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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Bromka, Sondra & John	Erie Canal Tall Tale Writing Residency and Performance Event	History, Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Workshop participants will study the art of the 'Tall Tale,' and then create their own original tale. This residency draws upon the Erie Canal for theme and inspiration, and includes songs and dances that reflect our multicultural heritage. The program will conclude with a joint artist/student performance for the community, wherein participants perform their tale, songs, and dances as an integral part of the artists’ musical theatre performance piece '15 Years on the Erie Canal.' (see related program listings.) The final performance will be geared towards family audiences, and includes participation for all. The presentation will feature music on the artists’ unusual collection of authentic historical instruments. All participating children will gain hands-on experience in a range of artistic disciplines, including writing, poetry, dance, music, and storytelling/theatre. Children will be exposed to actual Tall Tales of the Erie Canal Era; they will learn factual information about our county’s famous canal; about the era’s multicultural heritage.	$501- $1000
Cohen, Dan	Bananappeal	Music, Performing Arts- Other, Performing Arts- Dance	Danna Banana solo.50 minutes of original music, storytelling and games guaranteed to have everyone on their feet. (appropriate for ages 3-9)	$201- $350
Kronzek, Allan	The Magician's Art and Scientific Inquiry	Performing Arts- Magic, Science	How do magic tricks fool us? Where does our thinking go astray? If we can be fooled by the illusions of a stage magician, how do we know we aren't being fooled by other illusions as well? Among the core science concepts explored in this eye-opening program--which combines baffling magic with audience brainstorming--are those related to developing skepticism, forming hypothesis, questioning appearances, testing explanations, and distinguishing between a scientific and non-scientific world view. Allan Zola Kronzek is a writer, magician, and longtime teaching artist. He is the author of the NY Times bestseller The Sorcerer's Companion-A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter, and the highly-acclaimed A Book of Magic for Young Magicians - The Secrets of Alkazar.	$501- $1000
Crocker, Keith	JEWISH INFLUENCES IN FILM	History, Media- Film, Performing Arts- Other	This program focuses on the influence of Jewish immigrants on the United States film culture during the Golden Age of Hollywood and, depending on the program picked by the participating sponsor, will focus on examples of actors (Kirk Douglas, Melvin Douglas), actresses (Lauren Bacall, Shelley Winters), directors (Billy Wilder, Otto Preminger) and producers (Samuel Goldwyn, Carl Laemmle). Program concludes with a showing of a 16mm condensation of the Marx Brothers Monkey Business (1931).	$101- $200
Edgecomb, Diane	The Salmon of Wisdom	Literature- Other, Nature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	True tales and original stories of encounters with the wild. This inspiring and entertaining performance is especially for nature lovers. The show starts off with an upbeat rhyming story of a New York cabbie who travels “up North” in search of a loon. Filled with humorous and evocative moments as we travel with the greenhorn cabbie as he reconnects with the wild. This piece is complemented with beautiful Native American legends and Diane’s original story The Salmon of Wisdom ~ a true tale of a mysterious and inspiring journey along California's Pacific Coast ~ a story of the beauty and mystery of nature. A one of a kind performance by one of New England’s favorite storytellers.	$501- $1000
Graham, Michael	The Lazy Fox / The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	THE LAZY FOX/EL ZORRO PEREZOSO Can a very lazy Fox trick an Armadillo? Perhaps...but in this Spring Valley Puppet Theater production of the Argentine folktale, The Lazy Fox, the Armadillo has a few tricks up HIS sleeve! This program features enchanting hand puppet animals and a large rod puppet Sun. This production is also available in a bilingual version: El Zorro Perezoso. THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING A hungry Wolf tries to outwit the savvy Shepherd and make a meal of the helpless, little Lamb. Helpless? Maybe not! Adapted from the Aesop Fable, this popular story is enlivened with a colorful Mexican setting, a humorous communication gap and a surprise ending!	$351- $500
Marshall, Barry	The Water of Life	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Award-winning, nationally renowned tandem storytellers present a family performance program of world folktales on a watery theme. Perfect for library 2010 summer reading programs. Stories may include: The Water of Life (Grimms), The Naga (Burma), The Rainbow Fairy (Ireland), many more.	$201- $350
Neiman, Oren	IsraAlien	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	A high-energy acoustic guitar duo, merging Mediterranean-Gypsy music with Jazz mentality and Rock attitude. Isra-Alien is a band with innovative compositions and imaginative arrangements - deeply rooted in Israel's diverse musical traditions. The result is a unique fusing of a myriad of musical traditions (Greek, Balkan, Eastern-European, and Jewish/Klezmer), with daring improvisations and inventive textures, showcasing both guitarists’ musical worlds. Isra-Alien's debut album was chosen by Music Connection Magazine as one of the top 25 independent albums of 2009. The live performances are humoristic and lively, and include stories and personal anecdotes about the music, the compositions and the musicians.	$501- $1000
Conrad, Bob	The Great American Frontier	History, Multicultural- Native American, Performing Arts- Theater	Bob Conrad takes your students back in time to the early 1800's when America was beginning to grow, and to meet the people that helped settle the great frontier. Your students will learn about: Davy Crockett, President Thomas Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea, Life on the American Frontier. Using Magic, Puppets, Music, and large visual props, your students will experience life in the Great American Frontier. This is a fun filled interactive highly educational program that will be long remembered.	$351- $500
Amore, James Lazzarini	Phenomenon	Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Other, Science	Phe•nom•enon (f∂ näm´∂ n∂ n) noun 1. Something experienced; a fact or occurrence that can be observed. 2. Something notable; something that is out of the ordinary and excites people's interest and curiosity. 3. A remarkable person or thing. 4. A new and exciting show created for the sophisticated expectations of a young adult audience. Do you believe in ESP and power of the mind? For instance, is it possible to foretell the future, move objects with your mind or read someone's thoughts? A new and exciting show created for the sophisticated expectations of a young adult audience. Phenomenon is a presentation of profound and unbelievable events in a fast-paced, fun format.. Amore utilizes the audience throughout the performance for astounding demonstrations of the mind and body incorporating psychology and parapsychology. Envision breaking a light bulb simply by thinking about it, predict lottery numbers, float a table in mid-air, foresee the future, read people’s minds, see a demonstration of the human lie detector and more. Experience Phenomenon and you will believe. Phenomenon is a show that challenges an audience to discover the power of their own minds.	$351- $500

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