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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
!, briz	ROCKIN' & READING	Literature- Creative Writing, Media- Other, Music	Children help me write a song about their library, school or popular book, including chords, melody, lyrics and song title. When finished the kids will perform the song, which I record, master and copy at the conclusion of the show and make the finished CD available to each Library. This program utilizes a number of talents, writing, art and graphic art( for the CD label), music theory, application, production and performance.	$201- $350
Agostino, Christopher	The Bodacious Book Shows: I, II and III	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Our Bodacious Book Shows inspire kids to pick up and read books that are so fun they’ll want to read more. Featuring comic characters like Professor Fineprint and Beatrice the Bookworm, with Bob Bookmark and Rita Digest hosting the “Have You READ It?” Game that involves the entire audience with questions and challenges about great books. These shows celebrate the joy of reading in a way that completely engages both kids and their parents. Three different versions available: I — The Classics Bob and Rita remind students of the fun they’ve had with their favorite books. Featuring a madcap rendition of “Jack and the Beanstalk” starring the audience and a 60’ beanstalk II — World Tour Books from other countries and folktales from around the world show that whenever you open a book it will take you somewhere. Featuring a folktale from Africa: “Who’s In Rabbit’s House?” III — Nature Tales Animal tales, poetry, and books celebrating Nature are the theme for our most colorful Book Show. Including a traditional folktale: “Home in the Sky” in which 13 audience volunteers help create an ocean full of life onstage.	$501- $1000
Aleandri, Emelise	Italian-American Theatre	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Frizzi & Lazzi (which means “sparkling theatre”) is a music and theatre company of professional actors, singers and musicians dedicated to reviving the musical and theatrical entertainments performed by Italian-American immigrants at the turn of the last century. The body of work from which productions are adapted includes original plays, songs and skits by Italian-American writers and composers, as well as traditional theatre and music from the Italian repertory, all of which were performed on the stages of Little Italies around the United States. Our actors and performers dress in period costumes, and speak and sing in both English and Italian during performances to make the material accessible to everyone, and still retain the flavor of the original Italian. Our musical and theatrical material is ideal for your social and educational organizations and makes Italian cultural events and celebrations a success! Frizzi & Lazzi can also include variety type entertainments: such as, jugglers, acrobats, magicians, folk dancers, puppeteers, etc. The company also conducts workshops and provides educational lectures with video or audio presentations on various aspects of Italian and Italian-American culture: Carnevale - Masks - Italian-American Theatre - Italian Festivals - Pulcinella.	$3001+
Alive!, Poetry	Poetry Alive! K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12	Literature- Poetry, Performing Arts- Theater	Poetry Alive! provides a high energy interactive show with separate shows for K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Two actors perform and bring students on stage with a wide variety of poems. Shows change every year and you can find the most recent shows at the Poetry Alive! website. The Poetry Alive! show serves as a role model for an approach to poetry that teachers and students can use in the classroom. We also offer workshops for students and teachers.	$501- $1000
Amore, James Lazzarini	Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (Reading encouragement show.)	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Magic	Extra! Extra! Read All About It! (Reading encouragement show.) Amore will amaze children 3 to 12 years with a performance that tops all others. Fast paced and original, this one of a kind performance utilizes amazing magic, hilarious side-splitting comedy, live animals, music, and loads of audience participation all intertwined with a message about libraries, the value of books and the importance of reading. Feel the excitement as you witness colorful handkerchiefs turn to magic canes, live birds appear at Amore’s fingertips, and objects materialize out of thin air. Visual magic combines with the encouragement of reading in this electrifying show. Never seen before illusions and audience participation make this a show you and your students will long remember. Fly like Peter Pan, Pass through Alice’s Looking Glass, perform magic like Harry Potter and even become the Cat in the Hat! From the moment the show begins until the grand finale the children will be mesmerized and mystified by Amore. Perfect choice for the summer reading club kick off, end of the summer party or during the school year vacations!	$351- $500
Bady, Robin	Brave Girls and Strong Women	Literature- Other, Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Not all girls waited for a hero! Take a journey with Robin with music and story through folklore, fairy tales and history life with tales of brave princesses battling dragons, the OTHER story of Little Red Riding Hood and real life heroines. She tells stories of strong resourceful women that bring Women’s History to vibrant joyful life. Robin will adjust this program to fit specific age groups or for family audiences. Robin Bady is an acclaimed storyteller who travels the United States and Europe performing her stories and listening to yours!	$351- $500
Basini, Lisa	Carrot cake in a jar to give as a gift for the holiday's	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Other, Other	Carrot Cake in a jar to give as a gift for the holiday's -Mix ingredents to make the cake mix and give to a family member for the holiday's - includes all plus a great recipe for cream cheese frosting.	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Cookies in a jar	Life Skills- Food, Literature- Other, Other	Let's make cookies in a jar to give as a gift - Includes all plus a really fun time for all	$201- $350
Basini, Lisa	Old Fashion Ice Cream Sandwiches	Life Skills- Food, Literature- Other, Visual Arts- Other	Old Fashion Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich - We make yummy waffles and sandwich them with Ice cream and enjoy. Get Summer Program	$201- $350
Brian Chevalier, Susan Hamlin &	Reading ROCKS!!	Literature- Authors, Literature- Other, Music	Upbeat, totally engaging reading show for all ages! PARP Parents as Reading Partners Kickoff or Finale Assembly. Award winning songwriters. Also Workshops for the classroom. Rock the Magic of Reading & Literacy with this upbeat, original musical 45 minute assembly program for your school or library. 'We try to do themes that get kids excited and interested in reading,' say Brian and Susan. Instill a lifelong love of reading in children. Songs about Clifford the Big Red Dog, Harry Potter and Amelia Bedelia have kids singing along and turning the pages. Perfect for your PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) kickoff or finale. *Reading ROCKS!! rocks with humor, sincerity, inclusiveness, fine original music, great performances and non-stop enthusiasm. For busy teachers and parents, it's easy: We'll arrive ready to tie in to your existing literacy program. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the fun... and the results!	$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.