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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Levin, Ira	Raise Your Glass to Charles Dickens!	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Raise your Glass to Charles Dickens! A musical tribute to the author who dedicated his talents to lifting the spirit, hope & awareness. A participatory, community-oriented, celebratory time with sing-alongs and storytelling based on Dickens’ novels musical and movie adaptations. An original tune that introduces seven Dickens novels in under seven minutes. Huzzah! Watch the stop-action animation video at www.thelevinsmusic.com	$201- $350
Miller, Paul	Do Something	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Juggling	Do Something is an engaging variety arts performance that challenges middle and high school students to identify their passions, research their options, excel in their efforts, and enjoy their lives.	$351- $500
Bromka, Sondra & John	Dig that Canal! ‘15 Miles on the Erie Canal' Family Fun Folk Operetta; With free companion options - Folk Instruments of Many Cultures Along the Canal; Intro to Theatercraft	History, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	'15 Miles on the Erie Canal' is a colorful and very participatory historic musical storytelling event for the whole family. Enjoy this lively collage of Tall Tales, Costumes, Music and Sing-along Songs as the artists share an unforgettable story of New York’s famous waterway. Presented in 19th century 'folk opera' performance style, it sparkles with canal-era music from cultures along the canal, performed on a rare collection of historic instruments including hammer dulcimer, banjo, fiddle, hurdy gurdy, early squeezeboxes, canal horn, and more. Our story unfolds as Captain Simon Slick and Irish cook Sallie Waters meet up with Sal, a truly amazing mule who makes quite a splash (and also happens to be guest from the audience!). Together they set off on a rollicking journey down The Grand E-ri-e Canal, 8th Wonder of the World! Great characters, great stories, and an unforgettable historic enrichment experience for Summer Reading Programs! NOTE: For a gala event, our “15 Miles” performance may be expanded with your choice of NYS Canal Cultural Heritage workshop activities: expanded singing roles for a children’s/family chorus; lively canal-era folk dancing; and even student-written Tall Tale vignettes for the Grand Finale. Custom-designed programs, special events welcome.	$351- $500
Warren, Conroy	WEST INDIAN AND AMERICAN MUSIC SONG AND DANCE	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	THIS PROGRAM IS AN INTERACTIVE CULTURAL AND MUSIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, WITH AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION. CONROY USES AN ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC GUITAR AS ACCOMPANIMENT TO HIS CAPTIVATING VOCAL SELECTIONS. HIS REPERTOIRE INCLUDES CALYPSO, R&B, REGGAE, MERINGUE, POP, CHILDREN FAVORITES AND ROCK & ROLL. THE AUDIENCE IS ALWAYS INVITED TO SING, DANCE OR PLAY SOME OF THE MANY PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS THAT HE PRESENTS AND DEMONSTRATES. HIS PRESENTATION IS PROFESSIONAL AND RESPONSIBLE. THE PROGRAM IS SUITABLE FOR ANY OCCASION OR SEASON OF THE YEAR.	$351- $500
Bezrodnov, Vitaliy	Golden Gates - Singing, Dancing, Instrumental Company (15)	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance. The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words. Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages.	$501- $1000
Levin, Ira	The Library: A Palace of Wonders!	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	An interactive program of original stories and songs sthat celebrates why we love the library! We will introduce you to Pollo Elastico, the Rubber Chicken of Freedom and Ruby the Rescue Cow, while reinforcing the fun of reading and the beauty of being a part of community.	$351- $500
Nager, Stuart	Songs of Disaster: Devised & Collaborative Theater Master Class	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	(Advanced Students/Teachers) Using the lyrics of early 20th Century songs of angst and disaster as jumping off points, the workshop group will take a journey into devised & collaborative theater. Ensemble building will be explored through Boal and Viewpoints exercises. Working in small groups, the attendees will be actors, playwrights and directors to create scenes from the lyric sheets the group chooses. Students must have a strong improvisation background and willingness to create as part of a group. Each group will present their work at the end of the session. NOTE: This workshop is designed to be done in a two to three hour period of time or short residency. *This can also be altered to fit elementary schools through Folk and Traditional Tales, as well as other subjects in a process drama format.	$501- $1000
Bezrodnov, Vitaliy	From Russia with Music - Award Winning Trio	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	“Moscow Nights” is an exciting, versatile trio of world recognized, prize- winning musicians from Russia. In a little over two years, they have already established themselves as one of the fastest rising folk groups in the U.S. These classically trained artists first took Western Europe by storm and now have brought their dazzling, toe-tapping music to North America. The repertoire is centered on masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. Russian folk music expresses the national character – outwardly reserved and cool but brimming with vigor, mischievousness and vibrancy inside. Their lively program presents an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions and culture. Lilting Balalaikas, dynamic Bayan Accordion, unique Trashotky & Loshky, humorous Dances and superb Vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages!	$501- $1000
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	I Know I Can - Yes We Can!	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Clowning, Performing Arts- Magic	The choices we make define who we are. This upbeat, high energy performance identifies and explores the meaning of character traits - respect, caring, perseverence, citizenship, honesty, self-discipline, fairness, responsibility, and self-esteem. Juggling, illusions, physical comedy, modeling behavior and audience participation are a winning combination used in developing these core ethical values as the basis of good character. This show is technically very good and creative. Audience participation is active throughout. The kids were delighted with the zany comedy and awed by the skillful illusions. The artists are effective verbal and artistic communicators. They are punctual and make effective use of time.	$201- $350
Lienhard, Marco	Japanese Flutes and traditonal dances	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Program that will give a glimpse on Japanese Culture thorugh performances of dances and Japanese flutes. There will explanations of aspects of Japanese culture and of instruments as well as of costumes. Meaning of festivlas, some customs. Also some students will get to join in in a simple summer dance Also workshops of Japanese dances are available as other programs	$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.