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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Arm-of-the-Sea, Theater	City That Drinks the Mountain Sky	History, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Puppetry	The epic story of water for New York City, told in the elemental beauty of mask & puppet theatre. Heralded as one of the wonders of the world, New York City's ingenious system of aqueducts and reservoirs provides clear mountain water from the Catskills to nine million downstate residents. And though the struggle over these water resources has, at times, bitterly divided city managers and watershed residents, it has also irrevocably united them. Through a shimmering tapestry of poetry, puppetry and evocative music, City that Drinks the Mountain Sky brings alive the lyrical landscape of the Catskills— to portray the on-going story of the watershed and the uneasy marriage of those who must protect its vulnerable flowing treasure. You can expect plenty of visual punch and timely wit as the Hudson Valley's premier eco-logic theater traces life's quintessential liquid from mountain top to city tap. Study guide and post performance discussion provided for school audiences. Photos and video available at www.armofthesea.org	$1001- $3000
Cain, Ron	A Magical Trip to the Titanic	History, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Join magician Ron Cain on “A Magical Trip to the Titanic,” a magic show that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ship's sinking. The luxury liner hit an iceberg the night of April 14, 1912, on its maiden voyage from England to New York. Only one-third of the 2,200 people aboard survived. Cain appears as a magical time traveler who takes young audiences back to the time of the Titanic. Children help perform tricks that depict what life was like on the “jewel of the White Star Line.” Illusions also feature key figures from history and highlight elements of the tragedy that led to improvements in maritime safety. A Syracuse University graduate and former teacher, Ron performs educational magic shows for libraries and schools throughout the Northeast. Each year, he presents a show highlighting the summer reading program theme. Shows include the Magic of Being Green, Wide World of Magic, Tune In To Magical Idol, Uncle Sam's Magic of America, Wandering Wizard Show, Capt. HurriCain’s Seaside Magic Show, Tex the Cowboy Magician's Wild West Show, and The Case of the Missing Bunny.	$201- $350
Raabe, Kim Privler	Mama, Sing Me A Story	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This live, interactive musical story show features a combination of classic folklore, fairy tales and fables. These are enhanced with lots of Mama Pajama original stories and music, with instruments, plush props and finger plays. This is one of our more popular literacy programs, teaching an appreciation for libraries and all their resources. Mama's inspiring show aims to foster a life-long love of books and reading in young readers (primarily children ages 3-5).	$351- $500
Price, Erick	An Old Fashioned Day at the Circus	Other, Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Magic	Hearkening back to the days before TV and computers we proudly present and Old fashioned Day at the Circus, complete with many of the circus arts, as well as clowning, magic, mime and a circus sideshow that will be remembered forever.	$201- $350
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
Jeffers, David	A Clown Is Born	Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Juggling, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Did you ever wonder what is was like to become a clown? Watch, as my wife Kathleen becomes CoCo the clown right in front of your audience. Listen to the oohs and ahhs as she puts on all that sticky make-up. CoCo also explains how clowning started. You'll just love this presentation. This is a great program for children afraid of clowns because they learn that it's just a regular person with make-up on.	$201- $350
Cruise, Jim	Spoon Man	Music, Other, Performing Arts- Other	The Spoon Man wants to spoon you. He is an interactive musical family comedian. In 1986, he performed to Mikhail Gorbachev while in Russia. He also performed for former U.S. President Gerald Ford and Mr. Rogers. His totally clean act (never uses dirty silverware) with audience participation is ideal for libraries. The first thing your patrons will do after seeing his performance, is run to the kitchen and grab a pair of spoons. He also offers for tweens, teens and adults a BYOS (bring your own spoons) workshop. His book Spoon Boy was published in 2008. Read about his book on his website. COLORED posters are provided for advertising your event. Cruise invites you to join his growing list of the Spooned.	$351- $500
Bady, Robin	GHOSTS! GHOSTS! GHOSTS!	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Ghost tales are endemic to every region of the world. And there is a ghost story for each of us! Here is list of scary and not so scary programs for all ages. Giggling Ghosts and Scary Songs - for the younger children True and Not So True Tales - elementary age Ghost Tales of....(whatever town, county, state...fill in the blank) Ghost Story: An Open Mic - "true" stories by performer AND audience!	$351- $500
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
O'Keefe, Kevin	Circus Yoga for Kids and Families	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Parenting, Performing Arts- Theater	Workshops & Retreats CircusYoga is an imaginative, fun-filled experience for the whole family designed to strengthen self-confidence, focus, trust, and teamwork. CircusYoga combines the consciousness of yoga with the communal ceremony of circus. Together we create a tribe that embraces balance, joy, courage, agelessness, appropriate risk, and transformation. Parents and kids learn, grow, and experience together as life-long learners, opening new realms of vocabulary for play and communication through: Hatha Yoga Partner Acrobatics Juggling, Diablo, Devil Sticks, Spinning Plate Parent-Kid Clowning & Physical Comedy Flying Partner Yoga Tightwire Group Story-Creation Parent-Kid Thai Massage Creative Movement & Dance Perfect for Family FUN Nights! CircusYoga changed my life! It renewed my desire to be creative and play with my kid. —Bert Bland, parent, Ithaca, NY	$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.