|
|
|
|
Arts & Crafts
|
Rebecca McFarland
|
Euclid Public Library
630 East 222 St. |
Euclid |
OH
|
44123
|
|
Phone:
|
(216)261-5300 x.118
|
F a x:
|
(440)333-4184
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult,Children |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
Specializes in Cleveland history |
Phillip Iannarelli
|
1727 Beaconwood |
Cleveland |
OH
|
44121
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 382-0529
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
|
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
Garden and travel writer/photographer. Slide programs. |
Greg L. Reese
|
P.O. Box 221163 |
Beachwood |
OH
|
44122
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 268-6279
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
Presentation based on book. "JazzKeepers" lecture, visuals & live jazz performance. |
Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland
|
10819 Magnolia Dr. |
Cleveland |
OH
|
44106
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 421-7222
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Varies on program; |
description: |
|
William G. Mather Museum Staff
|
1001 E. 9th St. Pier |
Cleveland |
OH
|
44114
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 574-9053
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
"A Scarey Visit from Erie Mary" |
William G. Mather Museum Staff
|
1001 E. 9th St. Pier |
Cleveland |
OH
|
44114
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 574-9053
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult, |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
"Cleveland''s Great Shipping Families" |
Frank S. Casey
|
21271 Morewood Pkwy |
Rocky River |
OH
|
44116
|
|
Phone:
|
(440) 333-2399
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult,Family |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
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. |
Carl H. Miller
|
1285 West 114th Street |
Cleveland |
OH
|
44102
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 521-0925
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult, |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
This is a slide presentation on the history of breweries in Cleveland. Mr. Miller is the author of "Breweries of Cleveland."
[email protected] |
Jacqueline Dukes
|
3566 Ludgate Rd. |
Shaker Heights |
OH
|
44120
|
|
Phone:
|
(216) 283-2193
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Family, |
fee: |
Greater then $50; |
description: |
Collector of international dolls and textiles, particularly interested in Africa. Has traveled to South Africa, Swaziland, and Japan. |
Cheryl Henricksen & Lisa Stevens "STORY PEDDLERS"
|
29481 Robert Street |
Wickliffe |
OH
|
44092
|
|
Phone:
|
(440) 585-4272
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
Storytelling specialities include cut & tell, tell & draw, puppetry, dramatization, and music for children of all ages and families. |
Kenneth A. Yenke
|
P.O. Box 361633 |
Strongsville |
OH
|
44136
|
|
Phone:
|
440.238.5363
|
F a x:
|
216.966.2470
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult,Young Adult |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
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] |
Dale and Marion Landis Classic Clowns and Characters
|
1182 Country Club Boulevard |
Columbus |
OH
|
43227
|
|
Phone:
|
614.755.2876
|
F a x:
|
614.755.2876
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
|
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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. |
Bumblin Bert clown
|
111 S. Columbus St. |
Lancaster, |
Ohio
|
43130
|
|
Phone:
|
740-687-4461
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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. |
BEE B THE CLOWN Bee Tarolli
|
7593 Bingham Court |
Columbus, |
OH
|
43235-1949
|
|
Phone:
|
614-761-2479
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee; |
description: |
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. |
MITZI AND FRITZI-CLASSIC CLOWNS Dale and Marion Landis
|
1182 Country Club Road |
Columbus, |
OH
|
43227
|
|
Phone:
|
614-863-7990
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee; |
description: |
[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. |
SNEEZY THE CLOWN MAGIC AND FUN SHOW Susan Draeger-Anderson
|
220 Monteray Avenue |
Dayton, |
OH
|
45419
|
|
Phone:
|
937-299-5666
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee.; |
description: |
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 |
FRANCINE LEROYS GOTTA DANCE! Francine LeRoy
|
208 Oakwood Lane |
Seville, |
OH
|
44273
|
|
Phone:
|
330-769-2982
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Family,Children |
fee: |
Over $100; $100.00-$150.00. Mileage may apply. Lodging if needed. ; |
description: |
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. |
C.C CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS, Cheryl Couch
|
c/o The Talent Center P.O. Box 23220 |
Cincinnati, |
OH
|
45223
|
|
Phone:
|
1-800-878-2287
|
F a x:
|
513-542-7858
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. You may be eligible to receive programs at half-price or free with special grants. ; |
description: |
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] |
MY NOSE TURNS RED THEATRE COMPANY, Steve Roenker
|
9 E 12 St |
Covington |
KY
|
41011
|
|
Phone:
|
(513) 871-2787
|
F a x:
|
(859) 581-1520
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; Contact Theatre for fee; |
description: |
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. |
DAVID KAPLAN
|
4099 Kendale Road |
Columbus, |
OH
|
43220
|
|
Phone:
|
614-538-0913
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Family,Adult |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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. |
JUGGLING MERRYMENT, Merry Spahr
|
1062 June Drive |
Xenia, |
OH
|
45385-3726
|
|
Phone:
|
937-372-9316
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Adult |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee; |
description: |
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 |
NORTHERN OHIO JUGGLING INSTITUTE, Kevin Delagrange
|
4469 Speedo Lane |
Uniontown, |
OH
|
44685
|
|
Phone:
|
1-800-896-1210
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact performer for current fee. ; |
description: |
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. |
SPACE PAINTER TOM SPAROUGH
|
4228 Delaney Street |
Cincinnati, |
OH
|
45223-2017
|
|
Phone:
|
1-800-544-3725
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
|
fee: |
|
description: |
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. |
BILL MAXWELL c/o W.J.M. Productions
|
3011 Hartney Court |
Reynoldsburg, |
OH
|
43068
|
|
Phone:
|
1-800-863-9567
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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. |
Mark Wood
|
PO Box 33 |
Jackson |
OH
|
45640
|
|
Phone:
|
800.200.7010
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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 |
Yoricks Marrionette Theater
|
. |
. |
.
|
.
|
|
Phone:
|
401.294.8557
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Contact Theatre for fee; |
description: |
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 |
the TALENT CENTER
|
PO Box 23220 |
Cincinnati |
OH
|
45223
|
|
Phone:
|
800.878.ACTS
|
F a x:
|
513.542.7858
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Adult |
fee: |
Contact performers for fee. Free shows and half-off available.; |
description: |
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
|
Paul Gerber
|
8476 Eaton Drive |
Sagamore Hills |
OH
|
44067
|
|
Phone:
|
330.467.6096
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Children,Family |
fee: |
Over $100; |
description: |
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 |
Cathy Mangus-Gray
|
3260 Bailey Road |
Cuyahoga Falls |
OH
|
44221
|
|
Phone:
|
(330) 929-4564
|
F a x:
|
None Given
|
|
email:
|
N/A |
audience: |
Adult, |
fee: |
Less then $100; |
description: |
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. |
|
|