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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Berlin, Jan	"What's Inside?"	Museums, Nature- Animals, Science	Live animals and a big sparkly box filled with surprises make this program about discovering what's hiding inside a shell a ball, a tunnel, under leaves, and in the dirt, a fun and interactive learning adventure!	$101- $200
Graham, Michael	Michael Graham's Spring Valley Puppet Theater	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Illusion has triumphed. And so has Michael Graham, who gives life, at least momentarily, to a most improbable cast of characters. The New York Daily News The Spring Valley Puppet Theater has been performing for schools and libraries throughout New England for over 30 years. Each performance combines delightfully original scripts, appealing characters, beautifully hand-crafted hand and rod puppets, lighting, music and humor. The result is highly entertaining puppet theater. A highlight of each library program is an informative and exciting behind-the-scenes look at the technique and artistry used in puppet theater, including a demonstration of favorite characters. In most school assembly performances, the front curtain is removed and students are invited to explore the art of puppetry through an insightful and absorbing question and answer period. A wonderful educational experience! Productions include Jack and the Beanstalk (1994 UNIMA Award recipient.) The Three Wishes, The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, The Lazy Fox/ El Zorro Perezoso (bilingual,) Puss in Boots, A Holiday Fantasy. All shows play to a maximum audience of 350. Recommended for ages 5 and up / K thru 6th grade. Prices range from $335 to $400 plus travel. Please call for pricing information.	$351- $500
Landrey, Sheileen	Mexican Celebrations: Day of the Dead	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Culture comes to life through hands-on stations, art and authentic objects as students learn about this significant Mexican celebration of ancestors. Adaptable for middle/high school groups, this program gives important context to the Day of the Dead and its role in Mexican culture and heritage.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	World Clothing: What Should I Wear?	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	A fun program that explores how people’s geographic location influences their choices in what to wear. Interactive stations include clothing to try on, a matching game with international dolls, and an art project.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	Celebrate Chinese New Year	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	An introduction to the Chinese New Year Festival, students learn through hands-on stations with authentic clothing, objects, and a make-and-take project that brings this celebration to life.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	Cultural Aspects of Clothing	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Through interactive stations and hands-on activities, students examine how people’s cultural background, geography, and climate affect the clothing they wear.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	Welcome Home, Japan	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Through the use of objects and arts, students will explore a traditional Japanese home and learn how it is similar and different from their own home.	$101- $200
Landrey, Sheileen	Great Grains: Corn, Rice and Wheat	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Explore the use and impact of these three great grains in world cultures. Hands-on stations include measurement, setting an international table, and a make-and-take project.	$101- $200
McGrath, Cathy	“SONGS OF SUFFRAGE, ONE HUNDRED YEARS HENCE”	History, Museums, Music	Join in singing the songs that the suffragists sang as they struggled for woman’s right to vote. Song sheets will help you raise you voice in protest so you can imagine the convictions of the women and men of the past working for woman’s suffrage. Many suffrage songs were crafted from the popular songs of the day. One advantage of this was that suffragists could sing the songs together immediately, since they already knew the melody and only needed the new words. Then they could sing them at meetings, conventions and demonstrations in efforts to convince others. These songs are the statement of the people, the story of their struggles and of their courage. When we sing them together now, we remember and honor those who went before us, leading the way in voting rights. An experienced folk music performer, Cathy McGrath uses an 1870’s guitar, antique flute, and rolled tin whistle in this historical program that encourages audience participation. She first performed this program in 2004 for the Genesee Country Village & Museum. It seems perfect to offer this program again for the 100th anniversary of Women's Suffrage.	$201- $350
Landrey, Sheileen	Great Grains: International	Multicultural- Other, Museums, Visual Arts- Folk Arts	Examine three major grains, why people around the world traditionally grow, cultivate, and eat those grains, and what part they play in daily life.	$101- $200

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