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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
!, Spook Handy	Ground Breaking Troubadours	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Spook Handy has been called “a modern day troubadour in the style of Pete Seeger and Phil Ochs.” In fact, Spook’s style of acoustic guitar, harmonica and singing fits right in with the Ground Breaking Troubadours of the 20th Century – Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Peter Paul and Mary, Phil Ochs and others – who paved the path for thousands of acoustic songwriters and folk musicians to follow. This program tells the history of America through songs that were often the first of their kind. Many of the songs in this program and the stories behind them were taught to Spook by his mentor Pete Seeger.	$501- $1000
Epstein Kravis, Anna	The Money Show-- Saving Spending & Sharing (ENGLISH-SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE)	Music, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Money Show is a Song & Puppetry program that teaches young children about the value of money in a fun, age-appropriate way. Saving, spending smart and sharing are concepts presented using interactive songs, puppetry, stories and colorful , interactive props. Meet Anna's puppet friends, LuLu the Singing Llama, learn from Macdonald about how he got his farm, meet Bernardo the Banker as he explains what it means to save. This show was created for the Newark Library, presented in several branches, and is under written by the PNC Bank. Anna created a popular BILINGUAL English-Spanish version for this library.	$501- $1000
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES by TSF Productions	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES is presented by TSF Productions, with costumes, scenery, and a wide variety of musical instruments, in a clever script by Joe Cosentino, and original songs by Richard Stillman. Craig Babcock and Richard Stillman combine their multiple talents to bring this famous Hans Christian Andersen tale to life. See how pomposity and deceit turn into humility and honesty, as each character learns to accept himself and others.	$501- $1000
Torgan, Keith	Last Night I Ate A Giant Marshmallow and When I Woke up my Pillow Was Gone!	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	The stories and songs of The Green Golly Project have always been a favorite of children everywhere – but nothing tickles a kid’s fancy more than silly jokes. This magical program combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes; silly and dumb but always funny jokes! After and during the program kids will get a chance to tell their favorite jokes and share their most interesting dreams – both the ones they have when they’re asleep and the ones that they hold in their hearts and minds for the future!	$501- $1000
Connolly, Carol	World Passport: A Musical Journey Around the World	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Hola! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Grab your boarding passes and travel around the world with the award-winning musical storytelling duo, Tales ‘n Tunes. This sing-along, clap-along, highly interactive program will take us to many countries. Through folk tales and multicultural songs from around the globe, young readers will explore our cultural diversity while celebrating the common bonds we share with our neighbors throughout the world. It’s an exciting, lively and fun musical story event that encourages kids and their families to participate both from their seats and on stage. Before we say “Adios!” “Au Revoir!” and “Ciao!” they’ll want to learn more, at the library, about this world of ours. Fasten your seat belts!	$201- $350
Kahn, Mitch	Mitch Kahn Celebrates The Songs that won the Academy Award	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Since 1934 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has given it’s nod to the best original song written for a motion picture. Packed with music, nostalgia and anecdotes about the singers, actors and composers, “The Academy Awards show” is adult programming at it’s finest. Singer-Pianist-Entertainer and society orchestra leader Mitch Kahn has the audience singing along to Oscar winning hits including Lullabye of Broadway, The Way You Look Tonight, Over the Rainbow, Love is a Many Spendored Thing, All the Way, Que Sera Sera, Moon River, The Shadow of Your Smile, The Way We Were and Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head. From Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, the Gershwins and Dorothy Fields to Harry Warren, Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer and Jimmy Van Heusen, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Marvin Hamlisch and Henry Mancini, The Academy Awards Show features the best of the Great American Popular Songbook, consistently receiving accolades from audiences and programmers alike. PROGRAMS CURRENTLY OFFERED: Introduction to the Great Songwriters, The Songs that won the Academy Award, Aspects of Love, Sail Away.	$351- $500
Yacovella, Joanne	Mother Goose Presents: Changes and Quiet Time.	Health & Fitness- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	This program utilizes simple tunes with rhythmic and repetitive patterns to reinforce the changes which occur in the world around us (bullfrogs, butterflys and ourselves). Also includes quiet and relaxing songs to rest and rejuvenate our young bodies.	$201- $350
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	JABBERWOCKY by Crabgrass Puppet Theatre	Literature- Poetry, Performing Arts- Puppetry	One of the best-known poems in children's literature springs to life with wit and whimsy, stunning puppets, and fantastical scenery. Explore the magical world of Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass, where you'll meet wondrous creatures like the mimsy borogrove and the frumious bandersnatch. This celebration of the imagination is a marvelous introduction to the world of poetry and a fabulous and funny adventure!	$501- $1000
Nobisso, Josephine	Behind the Scenes with a Celebrated Author	Life Skills- Other, Other, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Through age-appropriate, visual slide presentations, beloved author of 58+ books takes audiences behind the scenes into her 37 years in writing. Using humor and inspirational anecdotes, she shows influences that shaped her career from her bi-lingual school days. Shares her professional and home life, illuminates successful work habits, and shows the stages a book requires. Reads her books. Q&A. Author donates books, discounts books through easy ordering kit, and offers writing program, Show; Don't Tell! Secrets of Writing.	$501- $1000
Carle, Kandie	The Victorian Lady	History, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Other	Dressing from corset to gloves, Ms. Carle takes her audience on a journey of discovery using clothing as a tool to explore the lives of everyday people of the Victorian and Edwardian time periods. Using vintage pieces as well as authentically reproduced clothing and accessories, Ms. Carle educates and entertains with humor and grace. The program includes audience participation and Q & A. The Victorian Lady is living history at its best, done in a theatrical style.	$501- $1000

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