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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Forsyth, Sondra	The Unicorn's Secret	Performing Arts- Dance	"The Unicorn's Secret" is one of our "Ballet-in-a-Day" events for elementary schools. Teaching Artists conduct morning workshops with up to 200 children, any combination of grades K-5. After lunch, the students share the stage with the Teaching Artists in a costumed production of this original ballet with choreography and story by Sondra Forsyth. See the sample schedule below. We can tailor it to suit your needs. We have a valid NYC DOE requirements contract and we are eligible for Suffolk County BOCES funding. Private schools and some public schools use PTA funds.	$1001- $3000
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
Tincknell, Roger	Children's Songs and Singing Games	Music, Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Storytelling	CHILDREN’S SONGS & SINGING GAMES Interactive Program for Young Children Sing, move, dance and play rhythm instruments while exploring other cultures with traditional, original and contemporary songs and play-parties! This program includes a variety of traditional, multicultural, contemporary and original songs that stimulate the imagination and inspire singing, moving and dancing. Children imitate animals, take imaginary journeys, create song lyrics and learn Spanish and other languages through call and response singing. Quiet songs and lullabies are interspersed with high energy movement songs. The program is performed on a wide variety of instruments including, guitar, banjo, mandolin, drums and harmonica. Children are often invited to play Latin, African and Native American percussion instruments.	$201- $350
Scalise, Jody	Phyzical Comedy	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Other	New Vaudeville/Phyzical Comedy is a very well rounded visual feast of skills. New Vaudeville/Physical Comedy/Mime/Magic/Illusion/Circus/More... Audience participation is encouraged. 40 years of hysterical innovations! Laughter is the best medicine! Very family friendly.	$201- $350
Conrad, Bob	The Dig into Reading Magic Show	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	This years show is all about reading and all the magic you can find in a book. Bob explores all different kinds of books; Folktales, books about foreign lands and famous people, animal stories, how to do it books. Your audience will meet Digger the Dog who digs reading, Bernie the Book Worm who digs into books, and Sam the Magic Talking Book. Bob will show you just how much fun reading can be. It's Magic, Puppets, Ventriloquism, Balloons, Audience participation and lots of laughs and fun.	$201- $350
Hostak, Mary Ellen	A Dragon in the Castle	Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Welcome to our Medieval Knight Show in which a mischievous Dragon has stolen a precious mirror and sword from an enchanted castle! Two jesters undertake an exciting quest to retrieve these treasures. But they cannot do it alone. Lots of help will be needed from other members of the audience! What will happen when they match wits with the mysterious Guardian of the Forest? How will they trick the Black Knight into letting them continue their journey? And what will happen when they finally meet up with the fiery Dragon? This lively and funny show consists of 2 costumed performers, a Dragon puppet and lots of audience participation. Ideal for boys and girls ages 5 – 7	$201- $350
Science Stories, Amy Gargiulo	Science Stories	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Science	Discover the Science in Every Story with Science Stories Science can be found in every story your child reads. Some scientific concepts are apparent, while others are hidden deeper within the pages of the story. During a Science Stories workshop, your child will be entertained through reading their favorite stories, then educated through a hands-on scientific experiment or a demonstration of a scientific concept found within the story. We will bring our Science Stories workshops right to your door! Each workshop is created to meet the educational standards and interests of children in Grades 3-6. All workshops can be modified for younger grades. Book a workshop for your library, elementary school, after-school center or camp today.	$101- $200
Desai, Mala	Traditional Indian Dances - Classical and Folk	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Dance	Indian dance dates back to 300 B.C. Participants will briefly learn about the history of dance from South Asia. They will experience some basic dance technique presented in a lecture-demonstration format including audience participation. Rhythmic footwork, elaborate hand-gestures, facial expressions with head, neck and body movements will be taught with a brief performance to classical Indian music in the Odissi dance technique exploring classicism in dance. Participants will perform to traditional Folk dance music.	$351- $500
Theater, Open Hand	Monkey Business	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	With its interactive play stage, Open Hand Theater engages children ages pre-K - 2nd grade in their own performance of the well-loved story, Hats for Sale. In our version each monkey is a vowel sound. With puppets and a stage, sounds and lots of fun with repetition, children participate in acting out the story.	$101- $200
Peralta, Red	Rebel Red, Roots Music Songwriter	Music, Other, Performing Arts- Other	I am a singer/songwriter doing local, regional and national performances of my songs. My music is an original blend of folk, country-blues, western swing and old-style rock & roll, often described as "Roots Rock". In a library setting I present solo (unaccompanied) acoustic performances and answer questions about my work as a songwriter and record producer. I also play with a four piece band, depending upon the venue.	$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.