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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Rogers, Robert	Rainbow Fish in the Deep Blue Sea	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Inspired by the award winning books by Marcus Pfister, this is an original adventure that gives a new dimension to Rainbow Fish and all the other sea creatures, especially when they are brought to life as a cast of colorful marionettes. An innocent game of hide and seek draws Rainbow Fish into a stiff current that leads to a new and mysterious territory. The Strange-looking inhabitants, who at first seem threatening, turn out to make very good friends, and teach Rainbow Fish some valuable lessons.	$351- $500
Shepard, Mark	Trickster Tales	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Drums, Songs and Stories Celebrating the Trickster Archetype from around the world. Coyote and Cicada, Anansi and the Secret Name, Monkey & Leopard, Jack 'n the Beanstalk...These trickster tales and others, teach important lessons through the hilarious escapades and foibles of the trickster.	$501- $1000
Friedman, Jeffrey	MonsterMaker Craft Program	Performing Arts- Storytelling, Visual Arts- Drawing, Visual Arts- Crafts	A serpent with seven eyes, the face of a lion, and three tails? Anything is possible when children's imaginations and creativity run wild in the MonsterMaker program, which combines storytelling and craft-making into a single activity. During the performance of a creepy monster story, the children in the audience are called upon to fashion the MONSTERS that the character in the story must confront by using their imaginations and craft materials including Styrofoam balls, pipe cleaners, clay, molds, and cloth to produce effigies of something fearful. The crafters then help the performer to conquer these creatures by constructing the tools that inspire the bravery and confidence required to defeat them.	$201- $350
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	THE LAST DRAGON ON EARTH by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre	Performing Arts- Puppetry	For as long as anyone can remember, princes have killed dragons and rescued princesses. But what happens if the princess doesn’t need rescuing — and the dragon to be killed is the very last one on Earth? Learning to live together in peace is the theme of this modern fairytale, which is also a wonderful introduction to the concept of species extinction. It is brought to life by the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre with their trademark blend of beautiful puppets, fabulous scenery, and hysterically funny action.	$501- $1000
Smith, Joy	Stories from the Americas	History, Multicultural- Native American, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Americas – both north and south and in between are rich with a variety of traditions and cultures. Together we will look at the stories from our part of the world ranging from Cajun tales to stories from the Amazon to Caribbean stories. Stories and Songs: Why Alligators Hate Dogs, Dog Tales, The Creation, Sputen Duyvil, Tory’s Conversion, Froggie Went A’Courtin’, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett, The River That Gave Gifts, Sweet Betsey from Pike, Nora and the Akee, Day-O, Revolutionary Tea, The Dreaming Tree, Senor Coyote and the Dogs, Coyote Decorates the Night, Sarasponda, Headless Horseman, La Llorona, Horse and Toad, The Very Happy Donkey, Fe-Do-do, The Secret of the Animals, Pat Works on the Railroad, Chinese working on the Transcontinental Railroad, River Train, The Search for the Magic Lake	$351- $500
Mitch Weiss, Martha Hamilton	Stories of Wonder and Humor from around the World	Literature- Authors, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton are seasoned presenters who have been winning audiences and critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia since 1980. Renowned for their dynamic presentations of world tales and their work in teaching storytelling, they are available for performances, workshops, and extended residencies. Their twenty-one books and recordings have won numerous awards including Parents’ Choice, National Parenting Publications Awards, Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature (from Bank Street College of Education), and the Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Award. A typical comment after a school visit is: 'Beauty & Beast Storytellers have so much talent wrapped in one package! They are authors, dramatists and educators bursting with energy and enthusiasm. Their books delight all audiences and when they talk their books, it's an unforgettable performance.' Mitch and Martha will get children of all ages excited about reading and inspire them to tell tales in an engaging manner and to write their own stories. Their story collections and picture books appeal to a wide range of ages. Check out their terrific Web site which reflects the quality of their programs and the breadth and depth of their experience.	$501- $1000
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	JACK & THE BEANSTALK -Crabgrass Puppet Theatre	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Puppetry	CRABGRASS SPROUTS -Smaller shows for smaller places. Same big Crabgrass quality! JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Sent to the market to sell his old cow, Jack returns home with a measly handful of beans. Jack is in disgrace until the beans become a beanstalk, the beanstalk leads to adventure,and Jack has a chance at fame and fortune. All he has to do is outwit a very hungry giant! Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's hilarious retelling of the tallest of tales is full of fun and loaded with laughs. Colorful scenery, exciting puppetry and a delightful musical score combine to create a giant-sized entertainment for all ages.	$501- $1000
Newcombe, Melody	Laughter is the Best Medicine	Health & Fitness- Other, Performing Arts- Other, Science	Do you like to laugh? Would you like to put more laughter into your life to reduce stress, enjoy your day and feel better? Well, it's a clinically proven fact that laughter heals. Melody Newcombe will take you on a science journey into how your body responds to laughter, and tears. You'll learn fascinating facts to marvel at. Then you'll go on a very funny journey of interactive laughter exercises to help you create well being within yourself, no matter your age. You will all love this program designed for fun, laughter and better health. You will find that this laughter therapy session will stay with you for weeks to come, bringing a sense of well being, joy and happiness into every part of your life. Melody 'Whoopsy Daisy' Newcombe is a professional performer and science teacher. She will bring gales of laughter to the hearts, bodies and minds of audiences of all ages.	$351- $500
TheatreworksUSA, -	Felix Pitre's MEXICAN LEGENDS & SONG	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Historical characters Pancho Villa, Dona Marina, Cortes and Montezuma are brought to life with wit and charm by this versatile performer. Be prepared to sing along with La Cucaracha, Cu cu ru cu cu Paloma and others.	$501- $1000
Carter, Tom	The Lost German Slave Girl	History, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Storytelling	This is a story of slavery in New Orleans before the Civil War and how a mistaken identity freed a slave girl. As well it is is about climate change and how that event changed the course of history	$101- $200

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