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Dazzle your guests with dad jokes and dangerous balancing feats!  Family Friendly Circus Variety that is adaptable indoor or outdoor venues.

Peter was trained in theatrical clowning

Spinning tops, Yoyo's, Indian club juggling, and the first depictions of juggling in Egypt.  This show features several circus arts from around the world.  Learn about different cultures through

Popcorn is a family friendly, feel-good performance that showcases a ton of nostalgic toys, buttery smooth skills, and an explosive amount of popcorn.  Show can run 45-60 minutes.

Gravity, Gyroscopic Stabilization, and Newton’s laws.  In this show, we learn about the scientific properties that make circus arts possible!

Tour Spanish history, culture, and music with Aaron Larget-Caplan and his guitar. Students learn about the geography, literature and poetry, vocabulary and culture of Spain, as well as the building

Music of the East & West
From the songs of Schubert & Gershwin to myths and dances of contemporary Japan & India, Aaron explores the sounds, poetry and aesthetics of classical music

The Spirit of Spain with ¡Con Fuego!

Spanish history, culture & music are on display in this rousing & interactive performance by ¡Con Fuego! (With Fire!) Guitarist

Latin Travels

A rousing journey via music & poetry through wild jungles & rainforests, gorgeous cathedrals, & bustling colonial cities of Latin America with Aaron Larget-Caplan &

This program is specifically geared towards the creative imaginations of children 3 1/2 to 6 years oid. The show is replete with comedy, magic, tons of audience participation and always a live bunny

Through a unique blend of story, dance, song, and rhythm, Abigail brings to life traditional stories from around the globe with an emphasis on stories from Africa and the African Diaspora. Her performances

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Inspired by the timeless works of Massachusetts' esteemed poets like

Festival Open Air Demonstration - 60 min. or 90 min. workshop
Introducing our Festival Programs Open Air Demonstration by Master Potter Rick of Pied Potter Hamelin! This informal

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

The indigenous people of the Southwest have a saying "Every piece of

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Hands-On - 60 or 90 min. workshop  - Welcome to our hands-on workshop with a short pottery wheel demonstration! This immersive experience is perfect

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration This is an all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop, exploring creativity and techniques. We will use self-hardening clay to create

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop
60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Tales of the unusual, the unknown and the unpredictable are told at this

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

This unique workshop brings together the art of pottery and

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration   Delightful all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop! Join us in exploring creativity and techniques with this exciting

Pottery Wheel Demonstration with Optional Hands-On Pinch Pottery Workshop  -  60 min. or 90 min. workshop

Captivating pottery wheel demonstration program, perfect

Hands-On Workshop - No Pottery Wheel Demonstration Our all ages, family-friendly hands-on workshop is where creativity knows no bounds and while exploring various techniques, you

Act!vated Story Theatre stages two multicultural folktales before a giant oversized book, encouraging reading and the love of theatre. Presented with physical comedy, mime, dance, music and audience

Two stories theatrically performed and filmed from multiple camera angles that bring the viewing audience in on the action. Performed before a giant book with costumes, creative props and lots of physical

Professional performers present a multicultural theatrical production full of nonstop action. American Sign Language, acrobatic tricks (including a grown woman squeezing through a tennis racket),

Zephyr's dynamic Young Author Workshop turns on imaginations, excites young writers and gives them the tools to publish their own books.

Teen author Zephyr Goza wrote "Tales From Under

Jape performs a dramatic reading of his hit adventure series, Jape the Grape Ape from Outer Space.

This workshop is fortified with loads of action, singing, games as the children experience a

Kids get to rock out on instruments with Sarah as she plays guitar and sings to get them into the groove with space songs! This interactive program introduces basic band concepts such as counting off,

The Headless Horseman Rides Again! Storyteller J.T. Turner portrays Washington Irving telling his most famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Taking on all the roles of this Halloween tale, Turner

Hear the stories behind Frost's work - the tragedy as well as the humor - as he shares some of his most popular poems, including Mending Wall, Birches, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Late Walk, Desert Places,

Printer, Scientist, Inventor, Author, Ambassador, Patriot - Benjamin Franklin has been called "the First American." His rich and colorful life is recounted in this wonderful one-man show.

Meet

What if......William Shakespeare, famed playwright and poet, has spent the last 400 years haunting theaters? And what would happen if he decided one evening to speak with you?

J.T. Turner, in

What if......William Shakespeare, famed playwright and poet, has spent the last 400 years haunting theaters? And what would happen if he decided one day to speak with you?

Join J.T. Turner in

The greatest storyteller in the world would like to visit with you! Aesop shares the story of his own life, which is mixed in with his classic fables such as the Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and

Join professional actor J.T. Turner in this funny, engaging, and fascinating look at the varied and rich life of C.S. Lewis, author of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe series, famed lecturer, and

Witness the classic tale of A Christmas Carol come beautifully to life as actor J.T. Turner portrays Charles Dickens and every single character from the story in this one-man show. Charles Dickens was

A young reporter (played by your student or volunteer) interviews Charles Dickens just before a performance in Boston. Dickens relates his life story using excerpts from his major works. The program

Award-winning actor, writer, and teaching artist J.T. Turner appears as F. Scott Fitzgerald to discuss the author's own life, times, and work, with specific focus on The Great Gatsby and its protagonist

 In “Animal Tai Chi: The Journey of Chen,” with teaching artist J.T. Turner, you will hear an original animal-based story while learning fun, easy to follow exercises that are based

Choose from our popular American literature and history focused programs especially suited for October (but fun for any season)!:

a) WITNESS: Miller's The Crucible and the Salem "Witch"

Award winning actor and storyteller J.T. Turner shares exciting folktales and fables about unlikely heroes, like a little mouse, a spoon, and a shy boy and his dog. You will have a chance to be part

Customize a set of traditional stories from around the world, based on your current season, learning themes, and audience, all brought to life by award-winning professional actor J.T. Turner.  All

John Muir was a brilliant inventor who went through a life changing  to become  one of the world’s most recognized and impactful  conservationists.  His writings have inspired

An award-winning adventure travel journalist for The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic Kids, Peter Mandel hunts his stories

A Fairy Tale with a modern twist: Famous fairy tale characters wonder why and how the Trees of Fairy Land are disappearing. Because trees are missing, Pinocchio, Hansel and Gretel, Peter and Piggy and

Have you ever had an experience that you simply cannot explain? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast covers a short history of paranormal and ghost stories in New England - from the cases

Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered if we are really alone here in the universe? The Ain't it Scary? with Sean & Carrie podcast's presentation covers a short history of UFOs, from early

Have you ever listened to your favorite podcast and thought, "I could do that!"? Are you an expert in a niche topic, or passionate about something enough that you could talk about it for hours? Do you

Join Dewey the Dragon and his puppet friends while they read and act out a few of your favorite fun filled fairy tales! 

Families are invited to join storyteller Alicia Quintano for an evening (or afternoon) of stories and songs.  Featured is Alicia’s  “Pet Song,” a tale from her Manhattan

Alicia and her Koala hand puppet, Pierre, entertain young children with participatory stories from folklore and original humorous songs.

In a half-hour visit to Kindergarten and pre-K classrooms storyteller Alicia Quintano and her koala hand puppet, Pierre, entertain and delight young children with stories including “the Gunniwolf,”

"99.9% True" is a workshop in storytelling/memoir writing. Participants are encouraged to tap their memories (and imaginations) to create short, memorable stories from their own experience.

What to do if your favorite coat wears out? Take what’s left and make a jacket! For the summer 2024 reading program storyteller Alicia Quintano invites family audiences to meet the thrifty tailor

Greg uses songs and stories that will get your audience up and involved with the performance. Music is a mystery. What makes us tap our toes and sing along? IT DOESN"T MATTER! KIDS WILL JUST GET INVOLVED

Greg uses fun and heart warming songs, stories and demonstrations that encourage young people to respect the earth and each other.

What goes up, must come down.

What is thrown on the ground

A is for Apple, B is for GREEN.

What ever letter of the alphabet you are on, it is important to think GREEN.

Greg Cooney has been using crazy original songs and stories for 30 years to teach

Fun for the entire family. Begin the summer with a celebration of music and fun that encourages kids to read. OR End the summer with a tribute to all of the kids that made reading a fun part of their

Angela Easterling is an Americana singer-songwriter based in Greenville, SC who tours frequently to the northeast for concerts. She presents a performance of her own original songs interspersed with

Join us for an exciting animal-themed story hour .... and meet the animals from the book! Reservations are REQUIRED. Please call 978-779-8988 to put your name in for one of these exciting events!

"Jackson's Wild Journey" is a children's book written and illustrated by Matt Gabriel from Animal World Experience. The story is about a little boy who falls asleep and dreams he travels the world meeting

A few years ago I inherited my father's World War II Army foot locker. It turned out to contain hundreds of letters and other documents from his Army service and his time working with displaced persons

Let's Gogh Art is a mobile arts and crafts studio. We bring any of our more than 150 arts and crafts projects, themes and activities to your location. We supply all of the materials and instruction

A combination of literacy education and creative enrichment. Our expert story teller reads a popular children's book and follows with hands-on art activities related to the story. We have dozens of

A session that deals with the interpretation of the written word into a visual image. Either poetry, a narrative, or personal thoughts can be deciphered, and recreated into an illustration, during a

Students will experience over 275 selected images in less than one hour. A message about the importance of education and life-long learning is woven through lessons about art, children's books, and

Have you ever wandered through the woods and wondered who’d been there before?

New England’s woods and wild places are full of stories: cannibalism in Vermont, Thoreau’s cold

So Close to Home is a fascinating look at an American family's experience during World War II when the ship they were traveling on was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Gulf of Mexico. A surviving

Hikes Through History is a popular library program based on the author's recent Appalachian Mountain Club book, Best Day Hikes Near Boston.

The program uses maps and photos to discuss land use

Three twenty minute videos combine magic, ventriloquism, puppets, songs, jokes and a simple craft or magic trick using common household items in a joyful, engaging format. Bee Bee's “Noodle

Participants bring their own puppets to this video class and learn the basics of ventriloquism. Jackie Reynolds, has taught the ABC's of ventriloquism to both school aged children in summer camps, and

Storytelling featuring props, puppets and audience participation. Stories range from classic and multicultural tales to my own original works!

I am now featuring a Virtual Storytelling show for

Storytelling, Music and Movement, Puppets and Interactive Play!

Celebrating astronomy in the exuberant style of Radio WOOF, Bill Wellington leads his audience on a merry adventure in Outer Space. Using songs, stories, and fantastic images from the Hubble Space

Radio WOOF is fast-paced, fun adventure in the world of folklore. Storyteller and folk musician (banjo, fiddle, guitar, and Irish flute) Bill Wellington presents a show filled with funny songs, stories,

The opportunity for students and teachers to observe the combined talents of author and illustrator is very rare... until now!

Author, Peter Thomas, and illustrator, John Mahomet, of the children's

"A Life of Sorrow" is a one-man show that uses storytelling and music to bring to life the saga of an Appalachian Mountain Music Legend.  As an architect of the genre of music known today as bluegrass,

'Love Letters From The Front' is a musical love story centered around the reading of actual letters from GI's, families and loved ones that are performed against the backdrop of the music from the war

This show is a collection of six multicultural folk tales brought to life with a tabletop rod puppets. The cast of animals, dressed in brightly colored stylized international clothing brings to life

From the moment he meets her, Edward Wonderful knows Myrtle doesn't believe in magic. He knows he must prove her wrong. With a little help from Mother Nature and a contrary grasshopper, Edward's mysterious

Calm down from the day with Yoga. We will read some stories, move our bodies, stretch, breath and reset. You will need a mat, towel or blanket. Stuffed animals and comfy clothes welcome

Play, move, dance, balance and learn with yoga. We will do yoga poses related to a theme and a book to support that theme. Kids will dance, stretch, play and relax. 

Together we will make a sensory material, and then kids will play with the material while I read a corresponding story to the theme. Getting messy can build hand muscles for writing/pre writing, and

The Story School and Camp Fable present: Library LARPs The stories of history, mythology, and literature have come to life at your local library and we need heroes to save the day. Library guests ages

All over the world people light up December's darkness with holiday's, festivieties and traditions. THE SEASON OF LIGHTS is a secular celebration of winter holidays around the world. Christmas,Hanukkah,

Join Caravan Puppets on a globe trotting journey with world tales, hand crafted puppets, beautiful staging and original music. Programs feature four stories from our huge repertoire to highlight different

Caravan brings beloved children’s literature and characters to the puppet stage.

“From Page To Stage” brings young readers (or soon to be) to the joys of reading and drama.

Audiences are treated to a wide diversity of puppets and puppetry styles with beautiful staging and original music. GETTING ALONG blends classic original, and world tales (four stories in a show) and

Audiences are treated to a wide diversity of puppets and puppetry styles with beautiful staging and original music. GETTING ALONG blends classic original, and world tales (four stories in a show) and

Join (puppet) Astonaut Alta on her epic trip to the moon! This fact filled musical fantasy comes complete with interactive music, spaceships and (some of our wildest puppets!) aliens!

“Journey

In “Jurassic Journey!”, the esteemed (puppet) Professor Diggins journeys back in time with rocking songs, creative movement and dino puppets galore!  Jurassic Journey, a fast-moving

“Four Season Bear” is The delightful tale of the year of a young bear with memorable songs, beautiful puppets, storytelling, and movement.
Audiences are treated to a beautiful hand

Storyteller Megan Wells and I retell the Christmas chapter from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. From Alcott’s birthday in November throughout December, the story of the March family might

Colonial School Days : Living History Program -

Prudence Gray – owner of a dame school in Colonial America  ( 1700's Virgina ) invites students  into her home for lessons and

Rosalita visits Egypt and ends up on an adventure into the pyramids where she meets a mummy and Anubis. Great marionette show adventure

Mummy, Daddy and Baby dragon live happily in the forest till naughty Goldilocks arrives to cause a commotion. Enjoy an original take on the Goldilocks story. Show uses marionettes, singing and audience

See the unicorn in this enchanting Marionette show about dreams and imagination. A princess loves to read books and look at the clouds but her uncle wants her to do her chores. What happens when a

This delightful marionette show tells the story of Grandma's dinner party. During the Holidays everyone is invited to grandmothers house for a wonderful meal. However when some of the guests are sent

Marionette show running approx. 35 minutes followed by questions and answers or meet and greet the puppets depending on the size of the group. Puppet show is an adaptation of Jack and the Beanstalk,

When Rosalita ( a marionettte)drinks a bottle of something strange she shrinks to become the same size as the bugs in her garden. She meets Mr Bob the Catepillar, Queen Ant, Mummy ladybug, the big spider

Rudolph the red nosed dragon is teased by all the other dragons. When Santa's reindeer fall sick, it is Rudolph who pulls the sleigh and saves the holidays. For a non-denominational version (without

Marionette puppet show adapting the traditional tale of Rumplestiltskin. In this show a poor girl plays on her drum. The music delights her mother so much that the mother says the music is like gold.

King Leopold protects the fabulous creatures of the forest from the imp and his two knights Hanz and Franz. The imp and the knights want to take over and cut down the trees. Who will save the day? Will

Marionette show with audience participation and songs. In this story Rosalita discovers a new planet in her telescope. She then travels on an adventure into space to find it. Enjoy watching Rosalita

A marionette show re-telling the story of Purim. Appropriate for families.

Two seafaring brothers (pirate marionettes, I might add) are washed up on a treasure island unaware that the other has survived. Will they find the treasure and will they find each other? And what will

25-35 minute puppet show followed by meet and greet the puppets. This Marrionette show is about a lonely princess who teaches a naughty bird the true meaning of friendship and the value of honesty.

Four short marionette stories presenting Aesops fables. : " The Fox and the Crow", "The Fisherman and his catch", "The Town mouse and the Country mouse", " The Donkey and the Lap dog" can also replace

Using marionettes Rosalita's Puppets presents the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The show includes Grandma, the Wolf the huntsman. The dialogue is spoken live and there are songs and audience participation...

Great marionette show for October. In the Haunted wood all must do good. As the cauldron boils to make soup the princess is challenged by the three sisters who need her help. Will the princess break

Adventure under the sea with a marionette show bringing you pirates, a mermaid and all kinds of sea creatures. Choose one of two versions of this show. 1)An old fashioned "fairy tale" version with an

Professional actor , storyteller, puppeteer and audio book narrator can visit your library and tell a selection of stories many completely original. Some traditional. She has selections of short stories

Proffesional actor and storyteller, puppeteer and audio book narrator presents 3 chilling ghost stories in full Victorian gothic costume using real antique props and handmade dolls, objects and mementos.

Not your grey haired "Mother Goose" but her younger "Aunty" with her own Goose and other hand puppets to tell stories. In full costume Charlotte Dore is "Aunty Goose", using hand puppets, pictures a

Family show. Godmother glitter hosts her enchanted castle filled with 3 short puppet shows . The stories include a dragon, a wizard, a Unicorn, a fairy, a princess This show has been recently re crafted

Marionette show ideal for a family audience. Queen Emerald decides to have an Olympics for all the fairy tale creatures of the kingdom. As they compete the Queens freind Simon, learns about what it

Interactive, positive messages for self-esteem, music, movement, storytelling, puppets and imagination. Fun, joy, expert pacing,.

40 years of experience as a music movemetn and imagination educator,

Educational, imaginative, character-building and interactive concerts, with themes on Inclusion, diversity celebration, self-esteem, kindness, empathy, friendship, love, and concrete ways to

Join us for a trip around the world as we investigate animal science through popular folktales and legends! In this entirely virtual program, participants travel from East Africa to Brazil and beyond

I will play familiar and fun songs for kids to sing and dance to. Mom and dad might even join in to the limbo, loco-motion, the twist and more. Holiday music is especially fun for shows at Christmas,

Come gather around with Christopher 'Kavi' Carbone,

the musical storyteller of lightness and warmth!

Participate in songs and stories to help you find your inner smile and bring it bubbling

We come together with Stories and Songs and Imagination exercises, to celebrate the Creative spirit within each one of us, as individuals, as families, and as community.

Using our Minds and

'Come gather around with Christopher 'Kavi' Carbone, Musical Troubadour of light and warmth! Participate in Music, Movement, Interactive Storytelling, Fun Songs, Rhythms, & More - geared towards the

Through a dynamic blend of Interactive Storytelling and Music and Song, we'll explore the Wild Kingdom of Animals together! Come gather around with Christopher 'Kavi' Carbone, the musical storyteller

Honoring the Earth and Each Other: with Stories and Songs from around the globe we celebrate the Earth and all the natural world. Excellent for ecological themes and for encouraging respect and care

Some people are inherently generous, others need to be shown the way to opening their hearts to others. These stories from many lands lift us up with examples of communities coming together and generosity

Children have a strong sense of fairness and justice. These multicultural stories present characters in predicaments and pose questions about making choices about how one should act. 

There

All cultures tell stories about animals, often with human voices and feelings that everyone can relate to. This entertaining program of folktales from Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas encourages

Learn about our collective New England history in this entertaining and educational folksong presentation. Stories of the Lowell Mill Girls, Maine Lumberman, Nantucket Whalerman, Gloucester Sailor are

I spent my summers as a kid living on my grandparents dairy farm in rural Nova Scotia. During this program I share stories and songs about life on the farm.

The humorous and participatory songs

"I wonder where that came from?" Ever wonder where those everyday items came from, superstitions, fairytales, songs, customs, expressions and more. Fun facts are explored using humour, music and storytelling.

Tour the world of beats and music with Cosmic Moxa. Using an array of ethnic instruments i.e. Jambe (african drums), Native american drum, Latin American Conga drum, rain shoot, Russian Balalaka, wooden

Legend of the Loch-Ness, Big foot, and other wild legends are explored with humor, song, and music.

Engaging storyteller Nancy Valois, weaves her magic telling stories from her upcoming book "The Legend of the Christmas Pickle and other tales" "Hella's Christmas Tree Surprise" "Mr. Mean and His Potato

Performance storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her stories and draws the audience in so completely that you'll find yourself saying, more more. Stories are told in dramatic form without using book to the

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her magic and takes you on wild adventures through outer space. Tales of other worlds, fantastic creatures, and even some legends of our own universe, planets etc. Accompanied

Myths and legends of outer space and our solar system. Marvelous tales that have you on the edge of your seat, laughing until you cry, and learning more than you thought you would. Storyteller Nancy

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves her magic once again telling the tale from Finland of "The legend of the Christmas Spider" accompanied by John Salonen on guitar and keyboards a magical hour is assured.

Storyteller Nancy Valois weaves magical legends from around the world, the legend of the pickle (Germany) the legend of the spider (Finland) the legend of the Rose (Mexico) and more. A beautiful hour

Going GREEN what does it mean? Engaging storyteller Nancy Valois reveals the origins of everyday items, and along with musician John Salonen sings and tells amusing tales, and then the fun really begins

The year is 1008. Stand on the Viking knarr with Gudrid and her son Snorri as she looks back at VInland and the New World. Feel the wind snap her cloak pin. Seek through the grass for her spindle whorl.

Make story hour even more magical by inviting princesses to tell their stories, and lead a sing-a-long with all of the most popular songs from their movies. Watch the magic happen as families sing and

Run Along! is a musical movement show designed for children and their caregivers aged 4-8.  During the program, the audience and I set a goal to take 5,000 steps (projected from a pedometer)

A variety of costumed living characters to fit historical and fictional themes are available; Characters from literature, Pirates, Knights, Vikings, Jedi, etc.

Available for a wide varieties

Centered around David's book I CAN HELP, a combination of reading, drawing, music, and puppetry expand on the theme of a community formed by the spirit of helpfulness.

People often ask an author, "Where do you get your ideas?" For David Hyde Costello, it often starts with a sketch. In this program, it starts with a scribble. Audience members provide ideas for how

This concert gets the entire audience singing. I've written award winning songs for Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa and, as a result of being a musician for so many years, my repertoire of standards

...songs to steal your heart away; favorites that take you

back a hundred years or more. Many are singalongs that have become part of the great American Songbook. A couple are hysterically

David's Jewish/Yiddish repertoire is expansive and features songs

in Yiddish, Hebrew, and Ladino. Some of it comes from Eastern Europe.

Some of it comes from Yiddish Theater of the early

MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES

Recently the Norman Rockwell Museum commissioned David Polansky to develop MUSIC THROUGH THE

David Zucker-1996 National Young Audiences' Artist of the Year-and award winning actor, Richard McElvain, blow the dust off centuries of stories from ancient Greece, bringing the power, majesty and

Participatory stories and songs from around the world presented by two Parents' Choice award winning performers with over 50 years of combined performing experience. Roger plays guitar, banjo, mandolin,

Earth Rhythms is an exciting music and storytelling program that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Lively songs, interesting facts and humor combine with audience participation

Participatory stories and songs celebrating the season and adaptable to a wide variety of age groups. Can focus on Halloween, Thanksgiving, the Winter Holidays of the Solstice Season, Spring or Summer.

Participatory stories and songs from around the world presented by a Parents' Choice award winning storyteller. Instruments played include limberjack and spoons. Adaptable to a wide variety of ages,

Earth Rhythms is an exciting music and storytelling program that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. Lively songs, interesting facts and humor combine with audience participation

Participatory stories and songs celebrating the season and adaptable to a wide variety of age groups. Can focus on Halloween, Thanksgiving, the Winter Holidays of the Solstice Season, Spring or Summer.

Celebrating families, the imagination and the 2020 Summer Reading Program, the performance involve's the audience, through song & story, in a variety of cultural traditions.  Hear how stars

Traditional folklore, ghost stories, seasonal songs and tales of the supernatural.  Celebrating Halloween and the harvest season.  Lots of sing-alongs, spoon playing and other traditional

Get kids and families laughing and excited about reading. Humorous poetry, music, laughter and fun abound in this magical session for families. There's a parent-kid contest, a family project, and more

In this new version of the classic story, Cinderella is a fairy who lives with her stepmother and stepsister in an enormous old Oak Tree. The King of all woodland fairies wants his son to marry a fairy

This original story by Deborah Costine is about a wetland habitat and some of the animals that live there. It includes the Blandings Turtle, the North American Beaver and a Blue Spotted Salamander.

"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens enacted complete with period costumes, by a narrator and two professional actors. With the help of 3 ghosts, Ebenezer Scrooge transforms himself from miser to

Catchy, original melodies and stories that incorporate movement. Easy to sing choruses. Songs range from very humorous and fun to how to deal with issues of feeling different.

Songs about the old west. Some original, some as hold as them thar hills. Easy to sing along with.

Through storytelling, ventrilloquism and magic, the following stories unfold:

Vinny the vulture becomes too careless with his friends. He is held accountable for the problems he causes by being

An exceptional adventure of three children on a journey to a distant planet.

A magician's magic brings forth three wishes.

In "Tea with Mrs. Dickens",  Catherine Hogarth Dickens welcomes you into the Dickens Family Home at Tavistock in December 1852. During your visit, Mrs. Dickens shares stories, from her early life

An interactive storytelling time - the children will become involved in a variety of stories from around the world - an exciting time for all as the storyteller uses puppets, props and songs.

Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb entertains young and old with this delightful performance of unusual fairy tales. From enchanted bears, to determined princesses, to Jack’s hilarious adventure

Warm your hearts and your imaginations with this performance of tales from long ago. These stories of wintertime magic and fun are drawn from many cultures ranging from the lyrical Grimms tale of Snow

'Welcome in the Spring!' with the very best of spring folklore, nature tales and contemporary stories. We'll meet Kate in 'Kate's Acorn', who gets

Tall Fall Tales brings alive the autumn world of nature with original stories and songs sure to delight both young and old. In Diane's hilarious original tale Plenty of Nuts,

Master Storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Tom Megan offers a fascinating look at the legends behind our holiday traditions. Classic evergreen lore, haunting legends of light

What do China, Africa, and South America all have in common? Superheroes!!!

Before Spiderman, there was Anansi the cunning Spider from Africa. Watch him weave a web to the sky, tricking Nyame

The magical time of the Summer Solstice resonates in folktales and songs from many lands told by master storyteller Diane Edgecomb accompanied by Celtic harper Margot Chamberlain

Midsummer Magic

Virtual Offerings are here!  If you’re a librarian looking to create community I have you covered with videos tailored for your library that are sure to make you smile! 

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See the world of BUGS in a whole new way with Diane’s fun-filled stories. In her original tale, Kate’s Acorn, we meet a fast-talking earthworm, pill bug, and centipede

Native American Nature Tales brings to life tribal myths and legends of the animals and birds of North America. Ranging from the humorous to the heart-felt, these stories celebrate native culture and

What would Halloween be without some chillin’ tales for the spookiest time of the year? Once Upon a Halloween! is a fun-filled, Halloween event – complete with

All over the world, people have used songs and chants to tell their stories. Master storyteller Diane Edgecomb will entertain with favorites from her repertoire with plenty of participation sure to

Based entirely on true events, A Thousand Doorways follows author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to find the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. Aided by her Kurdish allies who

Diane's popular dinosaur adventures complement their scientific facts with a happy dose of humor. Dinosaur lovers of all ages will enjoy the colorful posters, Dinosaur Sign-Language and participation

Fabulous Folktales of Flowers a storytelling and music entertainment

A delightful weave of story, music and song that brings to life the dramatic myths surrounding favorite garden flowers.

In

Diane's entertaining original stories explore vital topics like Recycling, Water Conservation and Habitat & Wildlife Protection in the most engaging way. Enjoy:  What Now, Cloacina?!!

There is plenty of laughter and delight in this animated retelling of Ireland's best-loved gems. The storytelling includes Irish favorites like the tale of Gilly Blackfoot where a young lad's aversion

This lively performance introduces library audiences to this pivotal Middle Eastern culture. Featuring Diane's first book: A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales, Diane brings to

Diane Edgecomb presents an unusual collection of eerie tales and story-songs- definitely not for kids! This evening event features Diane's true ghost story about the misshapen standing stones of Avebury,

Colorful Tales around the Maypole!

From an Amazon rainforest legend that tells how hummingbird gave the birds their brilliant colors to Diane’s original re-telling of the

Virtuoso didgeridoo player Rob Thomas takes the audience on a musical journey to Australia and beyond, as he plays an assortment of didgeridoos and worldly percussion instruments. The didgeridoo, usually

Join us on an epic adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of the dinosaurs to the modern world. With awe-inspiring visuals, we’ll explain how the air we breathe was created; we’ll

Deep in the mystical mountains of western North Carolina, if you listen quietly at night, you might hear the ancient and enthralling sound of … a wolf! Although wolves no longer live in the wild

The DDU Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500

Each summer, I offer a new summer reading magic show that is themed for the national CSLP theme.

For the summer of 2014, I am presenting an all-new program titled Fizz Boom Read Magic Show, which

Ventriloquism never stops amazing children or adults. Donna Marie and Her Friends provide that amazement and a whole lot more. Beginning as a singer and dancer, she soon discovered ventriloquism,

Come travel together, while Doria tells stories from countries all around the world! Enjoy stories told in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and also by the native peoples of North

Not for the very young or faint of heart, Doria's programs of scary stories from around the world will enthrall, amaze and terrify. Treat yourselves to a memorable screen-free thrill, as we

Let's enjoy some spooky - but not overly scary - stories for PreK and Elementary Schoolers! Enjoy a screen-free experience as we travel the world, exploring ghosts and sea monsters and more! These

Puppeteers can bring entire worlds to life using nothing but imagination, movement, and simple materials. Want to know their secrets? In this workshop students will work together as an ensemble to tackle

Jack and the Beanstalk is a joyous, original adaptation of the classic tale about poor Jack, who went to sell his cow and came home with three magic beans. Jack's daring adventure up the huge beanstalk

The Driscoll Dummies NO BULLY ZONE interactive ventriloquist show helps students identify bullies and bullying behaviors and provides effective strategies in coping and dealing with bullying. Through

Invite Harry Potter, Hermione, Dumbledore, and all the fantastic fantasy figures/puppets from DriscollProductions.com

Have you ever worked with dummies?  Ventriloquist dummies?

ATTENTION

Invite Paul Revere to your school or library.  Kevin Driscoll, M. Ed. is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience.  His FIVE STAR Paul Revere & Friends INTERACTIVE

Drum Circles are a perfect fit for the 2008 "Wild Reads" Summer Reading Program.

DRUM CIRCLES are completely interactive events. I share fun songs and rhythms, body percussion and percussion

This lively program, presented in a fun game-show format, is appropriate for children of all ages. Find out how deep penguins can dive, how far they can shoot their guano (penguin poo!), how they feed

This program highlighting penguin behavior is tailored for younger audiences. Using photographic examples, The Penguin Lady has the children mimic her as she demonstrates various penguin calls and behaviors.

It's the 'March of the Penguins' for kids! This presentation, featuring beautiful images of penguins, tells the amazing story of the Emperor penguin's unique breeding season, including their incredible

This compelling presentation tells the incredible story of the massive rescue and rehabilitation of 20,000 African penguins that were oiled when a ship sank near their breeding grounds. Dyan was a key

Penguins are an indicator species, alerting us to the state of the environment they live in. They are the proverbial 'canary in the coal mine'. It is now clear to scientists that penguins are being

My name is Ed Popielarczyk. I am a professional magician, balloon sculptor, and storyteller. I have been entertaining children and family audiences for over 30 years.

My magic show is a comedy

Storytelling & Art Adventures take children on exciting and engaging adventures into the world through picture books and art projects. These workshops emphasize the process of creative

Participatory folktales from around the world to sing, dance and drum along with. Help Anansci Spider Drummer teach a lesson on sharing. Play the Cat Drum. Dance with the Rainforest Monster and save

Participatory folk tales from around the world. Be a Monkey in Caps for Sale, Help Brer Rabbit outsmart the greedy tiger, help make the rain storm in a story about inclusion. Sing, chant, and move with

Participatory, fun and just a wee bit scary tales from around the year to delight young audiences, without any nightmares!

Folk tales from around the world of monsters, ghosts and goblins and how they are vanquished and appeased often by young people, using creativity, and cooperation. Program of scarier stories for preteens

Personal and family stories shared by the storyteller/author followed by a workshop for audience members to remember and share their own personal and family stories. Great for Turn Off the TV week and

Bullying prevention through multicultural folk tales. Tales speak

to respect, gossiping, shared responsibility, inclusion, standing up for oneself and others, and knowing the behaviors of bullying.

A Children's Story Book, Fairy Tale or Poem is used for each session as the jumping-off point for children to use their creativity, body, and senses to explore the joyful world of movement via literature.

In an indescribably unique style of storytelling, San Francisco's master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo introduces students to folk tales and myths from Asian cultures, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia,

Take an imaginary journey around the world with Dora through Puppet Show, Folksong, Artifact-sharing, Folkdance, Craft, Game, and Reenactment. Based on your constituencies or interests, choose cultures

Folktales from around the World are brought alive with authentic artifacts and figures.  All continents are represented.  Each show features a strong positive moral message, as folk characters

Mrs. Russell Parsons escorts guests on a factual yet tongue-in-cheek promenade through her life as a proper Victorian lady. Topics include tea etiquette, fashion, fan language, calling-card protocols,

Encanto Dance Party LIVE
Come join Mirabel to sing and dance your hearts out to all of your favorite songs! Something the whole Familia can enjoy! 

This show IS bilingual.

Shadow and hand puppet show: Long John Silver and his parrot, Flint are lost at sea with just a sea chest full of stories: "How the Whale Got His Throat" a Rudyard Kipling tale, "A Little Mermaid" based

HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND BEAR AND THE BEEHIVE: 2 stories included in one show! “The Bear and the Beehive”, an Aesop’s Fable; and the “Hungry Caterpillar”, the metamorphosis

The storyteller uses stories to teach kindness and concern.  Some stories are told with mime or puppets, and often with folk percussion sound effects she brings in her suitcase.

Many of

Let storyteller David Mello chill, thrill, and thoroughly entertain you with his diverse collection of ghostly stories, poems, and lore from around the world. Tales Best Told In The Dark will entertain

The Gloucester Hornpipe and Clog Society has performed throughout New England and twice in Ireland. Our concerts are family- or holiday-oriented, for example for St. Patrick's Day, Independence

Voyages & Voices is an interactive fun-filled adventure to foreign lands. Your imagination is your passport to laugh, dance and sing your way across the globe. The itinerary includes folktales, songs

The Snow Queen is an enchanting, magical character who welcomes you to the wonders of winter through stories, poems, fingerplays and songs.

Once Upon a medieval Time is a Medley of Myth, Merry & Mischief.

An interactive performance packed full of stories, songs, dance & mime that explore the fun and folklore of the Middle Ages.

Mother Nature is a gentle, costumed character that enhances children's awareness and appreciation of the natural world around them. An adventure through stories, songs poems and puppets.

Children will delight in this interactive performing arts experience offering them the opportunity to explore natural & musical rhythms, rhymes & wordplay. Through the use of stories, chants, poems

Songs and stories from around the campfire for campers of almost all ages. Excellent for families.

Connects with summer reading themes and multicultural literature, and a new program Good 41:

You probably know Rapunzel couldn’t wait to get out of the tower! Green Golly is so enthusiastic that everything that whizzes by her window inspires her to sing! Unfortunately, she has a terrible

Teach your children to be a great audience and to participate joyfully. This original and highly interactive program is an introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for children and the prequel

Greet this fall and winter season with the Great Green Ghoulie Gratitude Show, an interactive musical celebration from the award-winning Green Golly team of Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel. Howl along

Greet this fall and winter season with the Great Green Ghoulie Gratitude Show, an interactive musical celebration from the award-winning Green Golly team of Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel. Howl along

Singer, songwriter and author Greg Lato encourages young minds to TRY with his singalong children’s book of the same name. It is about not being afraid or discouraged to take a chance on anything

Interested in Medieval Weapony?  Let us come to you with this interactive demonstration.   Our costumed instructors will engage your guests in a way that makes learning not only fun but

Our costumed and armored Knight arrives and tells a tale about life in Medieval times. He brings with him pieces of armor for kids to try on, sample (unsharp) weapons and if you wish, some foam swords

Our Samurai arrives in costume and talks of what it was like to live in the time of the Samurai. He will bring sample (unsharp) weapons and Kendo armor for the audience to touch and try on. Optionally,

Ever wondered how to bring your reading program to life and leave a bigger impact on young readers? 

Guardian Adventures will come to you, bringing story and learning to life!  Our

I Promoted Myself - recount the rise of a washerwoman, entrepreneur, a dedicated woman, who was committed to giving her time and money to her community and led an anti-lynching campaign all the way

All of our programs are participatory for families and we offer a variety of multicultural themes. Our community drum, dance & storytelling programs are perfect for libraries. We have our own sound

Stories from around the world that reflect bravery, kindness, diversity, and of being a GREAT friend! A wonderful way to kick off a new school year. All stories come to life with the use of whimsical

Hysterical stories of ghosts and witches will be sure to get the whole crowd in ghastly giggles! All stories come to life with whimsical props and fabulous costumes!

Hear stories all about the Autumn season, from what the animals do to prepare for winter, to the fun of bobbing for apples and picking pumpkins! All stories come to life with whimsical props and fabulous

Celebrate Thanksgiving with tales of the first thanksgiving. Also, through story, meet a very unhappy turkey who knows the real meaning of thanksgiving! This fun program is enhanced by the use of whimsical

Hear stories that will transport you back to a time of princesses, knights, castles...and maybe even a dragon, or two! Through dazzling props and costumes, children of all ages are entertained and engaged.

Celebrate our great environment in this delightful performance that shares stories of seeds, plants, and the farmer. Great for children of all ages.

Improv 4 Kids comedy shows feature talented professional performers who present a series of original stories, skits, songs, characters and dances based on audience suggestions. The artists create

This program will take children on a journey around the world in search of Inspector Magic's vacationing bunny. They will learn that reading is fun while they learn geographical information about our

A literacy program that proves 'Reading is Magic.' The goal of the program is to aid you in your efforts to motivate your children by promoting the fun of recreational reading and the use of the library.

Many people know a snatch or two of 'Ain't Misbehavin'' or 'Honeysuckle Rose.'

Some may even know that Thomas 'Fats' Waller wrote the music for both tunes.

But did you know that the

Mime, song and stories for the young and young-at-heart; airborne exploits and other flights of fancy

Fun-filled farm science, interactive song and story; awarded Most Educational at Maine's Common Ground Fair

Doodlebugs, spiders, ants and other crawlies are featured in this low-life revue

Wild things - nature in action, story and song

Lively, interactive songs and stories to move and groove with, featuring the title story by Ruth Lercher Bornstein

A rich tapestry of colors, sounds and smells in a heartwarming, story and song-filled celebration of the season

Stories of friendship performed with sign language. The program also includes sing/sign-alongs.

Heartwarming celebrations of the seasons, holidays and human spirit

Lively, fun Halloween songs and stories that will engage the whole family and not give anyone nightmares.

A birds-eye view of the cycle of seasons. Includes nest building, hatching, feeding, learning to fly, migration. Ideal for pre-school to primary grades with interactive poems, stories, finger plays,

Put on your imagination caps, fasten your seat belts, and blast off with Jackson on his outer space adventures to the moon. Songs and stories to take you far away and pilot you happily home.

Sprightly, faithful interpretations of the "Just So Stories". (Framed with cameo appearances of Rudyard Kipling for older audiences.)

A celebration of nature with an eye to where we fit in and how we can help sustain our world. (Different versions for school ages to adult.)

A musical dive into sea science. 

Participatory program where I will teach some history of the African and African-American Culture through music, dance, games, and stories. Many of the Folk Songs are from the Georgia Sea Islands.

Balloons & stories offers a delightful mix of folktales and balloon creations.

Witch Willy Lilly ranges from "Happy Pumpkin to truly terrifying tales for the brave of heart (from folk lore). Winter

This program changes each year. For over 25 years, Jeff Belanger has been exploring the unexplained. He seeks out history, folklore, ghosts, monsters, and legends all over the world and in your backyard.

Based on Jeff’s popular PBS television show and weekly New England Legends podcast, and his latest book Wicked Strange New England, this program offers a multimedia journey through the history,

This program is a MUST SEE for anyone who ever plans to die! In a Cemetery Safari, Jeff takes you on a journey from the oldest burial rituals up through modern times. We explore funerary art throughout

Based on Jeff’s best-selling book, this one-man show explores the many Yuletide monsters and legends that have almost been lost to the ages. Jeff explores the history of the holiday and the ghostly

After his brother-in-law Chris passed away, Jeff made the decision to take the trip of a lifetime, both in honor of Chris and in pursuit of clarity about his own life and goals. One of the famed Seven

Covid-19  Program Description

Since covid-19 I have done a little live online performing and I have been surprised at how well it worked. One 1st grade student listening,

Covid-19  One Earth Program Description

Since covid-19 I have done a little live online performing and I have been surprised at how well it worked. One 1st grade student listening, took

“A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music,” is a program of songs and stories about characters and events at the origin of the blues, rock and country music. The program is

Stories shaped from authentic history have the power to open the heart, teach, and entertain. Judith's stories have been created for the USS Constitution Museum, the US Dept. of the Interior, National

In the summers heat, Paloma Holman, of the Young Women's Health & Leadership Program, has invited me to share tales in the wilds of New Hampshire. The program she runs for at risk preadolescent girls

When a child hears a story they allow themselves to become its hero or heroine. Whether they must overcome incredible odds, perform a good deed, or show courage beyond their years, the child emerges

LUCY STONE IS COMING TO TOWN

There was a time in our national history when a married woman did not have legal rights to the money she earned, the property she inherited, or the children she bore.

Oops Ma! Songs and Stories of Family Life:

From the crack of dawn until sleep draws us reluctantly from life's pulse, these tales reflect the laughter and tears that emerge from our authentic

Tricksters are as common to the folklore of cultures as spices are to their diets. Though beauty, strength, or wealth might not be in your providence, a strong set of wits can be developed and used

Storytelling can open your gates of perception and allow tears and laughter to issue at a velocity that would out pace a spring rainfall. Consider an evening for the big people. My performance material

From bedrooms in Brookline to kitchens in Boca Raton, these original tales of love, parenting and coming to peace with family life will leave you in gales of tears from laughter. There are many program

This is a rowdy show that through two rants, one song, and three stories explores the effects of menopause and aging. From Snow White's mothers, who share how they were really attempting to save their

This story, commissioned by The Morton Museum of Collierville History and the town of Collierville explores one family's life in the midst of a war that tore apart the fabric of this nation. The tale

Great narrative songs about ghosts, witches, giants, and fierce scary things. Superb songs of the supernatural!

An entertaining and informative mix of songs from and about of the women and men of America's early days: cowboys, sailors, pioneers, lumberjacks, soldiers and farmers. Late 18th to early 20th century.

Julie performs a unique Musical Storytime! She uses a small sound system, her guitar, and back-up music, for her musical, interactive, literacy program to promote her multi-award winning, and

Star Wars Jedi Knight Training is a great program for libraries to offer their younger patrons. We offer Star Wars fans a chance to interact with a real Jedi Knight. Ideal for ages 4 '“ 9, this interactive

The Harry Potter Hogwarts Academy Training is a fully-interactive party that prepares participants to become wizards themselves! Professor Jungle-Flick delights and entertains with his special brand

Live Virtual Program - Jungle Jim’s “Imagine Your Story” Balloon Magic Show (30 minutes and all ages friendly): Join Jungle Jim on a comical reading adventure! This engaging performer

Recorded Virtual Program - Jungle Jim’s Wild About Balloons Magic Show (30 minutes and all ages friendly): Giant animals, silly magic, zany humor and of course, the 6-foot balloon! This professionally

Author Illustrator Yumi Izuyama presents a folktale from the Amazon in Brazil (where she grew up) via the Kamishibai Japanese paper theater.  Using colorful original artwork, these stories come

Kamishibai is a unique storytelling experience from Japan.  The stories are presented through a traditional, built to travel, wooden "stage" using beautifully painted storyboards that the audience

Don't be afraid; these stories don't bite! Come join us on an imagination safari with animal stories from around the world.

Stuff your stocking with multicultural stories that celebrate the holiday spirit.

Stories of silly spooks; a balance of fright and delight.

A timeless treasury of fairytales and folktales from long ago.

Quick-witted tricksters from Africa to the United States try to trick you with their crafty tales.

Buckle up, and book a trip around the world. Travel to six continents on the wings of stories without ever leaving home.

Learn how to tell a good story; become more confident with public speaking. This lifelong skill will benefit both children and adults.

Strap on your snorkel and set sail with stories, songs, and lots of audience participation. Karen will take you on a journey filled with fish, fun, humor and enchantment.

"You can't hate someone if you know their story." Stories from around the world to help children connect and respect cultural differences, and learn how to resolve conflicts peacefully. Humourous,

Let your Summer Reading Program shine as we celebrate the sun, moon and stars. Delight in multicultural folktales, myths and legends from West Africa, Mexico, Native America, India, Japan, Norway and

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

The First Woman Doctor in the West is an historical role playing encounter with the adventurous, outspoken Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD. The doctor meets and talks with listeners as if they were back in

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a

moving,

Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving,

"Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales" are folk stories from around the world, tailored to your group's interests. Youngsters join Kate in sound and movement and discover a wealth of cultures other than

Choose to hear stories from your favorite time in American history -- the Revolution, the Oregon Trail & Frontier, or the Lowell Mills -- told for younger children by a costumed character of the

Greek Myths and Aesop's Fables: Children act out Aesop's talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6)

Katie selects and folktales from around the world. Highly participatory, chants, songs, adaptable for youth or adult audiences.

Katie tells a collection of original stories and folktales expecially selected for young listeners and their adult friends. Theme of friendship, acceptance, and co-operation.

Stories from the world's most loved storyteller, Hans Christian Andersen, are told with references to his travels and life experiences. Adult or family programs are available.

Keith's highly interactive show will delight everyone with a unique mix of funny and original songs and stories, tongue-twisting poems, oddball characters and on-the-spot cartoon drawing. Keith's rhythmic

Children learn about the basics of how to protect themselves against strangers in a fun and interactive environment where the lessons of the day leave with them in the form of a few entertaining and

The elementary school years bring about an array of social issues that can tax even the most self-assured child. This program addresses these hurdles, and in a gentle but empowering way helps the students

For many years, DAVID GROVER and his Band have traveled across this land singing and teaching children in every conceivable venue, from Indian reservations to bandstands; from shelters for hurricane

A Pirate has pulled his ship to shore looking for a magical but missing pumpkin who finds him many treasures in the sea. Meanwhile, Frances the Fish is caught in some netting and all the sea creatures

Story telling with STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) view of a Massacusetts Meadow as told by Learning Lark and characters she meets such as Trekkiing Turtle and Tricky Trout all around the

Welcome all who enter here; new and experienced players alike, to the world of adventure that is Dungeons and Dragons. Using collaborative storytelling and the luck of the dice, I will guide you as

Soar around the world with heroic tales bursting with kindness, inspiration, bravery, and courage to overcome adversity and make a difference! Master Story Performer Leeny Del Seamonds is an award-winning,

Using poetry, song, movement and humor as well as audience participation, Len tells folk tales, legends, myths as well as family and personal tales.

A combination of literacy education and arts & crafts enrichment. Expert storytelling and thematic art projects. More than 40 themes to choose from. Each child will see the characters come to life

Let's Gogh Art is an art and craft studio on wheels! We bring any of our more than 150 arts & crafts projects, themes and activities to your location. We supply all of the materials and instruction

Bring daddy or mommy for a special story, an art project and fun & games. A special time for both parent and child. Let's Gogh Art curriculum offers more than 40 unique and educational themes. A great

Outta this World with Art is a complement to the 2009 statewide summer reading theme, Space. Children will listen to the story, Postcards from Outer Space and then choose to complete two projects (out

Lindsay's highly interactive, comedic performances delight the young and the young at heart! These larger-than-life, handcrafted puppets charm even the most timid audience members and provide memorable

What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends?

Based on the story by Kenneth Grahame,

A new tailor promises that he can help the Emperor distinguish which of his knights are foolish and which are noble and true. Will poor Sir Humphrey make the cut? And if he does, can he stop a local

So much to do and little time to do it in!! How is Ms. Hen ever going to get her famous cookies made in time for the bake sale? Maybe if she could get her friends to help....

Based on the classic

A loyal bird, a two-headed ogre, a wicked giant, seven flies and a jar of jam! It all adds up to a fantastic journey that one young man must make to show the princess that he is worthy of her affections.

Based

It's Loony Loon Behaviors for kids! This presentation, featuring spectacular close up images of the common loon, while telling the amazing true story of "Adventures With Grapenut" Chronicling a loon

An interactive fun game program sure to engage and captivate all audiences with unusual behaviors of loons. Learn about how loons talk to one another and what that haunting cry really means, find out

Tailored for younger audiences, The Loon Lady takes children on an enlightening journey into the fascinating behaviors of the common loon. Children will have great fun and delight in following along

Get an in-depth and eye opening account of all the many challenges loons face today in propagating their chicks and living to full adult hood. For example did you know that a seemingly innocuous little

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy the very entertaining and true story of "Adventures With Grapenut"

View a spectacular slide show, chronicling the life of this amazing four day old chick till

This program is a very flexible, interactive mutual sharing. Along with brief and upbeat tales of my own, I encourage participants to share their own stories and thoughts. And, of course, we sing a

All ages join in with their imaginations, voices and movement in this festive, fun program of stories, songs and more. There is something for everyone.

If you are looking for a "spirited" children's Halloween program - with gentle shivers, wonder and laughter - this one offers delight without nightmares.

A joyful, gentle, lively and interactive blend of stories, songs, seasonal elements and join-along fun. Marigold Puppet keeps us company in her own shy but friendly way. The effect is both energizing

At the heart of this program is the tale of a boy enduring a life-threatening ordeal by focusing on a distant light tended by a friend. It inspires thinking about inner strength, fairness, interdependence

"The Magic of Reading" picks up where "I Love Reading" left off. Geared toward an older group of children, this inspiring program covers:

* How to learn a magic trick from a book. (And how to

Blurring the lines between storytelling and music, rhythm and reading, music and movement, and instruments and imagination, preschool music teacher Ellen Hoffman brings her guitar plus bags of instruments,

My lecture tells the story of my journey to authenticate a marble bust of Napoleon sculpted by Auguste Rodin, which had been sitting in a New Jersey town hall for almost 80 years.  I recount the

Tales from the October Moon is a collection of primarily original stories set in the landscape of New England. Some of these stories are on the award winning tape, of the same name, produced by August

Johnny Appleseed, Gentle Hero is a one person play based on the life and myth of this American hero

These memoirs are about age appropriate issues of childhood...getting lost, sibling rivalry, first dances etc. The are both poignant and humorous

SING ALONG AND HEAR WB YEATS INSPIRED CELTIC TALES OF HUMOR,KINDNESS AND MORE. WORKSHOP FOR BRIGITS-WEAVE, JIG DANCING AND CELTIC CUSTOMS OPTIONS.

"Hudden, Dudden and Donald O'Neary" 

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ACCURATE, EXQUISITELY COSTUMED, CHAUTAUQUA QUALIFIED, PORTRAYAL OF LOUISA MAY ALCOTT, AS LOVED BY DESCENDANTS OF HER FAMILY AS WELL AS THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCES Since 1995 LATEST FEATURED ON PBS-NH: http://nhpr.org/post/marianne-donnelly-beyond-little-women

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THIS PROGRAM HAS TOURED BY INVITATION TO THE ARIZONA LIBRARY SYSTEM (JAN ELLIOT CAN REFERENCE TWENTY SHOWS) AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULA LINKED HAS HISTORY, SONGS, GAMES, MAGIC AND COSTUMED PORTRAYAL

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This unique illustrated and interactive presentation/workshop provides a wonderful opportunity for families with children (age 6 and up), teens and adults to learn about the rich folk tradition of

The Firebird is a magical winged "bird of light" that appears as a thematic element in many Russian legends and fairy tales. She represents the ephemeral, elusive, and sometimes dangerous lure of unattainable

Baba Yaga, the wicked witch of the forest, appears in many traditional Russian legends and fairy tales. She surrounds herself with magic and spells, and children who encounter her must use all of their

This unique program combines a beautifully illustrated presentation on the life and remarkable work of Russian master jeweled egg artist, Peter Carl Faberge;, with a hands-on workshop where participants

You'll smile and laugh when you hear Mark Binder tell Silly Stories (and songs). Mr. Binder, an author and story performer, loves a good story and loves making kids (and adults) grin.

Your patrons

Based on the award-winning illustrated ebook, this program is an eclectic collection of traditional and original stories and songs encouraging reading listening and enjoying stories.

The message

On the edge of the Black Forest is a village with a Round Square… 

The villagers of Chelm are known as Wise Fools. These stories acquaint students with Jewish customs, and the challenges

Smiles and laughs and heartwarming holiday tales from around the world.

Multicultural holiday stories and songs for: Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Diwali, New Year's

When does a conflict begin?
What are the consequences of violence?
Can problems be solved peacefully?

There is an alternative.

Combining storytelling skills with martial arts experience,

Reading and telling stories to young children helps them learn how to read, yet parents can be nervous and frightened. This program will help parents learn to overcome any anxieties they have and snuggle

Kids love stories that are spooky and icky. Stories with burps, snakes, slugs, and maybe even farts.

Mark Binder is the author of THE ZOMBIE CAT and IT ATE MY SISTER.

Alan Kitty appears in the character and visage of Mark Twain to deliver prepared comments and anecdotes that are appropriate to the age and type of audience. When he is finished, he opens the floor

What is it like to be famous? Alan Kitty is well known (not quite famous) for his performance work as Mark Twain, which he has been doing since 1979.  He knows how Twain must have felt from reading

This popular program in part one of a series on the life, work and times of Mark Twain. it is designed to enrich the reader's appreciation for the Father of American Literature and America's first Modern

This is part two of a series. Part one is an overview of Twain's life, work and times. Part two is designed to depend appreciation for the works of Mark Twain. We discuss recurring themes in his fiction,

The GOP was born in 1854, and Mark Twain was a charter member of its Connecticut Chapter by 1874. But he support Democrat Grover Cleveland as a "Mugwump". This lecture follows his political evolution

Race and Religion have always been American obsessions. Mark Twain's views on both changed during his lifetime, and his evolution is explored in many of his works. This lecture will illuminate his evolution

Dr. Marmalade has traveled the world helping animals in distress. Her gentle, empowering methods leave everyone with a sense of well-being and adventure. She introduces the children to many puppet

A selection of different regional Native American stories, told interactively, sung, drummed, even drawn. Told with a professional storyteller's respect and sensibility: gently, engagingly, with humor

All supplies (natural things like pine cones, twigs, acorns, moss, etc., sundries such as cloth or sparkly stuff, containers) provided so all can make and take fairy houses in containers. All make

Plunge right in with me as I tell and teach at the same time. Practice great little folktales--some are told with fingers as characters, with repetition and gestures that aid in memory--all FUN and

King Frost is a gripping tale from Russia, with love, snow, a good girl and a little stinker, a dog...and King Frost, king of the red noses! It is a GREAT story and audiences all love it--on different

Also known as "Urban Legends," this is a straight storytelling program with classic creepy tales that teens really enjoy. Adults with a taste for the absurd giggle along and often recognize these personalized

I come in a pretty costume (virtually or in person) as Mother Goose, with a large basket containing Tillie the Goose, an adorable rod puppet that looks real, especially when she turns her head. I bring

You get materials to make a charming 3-D theatre--small boxes, cloth, decorations, samples of Aesop's Fables to make a puppet show, story-making tips, directions. See Web site for colorful examples.

 NEW Summer Craft & Story Program to Make & Take

Mini Moonscape Puppet Theater of Paper & Popsicle Stick Puppets--see web site for color image of this very cool

Stories & Songs to Celebrate Girls & Women. Great in March for Women's History Month or anytime. Multicultural stories of heroines provide entertainment and food for thought. "Little Daughter"

A funny folk variety show that celebrates reading. MJ tells funny multicultural folktales; sings songs that School Library Journal called "interesting, useful and beautiful" about the joy of reading;

Multicultural Myths to Illuminate the Cosmos--Here is a light-hearted sampler of stories with original songs (guitar accompaniment) to celebrate light. "Raven Brings Light," is a Tlingit/Native American

It's always surprising to see these ancient stories engage even very young listeners. Then again, there's nothing like a three-headed dog (sorry, Harry, you didn't get him first!), trip to the underworld

Tales & Tunes of the American West--From the hilarious tall tale of "Old Sally Cato," who bests the giant Billy Bally Bully with her feather duster and no help from her boys L'il Jack and Big Tom,

Medieval Romp in Song & Story--Perfect for students studying this period of history, or just as a comic romp, all ages enjoy this lively intro and celebration of the Middle Ages. Dressed as a minstrel,

I field tested this program many times and was blown away by its sweetness--and especially, that even really young readers or preschoolers with their grown-ups loved it and did it proudly! Here’s

Funny and fun, original Readers Theatre scripts so we can immerse in these terrific stories, such as Arachne, Atalanta, Demeter & Persephone, Phaeton and more. This works for any size group, I just

A delightful, interactive mix of songs with guitar, tales of furry and other folks with tails. Very interactive with participation built in all the time, from audience joining on chorus, filling in

Folklore & Songs of the Sea--This is a joyful romp that includes fun, entertaining stories, songs, dance--all VERY interactive. In "The Unlucky Sailor" story, the audience watches paper-folding

Spooky, very funny ghost stories, songs (guitar accomp.) and jokes from the crypt give listeners the shivers and jittery laughs they crave at Halloween--or any time. Kids LOVE ghost stories! Mary Jo

A big, upbeat, INTERACTIVE performance of songs just right for the campfire mood, with classic songs like On Top of Spaghetti! Silly, fun, get-along good time. Throw in a silly tell-along ghost story

Delightful selection of intriguing folktales, myths and urban legends for adults/seniors. From a funny Italian ghost story via Italo Calvino (with fun bits of participatory Italian) to the Greek myth

A lively mix of upbeat and participatory stories that kids (and adults) find engaging--time-traveled tales that always work. I always incorporate movement and varied ways for the audience to be ACTIVELY

I talk about the creative process of writing and illustrating picture books. My presentation includes a fun visual thinking exercise, brainstorming, drawing, and a story with a call-and response refrain.

My books A Grand Old Tree, Two LIttle Birds, and The Strange Egg are about the natural world, so these are good stories for 'green' programs. We read, examine and discuss the illustrations, and connect

Inspired by the Percy Jackson book series and ancient mythology, Camp Mythos is a D&D adventure program in an immersive, interactive world designed by Mastermind Adventures.

The Camp Mythos

First person characterization of Eleanor Roosevelt presented in four distinct parts from childhood to her years at the UN. Sponsors may choose any part appropriate for their audiences. There is always

Ever wanted to report the news…your OWN news? Join Melodious Zach and learn to write imaginative news stories, and then report them professionally to the camera like a real news anchor! A teen-and-tween-friendly

Mermaid Sasha is a REAL mermaid who has come to share one of her favorite books, "The Little Mermaid!"

Mermaid Sasha has a real, lifelike mermaid tail. She is carried in and placed in her chair

 Slide presentation of Amazing rescue in 80 foot waves!  The author has written A Storm Too Soon in three different versions from Simon and Schuster (Adult, young adult, and chapter book)

 Slide presentation based on the  national bestseller Fatal Forecast.  Follows two off shore lobster boats from Cape Cod that get ambushed by a 100 foot rogue wave.  Story focuses

Based on the American Library Association "One of the Top Books of the Year" this slide presentation follows the heroic attempts of three vessels to rescue a sinking ship in the Blizzard of 1978

 Exciting Slide Presentation of he Blizzard of 78 from NY Times Bestselling Author

Amazing slides of the four lost towns that were flooded to create the reservoir, slides of the construction and how it all works, and slides of special places at the Quabbin to visit

 Slide presentation of America's First War fought between Native Americans and Colonists in MA

In this fun-filled 40 minutes, master puppeteer and puppet maker Michael Wolski shares the charming world of William K. Whiskers.

One by one, Whiskers introduces us to many of his favorite friends.

This character development show encourages students to make healthy choices for personal growth. It uses mime, stories and physical comedy to explore and demonstrate the themes of learning from mistakes,

This show features stories from real life sparked by Michael's childhood friend, Chris, who loved science and got a science kit for his birthday. His enthusiasm for science sparked adventures for the

This show uses stories, juggling and comedy to talk about a healthy diet and what to include in daily food choices. It also illustrates friendship and honesty with a story of best friends experiencing

With his zany style and participatory humor, Michael Zerphy has captivated audiences across the United States and Europe. 'Zany Acts' is a show for general audiences - a concert of clowning and fun

Mifflin Lowe, noted humorist and author, brings his children's CD and Doubleday book, "Beast by the Bunches" to life by performing songs and poems about the strange but true names for groups of animals.

Join Nickelodeonâ„¢ award-winning children's performer Mike Bent in an epic quest as he searches the ruins of an ancient temple for a priceless artifact '“ an overdue library book! Your young readers

This summer, have Nickelodeonâ„¢ award-winning children's entertainer Mike Bent perform his all-new Super You! Hero Training Academy Magic Show at your library's summer reading program!

This

The Dream BIG! Magic Show is an inspirational 45-minute program geared to elementary school age children that illustrates the importance and fun that a love of reading can bring to their lives.

Using

This 45-minute, self-contained program features amazing magic, storytelling, music and hilarious kid-friendly comedy with a green theme and is suitable for K - 8th grade. The show features messages

Get ready for an award-winning show that teaches that science can be exciting and fun! Kids participate on stage in high energy hands-on lessons, discovering that simple household items can be used

Popular long time New England radio and TV personality Mike Morin delivers a multi-media presentation on radio's golden age, including contemporary local radio hosts. From 1920 to today, original audio

This is an energetic interactive performance: using an electric guitar, a "drum machine" synthesizer, and lots of funny surprises to keep everyone singing, dancing, and laughing. For the grand finale,

Looking for a sub for Storytime? I am a retired Children’s Librarian…offering a range of preschool programs and activities for kids ages 0-school ages. I bring musical instruments and provide

Author MJ Soni’s THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB to be released in July 2026 is about a retired librarian investigating a murder that resembles her most recent book club read

I am a children's librarian with over 8 years experience. I offer a wide variety of programs from lapsits to toddler and preschool storytimes to programs for elementary aged students. Storytimes also

ARRRR! Captain Scully and Jenny Mcboo tell stories and sing songs of the true lives of the pirates, while playing the guitar and accordian. The stories highlight cooperation, self determination, courage

Parents' Choice Award-winning Japanese storyteller Motoko shares humorous and wise tales from Japan, China, and Korea, enlivened with traditional songs, lyrical movement, and lots of audience participation.

Parents’ Choice Award-winning storyteller Motoko combines delightful folktales with age-appropriate hands-on origami activities!

Effective vocal methods, improv acting, and puppetry are embraced to enhance student expression and perceptions. 

Stories are brought to life as students become the characters ... interpreting elements of fun & creative storytelling. Imaginations will be explored immensely!

Beloved Storyteller, Shepherdess, and Handspinner Nancy Bell brings Rumplestiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, and many other fairy tales to life with her antique spinning wheels, crafts, and stories.  Audiences

Nancy Bell is a shepherdess, handspinner, historian, and storyteller who brings history to life through her interactive programs. Dressed in carefully researched, hand-sewn, historically accurate clothing,

Though English in origin, Jack has become a true American Folk Hero. Jack Tales focuses on Jack and his many adventures; from Jack be Nimble, Jack Horner, Big Jack and Little Jack to the popular Jack

For thousands of years, man has manipulated puppets for a variety of reasons: religion, education, and entertainment. One of the oldest and most wonderful forms of puppetry is shadow puppetry.

Shadows

Trouble in the Nursery....

Mother Goose has taken the day off and Father Goose must do all her chores, including the Storytelling! Try as he might Father Goose just can't get the stories right.

This engaging and interactive salon features diverse readings from NEIAC authors, spanning fiction, memoir, and theater. The entertainment portion is followed by a discussion of the creative writing

Folk tales from all over the world. A program may include an introduction to my neighbors

and the books about them

from Lerner Publications, Everybody Cooks Rice, etc...

My interactive

Willing to sign on as Mary Read, retired pirate, at your events - historical, piratical or otherwise. Salt, Sea and Piracy with Mary Read Press Release. Dressed as pirate Mary Read, Norah Dooley, tells

Folk tales from Italy

are zesty and flavouful and they contain hard earned "peasant" wisdom.

These are my favorites many of which are recorded on my

spoken word CD. "Stories Nobody

Irish tales to delight young and old.

Includes beautiful Irish music on pennywhistle and fiddle and

rousing sing alongs.

Stories can show us possibilities of

non violent and creative conflict resolution. This program features

stories from the world folk tradition. They show us peaceful possibilities and...they

Learn about the tools of a storyteller

by using them.

Story and theater exercises help us explore our natural story gifts and we will create the images and words of our own adventures to

Rollicking and hopping good stories

about rabbits -

wise, funny, silly, proud and

tricky.

Stories are from all over the world.

The fun is right here!

Includes a

A program of personal stories from my new CD--In the Borough. Ending with a short workshop to help participants find and tell their stories. Includes a copy

of my new CD "In the Borough" Growing

Knowing and telling your stories to your children or grandchildren is possibly

one of the most important things one can do.

I will model telling personal stories and using story prompts,

Stories, songs and videos for children and their parents, including:

Tales of Latimer Bay:   fantasy-filled stories about undersea creatures.

Rounds by Nutshell: simple rounds

Join me to create life sized swords and shields using upcycled cardboard, duct tape , hand made stencils and sharpies- perfect for themed reading programs, theatre, acting, dungeons and dragons, or

Costumed character interacts with children while telling stories and creating audience participation. Mother Goose is geared for preschool, Amelia Bedilia for school age. Miss Frizzle themes include:

Patricia Lee Lewis, senior partner and facilitator trainer of Amherst Writers/Artists, reads from her prize-winning chapbook of 25 poems, "A Kind of Yellow."

A sample creative writing exercise

This is a customisable program for all ages. I am a professional video producer ( See SimmonsGalleria.com ) and have taught film/video to ages from 1st to college. This can be a one time program or

In authentic costume in first person characterization, Petticoat Adventures presents the stories of some amazing American women: Deborah Sampson, Rachel Revere, Luisa Adams and Johanna Sears (the clipper

Welcome aboard as we join the R.I. Pirate Guy's crew and set sail on an adventure to steal back the treasure that is wrongfully mine!  We will train you up from a landlubber to a full-fledged pirate. 

In this presentation, we will uncover the nautical myths, legends, and hidden histories that haunt our not-so-far-away coasts. Topics discussed are: Ghost ships, tall tales, buried treasures, pirate

Welcome aboard as we explore the history of Italian pirates who helped shape the world as we know it.  In this presentation, we will discuss the why one would become a pirate, weapons and tactics,

Come explore the hidden history of New England with the pirates that helped shape our nation.  Discover the tactics, weapons, and surprising democracy aboard pirate ships.  Learn the stories

Promised Land: Songs and Stories of Immigrant Americans is an exciting and enriching program for young audiences, combining music and narrative to explore the rich heritage of our country through its

A glove puppet show retelling the story of "Rumpelstiltskin" with live music and narration, and audience participation.

The classic fairy tale is told by a washerwoman while she does the laundry, making puppets out of laundry lint and other objects.

A mystery story in which a child searches for its mother within a "basket city". Key concepts of "inside" and "outside" and "looking" and "finding" are folded within the story.

Many people know a snatch or two of “Ain’t Misbehavin’” or “Honeysuckle Rose.”

Some may even know that Thomas “Fats” Waller wrote the music for

Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler

Sixteen weeks, four continents, three bungee jumps, and I couldn't come home soon enough. This is the story of how a Boston homebody turned

In this multimedia performance, novelist and storyteller Randy Ross presents the wonders and woes of modern romance. The show, inspired by Ross’ new novel The Squid and the Spaceman (Epsilon Books/Oct

'I Like To Read' is a lively and interactive music and puppet program featuring songs about books and reading. It includes appearances by Rick's singing animal puppets Henry the Horse, Quackleberry

Rick Goldin's "Scarin' Up Some Fun" Halloween Concert features spooky and silly songs that make any Halloween event an occasion to remember.

The program includes lots of movement, humor, and

'Space is the Place' features songs about astronauts, space travel, and the stars and planets, as well as songs about books and reading. It includes appearances by Rick's singing animal puppets Henry

'Teddy Bears Concert' is a lively and interactive music and puppet program where children are invited to bring a teddy bear or other stuffed animal to the show. Rick's concert features songs about

Rick Goldin's "The Balance of Nature" Summer Reading Concert features songs about nature and animals, and recycling and saving energy, and songs about books, and pizza, and dinosaurs, and all kinds

'Wild About Books' features songs about animals, nature and the environment, as well as songs about books and reading. It includes appearances by Rick's singing animal puppets, Henry the Horse, Quackleberry

Sarah Orne Jewett was one of New England's most prolific female regional writers of the 19th century. A native of South Berwick Maine, her short stories mirror the everyday lives of New Englanders,

Theatrical story-telling presentation highlighting supernatural stories from the 20th century by women authors: Rose MacCaulay, Agatha Christie and Virginia Layefsky. This is NOT a reading. Includes

Songs and Stories about some of our greatest folk legends, Woody Guthrie, Jesse James, Dred Scott, John Brown,George Custer, Small Towns, Famous Moonshiner Runners and cars, Tom Dooley, Irish History,Coal

Stress Relief, Team Building and Laughter Games for Librarians and Library Staff Robert Rivest offers creative stress relief workshops, in-services, staff appreciation and professional

Robert Rivest is great at helping people celebrate reading, their library and their lives. He creates a positive shared experience that is full of laughter and joy.

Robert Rivest helps us to brighten our world with creativity and light-hearted joy. First he entertains us with his mastery of mime, comedy, improv and storytelling. Then, Robert teaches us those skills!

Robert Rivest inspires people of all ages to be more playful, light-hearted and adventurous. A renowned performing artist, Robert uses mime, comedy, improv and interactive stories to humorously highlight

This highly interactive program includes a variety of participatory songs that stimulate the imagination and inspire singing, moving and language development. Children imitate animals, take imaginary

Earth Rhythms is participatory program of songs, stories and legends that celebrates and teaches environmental awareness and responsibility. From rain forests to recycling, conservation to compost,

Including: Halloween Songs and Stories (silly, not scary), A Winter Solstice Celebration (Holidays and songs of light from around the world), Irish Music, Stories and Dance (for Saint Patrick's Day,

Engage – Empower – Inspire

in this riotously entertaining program that is as limitless and creative as children’s imaginations!

Kids of all ages and

 Destination: INSPIRATION! VIRTUAL StoryCrafting Adventure is a multi-media interACTIVE experience in which kids don't just watch their screens: they JOIN IN!

Kids learn the art of

Cultivate Creativity In this interACTIVE, hands-on adventure where every child is a master artist! 

Kids of all ages build creativity and illustration skills as they review distinctive traits

Wanna know why turtle tried to fly? Or what happened when rabbit was surrounded by SEVEN hungry wolves? Or what happened to the last panther in Eastern Kentucky? Well, pull up a stump and have a listen!

Who's in the cave? It says it's going to eat you! Is there anything scary out there in the dark? Ever heard of a ghoul that just wants to show you how silly she can be?

Well come on board and

Haunts, Haints and Hollers (for approx. ages 8-12)

What do you do when you meet a haint (ghost)? Well, it depends! Are they trying to stir up trouble ....looking for something....trying to teach

Wander the bluffs of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and you might hear whispers of the ghost of Maria “Goody” Hallet, calling for (or cursing) her lover, “Black Sam Bellamy”. Come hear

Sit back, put your feet up, and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories about being kind! Rona Leventhal is one person,

Sit back, put on your imagination and join storyteller Rona Leventhal with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories! She’ll have you dancing, swaying in your seats, making funny noises,

Sit back, put your feet up, and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories! Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices!

Come hear tales that will have you laughing…..or clinging to your seats…..or scratching your heads! Stories love dilemmas, puzzles and twists, so let's be “curiosity capers”

Sit back, put your feet up, and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of multi-cultural stories!  Rona Leventhal is one person, but many

Packed with stories and songs that speak to environmental awareness, personal action and responsibility, conservation, interdependence....and our animal friends! Fun, engaging and thought provoking!

OTHER

This show is filled with stories, skits,

silly songs, audience participation and of course, puppets! Reading is encouraged, as well as numbers, and laughter. Parents always have a few laughs too.

Invite a costumed princess to entertain toddlers and young children with fun-filled princess-themed activities including musical storytelling, games, a royal craft, autographed coloring sheets and dancing.

Irving Berlin, A Patriotic Tribute!

Widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history, Irving Berlin's compositions form a large part of The Great American Songbook.

From

Families can come and enjoy this interactive play in which audience members become the stars of the show. Adapted from a fairy tale about the transforming power of love, all 12 characters-ranging from

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show written for the 2006 MA library theme "What's Buzzin at Your Library?" Playing guitar and conga drum, with his

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show celebrating Springtime (or fall, winter and summer.) Playing guitar and conga drum, with his interactive folk-rock

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show written for the 2005 NH library theme "Welcome to Camp Wannaread!" Celebrates camping, the great Massachusetts

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show specifically designed for the youngest children and their families. Singing, Clapping, Jumping, Shaking and

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show celebrating Reading and Imagination! Playing guitar and conga drum, with his interactive folk-rock style and

Songwriter, Storyteller, Educator, Scott Kepnes presents his lively, upbeat, library show written for the 2007 MA library theme "Catch The Beat At Your Library". Playing guitar and conga drum, with

A short saga of Sharon's adventures between 1964 and 1968. This 30-minute story tells about how Sharon crashed the Beatles' press conference at the old Madison Hotel in Boston, and how she had an interview

Folktales for children from Ireland collected in 1987. One is about the three courageous sisters who must go out and find work but were not expecting to run into a wizard too. It's called "Tig Tag"

This 90-minute show is phenomenally popular. It is appropriate for children nine years old and up and is much beloved by adults. You will know everything about Lowell mill girls and a tremendous amount

Grammy nominated storyteller Sharon Kennedy tells sun, moon, star, and constellation stories. Some of these stories were collected in Ecuador's rainforest in 2005 and some were collected on Lakota reservations

Come with me to Ireland, Africa, Puerto Rico, the United States, Ecuador, and Cambodia. You won't believe what Juan Bobo does and wait until you see how the monkey tricks the crocodile. Or is it the

Sharon collected stories in Ghana and Burkina Faso in 2013 and she shows the children how the stories are traditionally started, teaching them words from the Ewe tribe. Then she tells "The Tortoise"

Songs & Stories - The Highwaymen is a program about the four legendary country artists, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. I talk a bit about their careers and also

Laugh Me To The Moon is a hilarious performance of physical comedy,idiotic illusion, magic, music, wit and widsom served on a bed of audience hysterics.

Stories to reinforce any school program or theme, from Halloween to resisting peer pressure. Typically, there will be a brief intro tale, a 15-minute comic tale, a 5-minute story song or game, a 15-minute

An Evening at 221B Baker Street features the telling of “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” by Rachel and Rebecca Oshlag of StoriesGalorious. Like elocutionists of earlier times, these

“The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle,” the only Sherlock Holmes story to take place at Christmas, is presented. Rachel and Rebecca provide an introduction to the story, and they entertain

Blackmail at Baker Street features the telling of The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton, the riveting story of the “king of all the blackmailers”, robbery, and a life at risk of ruin!

Classic stories about Yuletide bring warmth and laughter to December. This program with its traditional tales has brought joy to many appreciative audiences.

An original tale about a boy and his grandfather working together as a team to clean up a park. Using funny voices, small props and a concluding energized dance performance, this story teaches the importance

Sumner McClain tells stories from the Afro-American tradition, as well as those taken from literature. His stories celebrate the human spirit. 'Daddy King' his original story of Martin Luther King as

A sensory storytime for neurodivergent children! We explore interactive stories, sing, play with sensory toys and more in a calming environment where everyone is welcome.

Children (along with their parents/caregivers) are invited to dance and use their imaginations to act out a story in this one-hour event led by teaching artist, Susan Paino. Ballet Play is interactive

Wizard classes are about to begin! But alas! Your esteemed Professors are nowhere to be found!! Perhaps they have been sent on a secret mission to stop something very hush, hush!

Never Fear,

Ms. Magoozy has mastered the art of enthusiastically bringing stories to life through puppets, props, music and a wild imagination. Shear interactive silliness! Seriously :)

Holiday Programs:

Hokey

Everyone LOVES Dr. Seuss! And Fooltales will bring to life Seuss stories in a magical way that only Tom Foolery & Susie Magoozy know how! Through magic and puppets! A zany tribute to Seuss that is sure

The Mad Hatter & the Queen of Hearts are visiting from Wonderland and are ready for some madcap mayhem! The Queen is ready to tell some stories and the Mad Hatter is just ready to have some fun (And

-Grades 1 thru 4th (large groups welcomed)
-Time: 1hr per group preferred (or tailor time to your needs)
Let’s have some plotting fun! In this interactive, educational workshop students

In this punchy workshop students will participate in useful brainstorming techniques and interactive plotting strategies, which will motivate even the laziest muse.

Students will complete a structured

Roundup the kids for an interactive storybook reading with Tabatha Jean D'Agata! Children will welcome story-planners and a punchy discussion with the author about book writing. Tabatha will use the

As "Ms Bee" and "Ant Annie" Anne Marie Forer and Cindy Killavey present buggy stories and songs. Their programs always

include lots of audience participation.

A multicultural journey around the world with story and song.

Stories, songs and fun guaranteed to demonstrate that there's magic in a book.

Mrs. Frost and her friend Grandma Winter

come to visit bringing songs, stories and

lots of audience participation.

Multi-award-winning storytellers and musicians Carol Connolly and Don Darmer bring tales and tunes from around the world to audiences of all ages. The duo's songs and stories engage children and have

I am the founder of Tell Me Another, a live show in the Hartford area. My stories have been featured on podcasts including the Moth Radio Hour. I offer online or in-person instruction in the art of

Tim has had enormous success writing songs and adapting his stories to entertain the youngest of audiences and their caregivers. An important part of this program is Tim's use of toys, music and rhyme;

"Wake the Imagination" is the title of Tim's first CD ( to preview visit www.cdbaby.com/cd/timseston ). Tim asks for volunteers to help him act out each story in a wonderfully interactive and humorous

Come in your pajamas. Tim uses rhyme, song, puppets, classical storytelling and his guitar to share bedtime tales from his original collection.

Grab your shovel, backhoe, fork or magic wand and dig into reading at your library. This program takes you on a storytelling adventure through the seasons. Whether digging in the snow, the garden,

Stories and songs of our relationship with Mother Earth; learning the importance of living in harmony with the natural environment.

Celebrate going Green with a recycling bin full of reusable stories and songs. Rap along with "Recycle Rap," join the chorus in "It Really Isn't Garbage," see what "The Tailor" keeps making out of his

Following an old tradition, listeners choose one by one from an assortment of intriguing objects to determine which in corresponding folk tales the storyteller tells.

Program of stories and songs drawn from Tim's extensive repertoire to celebrate Summer Reading Program themes and encourage reading.

Stories and songs of community and connection, a celebration of multicultural diversity promoting understanding and appreciation of our common humanity.

Exciting, inspiring tales and songs about daring deeds, facing fears and helping others.

Tales, songs, and riddles to puzzle and intrigue the audience. Listeners are "called in" to catch the thief, solve the crime, unriddle the riddle!

Special programs for Halloween, Harvest/Thanksgiving, Winter Season/Holidays, New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, and Summer.

Stories and songs about language, how people came to speak different languages, bilingual tales and songs in different languages getting their sounds in the listeners' ears. Inspired by the 400s section

An intergenerational program of tales, songs, and riddles –  from rib-tickling to spine-tingling to heart-warming – highlighting the special connection between seniors and children.

Interactive educational children's entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy! The performances are very active, encouraging kids and parents to sing and dance along with the band as they entertain

Trick or treat with Toejam's all original Halloween songs, puppets and stories featuring: Frankenstein, The Blob, Slime Monster, Wolfey theWerewolf, Invisible Man and Skeleton Man. Dance to the Frankie

The Toe Jam Puppet Band's Winter Variety Show features an appearance from Vinny's extraordinary puppet creation that blows a snowstorm through its nose! The show also includes a Penguin Line Dance

All aboard!'¦ Countdown'¦4-3-2-1 Blast off!'¦.into outer space with Zip from the planet Blip'¦in search of Ice Cream From Another Planet!'¦an all original Toejam Space Tale'¦. You'll travel around the

Featuring songs and stories about creatures you'll find in your yard, garden and sometimes in your house!'¦ Songs about ants, bees, spiders, worms and a mouse that lives in Tom's house!'¦You'll be served

'The Toe Jam Pirate Show''¦ is here! Toe Jam's newest theme show! Arrrgh! Dance piratey jigs with the Toe Jam crew like, '˜The Skull & Crossbones Square Dance,' and a line dance called '˜Pirates Arrr

The Toe Jam Puppet Band Goes Green!

From creeping bugs to reaching trees, from running rivers to great big oceans, from mountains big and clouds so high, 'Toe Jam' has fun with everything under

Since 1970, Tribal rhythms Celebration has enchanted over a million people of all ages with its magical blend of music, dance, and dramatic stories inspired by the ancient origins of the Arts. A Tribal

Celebrate the season of rebirth with a lively program of song, dance and story appropriate for young children and their families who love to sing with them. This fast paced program utilizes puppetry,

All around the world, families bring light into the darkness of winter when they come together for holiday celebrations.

Embark on a journey of song, dance and story to learn the traditions of

Come to this family-oriented cabaret of singable songs and interactive stories relating to family issues like babysitters, sibling rivalry, family vacations and bedtimes. Turn off the TV and get down

Everyone loves a picnic - especially Teddies. Come join the fun as we sing songs, tell tales and march and dance along to old songs and new about everyone's favorite friend! So remember......

"Bring

What can one little person do to keep this planet clean? Many things in fact, all of which start right at home with you and your family. Before you know it, your 'green' ideas reach into your school,

Two Right Feet is an interactive movement and music program designed to facilitate reading readiness and language development. A book is presented at every session and accompanied by live music. Activities

20,000 Laughs Under the Sea

Puppet program centered around the ocean and using our imagination Join our host with the most,Lenny the lobster, as he takes us on an ocean adventure. We'll sail

Exciting News!

We finally have a program specifically designed for the little ones!

We've combined art AND magic to create special classes with younger kids in mind! Classes include coloring

Scotty Swan has developed a fun and magical show filled with audience participation that takes you back in time and performs his version of an early 19th century street magic show. Presented as a historical

Fizz,Mr Fuzznogginz ,Spotlight & Blurp are friends working together for shenanigans..SILLY SHENANIGANS! Their adventure includes magic, music and silly stuff. With all these goobers packed in a

Face painting, magic shows and balloon sculpting.

Wayne's new Starship Music Adventure Show for the 2009 Massachusetts Summer Reading Program includes great songs like I'm A Rocket,

My presentation covers the entire life cycle of a book and I also discuss how I made the artwork and created the characters for the summer reading program 'What's Buzzin' at your library?' I use lots

In 2014, Windborne was one of 10 groups selected by American Music Abroad and the US Department of State to tour Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Angola as cultural ambassadors through music. We performed

Won-Ldy Paye

Award Winning Children's Book Author, Renowned Artist and Performer, Unofficial Ambassador of Liberian Culture.

His stimulating 60 minute One Man Show includes:

*Traditional

The harmonica is a worldwide instrument voicing the music of hundreds of cultures. And one simple reason could be its SIZE. It fits in your pocket like a cell phone. What has intrigued many in the music

Tim and Leanne's voices intertwine and overlap in narrative counterpoint in the telling of world-class traditional folk tales. The stories are presented within a lively mix of humor,legends, ballads,

These two fairy tales are told in a charming Toy Theater. Hansel and Gretel is told using the opera version of the Fairy Tale, it has pop up scenery and delightful rod marionette puppets. The Three

In this community-building program, students learn the elements of story structure and discover their storytelling skills as Andrea guides them to perform personal narratives in front of an audience.

Students will learn storytelling tools and strategies that can easily be applied to the writing process, a strategy that has been proven to increase students’ language skills and build their overall

Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec delights students with folk tales and myths from Asia: Korea, Japan, China, Tibet, Afghanistan, and other Asian cultures. His engaging performances

Acclaimed musician and educator Kirsten Lamb's solo performance of the fable, "Coyote’s Song" is a unique introduction to the double bass, voice, and basic musical concepts. Part concert, part

Master Story Performer™, author and winner of the National Storytelling Network ORACLE Circle of Excellence award Leeny Del Seamonds invites students to “Live the Story” with international

Leeny’s creative dramatics workshop allows students to learn new skills (to enhance articulation, projection, vocal variety, and gestures), share in the joy of performing, and participate in confidence-building

Leland Faulkner’s World of Wonder stimulates students’ imaginations through shadow-theater, illusion, and characters from around the world. Coming from an international background, Leland

"All cultures have the common ability to learn from one-another, and to dream.” In Visions of Peace, master illusionist, dramatist and world-traveler, Leland Faulkner, artfully illuminates stories

Seventy-foot waves batter a tattered life raft 250 miles out to sea in one of the world’s most dangerous places, the Gulf Stream. Hanging onto the raft are three men, a Canadian, a Brit, and their

Drawing from the research in his book, Tougias discusses the causes, the battles, and the aftermath of America’s first war between colonists and natives, covering the time period between the landing

During the height of the blizzard of 1978, the pilot boat Can Do set out from Gloucester, MA with five men onboard, to assist a lost Coast Guard boat and an oil tanker in a Mayday situation. Using dramatic

The Mystic Paper Beasts theater troupe has been cheered around the globe for their extraordinary collection of simply-made yet expressive mythological masks, ingenious props which transform everyday

This unique classical music program for kids, (originally developed by teaching artist Sandy Kiefer) introduces one classroom at a time to the cello as storyteller, as a tale is told first with musical

Drawing on her life as a writer, her passion for storytelling and her defining sense of humor, Norah leads students through the process of how, with imagination and craft, life becomes a story and a

In this multicultural storytelling program, folk tales and fables include stories centered around social justice, immigration, tolerance, and diversity. Stories from the Neighbors embraces the cultural

Norah puts her extensive trove of stories, folktales, fables, and songs to work for you by crafting a unique storytelling program centered on the theme or culture of your choice – and linking

In this workshop, students are led in theater and storytelling games to practice finding the story in their everyday lives and use oral exercises to capture images that are used to develop plot, characters,

Because you have a life, you have a story. StoriesLive® teaches students how to develop a personal narrative through the art of storytelling. Students’ engagement with English Language Arts

Take a trip back in time to the dawn of civilization, to an ancient world of gods, goddesses, prophecies, and heroes. In this masterful production, your students will accompany Perseus through personal

During the colonial period and the time of the American Revolution, freedom was on the minds of all people, including those held in captivity or on the margins in the free Black communities. There were

Drawing from her own travels, internationally known storyteller Valerie Tutson brings to life an assortment of myths, folktales and historical accounts from the African continent and the African Diaspora.