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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Newborn, Ph.D., Jud	SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER: SOPHIE SCHOLL AND THE WHITE ROSE ANTI-NAZI RESISTANCE - Role Models in the Fight for Freedom Today (Multimedia) (Holocaust, Jewish, Christian, History)	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER: SOPHIE SCHOLL AND THE WHITE ROSE - ROLE MODELS IN THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM TODAY is based on Dr. Newborn's new book, SOPHIE SCHOLL AND THE WHITE ROSE, which tells the entire story behind the Oscar-nominated German film, Sophie Scholl: The Final Days. Using music, historical images and dramatic story telling, Dr. Newborn recounts the inspiring story of courageous German Christian university students, some former Hitler Youth fanatics, who transformed remarkably to become the greatest heroes of the German anti-Nazi resistance. Dr. Newborn conveys the importance of the White Rose as role models--while presenting a multicultural array of special people he calls White Rosers today who risk themselves in the fight for freedom and our shared humanity. The ultimate message, whether for audience of all ages: be UPstanders, not BYstanders!	$501- $1000
Bromka, Sondra & John	Christmas Musical Folk Traditions Around the World & Across Time	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Dance	The evocative sounds of the arraye of rare historic and folk musical instruments will lead you into the nooks and crannies of France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and the British Isles in a celebration of Christmas traditions in many lands. From festive tunes for dance and procession, to evocative ballads and songs for chorusing - this rich and festive holiday musical program features seasonal aires, songs, and traditions. Instruments include the hurdy gurdy, French and Northumbrian bagpipes, Celtic harp, Swedish nykleharpa, Irish pennywhistle, and much more.	$351- $500
Van Egmond, Timothy	The Wonder Underground	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Have your summer readers “shovel into” an exciting adventure with a lively participatory program of multicultural folk tales and songs about digging, gardening and going underground! Stories include “How Br’er Rabbit Outsmarted the Frogs” (by getting them to dig a deep grave for a seemingly dead Br’er Raccoon), “Talk” (coming very unexpectedly from some yams in a West African garden), and “Todo O Nada – All Or Nothing” (a spooky story about a hidden treasure cave). Songs include “Ground Hog,” “I Wish I Was A Mole In The Ground,” and “The Garden Song.” Tim’s dramatic style of voice, movement, and facial expression brings stories to life, and his gift of encouraging participation makes for high-spirited and engaging programs. He’ll accompany songs with guitar, mountain dulcimer, and conga drum. A program bibliography will be available so that books containing the stories can be on display, and Tim will recommend them in the program to celebrate and encourage reading. Tim Van Egmond has been delighting and captivating audiences all over the country for over 25 years. He has been selected for the New England States Touring Program, and the New Hampshire State Library's "Kid, Books, and the Arts" Project.	$351- $500
Greenspan, Fred	Punch Van Winkle	Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Loosely based on Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle, with borrowings from Marlow’s Faustus, and a healthy dash of Punch to boot. This live traditional hand puppet show includes many of the traditional characters and comic routines, but without the traditional stick slapping. With a background in museum education, Fred Greenspan has been performing traditional live puppet shows since 1983. Dressing in period costume, he provides a historic overview before each show. His performances can be seen at museums, libraries, schools, fairs and special events of all kinds.	$351- $500
Epstein Kravis, Anna	Fiesta Latina-Americana & Cinco de Mayo BILINGUAL Song & Puppetry Concerts	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Celebrate Hispanic cultures with this lively, fun and interactive song & puppet concert featuring bi-lingual songs, indigenous rhythm instruments, and stories from a variety of Latin American lands. If space permits, perhaps even an interactive circle dance! Program is appropraite year-round, & for Cinco de Mayo Holiday celebrations. Colorful musical and cultural insights come alive through participation with song, movement, puppets and instruments! Traditional and original songs, adorable hand puppets, LuLu the Singing Lama, songs remembered from Anna's childhood, and colorful costume enhance the event. Celebrate appreciation of Hispanic cultures and contributions, so present in our everyday lives!	$501- $1000
Conrad, Bob	A Magical Approach to Geography	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Theater	This highly entertaining and educational school assembly program is really an introduction to geography and the world we live in. Your students will take a magical journey to all seven continents, with stop-overs at China, India, France, Africa,Brazil, and Australia. Using large visual aides, globes, a 6 foot by 8 foot map of the world, a talking picture of the Earth. Your students will get a new insight into the world and it's people and cultures. Your students will learn about; * Maps and Globes. * The Continents. * Countries of the World. * Flags of Various Nations. * A World of Facts. Bob Conrad calls upon a variety of talents: Magic; Storytelling, Puppetry, Ventriloquism to make geography fun, interesting and exciting.	$351- $500
Van Egmond, Timothy	The Jolly Farmer	History, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century America, when 'the farmer was the man who feeds us all.' Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing for close to 25 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries senior centers, and heritage museums including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), and Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY). 'Yankee Notions likes to promise that they will ‘please the ear, enrich the mind, and enchant the heart.’ They’ve been making good on that promise for the last 20 years, all around New England and beyond it as well.' Nicholas Thaw, Director, 1794 Meetinghouse, New Salem, MA	$501- $1000
Carter, Tom	The Lost German Slave Girl	History, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This is a story of slavery in New Orleans before the Civil War and how a mistaken identity freed a slave girl. As well it is is about climate change and how that event changed the course of history	$101- $200
Storytellers, Act!vated	Multicultural Folktale Theater	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Non-stop action, physical comedy, audience participation, American Sign Language and imaginative props made from homemade objects. Multicultural Folktales are theatrically staged by professional actors before a gigantic oversized book. Kids are sent to search for books related to the show at the end of each library performance. * Each performance includes 2 folktales. * 30 minute rehearsal for up to 12 participants who perform in the show included.	$351- $500
Stearns, Eleanor	Women of Vision	History, Performing Arts- Other, Performing Arts- Other	Costumed portrayals of Clara Barton, Emily Dickinson, Amelia Earhart, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Each program focuses on one woman, telling about her life, visions, and contributions to society. Apropriate for ages 8 through adult. Clara Barton - portrays her activiities during the Civil War and her role in founding the American Red Cross. . Emily Dickinson - shares her thoughts about nature, personal relationships, love, and death through dialogue and her poems. Amelia Earhart - describes her passion for flying detailing some of her flights. The adult version shares her unusual view of marriage and presents her strong feelings about the role of women in society. Elizabeth Cady Stanton - describes the inequities that women experienced in the 1800s and her role in starting the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY in 1848. She stresses the need for equal rights for women, especially the right to vote. Brochures are available with further information.	$101- $200

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