13th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase
Photo Credit: Simon Brooks
November 17, 2016
Lake Morey Resort
Welcome to the 13th Annual Vermont Recreation & Parks Association Performance Showcase
2016 Showcase Committee Members
Todd Goodwin - Williston Parks & Recreation
Carol Lolatte - Brattleboro Recreation & Parks
Betsy Terry - VRPA Executive Director
Jennifer Turmel - Colchester Parks & Recreation
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a sample of some of New England’s finest performers!
www.vrpa.org 1 Artist Listing - Alphabetical
Artist/Group Performance Time Page
Antonio Rocha Fusion of Verbal & Mime Narrative 13
Andrew Pinard Absolutely Magic 5
B Street Blues Blues Musicians 14
Bill Forchion/Dreamcatcher Ent. One Man Theater Circus Show 12
Bob Bloom/Drumming About You Participatory Drumming 16
Bryson Lang Comedy Juggler 8
Buddy the Clown Clowning & Balloons 11
Ed the Wizard Self-Taught Wizardry 6
Fiasco Musical Trio—Classic Rock to Current Pop 14
Ilze Luneau Basketball Tricks 11
Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling! 9
Jackson Gillman Stand-Up Chameleon: Comedy & Music 6
Johnny the K Music for Children & Families 8
Joe Howard/Yo Jo! What A Guy! Ringmaster of Fun 12
Jon Gailmor Folk Music for All Ages 12
Kingdom All Stars Blues/Rock/Country Band 5
Magic By George Magician 10
Modern Times Theater Pantomime, Puppetry & Novelty Music 5
Michael Menes Physical Comedy & Juggling 9
Nimble Arts Onsite Circus 16
Pirate Man Dan Mobile Pirate Show 15
Steve Corning One-Man Variety Show 11
Storytelling with Shawn Storyteller 8
Sweet Little Bloodhound Soulful Rock Band 14
The Barre-Tones Women’s A Cappella Chorus 13
Todd Brodeur World Class Frisbee Shows 10
Tom Joyce Magician Magician 9
Tony Duncan One Man Physical Comedy Show 13
Va-et-Vient Traditional Francophone Music 10
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Time Stage Performance Page
9:10 am Kingdom All Stars 5
9:20 am Andrew Pinard 5
9:30 am Modern Time Theater 5
9:40 am Ed the Wizard 6
9:50 am Jackson Gillman “Stand-Up Chameleon” 6
10:00 am Bryson Lang 8
10:06 am Johnny the K 8
10:12 am Storytelling with Shawn 8
10:18 am Tom Joyce Magician 9
10:24 am Jason Tardy: High Energy Juggling! 9
10:30 - 10:45 am MORNING BREAK/MEET WITH ARTISTS
10:45 am Michael Menes 9
10:55 am Va-et-Vient 10
11:05 am Magic By George 10
11:15 am World Class Frisbee Shows 10
11:25 am Buddy the Clown 11
11:31 am Steve Corning 11
11:37 am Ilze Luneau 11
11:43 am Joe Howard/Yo Jo! What A Guy! 12
12:00 - 1:00 pm BUFFET LUNCH IN THE DINING ROOM
1:00 - 1:30 pm MEET WITH THE ARTISTS
1:30 pm Bill Forchion/Dreamcatcher Entertainment 12
1:40 pm Jon Gailmor 12
1:50 pm Antonio Rocha 13
2:00 pm Tony Duncan 13
2:10 pm The Barre-Tones 13
2:20 pm Fiasco 14
2:30 pm B Street Blues 14
2:40 pm Sweet Little Bloodhound 14
3:00 - 3:20 pm MEET WITH THE ARTISTS
3:25 pm RAFFLE - $100 towards a showcase performance 3:30 pm Have a safe trip home! Artists with an Exhibit Table but No Showcase Pirate Man Dan 15 Brochure Listing Only Bob Bloom/Drumming About You 16 Nimble Arts 16
www.vrpa.org 3 HELPFUL TIPS
Rain Dates & Guarantees If you are using an outdoor space, ask the artist about rain dates and guaranteed fees. During the summer months many artists work almost everyday and will not give up a possible booking to hold a rain date. Some artists will guarantee a mutually, agreeable, date in the future. Still others have a no cancellation clause in their contracts. Be sure to ask in advance what an artist’s policies are regarding rain dates. It is best to arrange for an alternate rain site in advance, and advertise the location in your publicity. This avoids confusion for the audience, and the need for last minute decisions.
Make the Artist Feel Welcome You have invited a guest to perform for your agency. You can help the artist do their best by following these simple steps.
♫ Make sure someone is designated to meet the artist upon his/her arrival. ♫ Make sure the performance area is clear and clean. ♫ Keep the audience out of the performance area until the show starts. ♫ Check with the artist prior to the show for any last minute needs the artist may have. ♫ If the performer is to be paid the day of the performance please make sure a check is cut; this is their paycheck and everyone likes their check when it is expected. ♫ Read the contract if one is provided and know what is expected from both parties.
Taking these steps will help make the performance a more pleasurable experience for the audience, the artist, and you.
Save with Block Booking Did you know that when you hire an artist for a 45-minute show, it could take him/her the better part of a day to fulfill that contract? An artist must pack up the show, travel both ways, set up, break down, and also pack and unpack when they arrive home. Block booking affords the artist the opportunity to do many of these non-performance duties only once for multiple shows. By coordinating your booking schedule with neighboring towns, an artist can often discount the performance fee which saves you money and saves the artist time and energy.
Indoors or Outdoors As a general rule, most performers would prefer to work indoors. Some will not work outdoors, so be sure to mention where the performance will take place at the time of the booking. Factors like wind, bugs, sun and noise are variables that are sometimes hard to deal with and can compromise the quality of a performance. If you are using an outdoor space, make sure you have a flat area designated for the artist. Many performers also require electricity, so be sure there is ample electricity at the performance site if necessary.
For more info, contact Betsy Terry, VRPA Executive Director, at 802-878-2077 or [email protected] or visit our website at www.vrpa.org.
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Performer/Company Name: KINGDOM ALL STARS Contact Name: Todd Wellington Mailing Address: 534 Vail Drive, Lyndonville, VT 05851 Telephone Number: 802-274-1141 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.kingdomallstars.com Fees: $500 - $1000 Description: The Kingdom All Stars are just like an All-star Baseball Team only with student musicians from public and private schools in the Northeast Kingdom. It’s a band, not a talent show and it is awesome because music is important.
Performer/Company Name: ANDREW PINARD/ABSOLUTELY MAGIC Contact Name: Andrew Pinard Mailing Address: 12 Church Street, Bradford, NH 03221 Telephone Number: 603-938-5158 Email Address: [email protected] VRPA Member Website Address: www.absomagic.com Fees: $500 - $1000 (NEST) Description: New England’s Favorite Magic Show! Whether it’s Alejandro’s Olde Tyme Magik Showe (family favorite), Discovering Magic (sleight of hand), the Professor Ossum Wonder Show (magic & science) or Jonathan Harrington: 19th century magician (living history), Pinard blends magic, story-telling, character and comedy (often with help from volunteer assistants), to create one of a kind experiences guaranteed to amuse the whole family. Different options are available, from small-group private events to a full two-act theater show. Block booking and early booking discounts are available.
Performer/Company Name: MODERN TIMES THEATER Contact Name: Rose Friedman Mailing Address: 423 Mountain View Road, East Hardwick, VT 05836 Telephone Number: 802-472-8987 or 802-595-1159 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.moderntimestheater.com Fees: $300 - $500 Description: Modern Times Theater is duo entertainment at its best. Husband and wife performers Justin Lander and Rose Friedman delight families with a fresh take on the entertainment styles of the past. The "Mr. Punch" shows, an ever-changing puppet melodrama, chronicle the misadventures of the world's best-loved and most rascally hand puppet, in a style that has entertained children for centuries. The full program includes a two-person orchestra, specializing in early jazz music played on the cornet, ukulele, upright bass, and bicycle pump.
www.vrpa.org 5 Performer/Company Name: ED THE WIZARD Contact Name: Ed Cope Mailing Address: 192 West Main Street, Orange, MA 01364 Telephone Number: 978-544-8092 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.edthewizard.com Fees: $450 - $850 (Mass Cultural Council, CreativeGround.org) Description: Each of Ed the Wizard’s 45 minute performances are interactive, educational, and full of comedy. Being a self taught Wizard, through the use of library books, the importance of building and maintaining reading skills is demonstrated in each of Ed’s programs. Programs include: Reading is Magic, a magic performance for all ages; Math is Magic, using math skills to perform mind reading, ages 11 and older; Alchemy Laboratory, learn the science behind the magic, ages 7 and older; Balloon Animal Twisting, ages 7 and older.
Performer/Company Name: JACKSON GILLMAN “STAND-UP CHAMELEON” Contact Name: Jackson Gillman Mailing Address: PO Box 41, Onset, MA 05048 Telephone Number: 508-295-0886 or 508-322-0847 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.jacksongillman.com Fees: $375 - $575 (NEST, NH Humanities to Go) Description: Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, the "Stand-Up Chameleon" magically transforms into a wide array of colorful characters. Through his many talents as songsmith, comic, mime and storyteller, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. With three decades of experience, Jackson is a master at customizing lively, interactive comedy/music for each event. A score of shows, including many educational nature programs are described with references on his web site. Ed the Wizard frequents VT as Kipling-in-Residence and has been featured at festivals across the country. Easy-going and flexible.
6 VRPA Performance Showcase 2016 www.vrpa.org 7 Performer/Company Name: BRYSON LANG Contact Name: Bryson Lang Mailing Address: 8 Chadwick Farm Road, Boxford, MA 01921 Telephone Number: 808-679-6303 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: http://brysonlang.com/home/ Fees: $400 - $650 (NEST, CreativeGround.com) Description: Bryson Lang has been working professionally as a comedy-juggler for 20 years at schools, corporate events, resorts, camps, and theaters. He combines technical juggling, audience interaction, creative physical manipulation and original comedy into a unique and unforgettable show. His fee starts at $400 and increases depending on distance traveled and show length. From Ball Spinning and Flying Sombreros to Bounce-Juggling and Giant Rings, discover why Bryson Lang is, "The Cure for the Common Show!"
Performer/Company Name: JOHNNY THE K Contact Name: John Kelleher Mailing Address: 165 North Main Street, Apt 2nd floor, Andover, MA 01810 Telephone Number: 978-207-0707 or 978-500-9008 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.johnnythek.com Fees: $550 - $850 Description: John Kelleher, an award winning family performer, along with his 12 string guitar and his unique collection of costumed hats, masks, and disguises, performs to rave reviews across the United States and Canada. Through his spirited and interactive style of music, this former school teacher cleverly and humorously interacts with his audiences promoting positive family values through song, movement, humor, and lots of audience participation.
Performer/Company Name: STORYTELLING WITH SHAWN Contact Name: Shawn Middleton Mailing Address: 1 Mathes Cove Road, Durham, NH 03824 Telephone Number: 603-868-1884 or 603-988-6441 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.storytellingwithshawn.com Fees: $300 - $1000 plus milage (NEFA, Matchbook.org) Description: With his unique style of storytelling, award-winning Storyteller, Shawn Middleton brings stories to life with finger puppets, sound effects, voice dramatization, pauses, rhythm, sign language, mime and Hip Hop dance. Children, parents, teachers, librarians, and community members will be educated, entertained and engaged. Audiences don't just listen. They sing, clap, dance, chant and roar with laughter. A typical performance consists of a forty-five minute to one hour session with time for questions and answers. Shawn is willing to specialize a program to make it developmentally appropriate for audiences.
8 VRPA Performance Showcase 2016 Performer/Company Name: TOM JOYCE MAGICIAN Contact Name: Tom Joyce Mailing Address: 211 Corn Hill Road, Pittsford, VT 05763 Telephone Number: 802-483-2294 or 802-342-1558 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.tomjoycemagic.com Fees: $100 - $650 Description: Tom is the former magician at the world famous,“F.A.O. Schwartz Toy Store” in N.Y.C. He creates a brand new hour long comedy magic show every year, so there are always new tricks up his sleeve! His comedy magic show has a lot of audience participation, hilarious puppets and amazing feats. He performed in his first magic show at the age of 8 and has been “The Funny Magic Guy” ever since.
Performer/Company Name: JASON TARDY: HIGH ENERGY JUGGLING! Contact Name: Jason Tardy Mailing Address: 82 Chickadee Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 Telephone Number: 866-584-4532 or 585-329-0165 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.jasontardy.com Fees: $400 - $600 plus travel Description: Jason Tardy's show is a combination of many years of relentless practice and virtually no social life. How else could he pull off standing on a yoga ball, juggling an ax, spiked mace, and toilet plunger, while reciting the alphabet forward and backwards at the same time? He also performs innovative choreographed juggling to music, fitting his body through a tennis racket, and if you trust him enough he will perform fire eating, fire breathing and fire juggling. Sometimes Jason is funny.
Morning Break & Visit with the Artists
Performer/Company Name: MICHAEL MENES Contact Name: Michael Menes Mailing Address: 357 Darnit Road, Buckfield, ME 04220 Telephone Number: 207-515-0306 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.michaelmenes.com Fees: $500 - $1500 (NEST) Description: HIGH-JINKS is a celebration of physical comedy, expert juggling, and original novelty acts that is accessible, visual and highly entertaining. The show is international and transcends age, language and cultural barriers and is packed with fast-paced, nimble, visual and energetic vignettes sure to tickle and amaze any audience. Sit back, as Michael Menes (pronounced men•ness like finesse) defies the forces of gravity creating a world full of humor, finesse and visual delight!
www.vrpa.org 9 Performer/Company Name: VA-ET-VIENT Contact Name: Suzanne Germain Mailing Address: 1322 Colby Hill Road, Lincoln, VT 05443 Telephone Number: 802-453-3310 or 802-989-5854 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.vaetvient.net Fees: $300 - $600 (VT Arts Council) Description: Addison County's Va-et-Vient includes musiciennes Carol Reed (vocals, guitar, mandolin), Suzanne Germain (vocals, percussion, flute) and multi-instrumentalist and singer Lausanne Allen LaBombarde, presenting traditional Francophone music. Carol, a French teacher at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School in Shelburne, Suzanne, a Franco-American who grew up in Vermont, and fiddler extraordinaire Lausanne will serve up an eclectic mix of touching love songs and kickin' Quebecois, French and Cajun tunes. Audience participation is encouraged! Venez chanteravec nous!
Performer/Company Name: MAGIC BY GEORGE Contact Name: George Saterial Mailing Address: PO Box 394, Holden, MA 01520 Telephone Number: 978-937-5900 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.magicbygeorge.com Fees: $450 - $750 Description: Having appeared on the “CBS Early Show”, at Universal Studios’ City Walk and Sesame Street’s “Fun to be One” celebration, MAGIC BY GEORGE’S fun-filled show will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. They’ll be thrilled by the appearance of LIVE BIRDS and the actual LEVITATION OF AN AUDIENCE MEMBER! With lots of audience PARTICIPATION and fun family HUMOR, everyone will leave wanting more. For young and old alike. Great Show! Great fun! Shows tailored to fit age group.
Performer/Company Name: WORLD CLASS FRISBEE SHOWS Contact Name: Todd Brodeur Mailing Address: 20 Saumur Lane, Bellingham, MA 02019 Telephone Number: 508-883-6371 or 774-571-9455
Email Address: [email protected] VRPA Member Website Address: www.frisbeeshows.com Fees: $275 - $400 Description: World Freestyle Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur, presents a fun and educational show. He talks about the physics and history of flying discs, and teaches many Frisbee tricks and catches. The program aligns with national Core Curriculum Standards. He has over 35 years of experience in all aspects of flying disc sports. He is now in his 11th season of doing shows for school assemblies, camps and libraries, teaching Frisbee skills in his interactive Playshops. Guaranteed fun for everyone. Fully insured.
10 VRPA Performance Showcase 2016 Performer/Company Name: BUDDY THE CLOWN Contact Name: Daniel Jolley Mailing Address: 261 Powder Spring Road, Apt #2, Groton, VT 05046 Telephone Number: 802-522-3449 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.buddytheclown.com Fees: $200 - $1200 Description: Buddy the Clown is a local Vermont native. He performs shows and does walk around entertainment with balloons, magic, juggling, unicycling and more. Known for his one of a kind bubble car, he performs across the country for small audiences.
Performer/Company Name: STEVE CORNING Contact Name: Steve Corning Mailing Address: 72 Wentworth Street, Apt #2, Biddeford, ME 04005 Telephone Number: 207-200-8017 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.stevecorning.com Fees: $400 - $600 Description: Hailing from Maine, Steve Corning has brought his unique brand of variety arts and offbeat comedy to theaters and resorts across the country, and even internationally on Disney Cruise Line. Steve's one-man variety extravaganza features high-energy juggling routines, mind-blowing escape artistry, contortion, comedy magic, and nearly endless amazing sideshow Stunts. If you're looking for non-stop entertainment and laughs for the whole family, this show has it all!
Performer/Company Name: ILZE LUNEAU Contact Name: Ilze Luneau Mailing Address: PO Box 812, Enosburg, VT 05450 Telephone Number: 315-345-0613 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.basketballfamily.com Fees: $300 plus travel Description: You will be amazed with never-before-seen basketball ball handling tricks with three, four, five, and six basketballs. Ilze Luneau dribbles, juggles and spins basketballs on a balance board, and she uses other props for music and dance. Volunteers get to spin one, two and five basketballs at once, eat a pudding while a ball spins on a spoon, etc. You can enjoy the show and at the same time hear a valuable message on setting goals, working hard, never giving up and leading a balanced life while achieving your dreams and enjoying every day. Ilze has performed on the Ellen Degeneres show and the Tonight show with Jay Leno, and she also performs on a regular basis at the Basketball Hall of Fame.
www.vrpa.org 11 Performer/Company Name: JOE HOWARD/YO JOE! WHAT A GUY! Contact Name: Joe Howard Mailing Address: PO Box 255, Stoughton, MA 02072 Telephone Number: 781-344-4456 or 617-750-5472 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.whataguy.org Fees: $650 - $900 Description: Joe Howard, your “Ringmaster of Fun”, has been performing all over New England, and beyond for over 2 decades bringing smiles and laughs to audiences of all ages. His quick hands and quick wit make for a truly entertaining and magical experience for the whole family. Joe’s stage performances, featuring magic, juggling, balloon twisting, puppetry, and just plain silliness are filled with audience involvement and his use of volunteers makes the show a delight to watch and a pleasure to experience.
Lunch Break & Visit with the Artists
Performer/Company Name: BILL FORCHION/DREAMCATCHER ENTERTAINMENT Contact Name: Bill Forchion Mailing Address: 72 Cotton Mill Hill #B - 114, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Telephone Number: 802-579-2590 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.billforchion.com Fees: $800 - $2500 Description: Billosophy: Life - Circus - Death, a 55 minute, one man theater show (including one Tech). Clown Ambassador, 30 minute interactive show with 30 minute clown workshop, Clown MC for any event, Ringmaster MC for all occasions.
Performer/Company Name: JON GAILMOR Contact Name: Jon Gailmor Mailing Address: PO Box 65, Lake Elmore, VT 05657 Telephone Number: 802-888-3625 or 802-760-7627 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.jongailmor.com Fees: $250 - $500 (VT Arts Council, block booking available) Description: Performances for folks pre-natal through pre-historic, fraught with audience involvement and designed to make them feel thoroughly alive and hopeful, covering the entire emotional spectrum, from the gut-wrenchingly poignant to the nonsensically childish and absurd; songwriting residencies and workshops for students in pre-school through college, as well as so-called grownups, in which the fledgling composers have total creative control and ownership, having written every lyric and put them to music. A CD and culminating, public performance of their masterpieces are the finishing touches.
12 VRPA Performance Showcase 2016 Performer/Company Name: ANTONIO ROCHA Contact Name: Antonio Rocha Mailing Address: 6 Cliff Road, Gray, ME 04039 Telephone Number: 207-657-4457 or 207-329-0849 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.storyinmotion.com Fees: $500 - $1200 Description: Antonio Rocha presents a unique fusion of verbal and mime narratives coated by his tenor voice and fantastical sound effects. He has been invited to perform across the USA in prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, The National Storytelling Festival and on to various countries across six continents. His folktales, personal stories, mime sketches and physical comedy are filled with charismatic characters and important lessons. Antonio is an award winning performer sure to delight your soul and tickle your funny bone.
Performer/Company Name: TONY DUNCAN Contact Name: Tony Duncan Mailing Address: 11 School Street #1, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Telephone Number: 917-363-7509 or 917-363-7509 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.tonyduncan.com Fees: $350 - $700 Description: Up to an hour show for children, families, or adults. Includes all original material, including unique juggling, clowning, comedy, with a variety of possible characters, some with audience participation. My shows have a range of different acts depending on the length required, the age of the audience and the type of event. Shows with other circus performers through NECCA (New England Center for Circus Arts) are also possible. I also teach workshops for juggling, slack rope, balancing and other circus skills, and can combine any workshops with performances.
Performer/Company Name: THE BARRE-TONES Contact Name: Susan Klein Mailing Address: 1439 Kew Vasseur Road, Moretown, VT 05660 Telephone Number: 802-552-3489 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.barretonesvt.com Fees: $150 - $500 Description: The Barre-Tones is an internationally-ranked women’s a cappella chorus singing in the barbershop style. With 30 active singing members, and multiple quartets within the chorus, it’s a versatile option for occasions and budgets of all sizes. Music performed includes contemporary, gospel, traditional and Holiday/Patriotic. The Barre-Tones chorus is based in Central Vermont and able to travel throughout the greater Central Vermont area for performances, parties, meetings, public and private events. The full chorus or just a quartet/small group may be right for your event!
www.vrpa.org 13 Performer/Company Name: FIASCO Contact Name: Val Davis Mailing Address: 275 Locust Ridge Road, East Burke, VT 05832 Telephone Number: 802-535-3944 or 802-745-9350 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.fiascomusic.com Fees: $500 - $900 Description: Fiasco is a musical trio performing a wide variety of music in stylings from classic rock to recent or current pop. The show is intended to get people grooving, dancing and singing along. Britt Moore's vocals soar on songs ranging from Sarah Mclaughlin to Janis Joplin. The music ranges from the 1960's to the current hits.
Performer/Company Name: B STREET BLUES Contact Name: Dave Schaefer Mailing Address: 1443 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742 Telephone Number: 978-371-7238 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.bstreetblues.com Fees: $600 - $6000 Description: Full family friendly concerts in the park performances are our jam. For special artist- in-residence missions: we provide a musical history of the blues in concert, one of the original American musical art forms. We begin with Negro field hollers - a precursor of the blues, and its variants, going through history up to today's American pop, rock, and jazz, which are all informed by the blues.
Performer/Company Name: SWEET LITTLE BLOODHOUND Contact Name: Devlin Miles Mailing Address: 149 Clinton Avenue #1-C, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Telephone Number: 646-286-7931 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.sweetlittlebloodhound.com Fees: $500 - $3500 Description: Sweet Little Bloodhound’s style has developed as Soulful Rock. Grammy member and front woman Devlin Miles blends her Southern Rock influence with the R&B hip hop flavah of drummer, Jibrail Nor, trumpet and bluesy vocals of Shanelle Jenkins, classically trained violinist and sweet voice of Olivia Martinez, classic rock trained bassist, Charles Butterfield II, the Jim Hendrix influenced guitarist Ali Bishop, and the Rock influenced cellist Aviv- together they not only bring their music to life, but they cross all boundaries with their diverse influences.
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Performer/Company Name: PIRATE MAN DAN Contact Name: Daniel Jolley Mailing Address: 261 Powder Spring Road, Apt #2, Groton, VT 05046 Telephone Number: 802-522-3449 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.buddytheclown.com Fees: $200 - $1200 Description: Pirate Man Dan is a new entertainment offering using an all electric moving pirate ship. Pirate Dan can do a mobile show at any event using the ship. In addition he does comedy magic and balloons. Located on the central VT/NH border he is sure to wow your guests!
ADDITIONAL PERFORMER OPTIONS
Performer/Company Name: BOB BLOOM/DRUMMING ABOUT YOU Contact Name: Bob Bloom Mailing Address: PO Box 436, Storrs, CT 06268 Telephone Number: 860-429-9280 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.drumming-about-you.com Fees: $550 - $800 Description: Your entire audiences get their hands onto BB's colorful cargo of melodious drums. Everyone rollicks with legendary songs that have engaging beats and smooth rhythms. DAY (Drumming About You) hoots are for kids, teens, adults, seniors, and intergenerational audiences. Barbara Pearson, the director of the Westport First Night Celebrations, writes: "The feedback we received was fabulous. Everyone enjoyed themselves." Grant funding for DAY is available from NEST, and from the national, non-profit organization, The Percussion Marketing Council.
Performer/Company Name: NIMBLE ARTS Contact Name: Serenity Smith Forchion Mailing Address: 416 Meadowbrook Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 Telephone Number: 802-318-2639 Email Address: trapeze@sover.net Website Address: www.nimblearts.org Fees: $1000 - $10,000 (NEST) Description: Nimble Arts customizes onsite circus performances based around a stand alone aerial rig. For your outdoor community day, county fair, in school fund raiser or corporate client event, we offer Family Fun, Cirque or Interactive empowerment built to fit your event. Performers are internationally award winning, with resumes that include Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus and Circa and our aerial rig sets up indoors or out. The founders are the 2016 recipients of the Vermont Governor's Walter Cerf Excellence in the Arts Award.
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FUNDING FOOTNOTES
Through the New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org), the New England States Touring (NEST) program provides support to New England-based nonprofit organizations (known as presenters) for performances and community activities by select New England performing artists. CreativeGround (www.creativeground.org) houses the directory of artists who may be chosen by NEST applicants for funding. The NEST program is made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.
For information, contact Adrienne Petrillo, Program Manager, Presenting & Touring, at [email protected] or 617-951-0010 x527.
The Vermont Arts Council's (www.vermontartscouncil.org) provides funding and professional resources to artists, schools, arts and community organizations. Funding is available through competitive grants. For more details on specific grant programs including ‘Artists in Schools,” contact Troy Hickman at 802-828-3778 or [email protected]..
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