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Name:	Kenneth A. Yenke
Address:	P.O. Box 361633 Strongsville, OH 44136
Phone Number(s):	216.986.2459 - Home 440.238.5363 - Work 216.966.2470 - Fax
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult Young Adult
Description\Comments:	Ken Yenke is a top writer, collector and international appraiser of teddy bears and related memorabilia. He also writes "Yenke Peddler", the antique column for Cleveland''s 25 Sun Newspapers. [email protected]
Name:	Mark Wood
Address:	PO Box 33 Jackson, OH 45640
Phone Number(s):	800.200.7010 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Cowboy Mark Wood combines comedy, magic, juggling, balloons and lots of audience participation into his zany programs. Now available: The Buckeye State Adventure and Reading is Fun . Both are 40 minutes and for all ages. www.MarkWoodFunShow.com
Name:	SPACE PAINTER TOM SPAROUGH
Address:	4228 Delaney Street Cincinnati, , OH 45223-2017
Phone Number(s):	1-800-544-3725 - Work
Fee:
Audience:	Choose First
Description\Comments:	Tom Sparough, the Space Painter, is offering a special circus show entitled The Human Cannon Ball's Last Thought. A poet and juggler, Sparough will share his collection of funny, interactive circus poems, along with his death-defying, mind boggling, awe-inspiring juggling tricks. Everyone will be a part of the show and embark upon fantastic feats of family strength. Sparough is a 27-year veteran juggler and received his name "Space Painter" from a two-year-old fan describing his juggling. Audience: All ages.
Name:	SNEEZY THE CLOWN MAGIC AND FUN SHOW Susan Draeger-Anderson
Address:	220 Monteray Avenue Dayton, , OH 45419
Phone Number(s):	937-299-5666 - Work
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee.
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Susan Draeger-Anderson has a degree in children's theater and has been entertaining children as "Sneezy" since 1982. She also teaches creative drama to children at a local community center and school. She offers many theme and seasonal shows. All bookings receive a free publicity package with press release to help make your event the best it can be! Length of Program: 30-35 minutes. Audience: Preschool-Third grade
Name:	MY NOSE TURNS RED THEATRE COMPANY, Steve Roenker
Address:	9 E 12 St Covington , KY 41011
Phone Number(s):	(513) 871-2787 - Work (859) 581-1520 - Fax
Fee:	$100 or more Contact Theatre for fee
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	In the one-ring circus tradition, MY NOSE TURNS RED presents "Shootang's One Clown Extravaganza", a great family show that features juggling, mime, and classic clown routines that have been passed down from clown to clown for generation after generation. Shootang's show includes lots of audience participation. Steve Roenker (Shootang) has performed at hundreds of libraries, schools, and family events. MNTR also presents amazing circus feats: stilt-walking, rolling globe, rola bola and more-performed by youth ages 7 to 14. MNTR Company will bring 5-10 children, several of whom have been with the circus since the beginning and are becoming quite expert. Audience: All ages.
Name:	Greg L. Reese
Address:	P.O. Box 221163 Beachwood, OH 44122
Phone Number(s):	(216) 556-3342 - Home (216) 268-6279 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Adult Family
Description\Comments:	Presentation based on book. "JazzKeepers" lecture, visuals & live jazz performance.
Name:	Carl H. Miller
Address:	1285 West 114th Street Cleveland, OH 44102
Phone Number(s):	(216) 521-0925 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult
Description\Comments:	This is a slide presentation on the history of breweries in Cleveland. Mr. Miller is the author of "Breweries of Cleveland." [email protected]
Name:	JUGGLING MERRYMENT, Merry Spahr
Address:	1062 June Drive Xenia, , OH 45385-3726
Phone Number(s):	937-372-9316 - Work
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee
Audience:	Children Adult
Description\Comments:	Merry Spahr has enjoyed many years of juggling and for the past decade or so, she has delighted in teaching others. Her workshop begins with demonstrations of various juggling arts, followed by sharing the fun with all willing to give it a toss. Your group (ages 9 through 99) will amaze themselves as they learn to juggle. Audience: All ages
Name:	Rebecca McFarland
Address:	Euclid Public Library 630 East 222 St. Euclid, OH 44123
Phone Number(s):	(440)333-7610 - Home (216)261-5300 x.118 - Work (440)333-4184 - Fax
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult Children
Description\Comments:	Specializes in Cleveland history
Name:	William G. Mather Museum Staff
Address:	1001 E. 9th St. Pier Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone Number(s):	(216) 574-9053 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	"A Scarey Visit from Erie Mary"
Name:	William G. Mather Museum Staff
Address:	1001 E. 9th St. Pier Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone Number(s):	(216) 574-9053 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult
Description\Comments:	"Cleveland''s Great Shipping Families"
Name:	Yoricks Marrionette Theater
Address:	. ., . .
Phone Number(s):	401.294.8557 - Work
Fee:	Contact Theatre for fee
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Contemporary Czech puppet theater has achieved extraordinary results which have been recognized internationally. Yoricks hand-carved wooden marionettes represent a continuation of the classical Czech Puppet Theater. Yoricks Marionette Theater has performed extensively in Europe and the U.S. for the past 25 years. Yoricks marionettes inspire and invite the audience to participate in the dialogue brought about by live theater. www.home.earthlink.net/~puppetry/frames_index.htm
Name:	Cathy Mangus-Gray
Address:	3260 Bailey Road Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Phone Number(s):	(330) 929-4564 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Adult
Description\Comments:	Some of the topics that Cathy discusses are: The Seasonal Herbal (Fall, Winter Spring and Summer) and Herbs throughout the Seasons. Any of the topics may be presented as either a lecture (one hour format) or as a hands-on workshop in which participants make and take a finished herbal creation (one to two hours). Handouts are provided for all presentations.
Name:	NORTHERN OHIO JUGGLING INSTITUTE, Kevin Delagrange
Address:	4469 Speedo Lane Uniontown, , OH 44685
Phone Number(s):	1-800-896-1210 - Work
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee.
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Kevin Delagrange, "The Juggling Guy", offers family appropriate juggling shows and "hands-on" workshops. These workshops are fast-paced, fun, and a great way to get your participants involved. Why not include the art of juggling in your plans this year? All materials and the sound system are supplied for all shows. Kevin has performed for all sorts of special events over the past 20 years. Audience: All ages.
Name:	DAVID KAPLAN
Address:	4099 Kendale Road Columbus, , OH 43220
Phone Number(s):	614-538-0913 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Family Adult
Description\Comments:	Virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, physical comedian-all wrapped up in one eccentric performer. Inviting the audience in on the humor is the focus of David's show. Whether he's juggling bean bag chairs, playing a melody on concert balloon, or levitating a bowling ball, Kaplan's preposterous blend of dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry is sure to amaze and amuse. Kaplan has appeared on the Statler Brothers television show on TNN, and performs regularly on cruise ships. He has also appeared live with Dennis Miller, David Spade, and the Smothers Brothers, among others. Audience: All ages.
Name:	Phillip Iannarelli
Address:	1727 Beaconwood Cleveland, OH 44121
Phone Number(s):	(216) 382-0529 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Choose First
Description\Comments:	Garden and travel writer/photographer. Slide programs.
Name:	Cheryl Henricksen & Lisa Stevens "STORY PEDDLERS"
Address:	29481 Robert Street Wickliffe, OH 44092
Phone Number(s):	(440) 585-4272 - Work
Fee:	Less than $100
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Storytelling specialities include cut & tell, tell & draw, puppetry, dramatization, and music for children of all ages and families.
Name:	Paul Gerber
Address:	8476 Eaton Drive Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
Phone Number(s):	330.467.6096 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Magic for all occassions. Themed programs available for holiday shows. The Magic of Reading for summer reading programs and customized shows as desired. See website for complete details. www.gerbermagic.com
Name:	FRANCINE LEROYS GOTTA DANCE! Francine LeRoy
Address:	208 Oakwood Lane Seville, , OH 44273
Phone Number(s):	330-769-2982 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more $100.00-$150.00. Mileage may apply. Lodging if needed.
Audience:	Family Children
Description\Comments:	Francine LeRoy is an award-winning dance studio owner with over 30 years experience in dance and theater. Everything, including warm-ups, is done to fun music and then a dance is created, according to your theme. Children may also try on costumes related to the subject or dance in general. Everyone is actively involved, as Mrs. LeRoy and her assistants talk about dance and how dancers learn to portray different characters or feelings through dance. Her goal is to educate children in the art of dance while making it an enjoyable experience. Audience: All ages.
Name:	Jacqueline Dukes
Address:	3566 Ludgate Rd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Phone Number(s):	(216) 283-2193 - Work
Fee:	Less than $50
Audience:	Family
Description\Comments:	Collector of international dolls and textiles, particularly interested in Africa. Has traveled to South Africa, Swaziland, and Japan.
Name:	MITZI AND FRITZI-CLASSIC CLOWNS Dale and Marion Landis
Address:	1182 Country Club Road Columbus, , OH 43227
Phone Number(s):	614-863-7990 - Work
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	[email protected] Mitzi and Fritzi present a show of classic clown skits with running gags. Each year, skits and audience participation are included to fit the prevailing theme. Mitzi and Fritzi also lead games, do face painting, balloon animals, and have hours of walk-around fun available. Mitzi and Sam have a one hour educational entertainment show that demonstrates how one becomes a clown. Each show promotes library use and reading. They sharpen their skills yearly with Ringling and other world-renowned clowns at the University of Wisconsin/LaCrosse Clown Camp, where they have also been on the staff. Audience: All ages.
Name:	Bumblin Bert clown
Address:	111 S. Columbus St. Lancaster, , Ohio 43130
Phone Number(s):	740-687-4461 - Work
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Rob Spence becomes Bumblin' Bert and his program appeals to everyone, adults included. Bumblin' Bert makes jokes, intricate balloon sculptures and does tricks with audience participants. "Rob was one of the best performers we have ever had," -Pataskala Public Library. Flexible and easy to work with, he genuinely enjoys what he does.
Name:	Dale and Marion Landis Classic Clowns and Characters
Address:	1182 Country Club Boulevard Columbus, OH 43227
Phone Number(s):	614.863.7990 - Home 614.755.2876 - Work 614.755.2876 - Fax
Fee:	$100 or more
Audience:	Choose First
Description\Comments:	Dale and Marion, also known as Fritzi and Mitzi, have a show of classic clown skits that have been performed by clowns on stage and in the circus for many years. They also present a Clown Arts Entertainment Program where they put on costumes and make-up in front of the audience while answering questions in a fun and educational way. Dale has also been playing Santa Claus since 1974.
Name:	C.C CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS, Cheryl Couch
Address:	c/o The Talent Center P.O. Box 23220 Cincinnati, , OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	1-800-878-2287 - Work 513-542-7858 - Fax
Fee:	Contact performer for current fee. You may be eligible to receive programs at half-price or free with special grants.
Audience:	Children Family
Description\Comments:	Starting from the everyday, your audience is invited to see the world from a different perspective...to change the world using their imagination. And from there, they create worlds of their own as guided by mask, mime, and clown artist Cheryl Couch. As Ms. Couch changes hats, body language, posture, and character, audiences respond with "directorial suggestions" that influence the show's flavor and texture. Some audience members actually don masks and help to create selected sketches. Audience: All ages. [email protected]
Name:	the TALENT CENTER
Address:	PO Box 23220 Cincinnati, OH 45223
Phone Number(s):	800.878.ACTS - Work 513.542.7858 - Fax
Fee:	Contact performers for fee. Free shows and half-off available.
Audience:	Children Adult
Description\Comments:	The TALENT CENTER offers a great array of shows of all kinds for people of all ages. The center offers all sorts of entertainment including: Music & Dance Puppet Theatre Characters from History Holiday Programs Fund Raisers Magic & Ventriloquists Classical, Jazz, Big Band, & Pop Ethnic, Trans-Cultural Music & Folk Cartooning, Sculpting, Weaving, Photography Theater Performance Jewelry Making & Stained Glass Humor & Storytelling visit TalentCenter.com   Name: Frank S. Casey Address: 21271 Morewood Pkwy Rocky River, OH 44116 Phone Number(s): (440) 333-2399 - Work Fee: Less than $100 Audience: Adult Family Description\Comments: Mr. Casey is a retired executive who lectures on music & history of big bands, vocalists, sidemen and theme songs. The best music of the 30s, 40s & 50s. He has presented at Elderhostels and cruise ships.   Name: BILL MAXWELL c/o W.J.M. Productions Address: 3011 Hartney Court Reynoldsburg, , OH 43068 Phone Number(s): 1-800-863-9567 - Work Fee: $100 or more Audience: Children Family Description\Comments: Bill Maxwell is known as America's Family Entertainer! With his Captain Max (the world's first magic library pirate) shows and his Space Max program, Bill is sure to get your kids excited about reading and the library. His programs include 100% audience participation, magic illusions with live animals, give-aways, and most importantly, a powerful reading message. Length of Program: 60 minutes. Audience: K-8.   Name: BEE B THE CLOWN Bee Tarolli Address: 7593 Bingham Court Columbus, , OH 43235-1949 Phone Number(s): 614-761-2479 - Work Fee: Contact performer for current fee Audience: Children Family Description\Comments: Bee Tarolli has been entertaining children for 20 years. Bee B comes dressed as either a clown or a magician for her performances. Call for a complete brochure. Audience: Ages 3-8, but has been presented to grade school groups.   Name: Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland Address: 10819 Magnolia Dr. Cleveland, OH 44106 Phone Number(s): (216) 421-7222 - Work Fee: Varies on program Audience: Children Family Description\Comments:   Back to Resources               Send e-mail to copyright © 1999 Cleveland Area Metropolitan Library System