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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Hudert, Christopher	Tales of a Mysterious Land	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Three stories demonstrate the rich ethnic diversity of Chinese folklore. Narrated and performed with hand puppets, rod puppets, masks, and simple props, the story of "Long Hair Girl," "The God of Faces," and "The Story of the House" are sure to stir the heart and stimulate the imagination of young and old.	$351- $500
Edgecomb, Diane	Native American Nature Tales	Multicultural- Native American, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Native American Nature Tales explores tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and its strong links to the natural world. We learn an Abenaki canoeing song, explore over seven different animals in the Northwest legend of Loon's Song and discover why America is called Turtle Island. For older audiences the performance features beautiful legends of the spirit like Jumping Mouse. Join one of New England's favorite tellers as these rich stories create a colorful weave of the landscape. Through these how and why legends, students begin to understand how Native American culture clothed their world in story and how this enlivened both imagination and world. "Your stories were wonderful. The teachers and the students agreed that your presentation is one of the best we've ever had. Thank you so much for bringing to life our study of myths and legends." Missy Thomson, teacher and school librarian, Woodville School, Wakefield, MA	$351- $500
Henderson, Kristine	Tea Tasting: Teas of China - Green Teas	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Other	China is the birthplace of tea and it was discovered almost 5,000 years ago. During this interactive seminar, we will explore several green teas from different provinces in China. Learn what distinguishes the green teas of China from green teas in other countries, specific health benefits associated with green tea, and the history and lore surrounding the teas being tasted. Three Chinese green teas will be tasted and discussed.	Up to $100
Landrey, Sheileen	Mexican Celebrations: Day of the Dead	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	The program offers an interactive introduction delving into Mexican culture, the history of the celebration and the types of events that are held to honor ancestors. Children have a hands-on opportunity to try on clothing and masks from the Museum’s collection, view International children's art and practice the Mexican art of paper cutting known as Papel picado.	$101- $200
merwin, chris	Kikyo Genso-Japanese music and dance	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Japanese music on the shakuhachi flute and Noh and Kabuki influenced dance, as well as folk songs. Dancer/singer Kishiko Hasegawa uses Japanese fans, umbrellas, and scarves as props along with her unique style of dance based on the ancient Noh theater dancing. Chris Merwin plays ancient Zen Buddhist meditation music along with classical and folk on the bamboo flute. Performers wear kimonos and historical/cultural info. is given.	$501- $1000
Bady, Robin	Brave Girls and Strong Women	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Not all girls want to wait for a hero! Take a journey with music and story through folklore, fairy tales and real life heroines with tales of brave princesses. strong girls and clever women. Robin's tales of strong resourceful women bring Women’s History to vibrant life. Robin Bady is an acclaimed storyteller who travels the United States and Europe telling and listening to stories. She is the past President of the Storytelling Center of New York City.	$351- $500
Tom, Copper	It's a Wonderful World!	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Original music, comedy & storytelling by Copper Tom. This highly interactive show also includes children's songs that pertain to the Summer Reading Program theme- " One World- Many Stories". There is a featured story, "The Sea of Gold", a Japanese folk tale fo human kindness & understanding triumphing over fear & closed-mindedness. Program adjusts to a different theme each year.	$201- $350
Hostak, Mary Ellen	Musical Puppet Show with Sing-a-Long, Fingerplays and Stories	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Musical Puppet Show featuring Songs, Puppets, Musical Activities, Fingerplays and lots of Audience Participation. Includes traditionsal Children's Songs. Can also include stories and Multicultural Songs and Activities. Friendly looking, colorful and age appropriate Puppets are used in this show. Best for ages 1 - 5.	$101- $200
Henderson, Kristine	Tea Tasting: Black Teas	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Other	Black tea is the most commonly consumed tea in the world. During this interactive seminar, we will explore several teas from the top black tea producing countries of China, India, and Sri Lanka. Learn about how black tea differs from the teas in other categories, specific health benefits associated with black tea, and the history and lore surrounging the teas being tasted. Three teas will be tasted and discussed including: Keemun; Assam; and Ceylon.	Up to $100
Rowe, Elizabeth	Folktales from around the World	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	International folktales to delight, inspire, captivate and amuse the young and the young at heart. Ideal for family audiences. Includes participatory stories, fables, riddle stories, poems, moral tales and literature.	$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.