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TABLE OF CONTENTS
All Kids Spanish ……..………..………………………… 3
Asian Dance & Theatre by Surapsari ………….. 3
Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) for Youth .. 3, 4
Backintyme - Frank and Mary Lee Sweet …… 3
Big Idea Balloons ………………………………………. 5
Bucky & Gigi Show …..………………………………… 5
Chris Kastle …………………………………………..…… 5
Comedy Maks ………………………………….……….. 5
Didgeridoo Down Under ……………….…………… 5
DoDad’s Lab ……………………………………..…… 6, 7
Finn & Fiona ………………………..……………………. 7
Florida Robotics ………………………………………... 7
Geddy the Gecko …………………………………….... 7
Just Beelieve ……………………………………………... 7
Karen Climer’s Crazy Balloon Show …………... 7
Katie Adams’ Puppetry & Storytelling
Theater ……………………………………………………... 8
Mad Science of NE Central FL …………………….. 8
Magic and Mayhem Show …………………….…… 8
Margaret Andersen …………………………………… 8
Matthew Sabatella’s Ballad of America ……... 8
Mij Byram, Storyteller……………………………...… 9
Mr. Richard………………………………………………... 9
Out of My Hands ……………………………………..… 9
Porkchop Productions …………………….……….… 9
Rick Huddle …………………………………………….. 10
Sandi Sylver: Storyteller-Ventriloquist-
Songstress ………………………………………..…….. 10
ShowTimeForKids.com ………………………...…. 10
Sing Along with Mike ……………………..……….. 10
Steve Falter Music ………………………………..… 11
Stevens Puppets ……………………….………...….. 11
The Storytelling Sims - Wayne &
Jane Sims ………………………………………………... 11
Sydney Solis - Storytime Yoga® ……………….. 11
The Story Ship …………………………………….…… 12
Talako Indian Dancers …………………………...… 12
Tampa Taiko ………………………………………….… 12
Zak Morgan …………………………………...……….. 12
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Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) for Youth Contact: Don Gruel
Address: 8297 Champions Gate Blvd. #188
Champions Gate, FL 33896
Phone: 863-242-8656
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.atlantic-coast-theatre.com
Cost: $525-$625 per performance Length: 40-50 min. depending on the show
Since 1999, The Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) for Youth has toured the United States bringing fantastic live theatre to more than 650,000 audience members in 18 U.S. states.
A.C.T. for Youth has been named one of the “Finest of Florida’s Performing Artists” by the State of Florida, Department of Cultural Affairs. Productions are flexible to most any performance space, including libraries. Shows on tour include: The Tortoise & The Hare...The Musical, The Three Little Circus Pigs, Rockin’ Red Riding Hood, Casey at the Bat, and A Beatrix Potter Holiday.
Asian Dance & Theatre by Surapsari Contact: Surapsari (“Sari”)
Address: P.O. Box 494 Nokomis, FL 34724
Phone: 941-445-0608
Email: [email protected]
Cost: $250 plus travel outside Sarasota County. Craft material cost is an additional charge.
Length: 45 min. for performance only. 60 min. for performance plus craft making workshop (e.g. shadow puppet, Balinese-style mask, Indian door hanging). Exotic traditional dance, drama, and shadow puppetry from Bali and India, presented in
authentic costumes and set. Audiences will learn interesting facts about far away lands and have opportunities to participate in dance-dramas and mini dance practices. Highly entertaining and educational. Surapsari’s Balinese Performing Arts Company, Purnama Sari, is recognized by the state of Florida as one of its finest performing arts groups. “Surapsari’s creative and interesting performances were well received by both the children and adults. They really held the attention of our school-aged youth with wonderful costumes and storytelling .” - Christine Culp, Manatee County Library System.
Backintyme - Frank and Mary Lee Sweet
Contact: Mary Lee Sweet
Address: 30 Medford Dr. Palm Coast, FL 32137 Phone: 386-439-9413
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.backintyme.com
Cost: $350 plus travel & lodging (block bookings available)
Length: 45-60 minutes
Regions: All regions
Backintyme, Frank and Mary Lee Sweet, perform 19th century songs and stories. Frank plays the banjo in the classical style of the time and Mary Lee “rattles the bones,” keeps time with tambourine, or beats on the old jawbone (of a donkey). History will come alive as you hear stories crafted directly from the pages of primary sources and popular songs performed as they were written. Sing along and tap your feet to the lively music of nonsense songs, patriotic songs and gospel tunes, or enjoy the gentle love ballads of nineteenth century America. Civil War, Florida, Celtic, Adults, Children.
All Kids Spanish
Contact: Joanna Bucaro
Address: 516 Walking Fern Loop Deland, FL32720
Phone: 321-460-2844 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.allkidspanish.com
Regions: Central FL counties: Orange, Seminole, Volusia. For an additional travel fee ($25-$100) we can come to Lake,
Osceola, Brevard, Flagler and Sumter counties.
Children will embark on a memorable cultural and Spanish language adventure when choosing any of our services, our workshops can be done bilingual or just Spanish. For speakers of either or both languages. Suitable for Preschool-5th grade. All activities are age appropriate.
BILINGUAL STORYTIME: Cost: $200, Length: 45-60 min. Creative literacy journey of fun interactive stories, enjoying songs, puppet interactions, music & movement, games and activities flowing between English and Spanish.
“ARTE CON FRIDA KAHLO” Workshop: Cost $350, Length: 45-60 min. Invite our Frida Kahlo performer to your event today. Activities include Frida-themed arts and crafts, a display of her art and story time.
CULTURAL IMMERSION –Hands on –“TRAVELING” WORKSHOPS: Cost: From $350 to $750 depending on how many guides are providing activities in the different stations. Length: 90 to 120 min. Featuring a unique original collection of handmade musical instruments (maracas, drums, rainsticks, shekere, tambourines, flutes, guiro, etc.), toys (loteria, capiruchos, yoyo’s, tea party, dolls, wooden puzzles, etc.), traditional outfits “trajes tipicos”, souvenirs and curiosities that have been brought from different Latin American countries.
A cultural “traveling” experience! We currently offer 5 different countries. Each country is usually presented as a separate workshop. We can also customize it to fit your budget and kind of event. With adult supervision, children visit the 8 different stations (geography, musical instruments, rhythms & dancing, story time, arts & crafts, play & explore, pictures with props, El Mercado).
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Bucky & Gigi Show Contact: Gina Allison
Address: 8138 Bluestar Circle Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-601-2917
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.buckyandgigi.com/contact.html
Regions: All regions. Block booking required for some regions.
Cost: $395 base fee for a 45-minute show with meet and greet after show. 10% discount for
block bookings of 5 or more shows in your county. Travel fees will be included for areas more than 2 hrs. from Orlando. For block bookings with two or more libraries, travel fees are either reduced or excluded.
For 2016 Bucky & Gigi will bring health and fitness into their brand of fun with their new show, “FIT FUN & FUNNY.” This hilarious duo spent over a decade perfecting their craft with the Greatest Show on Earth. They have delighted audiences from Hoboken to Hong Kong, Boston to Barcelona, and Memphis to Mexico at Ocean Park Hong Kong, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and various festivals in China.
Their unique style combines circus skills, physical comedy, dance, mime, juggling, magic and more for children of all ages.
Chris Kastle Contact: Chris Kastle
Address: 37205 Harbour Vista Circle
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone: 773-576-7245
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chriskastle.com
Regions: All regions
Cost: $250-$1,000 including travel, plus housing. Meet/greet available. Length: 30-90 minutes, workshops vary.
Chris Kastle is a professional touring musician, storyteller, songsmith, artist, and author who has performed throughout the US and Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. She accompanies her songs on finger-style guitar, fiddle, penny whistle, and mandolin. Her works have been described as “exquisite” and possessing “powerful imagery;” they captivate, entertain, and transport people of all ages. In 2015 she received the Annette J. Bruce Lifetime Achievement Award from the FL Storytelling Association. Chris, an experienced educator, has created numerous presentations as well as curricula; her residencies, master’s classes, workshops, and seminars cover a wide range of topics.
Didgeridoo Down Under Contact: Darren Liebman
Address: 14650 Bournemouth Rd. Tampa, FL 33626
Phone: 813-961-4656
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.didgrevolution.com
Regions: All regions
Cost: Starting at $300. Best rates are for group bookings.
Length: 1 hour, unless requested to be shorter or longer.
Didgeridoo Down Under is a national touring act based in Tampa. Since 2003, DDU performers have presented 5,000+ shows (for kids & families), workshops (for teens) and concerts (for adults). The DDU show is a unique fusion of Australian music, culture, science, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo, usually a hollow tree trunk, has ben played by Australians for 1,500 years and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and super fun! We tweak our programs according to the summer reading theme — ask for details!
Comedy Maks Contact: Maks Annaev
Address: P.O. Box 542 Loughman, FL 33858
Phone: 407-259-6207
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.comedymaks.com
Regions: All regions. Prefer block bookings, if outside of Central Florida
Cost & Length: $300-$450 for the 30 to 45 minutes show. For travel more than 2 hours from Orlando travel fees will be charged. For block bookings travel fee may be waived. Contact me and we will talk about details.
Maks invites you to be part of his comedy family-friendly interactive show filled with
juggling, magic and physical comedy. Audience participation in the acts makes each performance unique and authentic.
Big Idea Balloons
Contact: Keith Tusing
Address: 518 San Sebastian Prado Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407-388-8734
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bigideaballoons.com
Cost: $250. Multiple library discounts available.
Length: 45-min Magic Show “On Your Mark, Get Set, Succeed”
Regions: Statewide
Experience an All-New Magic Program for your library! Each
year our Magic Show is designed to perfectly complement the
Summer Reading theme. Keith presents a magic show that is
not like other magic shows. The show consists of impossible
magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts, and off the wall
comedy all based on the summer reading theme. And the
show features lots of audience participation, too. Since this is
a magic show for libraries, throughout the show Keith will
also be referencing various children’s books and promoting
your library in a fun and entertaining manner.
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Geddy the Gecko Contact: John Mallory
Address: 412 SE 4th Terrace Dania, FL 33004
Phone: 954-924-0218
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.geddythegecko.com/libraries
Cost: $250-$500 based on location and size of event and date. Travel fees are not needed in South FL, or when performing more than 1-2 shows in Central FL, or more than 2-3 shows in North FL.
Length: Usually 45 minutes, can be changed according to your schedule.
Regions: All regions of FL and throughout 43 states, full time since 1995. Past performances include Jacksonville, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Ft. Myers, and the panhandle area. Also performed 4 times on primetime national TV with Regis Philbin and Simon Cowell.
Geddy the Gecko and Super Geddy Live at Your Library: “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” Geddy leads the audience in international physical fit-ness, sports games, and dancing! Plus, Super Geddy breakdances! Non-Stop Fun for All Ages (ALL shows include non-stop audience participation and breakdancing!) Other shows available for libraries and storytelling events include: “Geddy the Gecko’s Walking on Water Storytelling Show” or “Holy Cow, the Breakdancing Cow Storytelling Show.”
Just Beelieve Contact: Chrissy Randall Address: 220 SW 16 St. Dania Beach, FL 33004 Phone: 954-849-3571 Email: [email protected] Website: www.justbeelieve.com
Cost: $200 in Broward County, Dade & Palm Beach County add $75 travel cost. Other coun-ties travel cost to be calculated upon request.
Length: Approximately 1 hour; includes presen-tation time, Q&A, and hands-on interaction.
Regions: South Florida
To educate people of all ages about honey bees, their importance to our life, and the essence of backyard beekeeping. We provide educational bee presentations at your school, library, church, synagogue, and even camp. We bring our bees to you in a safe and secure observation hive. The presentation meets several educational requirements. I carry full liability insurance.
I speak about the honey bee and the inner workings of the colony for about 35 minutes and then the students can look at the live bees in my observation hive and see and touch the equipment used in backyard beekeeping.
DoDad’s Lab Contact: Darren Casteel
Address: P.O. Box 135531 Clermont, FL 34713
Phone: 888-993-6323
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dodadslab.com
Regions: All regions.
Cost: $350, with discount for multiple shows.
Length: 40-60 minutes
DoDad’s Lab is a live, interactive program that combines colorful props, wacky science experiments, puppetry and reading and science education. DoDad’s Lab provides a safe and practical way to support the teaching of values and get children excited about learning in a creative and fun way. The goal is to help children discover that reading can open and endless world of creative fun.
DoDad’s Lab offers four different shows for libraries and additional workshops are available.
Finn & Fiona Contact: Zach Briggs
Address: 316 Aylesbury Ln. Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: 714-686-7793
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.finnandfiona.com
Regions: Orange, Polk, Lake, and Osceola Counties. Other locations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, and will most likely result in additional travel fees.
Cost & Length: $360. One 45 min. presentation, with optional meet-n-greet/photo op after performance.
This whimsical presentation will amuse audiences with tales from Celtic lands, expertly brought to life by master storyteller Finn, and his vibrant but silent assistant Fiona. Finn & Fiona, a national touring family show, will delight both children and adults with wacky antics and demonstrations of traditional Celtic music and dance. Everything from banshees to bagpipe, Finn & Fiona are delighted to bring this unique show to a library near you! In addition to Finn & Fiona, Pencilbox Entertainment is proud to introduce a NEW-THIS-YEAR Fairytale show with puppets. For more info, please inquire when booking.
Karen Climer’s Crazy Balloon Show Contact: Karen Climer
Address: 305 East Concord St. Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407-493-3974
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.KarenClimer.com
Cost: Starting at $300
Length: 45-minute show
Regions: Statewide
On your mark, get set … Karen Climer’s Crazy Balloon Show features storytelling, magic, comedy, and of course, balloons. A veteran children’s performer, Karen has a completely new show for 2016, but it still features the audience favorite where Karen climbs into the biggest — and I mean biggest — balloon you’ve ever seen. Interactive, fun, and unlike anything you’ve ever had at your library. Karen Climer’s Crazy Balloon Show encourages laughter, audience participation and most importantly — reading! Karen is also booking for 2017, when she will be building a better world through books and balloons.
Florida Robotics Address: 2517 Albion Ave. Orlando, FL 32833
Phone: 407-568-6146
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.floridarobotics.com
Cost: $562 (first hour) plus travel expenses if more than 35 miles from Orlando. Each additional hour $200. Four hours $1,100. 8 hour day $1,500 plus any applicable travel expenses.
Regions: All regions. We perform worldwide.
Tagi Robot Bio: Tagi 2016 is a 5’5”, state of the art, mobile robot built specifically for the commercial entertainment market. Tagi continues to perform
worldwide. Capabilities include on-board adjustable, digital sound effects, full mobility, lighted eyes, mouthlights & one arm movement. Tagi can hand out promotional material, food & beverages, can shake hands & is a great photo op.
Tagi is operated covertly with our proprietary miniature remote control housed in a to go coffee bug. Approximate range: 100 feet. 8 hour run time on single charge.
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Mad Science of NE Central Florida Contact: Kinetic Kylie Address: P.O. Box 540436 Orlando, FL 32804 Phone: 386-898-4570 Email: [email protected] Website: CFL.MadScience.org
Cost: $235-325, depending on length of program (30min./45 min./1 hour). Hands-on workshops start at $150 for 1 hour. Customized program-ming of any length is also available! Discounts available for multiple bookings. Travel fees may
apply to areas outside of Orange, Seminole, and Volusia counties.
Regions: Central and North FL from Polk County to the GA border. Con-tact Mad Science Franchises in Tampa/St. Pete and Broward counties for events in South/West FL.
Mad Science provides fun and edu-taining Science programs for kids of all ages! Our high-energy and interactive Shows and Workshops get kids (and grown-ups!) excited about learning. From tasting burp potions to seeing beach balls levitate in the air, kids and adults alike will be amazed at the wonders of Science! We have many topics available, including Chemistry, Space, Spies, Engineering, Dinosaurs, and more! Be sure to check out our Library themed show for 2016: The Mad Science Olympics! Mad Science—Sparking Imaginative Learning!
Katie Adams’ Puppetry & Storytelling Theater Contact: Katie Adams
Address: 206 S. Ward St. Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: 813-282-4993
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.katieadamstheater.com
Regions: All—from the Panhandle to Key West
Cost: $275-$550 depending on travel. Block booking rates available.
Length: 45-50 min. Year-round titles include: Winter Holiday Tales, Johnny Appleseed, Anansi and the Tree of Life, and Save the Rainforest.
Puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams unfolds a theater in your library to share a love of children’s literature with riveting storytelling, colorful puppets, props and scenery, and fun audience interaction. Touring summer of 2016: Stories of Strength: The Little Half Chick and other Folk Takes—Shadow Puppets; The Race of the Tortoise and the Hare: Fables for a Fit Life—Storytelling “Your show was a delight! Our children and parents were in awe of how you made the puppets and the stage, and made it all come together so well.“ - Ginny Yuht, Merrit Island Public Library
Matthew Sabatella’s Ballad of America Contact: Matthew Sabatella
Address: 821 N 70th Way Hollywood, FL 33024
Phone: 305-753-1850
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.balladofamerica.com
Cost: $250 plus travel in some areas. Discounts for block bookings.
Length: 45-60 minutes
Regions: All regions
Matthew Sabatella’s Ballad of America programs have proven to be library favorites for all ages, from children to seniors. With vocals, guitar, banjo and a wealth of traditional American folk songs, Ballad of America brings the story of the United States vividly to life. Audience members connect with people from the past, and with each other, as they sing-along to folk songs that are part of our shared cultural heritage. Each performance weaves song and history into an engaging narrative. Visit BalladofAmerica.com for information on the themed special programs available.
Magic and Mayhem Show Contact: James Songster
Address: 527 Wild Forrest Dr. Davenport, FL 33837
Phone: 407-222-4412
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.MagicAndMayhemShow.com
Cost: $350. Discounts for multiple bookings on same day within the same system.
Length: 40-45 minutes (Does not include set-up, post show “bunny meet and greet,” or strike time. We typically arrive 1 hour before performance for set-up and may require up to 45 minutes for strike time following show.)
Regions: All, based in Central Florida
Magic and Mayhem should be on your schedule! We have developed uniquely themed library programs for over 10 years. We present exciting, imaginative, and informative programs for a wide range of youth program sponsors including City of Orlando Public Recreation, City of Gainesville Cultural Affairs, City of St. Cloud Parks & Recreation, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, and Disney Youth Programs. Our programs include magic, costumes, scenery, props, and LOTS of audience participation. The math is simple: Magic + Mayhem = FUN!
Margaret Andersen Address: 600 N. Grandview St. Mount Dora, FL 32757 Phone: 352-360-9497 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com/MargaretAndersenPresents Cost & Length: $300-$500 plus travel. 1 hour. Regions: Lives in Central FL so almost any-where in the state is accessible.
Ages: Adults, except Fairy Tea is for children & adults.
Andersen’s love of history, style and tradition are the inspiration for her programs. Until her retirement to Florida in 2002, she traveled the world performing one-woman plays.
Titanic in Style and Story Downton Abbey Tea A Pleasurable Shudder Crowned Coffin Jane Austen Tea The Artful Tea The Art of Afternoon Tea Fairy Tea Red, White & Blue Tea Queen Victoria Tea
Lavender or Rose Tea Irish, English or French Tea Tea Tasting Victorian Fan Tea Victorian Hat Tea Handbag Tea Show Affaire Victorian Fashion Show Bridal Fashion Show First Ladies Fashion
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Mij Byram, Storyteller
Contact: Mij Byram Address: Palm Beach County, FL
Phone: 561-504-2616 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.MijByram.com
Costs & Length: $300 + travel - interactive and enriching storytelling programs, 45-90 minutes. Discount for block bookings. Workshops for librarians, teachers and parents
start at $500. Length: flexible to suit your needs and topics, 90min - 6 hrs. See website for previous topics.
Regions: All
Choosing from thousands of traditional folk, fairy and literature tales, personal stories and original fiction, Mij will customize programs for your audience and venue. Simple, elegant, thoughtful and straight forward or animated, energetic and witty, the audience is always engaged and entertained. Her felt board stories are a work of art and whimsy. Puppets, props, music, backdrop and sound system may be used when applicable.
Mij is known nationally as a specialist in children’s storytelling. Her programs and workshops have been well received from Portland, OR to Portland, ME. See website for reviews and program suggestions.
Out of My Hands
Contact: Gerard Tricarico
Address: 1147 SE 29th St. Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 239-560-1671
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.outofmyhands2.com
Cost & Length: $250-$350, depending on the number of bookings and travel involved. Length is approximately 55
min. Three different juggling workshops are offered from 45 min. to 2 hours. Add a second show (back-to-back) at the same library for an additional $125. With the booking of a
show, you can add a 45-min. juggling workshop for just $75. These workshops would need to be scheduled before or after
the show.
Regions: Perform throughout Florida.
Blending choreographed juggling with illusions, Out of My Hands delivers a high-energy show that is innovative and interactive. Cutting-edge light and laser effects will amaze and delight all ages. It’s kinetic artistry! Several routines are specifically designed to motivate children to believe in them-selves and not be afraid of new challenges. Out of My Hands also offers several juggling workshop options that encourage perseverance, build self-esteem, promote goal-setting skills, and allow individuals to express their creativity all while ex-periencing an aerobic workout. These workshops would be an excellent program for your tween and teen groups.
Porkchop Productions Contact: Dottie Allen Address: 715 Laurel Dr. SW Aiken, SC 29810 Phone: 803-644-9100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.porkchopproductions.com
Cost: Starting at $550 based on location. Discounts for multiple bookings per library system, county, or district within consecutive days.
Length: 40-50 minutes
Regions: All regions
Porkchop Productions, in their 22nd touring season, is a professional theatre company specializing in audience participation performances. Their interactive approach to performances makes for a one-of-a-kind theatre adventure! Porkchop Productions has performed extensively for schools, libraries, youth groups and special events throughout the southeast, including: Dare Days in Manteo, NC; Europa Cruise Lines in Key West, FL; and Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC. Porkchop Productions is dedicated to expanding artistic horizons by providing a professional, interactive theatre experience for young people, and to promoting a life-long appreciation of the performing arts. Available for booking year-round.
Mr. Richard Contact: Richard Peeples
Address: 905 Essex Place Orlando, FL 32806
Phone: 321-332-4271
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mrrichard.net
Cost: $300, plus travel, if applicable. Discounts for multiple bookings.
Length: 45 minutes, ages 3-12
Summer (or anytime) programming that leaves ‘em singing (and dancing, of you allow such behavior)!
Mr. Richard shares the joy of music with string instruments, audience participation and whimsical songs about girl pilots, the garbage man, and the “5-Second Rule”. Listen to samples from his four albums on iTunes. Mr. Richard and the Pound Hounds (guitar, bass, drums) trio available for full-on rocking! Have guitar, will travel statewide.
“Full of witty childhood observation...fun stuff.” - OutWithTheKids.com
“Music to our ears—Orlando’s Mr. Richard is steering kids’ music on the high road.” - Orlando Sentinel
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Rick Huddle
Contact: Rick Huddle
Address: 7235 N. Fenwick Ave. Portland, OR 97217
Phone: 503-720-0397
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rickhuddle.com
Cost: $350-$500. Block booking available.
Regions: Any. Since Rick comes from Oregon, it’s usually best if two or more libraries can schedule together.
Highly interactive variety shows that combine live music, storytelling, and comedy. Rick Huddle’s performances go beyond mere entertainment. Parents and children will laugh, sing, and perform their way to a deeper understanding of each other.
Check out www.rickhuddle.com to find out about themed programs like “Suit Up & Save the World” or “Arrrr! Pirates Have Feelings, Too.” Rick lives in Oregon but has family in Orlando, Boca Raton and Naples.
“The Hoover vacuum of storytellers—he just sucks you right in.” - Marc Acito, author of How I Paid for College.
Sandi Sylver - Storyteller - Ventriloquist - Songstress Contact: Sandi Sylver
Address: 12100 Seminole Blvd. #204 Largo, FL 33778
Phone: 630-896-8242
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sandisylver.com
Cost and Length: You have the choice of theme specific or eclectic programs, all of which are INTERACTIVE, INCLUDE MUSIC WITH GUITAR, PLUS A VARIETY of FABRIC, SOFT-FACED, STORYTELLING VENTRILOQUIST PUPPETS! At age 55, I learned to be a ventriloquist from a library book and, yes, I’m having the time of my life! Performances are 45 min. or 60 min. (for the same fee). I always try to work with each library’s budget, as some have more or less to work with than others; therefore, fees are discussed on an individual basis. I pride myself on attempting to be AFFORDABLE to YOUR LIBRARY. Naturally, there is always discounting for block bookings. Travel fees may apply. Please contact me for more specific information.
Regions: “We” perform throughout the state of FL. Please keep in mind: Because I tour throughout the Midwest, Maryland, and N. Virginia each summer, I often am not available for many summer reading programs. Please consider hosting “us” during the school term, as well as during the winter and spring breaks.
Whether original, world, folk, or tall tales, children and family presentations are age-appropriate, interactive, “pro-reading/character counts,” and flat-out FUNNY! A few program titles are: “Celebrating Dr. Seuss;” “Shel is Swell” (Silverstein, of course); “A Twirl Around the World;” “Characters with Character;” “Singing Stories:” and many more. ADULT CONCERTS feature both original stories as well as favorites I’ve collected along the way. Of course, the FABRIC, SOFT-FACED VENTRILOQUIST PUPPETS ARE THE STARS OF EACH AND EVERY PERFORMANCE!
ShowTimeForKids.com Contact: James Chartier
Address: 6208 Van Dine St. Englewood, FL 34224
Phone: 941-475-2566
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.showtimeforkids.com
Cost: $250-$350 Length: 45-50 minutes average
Regions: All Florida / State Wide and Mid-West
Seriously Funny Kids Entertainment! ShowTimeForKids: Family & Kids Show Entertainment Featuring: Hilarious Comedy, Jaw-Dropping Magic, Awesome Balloon Sculpting, Zany Puppets and Uncontrollable Laughter! Kid tested/Family approved programs for all events. Reading Adventure Shows, Family Fun Magic Shows, Holiday Shows, Balloon Sculpting, Magic Classes and More!
All programs are custom designed to the current year’s theme. All shows are 100% self-contained including: Custom Backdrop Curtain, Sound System & Costumes.
Fully insured along with a State and National FBI background check! How cool is that! We make event planning as easy as 1, 2, 3...call today!
Sing Along with Mike Contact: Mike Scolnick
Address: 15801 Sonoma Drive Apt. 106 Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 845-598-5466
Email: [email protected]
Cost: $200 per hour, with a discount for block booking. I have my own quality portable sound system.
Length: Usual library program is one hour.
Regions: Home area includes Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties.
I bring good American folk music to the people, singing and playing my guitar, and leading the audience in a singalong. It’s a real Hoot-enanny. For the ten years before I moved to Florida I had the honor of leading the monthly Circle of Song at Pete Seeger’s Beacon Sloop Club, his environmental organization in NY. Pete asked me to do it. I, of course, said yes. I also performed regularly at the club’s festivals.
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Sydney Solis - Storytime Yoga®
Contact: Sydney Solis Address: 309 Hayden Ave. Deland, FL 32724
Phone: 386-717-9574 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.storytimeyoga.com
Cost & Length: $250/hr. plus mileage if outside Volusia Coun-ty. Preschool-elementary-family Storytime Yoga programs
run 1 hr. Mythic Yoga elementary and teen wellness/creative writing programs run 2 hrs. 2-hour minimum for beyond Cen-
tral FL. Rates negotiable depending on circumstance.
Regions: Orlando, Central FL, NE and NW Florida as well as Tampa Bay area. South FL available for extended perfor-
mance with overnight accommodations.
Storytime Yoga is a pioneering body-centered education and wellness program that combines oral storytelling and secular yoga to produce healthy, peaceful and literate children and families. Children ages 3+ hear multicultural folktales, then reenact the story with yoga and movement to learn narrative structure, self-awareness and wellness in 1-hour programs that include meditation, relaxation, stress release and self-esteem skills. Follow up activities utilizing art and storytell-ing/creative writing round out 2-hour extended programs. Mythic Yoga for teens 2-hour programs use myths and fairy tales in a self-reflective process combined with yoga and cre-ative writing for wellness and literacy.
Steve Falter Music Contact: Steve Falter Address: P.O. Box 952812 Lake Mary, FL 32795 Phone: 407-383-4367 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stevefaltermusic.com
Cost: $250 plus travel, if applicable. Discount availa-ble for block bookings.
Length: 45 min. to 1 hour
Regions: Local counties: Seminole, Orange, Volusia, Lake, Polk, Flagler, Brevard, Osceola
Steve offers entertainment programs for all ages, as well as themed programs for special occasions and groups.
Children’s Sing-Along - Kidsongs, Patriotic, Campfire and Folk Irish (Brogue Included) - tunes from the Old Country and the U.S. Patriotic - American Standards (also great for Veterans Recognition) American Country - Old Standards, Modern hits, or a mix of both Classic Folk - The story of our nation told through the songs of America’s greatest songwriters Christmas - Carols, Classics, and Silly Songs, too! Entertainment for Seniors - The songs our senior generation loves. Take them back to a simpler time!
Stevens Puppets Contact: Dan Raynor
Address: 658 NE 10th St. Crystal River, FL 34428
Phone: 512-318-8760
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.stevenspuppets.com
Cost: $350 per performance with multiple booking discounts available. (Includes Mileage)
Length: All programs run 45 min. in length and include a 10-min. marionette demonstration following each performance.
Regions: We happily offer our marionette plays STATE WIDE.
Stevens Puppets tours fully-staged productions of fairy-tales and classic children’s literature, featuring hand-carved wooden marionettes in front of colorfully hand-painted scenery. The charming puppets come alive in their miniature worlds, transporting their audiences through magical journeys of endearing stories, raucous laughter, and artistic beauty. The puppeteers give life to their little actors, weaving a spell of childhood over audiences of all ages, as they invite everyone along for a trip through “once upon a time.”
The Storytelling Sims - Wayne & Jane Sims
Contact: Wayne & Jane Sims
Address: St. Johns, FL 32259
Phone: 904-823-7969
Email: [email protected]
Website: storynet.org/teller/directory.php?ID=486
Cost: $300, plus travel (discounts for block bookings)
Length: 45-120 minutes
Ages: All (secondary, college, adult, senior groups)
Regions: All
The Sims are Humorists, Historians & Tandem Tellers. As Humanities Scholars they perform “Shortages, Submarines, Saboteurs & War Bonds: World War II in Florida”; “All’s Fair in Love & War: The Courtship of CSA General Edmund Kirby-Smith & Cassie Selden”; and “A Trip Back in Time with William Bartram and Constance Fenimore Woolson: America’s First Travel Writers in Florida.” Humorous programs include “Swamp Cabbage Chronicles” and Mark Twain’s “Diaries of Adam & Eve.” Twenty-three years at Florida Folk Festival; 15 years stepping aboard St. Johns Riverkeeper Eco-Heritage Cruises; Elderhostels, Museums & Special Events. “Dynamic!” “Pure Entertainment!” “Most Creative!” “Fascinating!” “Charming!”
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Talako Indian Dancers Contact: Bill & Sallie Prentiss
Address: 6515 Vineland Rd. Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-352-1163
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.talakoindiandancers.com
Cost: The Talako Indian Dancers are a legal non-profit youth group that depends financially on donations from host organizations.
Length: 30 min. or longer at the request of the hosts
Regions: Orange, Lake, Brevard counties, but we would like to add Seminole and Osceola counties.
Our programs consist of our young members dressed in full traditional American Indian dance regalia. The dances include the Eagle, Traditional, Boys’ Fancy, Girls’ Fancy Shawl, Hoop Dancing and others. At the request of the host, we ask audience to join us for a Round Dance.
Tampa Taiko Contact: Ron Collins
Address: P.O. Box 18004 Clearwater, FL 33762
Phone: 727-531-7999 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tampataiko.com
Cost: $275-$425, with discounts for multiple events in the same, or nearby location.
Length: 45-75 minutes
Regions: All parts of the southeastern US, including all locations in FL
Tampa Taiko is available to visit your library to provide a fun-filled interactive program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance and drum making using discarded barrels that have been recycled into taiko drums. After a rousing performance and introduction, all attendees are offered the opportunity to play on our drums! We’ve presented our program at hundreds of libraries throughout the southeast, and have received great reviews from audiences of all sizes, in rooms from as large as a theatre to as small as a classroom.
Zak Morgan Contact: Zak Morgan
Address: P.O. Box 30035 Cincinnati, OH 45230
Phone: 513-232-5820
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.zakmorgan.com
Cost: $550
Length: 50 minutes
Regions: Everywhere
With a background in children’s literature plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his kids’ songs, Zak Morgan brings all of his experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his live performances. His interactive concerts are warm, full of humorous wordplay, and fun for all ages.
“He displays a passion for creating music that treats children as intelligent and creative beings capable of relating to, and engaging in, songs that raise the bar in their thinking. His wordplay is wonderful; he approaches each song as a separate musical adventure.” - CHICAGO PARENT
The Story Ship Contact: Sean Driscoll
Address: 9945 Whitfield Avenue Savannah, GA 31406 Phone: 912-663-6320 Email: [email protected] Website: www.storyship.com
Cost: $350-$700. Varies according to region and number of shows in the area required.
Length: 45-50 minutes
Regions: Entire State
“The Great Pirate Race”
This show combines all of our favorite things—board gaming, racing, music, magic and puppets! The board game is projected onto a large video screen. The audience is divided into two teams. The teams are in a race to get to the treasure. Each team will have to complete challenges including singing songs, solving puzzles, helping with magic tricks and team comedy challenges all on a stage with a live Pirate! Sean plays guitar and sings while hosting the game. There are also puppets adding to the comedy sequences. Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure!
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Yossi Gremillion (Chair) Broward County Library System
Jonathan Dolce Lake County Library System
Sarah Falvey Nova Southeastern University
Linda Goff Lake County Library System
Lynn Gonzales Lake County Library System
Jayme Kostandinu Martin County Library System
Dave Montalbano Broward County Library System
Ronald Moore Lake County Library System
Robert Perone Bradford County Library System
