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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Nager, Stuart	everywhere I look...: a biographic monologue experience	Life Skills- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	everywhere I look... a true story of a concentration camp survivor and the horrors that still plague us today (older teens and adults only) *Language issues that are integral to the performance.	$501- $1000
Storytellers, The Genesee	Spinning Tales, Weaving Dreams	Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Genesee Storytellers, masters of the craft, draw from the world's folktales to weave a program that will stir memory and spark imagination.	$101- $200
Evans, Carolyn	My Spirit Sings	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Histo-Drama-My Spirit Sings draws from a series of'Women Who Could've Sung the Blues but Didn't.' I portray in costume, Harriet Tubman-Prose and songs on the Underground Rail Road and Codes of the Quilt, Sojourner Truth-From Slavery to Rebirth and Freedom, Emmett Till's Mother-A mother's Cry for Justice, Margru-Child of the Amistad (she tells of her fight for survival), Bessie Coleman-Aviatrix pioneer (juvenile-theatre and reading for grade1-4), Zora Neale Hurston-Readings-Their Eyes Were Watching God as well as her folk tale collection, Callie House-Ex. Slave Reparations and Poetry readings by Maya Angelou, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Philiss Wheatly, Sonia Sanchez and others.	$501- $1000
Henry, Jennifer	Hampstead Stage Company -Performances	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Theater	Current Programs: Summer Reading 2011 Tour –“One World, Many Stories” –Aladdin and The Adventures of Mr. Toad Fall 2011 Holiday Classics Tour –The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and A Christmas Carol Spring 2012 Ancient Tales Tour –Robin Hood and The Myths of Ancient Greece Theatre workshops are available on every tour. This year marks our 28th season! The Hampstead Stage Company's mission is to educate youth audiences throughout the country by bringing classic literature to life through live theatre, thus sparking an interest in reading the classics, instilling a love and appreciation of the arts, and preserving theatre for future generations. We believe that the arts are an expression of beauty, a mode of self-expression, and a means to explore other cultures and viewpoints. Our programs are interactive and we are able to accommodate any size performance space. Additional information, including a listing of our workshops may be found on our website.	$351- $500
!, Spook Handy	Breaking New Ground - Tales from a Traveling Troubadour	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	This is Spook's most popular program. Spook’s been to every American state except North Dakota, Hawaii, Michigan and Long Island (huh?). And he’s met all kinds of people with all kinds of backgrounds – some comical, some downright sad. In this humorous, heartwarming and inspiring concert Spook will share stories and songs about the places he’s been, people he’s met and the jobs and other predicaments he’s found himself in. An excellent program for Libraries, Arts Centers, Churches, Schools and other meeting places. Pete Seeger covers some of Spook's songs and the two perform together several times per year. Visit www.spookhandy.com for more info on the artist and other programs and workshops.	$501- $1000
Walks, Russell	The Power of Pop Culture	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Drawing	In addition to being an artist and writer, I’m a teacher with a Masters Degree in Education. I’d love to visit your library this summer and spend some time talking with your kids about the importance of reading and about how a friendship with literature can help young adults achieve their dreams. In 2006 and 2007, I was the artist responsible for the young adult side of the Collaborative Summer Library Program. During those two years, I spent some time traveling around the country giving a presentation I’ve developed based on my artwork, my love of reading, and Joseph Campbell’s philosophy about the persistence of myth and its importance in our lives. I know that all sounds a little scholarly, but the presentation itself is entertaining as well as educational – I talk about Star Wars, and about how it changed my life. I explore the connection between stories as seemingly disparate as The Lion King and the Harry Potter saga, and I talk about how those stories apply to all of us. About me and my work: http://www.russellwalks.com http://www.starwars.com/eu/explore/profile/f20060508/index.html http://billingsgazette.com/entertainment/enjoy/article_68127902-935f-11de-86ec-001cc4c002e0.html http://www.starwars.com/kids/activity/draw/f20060103/index.html About my presentation: http://www.cla-net.org/included/docs/Briefings_May06.pdf (See Page 12) http://members.more.net/stories/chickens-snakes-and-wookiees http://www.starwars.com/vault/collecting/topps/20081215.html	$501- $1000
Pelham, Ruth	Meet the Artist! workshops and programs	Literature- Authors, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Reduced fees available for multiple programs in one day or block booking with multiple libraries for the same day. When children want to know if being an artist is a 'real' way to earn a living, or what it feels like to perform in front of hundreds of people, or what singing songs has to do with making a difference in the world, Ruth Pelham’s responses always serve as an inspiration for children. During this song-filled workshop, Ruth draws from her work as a songwriter, performer, recording artist, public speaker, educator, community organizer, and arts manager and conveys the message that the job of being an artist requires being good at one’s art form as well as in all of the skills that we learn in school--writing, reading, math, communicating, negotiating, problem-solving, and many more. This workshop can be geared to topics such as career development, the arts, writing skills, music and performance, making life choices, and others.	$351- $500
Basini, Lisa	Let's make an ediable Snowman	Life Skills- Food, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Let's make an ediable snowball. Make a snowball good enough to eat! Comes with Bakery product, frosting, apron, paper chef hat and a box to take home your project.	$101- $200
Whitcomb-May, Andrea	Dig It! A Greta Garbage Puppet Show	Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Greta peeks beneath the surface of dirt and asks- what is dirt and how is it made? Is there “good” dirt and “bad” dirt? Digging into nature’s recycling with worms, the puppets Jasmine & Tessy appear in a simple show about composting. Tessy is shocked & grossed out by the idea of manure & worm poop. Jasmine & the audience do their best to soothe her fears & assure her that worms are busy beneath the surface making new dirt. Worm poop, after all, makes the best soil. Butterfly, ladybug, & worm puppets have guest appearances as they eat, poop, & wander through the flowers. The audience gets to dig in at the finale when Greta opens her compost bin filled with real worms & shares the contents. Hand washing instruction included! Also starring Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. Puppet making workshops available.	$201- $350
Wind, Dee and Frank	Tell It to the Judge	Performing Arts- Storytelling	Dee and Frank share stories of situations where villains are outwitted and truth wins out. Some are funny. Some are poignant. All are entertaining.	$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.