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2010 Showcasing Artists

 

Are You My Mother?

"Are You My Mother?"

Arts Power

 

 

Based on P. D. Eastman's enduring classic, "Are You My Mother?" this is an enchanting one-act musical about baby bird's adventure. A journey that overflows with determination and courage and the quest to find one's place in the world.

 

For grades K - 3

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Willow Girl

"Willow Girl"

Catskill Puppet Theater

 

 

The story of a young Chinese girl whose family has imigrated to the US so that her father can work on the cross continental railway to the west. Besides cultural connections to Social Studies, this story also focuses on the emotions of a young girl who does not feel like she fits in.

 

For grades K - 6

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eshu

African Folktales

Eshu Bumpus

 

Eshu uses his storytelling performances of multicultural or African and African-American Folktales as a way of introducing himself. These stories also help model priciples of originality and non-violence.

For grades K - 12

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Motoko

Japanese Folktales

Motoko Dworkin

 

Parent's Choice award-winning storyteller tells stories from Japan, China and Korea, interwoven with movement and songs. Motoko also offers workshops on Japanese culture and creative writing. A native of Japan, Motoko has performed throughout the US and has appeared on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood."

For grades K - 12

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freedom train

"Freedom Train"

Meet Harriet Tubman, intrepid conductor of the Underground Railroad. She comes to life in this extraordinary production that shines with traditional music of the period.

One of Theatreworks' biggest hits!

For grades 3 - 9

 

Please note that the production

"Virtually Me!"

will not be available for the showcase - it will be available to tour in schools in the fall of 2010.

 

For grades 4 - 8

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nancy tucker

"The Bizarre English Word Bazaar"

Nancy Tucker

 

 

A show brightly woven with original songs and insights into the world of simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm, spelling, and the delightful twists and turns of the English language.

 

Performances available for grades K - 2; 3 - 5; K - 5

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houdini

"Houdini and the Magic of Thinking Big"

Patrick Garner - TheatreworksUSA

 

The son of poor imigrants becomes the world's greatest illusionist.

For grades 1 - 5

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museum trip

"Museum Trip"

Making Books Sing

Kakeru

Staged in actual museums and galleries, "Museum Trip" is a unique theatrical experience for new readers and theater goers.

In this production, young audiences join Ryan, the book's main character, on his first field trip to a museum. When Ryan gets separated from his school group, his imagination pulls him in to a work of art, where he has fantastic adventures!

For grades pre-K - 2

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regi

"Soaring Stories "

Regi Carpenter

 

Regi offers an array of age-specific story and musical programs, student workshops, and teacher workshops that promote literacy through storytelling. Presentations target primary, upper elementary, middle and high school students through a wide repertoire of world and personal stories designed to coordinate with NYS curriculum requirements.

 

For grades preK - 12

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bartolo

"My Nose is Acting Snotty"

Poetry and Music from

Howie Bartolo

 

Using original music and poetry, Howie and his characters weave a pattern of fun and introspection designed to create a positive perspective on kids' big issues that are often mimized by adults - a runny nose, hiccups, what's for lunch, mommy getting pregnant, etc.

For grades K - 5

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sergei

"From Russia With Love"

Sergei Novikov

 

 

A classical pianist who shares his experiences in coming to America performing in 5 different styles.

Sergei emigrated from the USSR with only $300 in his pocket and a dream of living his life - a free man in America. With his goals and his music, he has succeeded in not only living life his way, he has also learned many valuable lessons along the way.

For grades 4 and up

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Brad Zupp

"FUNance For Kids"

Brad Zupp

Through magic, comedy, and circus skills, Brad teaches financial concepts like goal-setting, budgeting, the importance of saving, needs vs. wants, and where money comes from - and goes!

Presentations for grades

K - 2; 3 - 5; 6 - 8; or customized shows

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robert

Comic Mime

Robert Rivest

 

Using mime and comic stories, Robert demonstrates health, science, and literacy principles in a fun style.

His curriculum-based presentations include "Laughter is the best Medicine," "Literacy Alive," "Healthy Choices," and, "Science in Motion."

 

For grades preK - 8

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mule

"Never Tickle A Mule"

Oswego Opera Theatre

 

A story of the Erie Canal written and composed by John Davies.

Other operas available in 2010-11 include:

*"The Three Pigs" - music arranged from

Mozart's Operas

*"Little Red's Most Unusual Day" - music from Rossini, Offenbach, and Donizetti

*"Jack and the Beanstalk" - music from

Gilbert & Sullivan

 

For grades K - 6

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galumpha

Galumpha

Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings life to a world of imagination, beauty, muscle, and merriment.

For grades K - 12

www.galumpha.com

 

Exhibits

Organization Contact Information Website
Betsy DuBois Agency betsy@betsydubois.com
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Comic Mime Robert Rivest

robertrivest@verizon.net

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Gail LaRocca GailALaRocca@gmail.com
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Regina Carpenter soaringstories@gmail.com
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Kakeru - Holly Adams hol.adams@gmail.com
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TheatreworksUSA scochran@twusa.org
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Motoko Japanese Storyteller motoko@folktales.com
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Gardner Arts Network jgardner@gardnerartsnetwork.com
Eshu Bumpus eshu@folktales.com
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Brad Zupp brad@FUNanceForKids.com
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CNY Jazz Arts Foundation larry@cnyjazz.org
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Arts Power gblackman@artspower.org
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Sergei Novikov sergnn@aol.com
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Nancy Tucker tucker1416@aol.com
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Rebecca J. Raymond canterbrooke@logical.net
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Loyd Artists info@loydartists.com
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Caryn Lin - Bach 2 Rock carynlin12@aol.com

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Loyd Artists info@loydartists.com go
Nancy Bryan nancyneonangel@aol.com  
Galumpha andy@galumpha.com go
Tom McCabe mail4tom@crocker.com go
Magical John mail@magicaljohn.com go
Cindy Page page4cba@windstream.net  
Puppet People puppetpeople@nycap.rr.net go
Ira Marcks iramarcks@gmail.com go

 

 
   
   
   
   

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