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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Walsh, FARMER TOM and TIGER TOM	READING ON THE FARM WITH "FARMER TOM" WALSH	Music, Nature- Gardening, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Farmer Tom Walsh creates A CELEBRATION OF READING! FARMER TOM has brought reading excitement to student with assemblies for schools, PARP and libraries for over 25 years! Within his unique and engaging program, involving Action and Silly Songs, Storytelling, Movement, Laughter, Learning, Sing-a-long, Props, Audience Participation and Hand Clapping, Farmer Tom Walsh inspires the students to pick up a book or use the internet(with guidance) and see how enriching, educating and entertaining reading can be! Farmer Tom Walsh educates by bringing a understanding of farm culture, safety, farm animals, history of farming, the first green industry, recycling, science, nutritional value of fresh vegetables, cooperation, working together and the fun of physical activities through music and songs from down on the farm. We really get moving!	$201- $350
Edgecomb, Diane	Irish Shenanigans	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Shenanigans: There is plenty of laughter and delight in this animated retelling of Ireland's best-loved gems. The storytelling includes Irish favorites like Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad's aversion to washing his feet causes him to fall in with a fairy band. Cloaks of Invisibility and magic spells abound as hapless Gilly sets out to help free the Princess of France. Known for her vivid comedic style, Diane Edgecomb brings delight to her interpretations of these classic Irish favorites. This performance is also available with Diane's longtime collaborator Margot Chamberlain accompanying the program on Celtic harp. Storyteller Wows Millicent Crowd: "Unfolded with zest and humor, the story captivated the audience which scarcely moved in the course of its telling. Proof, if any such were needed, that storytelling is as vital as ever, and is in good company in the presence of Diane Edgecomb and Margot Chamberlain." ~ The Advocate, Fairhaven, MA	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	EXPLORING THE IMAGINATION	Performing Arts- Mime, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Noted for our effective arts-in-education programs, Theatreworks USA offers a variety of workshops and residencies in acting, directing, puppetry, songwriting, choreography, playwriting and Shakespeare.	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has... He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally drops his sweater in the sink - all before breakfast! Alexander can already tell - it's going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day! Alexander's day continues to go downhill as he gets smushed in the car on the way to school, his teacher doesn't like his drawing of an invisible castle, and Paul doesn't want to be his friend anymore. There's no dessert for lunch, there's lima beans for dinner, and even worse: there's kissing on television! It's enough to make you want to move to Australia! Discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.	$1001- $3000
Marchese, Mario	Mingle Magic	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Clowning	A fun and unique icebreaker for any event, mingle magic (walk-around performance) is ideal for adult audiences. From table to table or group to group, everyone gets to enjoy their own personal magic show. With striking visual magic performed close-up, Mario's mingle magic is an excellent way to spark conversation and encourage interaction among guests at your event.	$201- $350
Pasqual, Julie		Performing Arts- Storytelling	This collection of world tales that dance, stomp, and shake will do it all - except put the audience to sleep. It is performed by Julie Pasqual, who is a storyteller trained in dance, clowning, acting, stiltwalking, yoga, and American Sign Language. These tales come from different cultures and countries, and utilize a ton of humor, movement, and can be adapted for audiences of various ages.	$201- $350
Torgan, Keith	Little Kids Little Songs	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Little Kids Little Songs is a fabulous introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for children ages two through eight and practically guarantees a wonderful time. While it's true that Little Kids Little Songs has funny and extremely interactive songs and stories from beginning to end the best thing about it is how it addresses the fear of participation and very gently gets the most timid children playing, laughing and singing before the show is even half way through. Soft, sweet, playful and funny - the original music and storytelling of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of flutist Barbara Siesel will tickle not only the newest and youngest of audience members but anyone within earshot! Ideal for ages 2-8	$501- $1000
Van Egmond, Timothy	The Jolly Farmer	History, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century America, when 'the farmer was the man who feeds us all.' Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing for close to 25 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries senior centers, and heritage museums including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), and Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY). 'Yankee Notions likes to promise that they will ‘please the ear, enrich the mind, and enchant the heart.’ They’ve been making good on that promise for the last 20 years, all around New England and beyond it as well.' Nicholas Thaw, Director, 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem, MA	$501- $1000
Bady, Robin	Imagine! Dragons, Witches, Fairies, Ogres, Talking Animals and People Like Us!	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Come along with storyteller Robin Bady to a time long long ago, in a land far far away, filled with creatures large and small, winged or wingless, human and not! Robin uses guitar and song, movement and lots of participation to breathe new life into old stories from world folk and fairylore. She brings her audiences up close and personal, connecting them to stories from long ago, and finding in these stories relevance for our times. Robin entertains and educates, so the messages of the stories ring loud and clear for us today as they did for our ancestors in the past. So join her and go on a journey full of joy and music, life and imagination as you listen, laugh, shiver and have lots and lots of fun! Robin Bady is an acclaimed storyteller who travels the United States and Europe performing her stories and listening to yours!	$351- $500
Agostino, Christopher	The Bodacious Book Shows: I, II and III	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Our Bodacious Book Shows inspire kids to pick up and read books that are so fun they’ll want to read more. Featuring comic characters like Professor Fineprint and Beatrice the Bookworm, with Bob Bookmark and Rita Digest hosting the “Have You READ It?” Game that involves the entire audience with questions and challenges about great books. These shows celebrate the joy of reading in a way that completely engages both kids and their parents. Three different versions available: I — The Classics Bob and Rita remind students of the fun they’ve had with their favorite books. Featuring a madcap rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk” starring the audience and a 60’ beanstalk II — World Tour Books from other countries and folktales from around the world show that whenever you open a book it will take you somewhere. Featuring a folktale from Africa: “Who’s In Rabbit’s House?” III — Nature Tales Animal tales, poetry, and books celebrating Nature are the theme for our most colorful Book Show. Including a traditional folktale: “Home in the Sky” in which 13 audience volunteers help create an ocean full of life onstage.	$501- $1000

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