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


Performer Information
Stage name:	TheatreworksUSA
Performer name:	- TheatreworksUSA
Phone:	(212) 647-1100, x-151
Mailing address:	151 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001
E-mail address:	scochran@twusa.org
Website:	http://www.twusa.org
Performer's agent:	Steve CochranTheatreworksUSA(212)647-1100 x-151scochran@twusa.org
Previous appearances at:	Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY, Oswego BOCES, Oswego, NY, Soundview Library, Bronx, NY, Olean High School, Olean, NY, Bronx Library Center, Bronx, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Living Voices Productions' JOURNEY FROM THE DUST History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

During the great depression and the dust bowl, one young man experiences the loss of his home, his family, and economic prejudice, but finds the courage to survive.
$501- $1000

The Balsters' DUCK SOUP MAGIC SHOW Life Skills- Other,
Performing Arts- Magic

You won’t believe your eyes as the Balsters wow audiences of all ages with this fast-paced display of magic featuring Houdini’s mysterious masterpiece Metamorphosis; the amazing, gravity-defying Broomstick Suspension; and the hilarious Duck Soup magic trick... starring a live duck!
$1001- $3000

JUNIE B. JONES Literature- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her top-seecret personal beeswax journal. A musical based on the books by Barbara Park.
$1001- $3000

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.
$1001- $3000

Patrick Garner's HOUDINI: THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG History,
Performing Arts- Theater

The son of poor immigrants is inspired by a borrowed book and becomes the world’s greatest illusionist! Broadway theatre veteran Patrick Garner presents an interactive program with a little bit of magic, a heap of motivation, and a whole lot of fun.
$501- $1000

Queen Nur's VOICES OF COURAGE History,
Multicultural- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur takes on the roles of several exceptionally strong African-American pioneers including Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cathy Williams, in an indellible tour de force performance.
$501- $1000

HENRY & MUDGE Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures! When Henry's cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that he finally rolls over at her command! Henry thinks Mudge must love Annie more than him, because the dog only does the trick for her. Very upset, Henry runs away into the cold dark woods to find adventures on his own. Will the two friends be reunited? Find out in this Theatreworks musical, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.
$1001- $3000

RED BULL THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

Through dramatic storytelling, theatrical exercises and heightened poetic text, a Red Bull Theater residency helps to improve literacy and public speaking skills, broaden students' understanding of critical social issues, encourage imaginative growth, teach collaborative problem-solving, and promote self-confidence in young people. These teaching artists also collaborate with teachers in developing and implementing cross-curriculum lesson plans to integrate the Bard's masterworks with other subjects. Red Bull artists are available for both single-day workshops and extended multi-week residencies, and can customize their approach to meet your students' specific needs and skill levels, from fifth grade all the way up through high school.
$351- $500

Jim West Productions' NORTH, SOUTH, EAST & JIM WEST Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Puppetry

A multicultural puppet treat, with a giant dragon from China, a Native American totem pole, and a hand shadow spider from Africa.
$1001- $3000

Living Voices Productions' THE RIGHT TO DREAM History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

The story of a young African-American's coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling story.
$501- $1000

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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
Living Voices Productions' JOURNEY FROM THE DUST	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	During the great depression and the dust bowl, one young man experiences the loss of his home, his family, and economic prejudice, but finds the courage to survive.	$501- $1000
The Balsters' DUCK SOUP MAGIC SHOW	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Magic	You won’t believe your eyes as the Balsters wow audiences of all ages with this fast-paced display of magic featuring Houdini’s mysterious masterpiece Metamorphosis; the amazing, gravity-defying Broomstick Suspension; and the hilarious Duck Soup magic trick... starring a live duck!	$1001- $3000
JUNIE B. JONES	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Hurray, Hurray! Junie B. Jones is finally graduating from kindergarten and is ready for first grade, at last! But getting used to the whole new group of friends, a new teacher, and new glasses is challenging, even for irrepressible Junie B. Follow her adventures as she writes everything down in her top-seecret personal beeswax journal. A musical based on the books by Barbara Park.	$1001- $3000
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.	$1001- $3000
Patrick Garner's HOUDINI: THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG	History, Performing Arts- Theater	The son of poor immigrants is inspired by a borrowed book and becomes the world’s greatest illusionist! Broadway theatre veteran Patrick Garner presents an interactive program with a little bit of magic, a heap of motivation, and a whole lot of fun.	$501- $1000
Queen Nur's VOICES OF COURAGE	History, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Acclaimed storyteller Queen Nur takes on the roles of several exceptionally strong African-American pioneers including Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune and Cathy Williams, in an indellible tour de force performance.	$501- $1000
HENRY & MUDGE	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can't find a playmate in his new neighborhood! Luckily, he's got Mudge, a great big, 182-pound canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adventures! When Henry's cousin Annie comes for a visit, Mudge is so charmed by her that he finally rolls over at her command! Henry thinks Mudge must love Annie more than him, because the dog only does the trick for her. Very upset, Henry runs away into the cold dark woods to find adventures on his own. Will the two friends be reunited? Find out in this Theatreworks musical, based on the best-selling series of books by Cynthia Rylant.	$1001- $3000
RED BULL THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Through dramatic storytelling, theatrical exercises and heightened poetic text, a Red Bull Theater residency helps to improve literacy and public speaking skills, broaden students' understanding of critical social issues, encourage imaginative growth, teach collaborative problem-solving, and promote self-confidence in young people. These teaching artists also collaborate with teachers in developing and implementing cross-curriculum lesson plans to integrate the Bard's masterworks with other subjects. Red Bull artists are available for both single-day workshops and extended multi-week residencies, and can customize their approach to meet your students' specific needs and skill levels, from fifth grade all the way up through high school.	$351- $500
Jim West Productions' NORTH, SOUTH, EAST & JIM WEST	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	A multicultural puppet treat, with a giant dragon from China, a Native American totem pole, and a hand shadow spider from Africa.	$1001- $3000
Living Voices Productions' THE RIGHT TO DREAM	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	The story of a young African-American's coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling story.	$501- $1000