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


Performer Information
Performer name:	Rita Parisi
Phone:	978-430-1357
Mailing address:	,
E-mail address:	ritaparisi@waterfallproductions.com
Website:	http://www.waterfallproductions.com
Previous appearances at:	Durham Public Library, Durham NH, Northfield Library. Northfield MA, Russell Library, Middletown CT, Coventry Library, Coventry RI, Libby Library, Old Orchard Beach Maine Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	05/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Gothic Victorian Tales by Candlelight, stories by Sarah Orne Jewett Literature- Authors,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Literary Artists

Sarah Orne Jewett, a native of South Berwick Maine is one of the finest New England regional writers of the 19th century. Her stories mirror the everyday lives and landscapes furing that earlier time. Some of her best know works are The White Heron and The Country of the Pointed Firs. Less known are her weird tales of the mysterious and supernatural. Rita Parisi, in 19th century costume, will present three of these gothic tales in theatrical storytelling fashion using the actual words of Jewett herself while acting out the main characters of each story. *Wonderful for the Halloween Season *10-15 minute talk back is included. *Ages: mature teen and up.
$351- $500

I am Zelda- a one-act play about MRS. F. Scott Fitzgerald Literature- Authors,
Performing Arts- Theater,
Performing Arts- Literary Artists

Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald is often known as the insane flapper wife of F.Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby. However, she was more than just the beautiful muse and wife to one of the greatest of the Lost Generation writers. Rita Parisi, in her one-woman original play, will pay tribute to an often misunderstood woman; a woman who was also a mother, an accomplished dancer, an exhibited artist and a published writer in her own right. *appropriate for mature teens and older. *includes some stage lighting
$501- $1000

Gothic Ghost Tales by Candlelight Literature- Authors,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

A presentation of three ghost stories spanning from early 20th century through mid century from Irish author, Rose MacCaulay, British Author, Agatha Christie and American author, Virginia Layefsky. This is not a reading. This is theatrical storytelling where the stories have been adapted faithfully using the author's own words. Includes lighting, props and costumes.
$351- $500

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Program	Category	Description	Fee
Gothic Victorian Tales by Candlelight, stories by Sarah Orne Jewett	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Sarah Orne Jewett, a native of South Berwick Maine is one of the finest New England regional writers of the 19th century. Her stories mirror the everyday lives and landscapes furing that earlier time. Some of her best know works are The White Heron and The Country of the Pointed Firs. Less known are her weird tales of the mysterious and supernatural. Rita Parisi, in 19th century costume, will present three of these gothic tales in theatrical storytelling fashion using the actual words of Jewett herself while acting out the main characters of each story. Wonderful for the Halloween Season 10-15 minute talk back is included. *Ages: mature teen and up.	$351- $500
I am Zelda- a one-act play about MRS. F. Scott Fitzgerald	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald is often known as the insane flapper wife of F.Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby. However, she was more than just the beautiful muse and wife to one of the greatest of the Lost Generation writers. Rita Parisi, in her one-woman original play, will pay tribute to an often misunderstood woman; a woman who was also a mother, an accomplished dancer, an exhibited artist and a published writer in her own right. appropriate for mature teens and older. includes some stage lighting	$501- $1000
Gothic Ghost Tales by Candlelight	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	A presentation of three ghost stories spanning from early 20th century through mid century from Irish author, Rose MacCaulay, British Author, Agatha Christie and American author, Virginia Layefsky. This is not a reading. This is theatrical storytelling where the stories have been adapted faithfully using the author's own words. Includes lighting, props and costumes.	$351- $500