South Central 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
Haynes, Jeff	Rhythm and All That Jazz	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	April is Jazz Appreciation Month You think you don’t like Jazz? Percussionist, Jeff Haynes presents a multi-genre musical showcase that gets his audience to listen closely and think again. “Rhythm and All That Jazz“ is more than just a performance of a Jazz band. It is a creative exploration of the genre and how it is part of the fabric of music that students hear on commercials, movies and around their families. Jeff and his network of talented professional musicians weave a performance and discussion of musical genres ranging from today’s chart toppers, to blues, classic R&B, to American folk. Students will enjoy a moving performance, while learning to hear and appreciate how many of the rhythmic patterns and musical elements trace back to jazz. Thus allowing students to listen to Jazz with a greater understanding and appreciation for the genre.	$501- $1000
!, Spook Handy	Whatcha Gonna Do? - It's Up to You!	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Celebrates the universal values of healing through taking personal responsibility for our actions here on Earth, making peace with our fellow human beings, and taking an active role in making the world a better place. 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
Carlson, John	KidMotivator.com	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Literary Artists, Performing Arts- Puppetry	John Carlson is an Educational Entertainment Specialist. John first learned magic at the age of 10 by reading a book from his local library where he grew up in Brooklyn, NY. The magic bug bit him hard and he decided to start his own magic club and would hold monthly meetings at that same library. To show his appreciation John and his magic club members would put on a show every month for the library. He continues today performing his educationally significant programs through out the country. Our programs promise to be engaging and entertaining using magic, ventriloquism, and audience interaction while also maintaining the highest standards of educational significance. Most importantly our programs are structured, written, and delivered to stimulate and motivate the audience members to continue the learning process through self-directed learning. Every program motivates kids to read and learn!	$351- $500
merwin, chris	Kailani-Island to Island- hula Caribbean show	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Hula show with authentic hula dancer from Hawaii for adults. Also includes Caribbean music on the guitar and steel drum, hence the name island to island. Hawaiian hula dancer will perform traditional hulas and Chris Merwin sings and plays 1920s Hawaiian steel guitars, electric guitar, and steel drum. Cultural background for the music and dance is given.	$501- $1000
TheatreworksUSA, -	SKIPPYJON JONES	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Skippyjon Jones wants to be the best Chihuahua ever. The only problem: he's actually a Siamese cat! Skippyjon's wild imagination takes over and he becomes El Skippito Bandito, the greatest canine sword fighter in Mexico! Skippyjon Jones is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.	$1001- $3000
Bady, Robin	Gifts of the Season: Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanza stories	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Take a journey with storyteller Robin Bady into the heart of the season that brings us Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanza. Listen as she tells three stories that illuminate the joys of giving, receiving and sharing. Sing along, participate and celebrate with your family and friends as Robin brings you story and song, remembering the true meanings of the holidays! Robin Bady is an acclaimed storyteller who travels the United States and Europe performing her stories and listening to yours!	$351- $500
Haynes, Jeff	The Rhythm & Your Words	Literature- Poetry, Music, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Sometimes the key to self expression is to listen. Percussionist Jeff Haynes creates an array of percussive landscapes, to help writers heighten their awareness and sensitivity to the rhythm and the range of their inner voice. Over the course of this two day writing and performance workshop, participants will be engaged in various exercises and discussions to help them connect Jeff’s percussive textures with their inner voice. They will see first hand how percussion can bring out different inflections in their writing and delivery. The workshop invites participants to bring their poems to perform with Jeff and/or come with an open mind, ready to write and perform something inspired by the sessions. As participants listen to Jeff play, they will become in-tune with the “voice” of the rhythm. Participants will be challenged to allow their writing and performances to reflect on: how the rhythm makes them feel; where does it take them; and what their inner voice will say in return. Each participant will perform with Jeff.	$501- $1000
Kolarik, Frank	Character Education Presentations	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Listen Up Safety Services provides informative, engaging, and entertaining multimedia character education presentations that hit home for students, helping them discover the information that they really need in order to stay safe and out of trouble. Popular presentations include: Internet Rights and Responsibilities, Bullying, “Don’t Be a Rat?” Dealing with strangers, Substance abuse, and “S.O.S. Serving Our School.” In each presentation, students critically reflect on, interpret and discuss their understanding of the issues through stories, video clips, current events, and role-plays, connecting these to their own lives and to society as a whole. Students have the opportunity to interact and communicate their ideas and feelings through expressing their own experiences, telling their stories, and role-playing. For more information check out www.listenupss.com.	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	Patrick Garner's ARCHIMEDES & THE POWER OF MATH	History, Performing Arts- Theater	Chronicle the exploits of the ancient world’s greatest mathematician, Archimedes! Using mathematic principles like arithmetic, geometry and trigonometry, he perfects the lever, calculates the volume of complicated shapes, and even wards off Greece’s enemies by developing weapons of “math destruction!” This curriculum-based wonder will prove to your math-phobic students that math is cool, fun, and incredibly useful in everyday life!	$501- $1000

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