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| Name: |
VALS PALS Valerie Farschman |
| Address: |
548 Elyria Avenue
Amherst, , OH 44001 |
| Phone Number(s): |
440-988-3866 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$150.00 plus mileage. Discounts for multiple bookings. Fees subject to change. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Valerie Farschman, a former teacher and current high school drama director, with an extensive background in theatre, delights audiences of all ages by portraying characters that encourage reading, many of them from popular stories. She has been entertaining audiences (especially in schools and libraries) throughout Ohio since 1988. She utilizes storytelling, puppetry, and audience participation to make her characters come alive. Favorites have been Silly Milly (a foolish maid who emulates Amelia Bedelia), Mother Goose, Sally Ann Whirlwind, and Little Red. Call her for a more complete brochure. It is a program filled with music that makes the children the stars of the show. Or, you can have "Sunflower the Clown" come for a visit. Her "Reading Circus Show" uses clown magic, silliness, storytelling, and fun to get the children involved as only a clown can. Audience: All ages. [email protected] |
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| Name: |
TAP IT NEW WORKS TAPIT/new works |
| Address: |
1957 Winnebago Street
Madison, , WI 53704 |
| Phone Number(s): |
608-244-2938 - Work
608-244-9114 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Please contact TAPIT/new works for current fees |
| Audience: |
Choose First |
| Description\Comments: |
Join Geraldine Hairspray, the tap-dancing detective and Lula Mae, the travel-loving truck driver, as they pursue "The Mystery of the Missing Word". This fast-paced and fun-filled treasure hunt is a race against the mischievous Guest Twins, Hotel and Motel, who are searching for Uncle Welcome's mysterious treasure. Bursting with song, tap dance, and clues solved by audience participation, this adventure culminates in a library. With the help of Marian, the cosmic librarian, we all learn the treasure is the gift of reading! A study guide complements the program. [email protected] /u> |
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| Name: |
Dermot Somerville |
| Address: |
2620 Dartmoore Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(216) 397/9397 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Adult
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Irish folk musician & storyteller |
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| Name: |
ROGER JEROME, SOLO THEATRE ARTIST |
| Address: |
2781 Cora Mill Road
Gallipolis, , OH 45631 |
| Phone Number(s): |
740-245-5586 - Work
740-245-5586 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. Fee support program through Ohio Arts Council may partially fund a performance. |
| Audience: |
Children
Young Adult |
| Description\Comments: |
This British actor presents stimulating solo shows for young people, all participatory and book-based. As Charles Dickens, he stages "A Christmas Carol", while Lewis Carroll's Alice meets many of the famous characters in "Alice and Company". "The Stranger's Voice" is a miscellany of British folktales and songs. "Merlin and Arthur" has a blend of narrative poetry, spectacle, and music, highlighting "The Sword in the Stone", "The Lady of Shalott" and "The Battle of Camlaan". Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
Ronald Sluga |
| Address: |
32306 Glen Arden Drive
Lorain, OH 44525 |
| Phone Number(s): |
440.585.0266 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Ron Sluga entertains with a history of the banjo and its music. Ron began playing mandolin at the age of three and has recorded over 60 releases spanning 40 years. He performed on the first record to receive a polka grammy. |
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| Name: |
Roger Sams |
| Address: |
3148 West Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44111 |
| Phone Number(s): |
. - Home
216.476.0583 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Mr. Sams is a musician and storyteller. He was the 1993 Parent''s Choice Honor Medal Winner for "You Can SingAlong" audiocassette; folktales and folksongs from around the world. |
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| Name: |
Zak Morgan |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 30035
Cincinnati, OH 45230 |
| Phone Number(s): |
513.232.5820 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Family
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
"Bloom with Zak Morgan" is a highly interactive music and storytelling program designed to exercise the imagination and encourage reading. Zak Morgan''s material draws frequent comparisons to Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss and his co, Bloom, was named Best Children''s Album in the 2000 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. |
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| Name: |
Ray McNiece |
| Address: |
4898 Waldamere Ave.
Willoughby, OH 44094 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 975-5822 or (800)529-7863 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
$100 workshops & $200 performances |
| Audience: |
Adult
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Ray McNiece is a versatile performer of the literary arts. His shows include interactive theatre, poetry, guitar-accompanied songs and storytelling that takes words from the page and them on the stage. He also performs three historical characters: Johnny Appleseed, Thomas Jefferson, and the Scanachie, an Irish bard.
[email protected] |
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| Name: |
CANDACE MAZUR DARMAN |
| Address: |
111 North 3Bs and K Road
Sunbury, , OH 43074 |
| Phone Number(s): |
614-524-8832 - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
A story becomes a memory after she grows a daisy on her head, sits on a kid-sized cactus out West, or gets barked at by Officer Buckle's dog. All props are provided so that every audience members gets to be a part of the dramatic action. Music is included as well to further add to the fun. Audience: Ages 3-10 or families. |
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| Name: |
Robert F. (Bob) Kreidler |
| Address: |
Magic Moments Unlimited, 206 Hollywood Ave.
Akron, OH, OH 44313 |
| Phone Number(s): |
800-497-3236 - Work
330-835-9470 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Bob is an Actor, Clown, Mime, Magician, and guitarist. As a clown he offers strolling clowning as well as three stage shows tested in libraries. As “The Teller of Timeless Tales” he will create a unique concert/program for you or you can choose one of his current concerts/programs. Whatever you choose he will create memorable characters and stories using song, words, movement, sleight of hand and mime.
[email protected]
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| Name: |
Bill Keener |
| Address: |
285 Morgan Terrace
Roaming Shores, OH 44084 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 563-9244 (answering machine) - Home
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| Fee: |
$75 - $150 |
| Audience: |
Adult
Children |
| Description\Comments: |
Bill has been performing children''s sing-alongs for more than 20 years. He is a regular at Lake County Metro Parks and has been performing for 10 years at senior events and nursing homes. |
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| Name: |
DAVID KAPLAN |
| Address: |
4099 Kendale Road
Columbus, , OH 43220 |
| Phone Number(s): |
614-538-0913 - Work
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| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| 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. |
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| Name: |
Patrick Jolly "The Jolly Juggler" |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 402
East Claridon, OH 44033 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 635-0381 - Work
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| Fee: |
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Music, Magic, Juggling; can be tailored to specific themes. |
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| Name: |
Cheryl Henricksen & Lisa Stevens "STORY PEDDLERS" |
| Address: |
29481 Robert Street
Wickliffe, OH 44092 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 585-4272 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Storytelling specialities include cut & tell, tell & draw, puppetry, dramatization, and music for children of all ages and families. |
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| Name: |
FRANCINE LEROYS GOTTA DANCE! Francine LeRoy |
| Address: |
208 Oakwood Lane
Seville, , OH 44273 |
| Phone Number(s): |
330-769-2982 - Work
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| 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. |
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| Name: |
TIMESTEP PLAYERS/ EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 16442
Chicago,, IL 60616 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-684-0091 - Work
773-736-6730 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Discounts for multiple bookings and library systems |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
TimeStep Players presents "Frizby's Summer Circus!" Join two of our favorite characters, Frizby and his sister Kristy, as they go on another wild and crazy summer reading adventure! Meet the singing/dancing clown, the smallest man in the world, Tom Thumb, and many more. Of course, the circus, the greatest show in town, would not be complete without Circus Cindy and Big-Top Bob. Audience: All ages. Email: [email protected] www.timestepplayers.com |
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| Name: |
CLEVELAND BALLET DANCING WHEELS |
| Address: |
Professional Flair-Bulkley Building, Suite 412
Cleveland, , OH 44115 |
| Phone Number(s): |
[email protected] - Home
216-621-2626 - Work
216-621-6621 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Contact performer for current fee |
| Audience: |
Adult
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Cleveland Ballet Dancing Wheels is an innovative company comprised of dancers with and without disabilities. Founded in 1980 by Mary Verdi-Fletcher who was born with spina bifida, the company is recognized as one of the first in the nation to incorporate the talents of both populations through classical and modern choreography for integrated dancing. The company currently performs over 150 educational lecture demonstrations and concerts annually in such diverse settings as schools, colleges, and universities. They have received rave reviews for their alluring, visually exciting performances that enable audiences to develop new and dynamic images of people with disabilitiesAudience: All ages. www.gggreg.com/dancingwheels.htm |
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| 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
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| Name: |
Frank S. Casey |
| Address: |
21271 Morewood Pkwy
Rocky River, OH 44116 |
| Phone Number(s): |
(440) 333-2399 - Work
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| Fee: |
Less than $100
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| 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. |
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| Name: |
Timestep ,Tracy McCoy, Production Manager |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 16442
Chicago, IL 60616 |
| Phone Number(s): |
. - Home
800.684.0091 - Work
1.773.736.6730 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$100 or more
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| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Timestep has a new show for libraries to coincide with the theme "Your Library, the best show in town!" entitled "Frizby''''s Summer Circus". This 45 minute reading, motivational, interactive, musical play is geared toward ages 4-12, and is great for the whole family. Discounts are available for multiple bookings. |
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| Name: |
INTUITION THEATRE FEATURING BET STEWART |
| Address: |
1427 Thompson Heights Avenue
Cincinnati, , OH 45223 |
| Phone Number(s): |
513-542-2231 - Work
513-542-8044 - Fax |
| Fee: |
$310.00 for one show/$535.00 for two shows. Travel expenses if over 150 miles. Partial funding may be available through the Ohio Arts Council. |
| Audience: |
Choose First |
| Description\Comments: |
"The 20th Century Rocks!" marks the new millennium with a celebration of the past century. The audience joins in the scenes as cakewalkers, factory workers, and "World Band Members" in this fast-paced ride through the music and history of the 1900s. Also featured is the musical play "Jack and the Mean Beans" in which Jack, representing kids everywhere, outsmarts the Big Guy (played on performance stilts). Intuition Theatre has been creating original theatre since its founding in 1980, touring schools, festivals, and theaters in the continental U.S., Alaska, Mexico, and Russia. Audience: All ages. |
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| Name: |
NEW EUROPA TROUBADOURS |
| Address: |
PO Box 23220
Cincinnati, , OH 45223 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-878-ACTS - Work
513-542-7858 - Fax |
| Fee: |
Contact performers for fee. Free shows available. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
Performing music and songs from various European peoples. And if some patrons are so inclined, they will lead them in some dances. (They can also perform stage shows and teach dances in your Family Activities stage.)[email protected] |
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| Name: |
THE SINGING TRAINMEN |
| Address: |
PO Box 23220
Cincinnati, OH 45223 |
| Phone Number(s): |
1-800-878-ACTS - Work
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| Fee: |
Contact performers for fee. Free shows available. |
| Audience: |
Children
Family |
| Description\Comments: |
SINGING TRAINMEN sing train songs and tell train stories. (Also available for stage performances)[email protected] |
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