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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Edgecomb, Diane	Forbidden Stories: Journey Among the Kurds of Turkey	Literature- Poetry, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Forbidden Stories: Journey Among the Kurds of Turkey The dramatic tale of Edgecomb's story collecting journey in remote mountain villages among a people whose very language was forbidden is punctuated by colorful slides, music and folktales collected from the last living Kurdish tellers. This entertaining and insightful performance with award-winning storyteller Diane Edgecomb charts her years collecting the vanishing folkloric tales of the Kurdish people. This seven-year quest brought Diane to remote mountain villages in Turkey places usually forbidden to outsiders. A master teller, Edgecomb will share legends from her new book, A Fire In My Heart: Kurdish Tales, never before published stories that reveal the folkloric riches of this ancient Middle Eastern culture along with anecdotes of her travels up sheer mountain roads to record the last Kurdish storytellers. The performance resonates with the humor and pathos of Kurdish village life and the colorful people that shared their lives with her.	$501- $1000
Golden, Gail	SPLISH SPLASH: Jump into the Story Pool!	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Storytelling	SPLISH SPLASH: Jump into the Story Pool! ties in closely with the summer reading program for NYS libraries 2010. This 45 minute long show is based on three folktales (from library books) and encourages summer reading. The folktales are from Africa, England, and Puerto Rico and are lots of fun for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program includes a high degree of audience participation including Spanish language content and children from the audience being selected to play characters in the stories! It's a memorable summer reading experience for the whole family!	$101- $200
Shih, Patricia	Let's Go to China!	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Other	Patricia Shih leads the audience through a fascinating trip to the world's oldest continuous living civilization--China. Geography, history, language, music, art, dance, inventions and much more are covered. Patricia brings in many artifacts from her extensive collection including silk lotus shoes, puppets from Chinese opera, instruments and clothing. Patricia will gear the presentation to the age range of the audience. There is audience involvement in learning how to speak, read, write and understand 999 words in Chinese, singing a Chinese folk song, trying out a ribbon dance, and much more.	$501- $1000
Torgan, Keith	Green Golly and the Treasure of Light	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In this enchanting sequel to “Green Golly & Her Golden Flute” Green Golly escapes the tower, goes “on tour” and discovers the “treasure of light” - a chest filled with dusty old scrolls of sheet music that when played transport the child to cultures and holidays around the globe. Discover the wonders of Diwali, Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. It is not necessary to see part one to enjoy part two.	$501- $1000
Lynda Folk, Little Folk's Music!	Little Folk's Music	Life Skills- Parenting, Multicultural- Other, Music	Little Folk’s Music is a natural approach to Language Acquisition, through multicultural vocal improvisation with the use of hand instruments comforted by physical rocking that sets a tempo. • Little Folk’s pedagogical based approach, discusses the four steps involved in this technique: (1) develop familiar, routine, singing patterns; (2) use a question and answer format; (3) use of daily motherease sounds (4) begin physical improvisation. • The class activities included yoga breath exercises that are developed around six categories: aural skills, rhythm activities, natural sound, vocal training, body percussion, dance technique. The structure: Beat; melodic phrasing; sound, time organization. • Music is a natural product of physical and intellectual learning. The patterning of a breathe with movement, Sounds become Little Folk’s accelerator. • Analytical of human communicative, sounds and behaviors, Little Folk’s Music guides families together with laughter and joy of family participation. A four-week class, that promotes Language Acquisition, Speech development, through Musical patterning which opens the cognitive window for literacy. Birth thru 5 years old.	$201- $350
*, Andes Manta	Music And Culture of the Andes	Multicultural- Other, Music	Renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, Andes Manta is also widely recognized for the brilliance of their musicianship. The members of Andes Manta play over 35 different instruments ranging from six foot long panpipes and Andean flutes to goat toenail rattles and Spanish guitars. Throughout their dynamic performances, they weave the story of their culture and music in a captivating dialog, including student participation on stage.	$501- $1000
Kumalo, Robbi	Osebo's Drum	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This is a wonderful storytelling performance for African-American History Month as well as all year round! Multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning storyteller Robbi K's spirit is clearly contagious, and the entire audience is soon singing and clapping along with the telling of how the turtle got its shell. Movement, singing and chanting set the scene for Robbi to unfold this amusing traditional tale of a little turtle who outwits the fierce leopard and is rewarded with a shell. Robbi moves about constantly, appealing to the audience as she acts out the many characters. This program can also include an African percussionist, budget permitting.	$501- $1000
Native Dance Theatre, Red Thunder The Next Generation	People of the Plains	Genealogy, Multicultural- Native American, Performing Arts- Dance	People of the Plains brings the rich cultural heritage of the Plains tribes to life with an interactive, visually stimulating, historically packed program of dance and song suitable for all audiences. With authentic costuming, in-depth English narrations, audience participation and cultural knowledge, this program brings a deeper understanding of Native American culture to audiences of all ages.	$1001- $3000
Edgecomb, Diane	Irish Shenanigans	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Magic, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Shenanigans: There is plenty of laughter and delight in this animated retelling of Ireland's best-loved gems. The storytelling includes Irish favorites like Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad's aversion to washing his feet causes him to fall in with a fairy band. Cloaks of Invisibility and magic spells abound as hapless Gilly sets out to help free the Princess of France. Known for her vivid comedic style, Diane Edgecomb brings delight to her interpretations of these classic Irish favorites. This performance is also available with Diane's longtime collaborator Margot Chamberlain accompanying the program on Celtic harp. Storyteller Wows Millicent Crowd: "Unfolded with zest and humor, the story captivated the audience which scarcely moved in the course of its telling. Proof, if any such were needed, that storytelling is as vital as ever, and is in good company in the presence of Diane Edgecomb and Margot Chamberlain." ~ The Advocate, Fairhaven, MA	$351- $500
Pelc, Cindy and Jim	Body Art	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Visual Arts- Painting	Body Art - Entertainer/Artist uses quality, water-based, washable paint to create fantastic designs on face or arm, fast and very popular for all ages. Microfine glitter adds glam! Designs can be simple to more complex faces - explore the painted mask. Great to use as a kick-off to reading program or as the final party. Intergenerational day: Grandparent and grandchild get painted this day - great fun. Simple design: 1 minute per person, most complex design up to 3 minutes per person.	Up to $100

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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.