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


Performer Information
Stage name:	Applause Unlimited
Performer name:	Christopher Hudert
Phone:	804-264-0299
Mailing address:	2824 Irisdale Avenue Henrico, VA 23228-5544
E-mail address:	christopher@applauseunlimited.com
Website:	http://www.applauseunlmited.com
Performer's agent:	Christopher Hudert
Previous appearances at:	Agecroft Hall & Gardens - Richmond, VA, The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo, MD, The Puppet Showplace Theater Brookline, MA, The Valentine Museum - Richmond, VA, Jefferson-Madison Regional Libraries - Charlotesville, VA Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	06/24/2012

Records 1-6 of 6

Program
Category
Description
Fee

Tales of a Mysterious Land Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Three stories demonstrate the rich ethnic diversity of Chinese folklore. Narrated and performed with hand puppets, rod puppets, masks, and simple props, the story of "Long Hair Girl," "The God of Faces," and "The Story of the House" are sure to stir the heart and stimulate the imagination of young and old.
$351- $500

The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers - Hans Christian Andersen - with this new adaptation of their UNIMA award winning show. Sometimes serious and heartwarming, sometimes downright silly, but always fun, the show features storytelling and song as well as over twenty hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes in three of Andersen’s best loved tales: “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”
$351- $500

Aesop's Fables Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Aesop’s imaginative and informative world of amusing and instructive stories springs to life in these bright and delightful tales. A solo puppeteer/storyteller brings to the stage the tales of “The Ant and The Grasshopper,” “The Country Mouse and The City Mouse,” and “The Tortoise and The Hare.” Each fable has a moral, or lesson, that illustrates different proper behavior and highlights a different style of puppetry. The wit and wisdom of one of the world’s best known storytellers are as relevant today as they were when Aesop first told them nearly three thousand years ago.
$351- $500

Travelin' Jack & Co. Performing Arts- Puppetry,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

An itinerant puppeteer with a hand puppet booth and a knack for tall tales entertains family audiences much as puppeteers did in America’s Colonial days. Three American folk-tales are told with hand puppets by a single puppeteer who serves as both narrator and character in the show. Based on a Jack tale, a slave story-song, and a morality tale, these stories reflect the depth, scope, and humor of early American storytelling. The first story, “Foolish Jack,” is a Jack tale about Jack’s adventures when he first leaves home. The second story tells “Why Dogs Chase Cats.” The final story, “A Bundle of Troubles,” is a morality tales that teaches a valuable life lesson: count your blessings, not your troubles. As contemporary as it is classic, this show is a delight for audiences of all ages.
$351- $500

The Velveteen Rabbit Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

With gentle humor and warmth, Margery Williams’ classic tale of a toy rabbit who’s big dream is to become real is told with hand puppets, storytelling, and song by a solo puppeteer. It is a story about friendship, changes, magic, and what it means to love and be loved. A popular show for the young and young at heart, it is of particular interest to children and their parents, youngsters learning to read, and anyone who has ever had a favorite stuffed toy. This show was recently designated as a “Helen Hayes Awards Recommended” production.
$351- $500

Tales of Beatrix Potter Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

A solo puppeteer/storyteller explores the fantasy world of one of Victorian England’s best-known authors and illustrators. Set in an old-fashioned nursery, this performance includes three favorite Beatrix Potter stories as seen through the eyes of a young English girl growing up at the beginning of the twentieth century. As she pursues the everyday activities of playing and learning, the tales of “Two Bad Mice,” “Jeremy Fisher,” and “Jemima Puddleduck” seem to grow from her imagination. This 45 minute show incorporates hand, rod, and shadow puppets with storytelling and song in a style that is sure to please young and old alike. Licensed by Frederick Warne & Co.
$351- $500

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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.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Tales of a Mysterious Land	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Three stories demonstrate the rich ethnic diversity of Chinese folklore. Narrated and performed with hand puppets, rod puppets, masks, and simple props, the story of "Long Hair Girl," "The God of Faces," and "The Story of the House" are sure to stir the heart and stimulate the imagination of young and old.	$351- $500
The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Applause Unlimited celebrates one of the 20th century’s greatest storytellers - Hans Christian Andersen - with this new adaptation of their UNIMA award winning show. Sometimes serious and heartwarming, sometimes downright silly, but always fun, the show features storytelling and song as well as over twenty hand puppets, rod puppets, and marionettes in three of Andersen’s best loved tales: “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”	$351- $500
Aesop's Fables	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Aesop’s imaginative and informative world of amusing and instructive stories springs to life in these bright and delightful tales. A solo puppeteer/storyteller brings to the stage the tales of “The Ant and The Grasshopper,” “The Country Mouse and The City Mouse,” and “The Tortoise and The Hare.” Each fable has a moral, or lesson, that illustrates different proper behavior and highlights a different style of puppetry. The wit and wisdom of one of the world’s best known storytellers are as relevant today as they were when Aesop first told them nearly three thousand years ago.	$351- $500
Travelin' Jack & Co.	Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	An itinerant puppeteer with a hand puppet booth and a knack for tall tales entertains family audiences much as puppeteers did in America’s Colonial days. Three American folk-tales are told with hand puppets by a single puppeteer who serves as both narrator and character in the show. Based on a Jack tale, a slave story-song, and a morality tale, these stories reflect the depth, scope, and humor of early American storytelling. The first story, “Foolish Jack,” is a Jack tale about Jack’s adventures when he first leaves home. The second story tells “Why Dogs Chase Cats.” The final story, “A Bundle of Troubles,” is a morality tales that teaches a valuable life lesson: count your blessings, not your troubles. As contemporary as it is classic, this show is a delight for audiences of all ages.	$351- $500
The Velveteen Rabbit	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	With gentle humor and warmth, Margery Williams’ classic tale of a toy rabbit who’s big dream is to become real is told with hand puppets, storytelling, and song by a solo puppeteer. It is a story about friendship, changes, magic, and what it means to love and be loved. A popular show for the young and young at heart, it is of particular interest to children and their parents, youngsters learning to read, and anyone who has ever had a favorite stuffed toy. This show was recently designated as a “Helen Hayes Awards Recommended” production.	$351- $500
Tales of Beatrix Potter	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A solo puppeteer/storyteller explores the fantasy world of one of Victorian England’s best-known authors and illustrators. Set in an old-fashioned nursery, this performance includes three favorite Beatrix Potter stories as seen through the eyes of a young English girl growing up at the beginning of the twentieth century. As she pursues the everyday activities of playing and learning, the tales of “Two Bad Mice,” “Jeremy Fisher,” and “Jemima Puddleduck” seem to grow from her imagination. This 45 minute show incorporates hand, rod, and shadow puppets with storytelling and song in a style that is sure to please young and old alike. Licensed by Frederick Warne & Co.	$351- $500