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


Performer Information
Stage name:	Open Hand Theater
Performer name:	Open Hand Theater
Phone:	315-476-0466
Mailing address:	518 Prospect Ave. Syracuse, NY 13208
E-mail address:	info@openhandtheater.org
Website:	http://openhandtheater.org/
Performer's agent:	Kathy Ferro
Previous appearances at:	Onondaga Free Library, Southworth Library Association, Palace Theater, Hamilton, NY, United Way - SAEYC, Literacy Coalition of Onondaga County Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/05/2011

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

The Stonecutter Health & Fitness- Other,
Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Japanese theater, with bunraque and other forms of puppetry. A contemporary story “The Mountain that Loved a Bird” is woven through this performance about ambition, integrity and caring for ones world. A brief demonstration of different puppet styles follows each program.
$501- $1000

Grandfather Frost's Stories of Russia Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

Open Hand Theater creates original performances based on the performance traditions of cultures around the world. Grandfather Frost weaves his magic through the Russian forest in a tale spun by Baba Yaga and her mischievous cat. Featuring Vladimir Vasyagin, our international artist in residence from Tomsk, Siberia, this traditional story introduces Russian heritage through its folk characters, music and unique style of puppetry.
$501- $1000

Masks of Life Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

Artistic director Geoffrey Navias follows the events that mark the important moments in ones’ life, no matter where or when you live. These events are celebrated in many cultures through traditions and rituals using masks, movement and stories. Throughout this lively performance, Mr Navias demonstrates how the mask evokes body movement, emotion and character
$351- $500

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
The Stonecutter	Health & Fitness- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Japanese theater, with bunraque and other forms of puppetry. A contemporary story “The Mountain that Loved a Bird” is woven through this performance about ambition, integrity and caring for ones world. A brief demonstration of different puppet styles follows each program.	$501- $1000
Grandfather Frost's Stories of Russia	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Open Hand Theater creates original performances based on the performance traditions of cultures around the world. Grandfather Frost weaves his magic through the Russian forest in a tale spun by Baba Yaga and her mischievous cat. Featuring Vladimir Vasyagin, our international artist in residence from Tomsk, Siberia, this traditional story introduces Russian heritage through its folk characters, music and unique style of puppetry.	$501- $1000
Masks of Life	Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Artistic director Geoffrey Navias follows the events that mark the important moments in ones’ life, no matter where or when you live. These events are celebrated in many cultures through traditions and rituals using masks, movement and stories. Throughout this lively performance, Mr Navias demonstrates how the mask evokes body movement, emotion and character	$351- $500