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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Haynes, Jeff	Percussion & Spoken Word Workshop	Literature- Poetry, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	This is a poetry workshop, designed inspire writing, offer a platform for self expression and presentation and cultivate personal voice. Jeff would work with students on coloring and bringing to life their words with percussion. A one day workshop or can be structured to weekly sessions over the course of one month. Based on budget, interests and audeince. Ideal for 3rd grade to adults. participants will be engaged in various exercises and discussions to help them connect Jeff’s percussive textures with their inner voice. They will see first hand how percussion can bring out different inflections in their writing and delivery. The workshop invites participants to bring their poems to perform with Jeff and/or come with an open mind, ready to write and perform something inspired by the sessions. As participants listen to Jeff play, they will become in-tune with the “voice” of the rhythm. Participants will be challenged to allow their writing and performances to reflect on: how the rhythm makes them feel; where does it take them; and what their inner voice will say in return.	$351- $500
Hartin-Gelardi, Lorraine	Long Ago When I Was Little….A Family Story Celebration	Life Skills- Parenting, Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will share personal stories about her family and will talk about the importance of the role of “memory keepers” in families. Parents and children are encouraged to bring family memorabilia, photos, and mementoes. Children and parents will have time to share their stories.	$101- $200
Boyer, Jeff	Simple Machines - Mad about Science Show	Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Theater, Science	Learn about simple machines in all their different forms with Professor Von Schmartkopf. A wacky and fun-filled educational show.	$501- $1000
Schembri, Pamela	Middle School Storytelling	Performing Arts- Storytelling	UCK! STORIES? At OUR age? - Even the toughest crowds enjoy Pamela's personal stories (i.e., The Cross Bronx Expressway) and her modern-day Greek myths. Mixed with a ghost story or two, you'll see your teenagers spellbound.	$351- $500
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
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
Conrad, Bob	Abe Lincoln in Person	History, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	This program will give your students the chance to see the 16th president of the United States and to gain insight into the personality of this remarkable man as he tells the story of his life from a log cabin to the White House. He tells about his family, his children, the importance of learning history. The entertainment of the day , the Medicine Show, he performs magic,operates a marionette of himself,and plays the banjo and the harmonica.	$351- $500
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
Christopher, Dale	Life and Times of Matt Christopher, Presented By his son Dale Christopher	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Dale’s stories include periods of his Dad’s life and how he started writing. He also talks about the process of writing and his own involvement working with his Dad. Dale talks emphasize his father’s life values and the many joys of reading. He brings precious mementos to share with his audience and wears a vintage 1938 New York Yankee uniform, depicting the era that his Dad played for a semiprofessional New York Yankees team. Dale's stories are exemplified in his book, Behind the Desk With Matt Christopher (Little Brown, 2004)	$501- $1000
Pelham, Ruth	Under One Sky concerts	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Reduced fees available for multiple programs in one day or block booking with multiple libraries for the same day. Singing, hand-clapping, toe-tapping and sign language are all part of this upbeat and inspirational concert that takes children on a journey to celebrate the Earth and the rich diversity of our global family. At the heart of this program is Ruth Pelham’s longtime experience as a peace advocate and community song leader, as well as her participation in national and international 'peace through music' projects. This program features Ruth singing her original songs that teach participants how to make a positive difference in the world and be actively engaged in caring for our living Earth. Singing out about respect, compassion, understanding and cooperation, the 'Under One Sky' program weaves multiculturalism, environmental awareness, and social responsibility into a tapestry rich in hope and possibility.	$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.