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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
TheatreworksUSA, -	CLICK, CLACK, MOO	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	"Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!" Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declared the farm a "tech-free zone." He confiscates her laptop in the cold barn along with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. "No way," replies Farmer Brown. "No blankets!" So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets: no milk, no eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.	$1001- $3000
Conrad, Bob	Music of the World	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Author/illustrator, musician Bob Conrad will take your students on an imaginary voyage around using Music, Dances, and Hats of over 20 different cultures. Every member of the audience will become involved as they sing, clap, and participate in the fun. For the finale of the program, the stage is filled with a Latin Rhythm Band composed of members of the audience, each playing a different instrument. Bob Conrad will perform on a wide variety of common instruments such as the guitar and banjo, as well as Rosita the Brazilian Talking Drum, the Steel Drum, The African Kalimba, and a host of rhythm instruments, he will also explain the origin and historical development of them in a light-hearted way, This program will introduce your students to the world of music, Dixieland, jazz, Country, Folk, Flemenco, Rock and Music from Around the World. This program will leave your audience with a new found love and appreciation for music of all types. Bob Conrad is the author/illustrator of several educational books for children.	$351- $500
Mayes, Tom	The Macaroni Show!	Performing Arts- Clowning	Macaroni’s comedy magic and juggling show is sure to captivate the children with lots of audience participation and funny business that’s perfect for school or camp assemblies, community celebrations and company picnics. Individuals are invited up “on stage” with Macaroni to join in the fun and make the magic happen! Macaroni will even grab an unsuspecting adult and put him or her in the show! Macaroni comes equipped with his own portable sound system and microphone set-up.	$201- $350
Kruszka, Donald	Sleeping Beauty	Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	A humorous re-telling of the classic story of the sleeping princess, her dog, the prince who saves her, the dragon he has to fight, and the evil fairy who put the princess to sleep. Playing at 32 Western New York venues as part of the 2012 Dream Big Summer Reading Series.	$101- $200
Simpson, Julia Breanetta	Harlem On My Mind	History, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	A one-woman musical journey through the dynamic time in history known as “The Harlem Renaissance”. Experience the poetry of Langston Hughes and the larger than life personalities of Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters and Josephine Baker while celebrating the music of “Duke” Ellington, Thomas “Fats” Waller, Harold Arlen Irving Berlin and others. This show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.	$501- $1000
Gilmore, Kara	The Marvelous Mutts	Life Skills- Other, Nature- Animals, Performing Arts- Other	The Marvelous Mutts library program is as exciting and entertaining as it is educational. Our program offers unique public programming that is valuable for community members of all ages. The Marvelous Mutts is a team of amazing canine athletes led by Kara Gilmore and Nadja Palenzuela. The Marvelous Mutts have wowed crowds throughout the US and South America, rising from humble beginnings to reach the pinnacle of canine athleticism. The team features national and world finalists in canine Frisbee©, agility and dock diving. The Marvelous Mutts’ library shows feature Frisbee©, trick and agility stunts that will keep all ages entertained. Woven throughout these performances are stories of rescue and redemption that teach humane treatment of animals and lessons on dog safety. Our shows feature hands-on participation with The Marvelous Mutts. People of all ages learn about basic pet care and about compassion for animals from our show. No matter how large or small your space may be, or the composition of your community, your patrons will love our show.	$201- $350
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
Productions, Dream Jam	Dream Jam Band Concert	Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Known for their musicality, theatricality and multi-instrumental talents, the Dream Jam Band premiered their new stage show at Cleveland’s International Children’s Festival to sold out crowds. The music of the Dream Jam Band is inspired by a spirit of wonder and curiosity. With exciting kid and family-friendly songs, their unique style reflects the belief that young children are endowed with an inherent capacity to understand musical ideas. The band uses this as a gateway to enhance learning in all areas. Their eponymous first album, Dream Jam Band featured eleven original songs, two of which, “Nicky Nicky Knock Knock” and “Look Around” reached Number One at SiriusXM satellite radio. The album was named to the Top Ten List of National Public Radio’s best Children’s and Family Albums, and won four Children’s Web Awards. Their new album, Leave it in the Soup is receiving high acclaim. The band has toured extensively. They were a headline attraction at Kidzapalooza, Taste of Chicago, and the Cleveland International Children’s Festival. The Dream Jam Band has been featured on PBS Sprout and was the sole musical entertainment for their three-hour live television special, Chica’s Big Birthday Surprise. This concert will have families singing and dancing together!	$1001- $3000
Revels-Bey, Napoleon	Rhythm Kings Dizzy-Morocco-Cha-Cha	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Please visit our website:www.revels-bey.com Rhythm Kings Ensemble Afro-Cuban & American Jazz Ideal for Moorish America, Hispanic, African, Jazz or American Music Month The award winning rhythmic elements of music as they are demonstrated through the different styles from Africa, North and South America and Europe. Choose from Latin, African, or Caribbean programs. The Latin program is based on Afro-Cuba music and the styles of meringue and cha-cha, South American homemade instruments, and paper bags. The Caribbean program features the steel pan and is inspired by music from the islands like calypso, reggae and limbo. Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Audience: unlimited NYS Standard(s): SS Arts Standard(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 Curriculum: Global Studies, Multicultural Studies, US History, Character Education Art Form(s): Music, Dance, Social Studies Length: 45 minutes	$1001- $3000
TheatreworksUSA, -	Living Voices' NORTHWEST PASSAGE	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	When Julia’s family immigrates to the northwestern United States from Sweden, she experiences the diversity of America through interactions with her African, Asian, and Native American neighbors as she becomes a nurse at the height of WWI.	$501- $1000

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