Performing Arts- Mime	Karen Montanaro blends the arts of mime and dance to create theater with rare physical and emotional power. Karen offers interactive workshops on dance and movement in PE classes as well as general classes and performances. One moment an old gunslinger reminisces about his youth, the next an entire baseball game plays out in front of you. The full evening concert includes original works by Karen Montanaro, by mime master Tony Montanaro, and by renowned dancers and choreographers Louis Gervais and Clay Taliaferro.	$501- $1000
Howard-Ray, Celeste	Early Music Enrichment Program	Performing Arts- Dance, Performing Arts- Other	Students enjoy hands-on experience with instruments of the Renaissance Era, including the bowed psaltery, plucked harp and harmonium. Students learn about exciting traditions, important composers, songs and participate in sing-a-longs. This upbeat and innovative workshop teaches history, cultural past times and Celtic Traditions.	$201- $350
Bromka, Sondra & John	Dig that Canal! ‘15 Miles on the Erie Canal' Family Fun Folk Operetta; With free companion options - Folk Instruments of Many Cultures Along the Canal; Intro to Theatercraft	History, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	'15 Miles on the Erie Canal' is a colorful and very participatory historic musical storytelling event for the whole family. Enjoy this lively collage of Tall Tales, Costumes, Music and Sing-along Songs as the artists share an unforgettable story of New York’s famous waterway. Presented in 19th century 'folk opera' performance style, it sparkles with canal-era music from cultures along the canal, performed on a rare collection of historic instruments including hammer dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, hurdy gurdy, early squeezeboxes, canal horn, and more. Our story unfolds as Captain Simon Slick and Irish cook Sallie Waters meet up with Sal, a truly amazing mule who makes quite a splash (and also happens to be guest from the audience!). Together they set off on a rollicking journey down The Grand E-ri-e Canal, 8th Wonder of the World! Great characters, great stories, and an unforgettable historic enrichment experience for Summer Reading Programs! NOTE: For a gala event, our “15 Miles” performance may be expanded with your choice of NYS Canal Cultural Heritage workshop activities: expanded singing roles for a children’s/family chorus; lively canal-era folk dancing; and even student-written Tall Tale vignettes for the Grand Finale. Custom-designed programs, special events welcome.	$351- $500
DiLorenzo, Kris	Acting Shakespeare in One Easy Lesson	Performing Arts- Theater	Open to teens, too, this is a fun way for even non-actors to act: using the original method of the actors in Shakespeare’s troupe: they had no rehearsals and had only their own lines, not the whole script. The secret: Shakespeare's acting instructions are "coded" into the text, through devices like capital letters, strange spellings, odd punctuation, and even passages that make no sense. All you have to do to act the lines is be able to read them, and follow Kris's very simple instructions. No experience or British accents necessary!	$351- $500
Boyer, Jeff	The Science of Magic	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC. Arthur C. Clark once wrote that “sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” and today we live in the age of technology. We are surrounded by magic. In the first half of this show “Boyer the Magnificent” entertains and amazes us with several classic magic illusions. Objects change colors, light bulbs blaze to life with no apparent power source, and spheres levitate before us. Is this magic? “Professor Boyer” says “No!” In the second half of the show he performs these same feats using the tools of modern technology. Explaining laws of physics as he goes, the professor teaches the audience the principles that make these astounding demonstrations possible. Throughout the show volunteers are brought up on stage to participate in an event that amuses, amazes, educates and entertains.	$351- $500
Graham, Michael	The Three Wishes / The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing	Performing Arts- Puppetry	THE THREE WISHES This folktale favorite is flavored with a dash of dialogue, a generous helping of humor and the twists of plot for which the Spring Valley Puppet Theater is known. 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! Both productions feature handmade puppets, scenery and lively scripts.	$351- $500

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