2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Performing Arts CatalogueMONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2008–2009 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Schools should check with performers The Writer’s Notebook for their liability insurance. The Writer’s Notebook is an important writing tool. Mary explains the difference between diaries and writers’ notebooks, shares mate- Alden Phelps______1 rial from her childhood diaries as well as writer’s notebooks, shows CONTACT: how to use notebooks in the writing process, and concludes with Donna Sherman a humorous writing game. Young Audiences of Maryland Grade Level: 3–5 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320. Baltimore, MD 21218 Fee: $450 single, $550 back to back, $225 one classroom session; $300 back-to-back session. Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Fax: 410-837-7579 Story Inventing E-mail: [email protected] Students learn the 3-part trajectory of the classic story. Using Website: www.yamd.org theatrical techniques, they learn how to construct and act out a Word Play story—often with hilarious results. Especially helpful for reluctant Alden’s far-fetched, funny songs, and impressive guitar playing writers. (workshop) will delight audiences. Students are encouraged to sing along with Grade Level: K–5 original songs such as “My Mommy’s A Pirate” and “Chocolate Fee: $450 single, $525 back to back, $850 full day; $225 one classroom session, $300 two classroom sessions. Pie.” Word games are woven into this musical performance as a way to bolster language skills. Students are asked to finish simple Author Visit rhyming couplets and improvise song lyrics. With visual aids, Mary Amato shows students the writing process. Grade Level: K–5 Where do ideas come from? How do journals, webs, and outlines Fee: $435 single, $550 back to back (includes travel) help? Why is revising important? How does a book get published? What are the secrets of a successful writer and how can they be Alston, Charlotte Blake______2 applied to other subjects? CONTACT: Grade Level: K–8 Alisa Carr Kaeser, Agent/Owner Fee: $450 single, $525 back to back, $850 full day; $225 one class- DC Artists Management room session, $300 two classroom sessions 1860 Park Road, NW, Washington, DC 20010 Telephone: 202-667-1076 Anansegromma of Ghana*_______4 Fax: 202-462-8190 CONTACT: E-mail: [email protected] Class Acts Arts Song and Story in the Griot Tradition 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 301-588-7525 A Philadelphia-based storyteller with a rich repertoire of African Fax: 301-565-0606 and African-American stories, songs and poetry, Charlotte pro- Website: www.classactsarts.org motes an understanding of our common human experience. She E-mail: [email protected] engages the hopes, fears, and funny bone of listeners with the use of percussion, the 21-stringed kora, and by active, joyful audience Anansegro: African Drums, participation. Available February 2010. Songs, Stories and Games Grade Level: PreK–8 Join the “royal elders” of a West African village! Native Ghanaian Fee: $570 single, $750 back to back Kofi Dennis and Kwame Ansah-Brew offer an exhilarating performance of traditional music, storytelling and dance. Through Amato, Mary______3 “call and response” songs, games and drum rhythms on authentic CONTACT: instruments, Anansegromma demonstrates West African cultural Mary Amato traditions that teach about courage and cooperation. 9213 Bradford Road, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Grade Level: K–12 Telephone: 301-585-5510 Fee: $675 single, $825 back to back (Includes $25 travel fee) Telephone: 301-919-0627 (cell) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for E-mail: [email protected] MD schools. Website: www.maryamato.com Creating Characters How does a novelist create and develop characters? Mary shows students her strategies for developing characters and uses improvi- sational games to help students create and give voice to a character. Literary elements that are covered: voice, point or view, character traits, pre-writing, webbing, and self-questioning. Grade Level: 3–5 Fee: $450 single, $550 back to back, $225 one classroom session; $300 back-to-back session. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Arithmetickles______5 Baba Jamal Koram, The Story Man*_______8 CONTACT: CONTACT: Ben Bendor Class Acts Arts 736 bergen Blvd., Ridgefield, NJ 07657 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 800-341-3585 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Fax: 201-643-3100 Fax: 301-565-0606 Website: www.arithmetickles.com Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Arithmetickles The Story Man Arithmetickles is a unique interactive show in which theatre plus This master storyteller brings storytelling alive with the history, math equals lots of fun! In Arithmetickles, math jumps “off the humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. page and onto the stage” with a skillful blend of fast-paced theatre Blending contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques games, audience participation, improvisation and skits all geared to with drumming, wit and wisdom, the stories encourage youth to grade-specific curriculum. Arithmetickles vividly demonstrates that make intelligent choices and to improve their character. math is a part of our lives every single day. Arithmetickies Math Grade Level: PreK–12 Night presents great games for parents and kids together. It’s terrific $395 Preschool Show for Math Fairs, fundraising, or a fun evening or weekend event. Fee: $470 single, $645 back to back (Includes $20 travel fee) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Grade Level: K–2, 3–5, 6–8 or any other combination MD schools. Fee: $795 single, $1290 back-to-back (includes all travel and expenses) Tour dates: (10/10–12/2011,12/12–14/2011,3/5–7/2012) Ballet Theatre of Maryland*_______9 CONTACT: Australia’s Seona McDowell______6 Donna Sherman CONTACT: Young Audiences of Maryland Lori Bowman 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, MD 21218 G.G. Greg Agency Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 7474 Lauren J Drive, Mentor OH 44060 Fax: 410-837-7579 Telephone: 1-800-901-8485 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 440-266-1735 Website: www.yamd.org Website: www.seonamcdowell.com American Journey Through Classical Dance E-mail: [email protected] This interactive journey allows the audience to experience the Australia, The Land Down Under impact of cultural diversity on the evolution of American ballet. Seona McDowell takes you on a unique journey to “Land Down Students explore the dance forms of Hispanic, African-American Under.” Discover pioneers, Aborigines, animals and culture of and Native American cultures within Classical dance. Performers the Australians through traditional music and dance. Hear the encourage enthusiasm for live ballet and its relevance as an expres- unusual sounds of the didgeridoo. Seona McDowell has com- sion of American culture. pleted training through the Teaching Art Institute (TAI) and her Grade Level: K–8 programs meet Voluntary School Curriculum (VSC) guidelines Fee: $825 single ($100 travel fee), $1165 back to back for History, Geography and Social Studies. Adapted to specific ($100 travel fee) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for age groups. (1 performer) MD schools. *Seona McDowell now resides in MD and is available for in-town prices. Grade Level: K–12 Barynya______10 CONTACT: Fee: $450 single, $600 back to back $950 full day (3 programs same school) Class Acts Arts Inc, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Aztec Stories______7 Telephone: 301-588-7525 CONTACT: Fax: 301-565-0606 Michael Heralda E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 50221, Los Angeles, CA 90050 Website: www.classactsarts.org Telephone: 323-633-9599 Barynya E-mail: [email protected] Barynya brings the rich traditions an dvulture of pre-revolution Website: www.aztecstories.com Ressia alive with their trio of classically trained musicians and danc- Aztec Stories ers. Barynya performs traditional Russian dances, music, songs, Aztec Stories presentations are cultural, educational, and musically and virtuoso performances on instruments such as the balalaika, interactive. This is an excellent curriculum enhancement for teachers balalaika-contrabass, garmoshka, bayan, and domra. Brilliant and students studying the culture of ancient Mexico. Numerous costumes, comedy and athletic dance enhance the performance. hand-made instruments are demonstrated. Oral tradition stories Grade Level: PreK-12 and songs bring the world of the ancient Mexica/Aztec’s alive in Fee: $695 single, $895 back to back this engaging presentation. Grade Level: 6–12 Fee: $800 single, $1100 back to back Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Big Splash Productions, LLC______11 Grade Level: K–6 CONTACT: Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) Joani Whinston $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show 22 Stokes Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043 $1200 three shows spaced throughout day Telephone: 856-627-6948 $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. Fax: 856-627-6948 The Rainforest Chorus E-mail: [email protected] The students will learn about and experience the rainforest animals Blue Lou and the Bullyfish and plants in this unique Billy B. presentation. While discovering We present a musical program with live actors in full costumes, the ecosystem characterized by the Brazil nut tree, the teeth of the scenery and we’ve added colorful puppets. The story teaches Agouti, and the stalking panther, the students will be made aware children how to deal with bullying in a non-aggressive way and of their connection with the rainforest. focuses on the real meaning of friendships. Each school receives Grade Level: K–6 a book, CD and a Teacher’s Guide containing many activities to Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show do with their students. Each child gets a “Don’t Bully Me” pencil $1200 three shows spaced throughout day to sign an anti-bullying pledge. (42 minutes) $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. Grade Level: Pre K-6 Fee: $800 single, $1100 back to back Rhythm and Roots A favorite with middle school students, Billy B’s ribtickling parodies Bill’s Buddies of popular songs and dances bring to life such important topics as (from Folger Shakespeare Library)______12 rainforest depletion, photosynthesis, and the Greenhouse Effect. CONTACT: Grade Level: 6–8 Caitlin Smith Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) 201 East Capital Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show Telephone: 202-675-0395 $1200 three shows spaced throughout day $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. Fax: 202-675-0360 E-mail: [email protected] The Rock Knocking Native Americans Words Are Everything How could a woodland environment provide you with food, shelter, Bill’s Buddies ignites an interest for Shakespeare’s plays in students. clothing, and transportation? The Native Americans knew. In this The Buddies perform a sampling of scenes, from the most familiar show, Billy B. uses humor, song, dance, and audience participa- plays to those which students may never see performed elsewhere. tion to explain the daily living skills of the PreColumbus Native Performances may be enhanced with dynamic, interactive workshops Americans. Grade Level: K–6 that get kids up on their feet and into Shakespeare’s language. Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) Grade Level: 3–12 $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show Fee: $615 single, $1115 back to back $1200 three shows spaced throughout day $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. Billy B.______13 CONTACT: Romp in the Swamp Class Acts Arts In addition to using song, dance and audience participation Billy 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 B. incorporates a multi-layered tapestry into this show. Using all Telephone: 301-588-7525 these tools, Billy B. makes a complex topic (the interdependency Fax: 301-565-0606 of plants and animals) easy to understand and fun to learn. Website: www.classactsarts.org Grade Level: K–6 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show Biodiversity $1200 three shows spaced throughout day Billy B. illustrates the wonderful variety of life and biodiversity $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. on our earth. There are millions of species on this earth. Using The Singing Tree his signature “Billy B. Style” of upbeat songs, high-energy dances This is a dynamic, upbeat program that brings to life the nature and audience participation, Billy B. helps children to explore bio- of trees from sprout through death, as well as illustrating the im- diversity and shows them how it is affected by human behaviors. portance of trees in our daily life. Billy B. engages the children in Grade Level: PreK–6 Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) song, dance, and dialogue to create a living educational experience. (includes $50 travel fee) Grade Level: K–6 $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) $1200 three shows spaced throughout day $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. $1200 three shows spaced throughout day $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. Geology Rocks! This presentation introduces children to the science of geology and some of its basic concepts. Billy B. uses original songs, participatory dance, poetry, and a multi-layered backdrop to communicate the ideas in “Geology Rocks!” Concepts covered by this interdisciplin- ary technique are: the structure, origin and composition of the earth, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, volcanoes, and earthquakes. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Ways of the Bay The watershed, estuary, erosion, runoff, and depleted oxygen The Eleventh Finger levels are among the important concepts that Billy B. sings and An original adventure story about the discovery of the first woodwind dances about in his own inimitable style as he reveals the ways of instrument. It is a pinnacle for the company in terms of music, the Chesapeake Bay. art, and theatre production. A fine arts performance with beautiful Grade Level: K–6 and creative masks, staging, costuming and music. (2 performers) Fee: $725 single, $875 back to back (both in morning or afternoon) Grade Level: K–8 (includes $50 travel fee) Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back $1025 split day, one morning and one afternoon show *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for $1200 three shows spaced throughout day MD schools. $1350 full day-two shows in the a.m. and two in the p.m. The Missing Piece The Song and Dance of Science This anti-bullying show is the perfect supplement to every “character Billy B.’s workshop helps children to develop rhymes and gestures counts” curriculum. A present of a strange puzzle sends RUFUS that relate to a science they are presently studying. If time allows, on a journey that helps him with bullying, self centeredness and Billy will put the newly created lyrics to music while asking for his social fears. (2 performers) advice and decisions from the students. Students act out, recite, Grade Level: K–6 or sing the created activity. Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back Grade Level: 1–5 (limit of 30 students per workshop) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Workshop length: 30 minutes MD schools. Fee: $150 (workshops given only in conjunction with full school Lights Out on the Bunny Brothers programs) The 6 R’s are coming to you! Recycle, reuse, repair, reduce, respect *Evening and weekend performance fees are higher. Call for details. and responsibility!! An inspirational show that takes a fun approach Blue Sky Puppet Theatre*_______14 to raising children’s consciousness on energy conservation and CONTACT: recycling. It features a complimentary CD of the “Save the Planet” Cheri Fulton music anthem they’ll be singing for months after the show, as well 4301 Van Buren Street, University Park, MD 20782 as “hands on” puppet demonstration. Telephone: 301-927-5599 Grade Level: PreK–4 Fax: 301-927-8813/301-864-9229 Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back E-mail: [email protected] *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Website: www.blueskypuppets.com MD schools. Sand Castles Bananas A celebration of how important and fun math can be. The per- Exercise, healthy eating & immunization are explored in a posi- formance touches on a wide variety of age-appropriate math and tive, exciting and interactive way. Produced in partnership with problem solving concepts. It’s the pigs at the beach, while they Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC as part ride boogie boards, eat pizza, and build a spectacular sand castle. of their anti-obesity campaign. (2 performers) Grade Level: PreK–4 (2 performers) Fee: $450 single, $600 back to back Grade Level: K–6 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back MD schools. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Brown, Karen Olivia______15 Building Bridges CONTACT: “Building Bridges” is a story about peaceful conflict resolution Class Acts Arts that features good kids in a complex and confusing world, making 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 choices, saving face and leaning how to “walk away”. It puts a positive Telephone: 301-588-7525 light on peer mediation as a tool for today’s kids. (2 performers) Fax: 301565-0606 Grade Level: K–6 Website: www.classactsarts.org Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back E-mail: [email protected] *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Imagine It—Create It! MD schools. Create fanciful sculpture, cultural murals and handmade books with The Barker of Seville visual artist and educator, Karen O. Brown’s “Imagine It-Create It” An original musical comedy about a day in the life of an aspiring workshops are hands-on projects directly connected to classroom opera singer. A beautiful, hilarious, and inspiring piece of artwork curriculum and include numerous bookmaking techniques, artful for all ages. A story about the importance of selfdiscipline, hard animal sculptures, collage projects, math quilts and public art. She work, and perseverance. Featuring 9 superbly crafted dog puppets brings excitement and joy to every classroom and library. and 2 larger-than-life costumes. It’s a howl! (2 performers) Grade Level: K–12 Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $750 full day, $500 half day—includes all arts materials. Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back Additional travel fees may apply. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Half day is: MD schools. three 45 minute workshops two 90 minute workshops OR one 3 hour workshop Multi-day residencies available. Please call. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— Funding available for Title I Schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Bully You Bully Me/ Capital Brassworks______19 MerMan Productions, INC______16 A Division of the Washington Symphonic Brass CONTACT: CONTACT: James McCubbin Phil Snedecor PO Box 14121, Norfolk, VA 23518 1605 Woodview Court, Crofton, MD 21114 Telephone: 1-800-815-0364 Telephone: 240-893-7773 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 866-962-7277 Website: www.bebullyfree.com E-mail: [email protected] Bully You, Bully Me, Learn To Be Bully Free Website: wsbrass.com Bully free program is designed to help students and teachers un- Brass Instruments & Their Music: derstand what it means to be a bully and to give them non violent From Old Kings to New Swing solutions to overcome negative situations. Audience participation, An exciting presentation of brass music throughout the ages that comedy, magic, story-telling and more help convey the messages consists of individual demonstrations and familiar pieces. Our so they not only hear it, they use it! trademark is innovative arrangements that get students excited Grade Level: PreK–8 about brass music. (5 performers) Fee: $550 single, $800 back to back Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $800 single, $925 back to back Candace Wolf, Storyteller*_______17 Travel the World With Rhythm and Brass CONTACT: Candace Wolf We’ve added percussion to our group to show how different cultures 7812 Garland Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 use brass & drums in music! Whether music is for communication, Telephone: 301-270-5909 dancing, ceremony, or just plain fun, our Rhythm & Brass show E-mail: [email protected] never fails to teach and entertain. Included are rhythms & melo- Stories Without Borders dies from Africa, Germany, Russia, Spain, the Middle East, plus popular American music you won’t want to miss! (5 performers) Candace Wolf is a Storyteller-in-Residence with the Kennedy Cen- Grade Level: K–8 ter. She tells amazing stories that contain the wisdom and moral Fee: $800 single, $925 back to back teachings of world cultures, encouraging audiences to reflect on the meaning of responsibility, honesty, courage, compassion, and Carien Quiroga______20 respect. This interactive program builds literacy, teaches valuable CONTACT: character lessons, and expands multicultural awareness. Class Acts Arts Grade Level: K–12, and families 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back, $800 full day Telephone: 301-588-7525 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fax: 301-565-0606 MD schools. E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.classactsarts.org Cantare*_______18 C O N TA C T: Mosaic Mural Residency Class Acts Arts Carien Quiroga’s students construct a permanent 60 square foot 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 glass, tile and metal mosaic mural(indoor or out door installation). Telephone: 301-588-7525 During the 6-day residency, each participant creates a personal Fax: 301-565-0606 component thereby developing a sense of ownership and collabo- Website: www.classactsarts.org ration. Suitable for a grade level at a time. Materials and related E-mail: [email protected] costs included. FIESTA! A CELEBRATION OF Grade Level: 3-12 LIFE IN LATIN AMERICA Fee: $4860 (6-day Mural Residency) Sing and dance on this tour exploring the Indigenous, European and Catriona’s Castle______21 African cultures that shape Latin American music. Share Cantare’s CONTACT: captivating songs and rhythms in Spanish and Portuguese, and Karen Ebert experience traditional instruments—donkey jaw, goat toenail rattle 19005 Wootton Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 and armadillo shell guitar. Themed programs include Carnaval, Telephone: 301-972-7549 Navidad, Rainforest and African Heritage. Website: www.catronascastle.com Grade Level: K–8 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Alice in Wonderland MD schools. Fairy Godmother conducts 45 minute interactive fairy tale drama Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— (classroom or assembly). Up to 30 students from the audience Funding available for Title I Schools. perform with elaborate costumes, props, and small scenery. Re- maining seated audience students participate with sound effects and gestures. Costumes include Alice, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare, White Rabbit, etc. (1 performer) Grade Level: PreK–3 Fee: $260 single, $495 back to back Maximum Audience: 200 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Jack and the Beanstalk Cosmic Adventures Fairy Godmother conducts 45 minute interactive fairy tale drama Traveling Planetarium______24 (classroom or assembly). Up to 30 students from the audience CONTACT: perform with elaborate costumes, props and small scenery. Re- Greg Anderson maining seated audience students participate with sound effects P.O. Box 1213, Frederick, MD 21702 and gestures. Costumes include Jack, Mother, Giant, Man at Telephone: 301-676-0971 Market, Cow, Magic Harp, Gold Keeper, Jack’s Cottage, Castle, Fax: 1-800-286-9573 E-mail: [email protected] etc. (1 performer) Website: http://www.cosmic-adventures.com Grade Level: PreK–1 Fee: $260 single, $495 back to back A Brief Tour Of The Universe Maximum Audience: 200 This interactive program immerses audiences in a 360∞ view of the night sky via a computerized planetarium. Inside the dome, Christiana Drapkin Jazz Group (Quartet)_ 22 students journey on a virtual voyage through our solar system into CONTACT: the far reaches of the galaxy and beyond, encountering the planets, Christiana Drapkin constellations and a few surprises along the way. 11812 Ashley Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 Grade Level: PreK–8 Telephone: 917-693-4428 Fee: Small Dome (Holds One Class): $210 single, $300 back to back E-mail: [email protected] Large Dome (Holds Two Classes) $300 single, Bop Goes the Weasel—Jazz for Kids $450 back to back We introduce young audiences to the fun of live jazz performance. Playing selections from the Jazz Standards repertoire, we make it Creative Opera Ensemble______25 easy for children to catch the melody, move with the rhythm, tap CONTACT: Sylvia Briley their feet, snap their fingers. Get involved, listen , participate: high 6205 30th Street NW, Washington, DC 20015 notes, low notes, short notes, slow notes. Telephone: 202-362-5749 Grade Level: PreK–8 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back Beauty and the Bass Organ Grinder Lola & Master Bob! The children are taken behind the scenes of an opera company Organ Grinder Lola sings melodies from around the world: Tunes where they witness all the elements that go into a production. from Germany, Italy, France, England, Spain, Mexico, Russia, Yid- Comic interest throughout is provided by the Bass who thwarts dish songs, and other places where organ grinders used to travel. every attempt by the Tenor to win the affections of the Soprano. Master Bob cranks their beautiful, hand-crafted crank organ from (5 performers) Germany. Lively, joyful, with costumes and pictures that illustrate Grade Level: K–6 these traditional songs! Fee: $600 single, $700 back to back Grade Level: PreK–5 Fee: $500 single, $800 back to back Hansel & Gretel This charming adaptation of the everpopular fairy tale teaches Clancy Works Dance Company______23 the elements of opera in a performance setting. After wandering CONTACT: deep into the Great Black Forest, Hansel and Gretel suddenly find Allison Pearsall, Program Coordinator themselves confronted by a quaint cottage and its most unusual PO Box 3111, Silver Spring, MD 20918 occupant. Set to Humperdinck’s unforgettable music; audience Telephone: 301-984-4229 participates throughout. (5 performers) Workshops available. Cell: 301-717-9271 Grade Level: K–6 Fax: 301-230-0411 Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back E-mail: [email protected] Little Red Riding Hood Partnering into Performance Assembly Program The music of Seymour Barab provides an enjoyable backdrop for ClancyWorks creates an assembly that excites students about the this dramatic performance of a favorite story. The audience watches possibilities of dance to create community through collaboration. as the wolf comes to life with makeup and costume. Underlying The assembly includes diverse movement covering ballet, mod- themes encourage children to listen to their parents, do their ern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, and step. ClancyWorks uses partnering to homework, and not trust strangers. (4 performers) exhibit the ways that an individual enhances his/her abilities by Grade Level: K–6 connecting with a positive group. Fee: $550 single, $650 back to back Grade Level: Prek-12 The Mikado Fee: $900 single, $1200 back to back Set in a mythical Japanese village, our simplified version retains the classic British humor in this delightful tale. The comic antics of the Mikado, his son NankiPoo, KoKo, YumYum, and Katisha will captivate audiences of all ages. Poetic justice comes in the form of bittersweet retribution for KoKo. (6 performers) Grade Level: 49 Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Curtis Blues______26 DinoRock Productions, Inc.*_______29 CONTACT: CONTACT: Donna Sherman Class Acts Arts Young Audiences of Maryland 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Fax: 301-5887270 Fax: 410-837-7579 Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yamd.org Junkyard Pirates The History of Acoustic Delta Blues Show: Marvelous original music and colorful singing, dancing Junkyard The Roots of Rock and Hip Hop Pirates puppets made from recycled materials sail the urban seas This show demonstrates the origin of modern popular rock, country on the lookout for ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle as they and hip hop music from the Mississippi Delta in the 1920’s to confront the trash-hungry monster, Landfill. 1940’s. By taking his instruments into the audience for a closer Grade Level: PreK–5 look, this presentation makes African American and musical his- Fee: $660 single, $760 back to back tory comes alive for students. Dinosaur Babies Grade Level: PreK–12 Combining original music and colorful puppets-rod, hand, full Fee: $495 single, $695 back to back (mileage fee will apply as well) body and marionette-Dinosaur Babies explores what fossils tell about the natural world, similarities between human and dinosaur Danley, Gayle*_______27 babies, instinctive behavior, and environmental effects on dinosaur CONTACT: adaptability. Donna Sherman Grade Level: PreK–5 Young Audiences of Maryland Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 MD schools. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yamd.org A Dinosaur Book of World Records Selecting seven exceptional creatures from the Mesozoic Era, Di- Soul Portraits noRock brings together record-holding reptiles-rod, hand and full Gayle Danley has won both the National Individual Slam Poet body puppet and marionette-to present their reasons for inclusion Competition and the International Slam Poet Competition. in the Book of World Records and inspires students to create their Singing one moment, whispering verse the next, her everchang- own records in this highly interactive musical program. ing expressions and movements show the emotional energy she Grade Level: K–5 beams into the audience. Gayle Danley is slamming! This poet’s Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back interactive performance deals with contemporary issues impor- *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for tant to the young. It exposes children to poetry that is, to quote MD schools. Gayle, “cathartic, moving and, above all, real.” Gayle explores Mi Casa Es Su Casa (My House is Your House) grief and healing, the people who touch our lives, gratitude and DinoRock introduces students to their South American neighbors understanding real beauty. through original bilingual songs, authentic Latin rhythms, true Grade Level: 4–12 travel stories, and bright, colorful puppet characters. Maximum Audience: 200 Grade Level: PreK–5 Fee: $695 single (includes travel), $915 back to back (include travel) Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. MD schools. Devonna B. Rowe, Dixie Power Trio______30 Singing Songs of Life*_______28 CONTACT: CONTACT: Zachary Smith Devonna B. Rowe 24 Cherry Laurel Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 P.O. Box 1294, Bel Air, MD 21014 Telephone: 540-374-9219 Telephone: 410-734-0400 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 410-652-4843 Fax: 410-734-4533 The Music of Louisiana E-mail: [email protected] The band performs a variety of songs in different Louisiana styles Website: www.historyofsong.com with short explanations before or after each selection. Students The Folk Music of African Americans are encouraged to participate in the music by clapping, singing, and playing with the band. Students also learn key musical and Through this interactive performance, history is brought to life. French terms. Music, song, dance and role-play allow students to make historical Grade Level: PreK–12 and cultural connections. Songs and Africa, the Spiritual and the Fee: $650 single, $700 back to back Underground Railroad, Sharecropping and the Blues will highlight influences of these styles of music on American Art Songs and Opera. (2 performers) Grade Level: 1–12 Fee: $425 single, $525 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Donna Washington, EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH! DLW Storyteller, Inc.______31 Interactive Improv Comedy______34 CONTACT: CONTACT: Dave Klibanow, Manager Walt Frasier 2 Haggis Court, Durham, NC 27705 255 Fort Washington Ave., #33, New York, NY 10032 Telephone: 919-4713036 Telephone: 212-568-6560 or 646-271–5781 (cell) E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 646-607-0870 Website: www.Donnawashington.com E-mail: [email protected] Once Upon a Time Website: www.improv4kids.com Donna Washington is an accomplished author and award-winning Improv 4 Kids storyteller and multicultural folklorist who has been sharing Through the art of Improvisation, the multi-talented performers stories for almost twenty years. Her amazing vocal pyrotechnics introduce young audiences to a variety of music and theater arts and dynamic physicality make her stories come alive and enthrall including Opera, Broadway, Jazz, Modern Dance and Spoken and delight audiences of all ages. Donna’s stories compliment Word. Each comedy vignette is created spontaneously based on class curriculum by emphasizing themes like self-respect, creative audience suggestion and participation. For grades 6–12, additional problem solving, critical thinking, and our responsibility to the emphasis is placed on current events, social interaction and public world around us. speaking skills. Grade Level: PreK–12 Grade Level: PreK–12 Fee: $600 single, $800 back to back Fee: $800 single, $1200 back to back Dynamic Duo and Presto!______32 Eric Maring ______35 CONTACT: CONTACT: Elizabeth Puliu-Owen Eric Maring 607 Hillwood Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22042 4609 Guilford Road, College Park, MD 20740 Telephone: 703-843-4710 Telephone: 301-875-1635 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Karen Builds a Violin Website: SingtotheHeart.com Join the fun and help Karen make her very own violin! The Sing to the Heart of the Earth friendly forest animals are glad to help as Karen learns how a In Sing to the Heart of the Earth, award-winning songwriter violin is made, how a violin makes music and the different styles and veteran MCPS teacher Eric Maring offers uplifting envi- of music a violin can play. The values of cooperation, friendship ronmental and character education for K–5 graders. This totally and creativity are highlighted. interactive music assembly raises student awareness of responsible Grade Level: PreK-3 and healthy living on our fragile planet. Video demo available at Fee: $325 single, $475 back to back SingtotheHeart.com. The Case of the Vanishing Viola Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $425 single, $625 back to back Get your magnifying glass ready and help our detective discover who has stolen the musician’s viola. Could the culprit be the magician Fang, Linda*_______36 next door? Follow the clues as you learn about the instruments CONTACT: of the string family and the music they play. Cooperation and a Linda Fang good work ethic are emphasized. P.O. Box 10276, Rockville, MD 20849 Grade Level: K-6 Telephone: 301-838-9614 Fee: $475 single, $700 back to back E-mail: [email protected] Educational Theatre Company______33 Stories from Ancient China CONTACT: In this storytelling program the audience revisits China’s past. Class Acts Arts Assuming three roles simultaneously—storyteller, actress and 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 director—Linda integrates her audience into the program. All stu- Telephone: 301-588-7525 dents are involved as listeners and sound-effect providers, some are Fax: 301-565-0606 assigned roles in the performance and are given costumes to wear. Website: www.classactsarts.org Grade Level: K–5 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $410 single (includes travel), $600 back to back (includes travel) Shakespeare in the Schools *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Shakespeare Lives! With dynamic live performance and workshops, MD schools. Educational Theatre Company’s professional actors have shared their love of theatre with students in grades 4–12 for more than a decade. Students learn to approach Shakespeare practically, uncover meaning by exploring the text’s vocal, physical (Shakesperience- performance only). Grade Level: 4–12 Fee: $595 single, $795 back to back, $895-$1325 half day (please call for all details) Travel fees: $35/actor/day for schools 10 miles outside of the beltway Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Chris Fascione: Science Rocks—Exercise Your Mind and Bringing Literature To Life______37 Body—Family Night School Program CONTACT: Charged with energy this performance is for everyone. All music, Chris Fascione very interactive, science fun—as seen at the White House and over 528 Woodbine Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 5,500 events since 1995. (2 person, sound equipment—ask about Telephone: 708-383-8788 fundraising with Flumpa products) Fax: 708-383-8571 Grade Level: All Elementary Website: www.BringingLiteratureToLife.com Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back,$1150 (3 same day) E-mail: [email protected] Literacy Program—perfect for ‘author’ day! Bringing Literature To Life Leap Into Literacy and Explore Your World! Wendy, award-winning Find out why Chris Fascione’s assembly programs receive rave author, and Flumpa will bring students through an adventure in reviews from students, teachers and principals nationwide. With Flumpa’s World and the world of books. Songs, book reading,”How a strong educational focus on books, Chris acts out children’s lit- a Book is Made” visuals are included. (2 performers and sound erature while motivating kids to read. You’ll be LOL throughout equipment) his high-spirited, participatory shows in which literature truly Grade Level: PreK–3 comes to life. Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back, $1150 (3 same day) Grade Level: Pre-K–8 Fee: $495 single, $795 back to back (Discounts available) Footworks*_______40 CONTACT: Flow Circus ______38 Donna Sherman CONTACT: Young Audiences of Maryland Paul Miller or Dawn Daria 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 518 W. Juniper Avenue Telephone: 410-837-7527 (home) Wake Forest, NC 27587 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 919-426-9157 Website: www.yamd.org E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] Keeping the Beat Read Yourself Silly (A wooden performing surface is suggested.) Paul tells the story of how a trip to the circus inspired him to visit When Irish, Scottish, and English immigrants came to the New his library to learn more about juggling which led to balloons, World, they brought their step dancing traditions. These dances magic, and history of circus. Throughout the performance, he were influenced by the rhythms and melodies of the African, models how learning through books can be fun and lead you to African-American, and Native American cultures. Students discover discover new interests. the melting pot and multi-cultural origins of percussive dance in Grade Level: Pre-K–8 this interactive performance. Fee: $700 single, $1,000 back to back (Travel fee may apply) Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $1000 single (includes travel), $1215 back to back (includes Flumpa and Friends LIVE!______39 travel) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for (Ion Imagination Entertainment, Inc.) MD schools. CONTACT: Keith Frickey or Wendy Whitten P.O. Box 210943, Nashville, TN 37221-0943 Furia Flamenca ______41 Telephone: 1-800-335-8672 CONTACT: Fax: (615) 646-6276 Estela Velez Website: www.Flumpa.com 9526 Baccarat Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 703–568-4404 Science Programs—interactive, musical science assemblies, great E-mail: [email protected] for science motivation! Featuring Wendy The Singing Scientist and Flamenco: A Journey to Spain Flumpa! Furia Flamenca transports the audience across the ocean to southern *National Performing Act featuring MUSIC *SCIENCE *FITNESS & FUN * Spain. Artists present the culture of Spain through a dynamic blend of performance, age-appropriate lecture, and audience participa- (1) Frogs, Rain Forests, & Other Fun Facts tion. Students learn about flamenco music and history. During the Focus on habitats, rainforests, life cycles, reptiles, and amphibians, participation portion, students learn about rhythm in flamenco. includes visual reinforcements and full audience participation. Grade Level: PreK–12 (2 performers, sound and visual equipment, live frogs) Fee: $600 single, $750 back to back Grade Level: PreK–5 (45-60 minutes) Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back,$1150 (3 same day) (2) Out of This World: A Space Odyssey— an Earth Science Adventure! A Space Challenge through our solar system and beyond. This high energy, fast paced assembly includes visuals from NASA as well as information on the planets, the sun, our Earth and its moon, the space program and more! (2 performers, sound and visual equipment) Grade Level: PreK–6 (45-60 minutes) Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back, $1150 (3 same day) 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Luis Garay Percussion World______42 Golden, Jack ______44 CONTACT: CONTACT: Luis Garay Jack Golden 1604 Gridley Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20902 P.O. Box 933, Greenfield, MA 01301 Telephone: 301-649-5217 Telephone: 413-774-3563 Fax: 301-649-5217 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.luisgaray.com Website: www.garbageismybag.com E-mail: [email protected] Garbage is My Bag The Passion and Inspiration of the Drums With a “Ph.D. in Garbology”, a zany personality and a marvelous Percussion World’s high energy blend of spicy Afro-Latin rhythms Trash-to-Treasures recycling machine, Dr. T juggles and jokes his way introduces audiences to exotic world percussion instruments includ- through a world of waste. He delights his audiences while sharing ing the balafone, djembe, cuica, and berimbao. Throughout this his knowledge that rubbish is a resource too good to throw away. highly educational, fun, and entertaining performance, students Grade Level: K–5 and faculty participate with clapping and call and response, and Fee: $700 single, $1175 back to back are invited to play drums from a variety of cultures. Grade Level: K–12 The Goodlife Theater______45 Fee: $695 single, $795 back to back, $895 split day, $1100 one CONTACT: show-three workshops,$750 family night, (4 performers) Joe Pipik or Jeannie Wall Multi-day residencies available. Please call. 3753 Slate Mills Road, Boston, VA 22713 Maximum Audience: Full Auditorium Telephone: 202-829-8875 or 540-547-3100 Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— E-mail: [email protected] Funding available for Title I Schools. The Recycling Pirates Rhythm Rocks! (workshop) The Recycling Pirates is a jolly puppet musical. Our puppet pi- Luis Garay’s dynamic percussion workshop introduces students to rates teach a young girl about the R’s: recycling, reusing, reparing, the exciting and fascinating world of AfroLatin, Jazz, and World and reducing our use. Working together with the audience, they percussion music and instruments including congas, djembes, shrink the monster “Landfill” and find hidden treasure in the bongos, balafones, shakers, and much more! His unique “handson” trash. Originally commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation. style of teaching encourages workshop participants to experience Grade Level: PreK-3 the exhilaration of being “in the groove” as they learn and perform Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back rhythm patterns from different cultures on the actual instruments! Grade Level: K–12 Tanka Tales Fee: $400 single, $525 back to back, $650 split day, $650—3 hours Native American tales told with puppets (hand, rod, & shadow) and workshop (2 performers) masks. LooWit the Firekeeper explains the significance of Mount Maximum Audience: 30 Saint Helens, reminding us to share nature’s bounty. Summer De- feats Winter explains the order of the seasons and contains a “story Global Voices______43 within a story,” “How Grandmother Spider Brought the Light”. CONTACT: Grade Level: K–6 Imani Gonzalez Fee: $425 single, $525 back to back 3120 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010 Telephone: 202-588-1266 Granny’s Appalachian Tales Fax: 202-6679737 Appalachian stories told with puppets, actors, and live music. E-mail: [email protected] Granny (a life-size puppet) weaves three tales highlighting the Website: www.globalvoices.info history and cultures of Appalachia. A Jack Tale, a Cherokee story, Global Voices and John Henry come to life as her cabin transforms into a puppet stage. Granny leads a singalong, playing mandolin. Global Voices travels with Imani through the cultures of Zimbabwe, Grade Level: K–5 South Africa; the SeneGambia region and Ghana, West Africa; Fee: $425 single, $525 back to back India; Brazil; and Cuba (Yoruba people); as she introduces world cultures through music with the usage of her self published books Greathall Productions, Inc.— “Dhimiki” and “Iyipo AyÈ.” Audiences will experience each culture Jim Weiss Storytelling______46 through sounds, songs, stories, and rhythms. Through audience CONTACT: participation using the body and voice, this program educates Jim Weiss, Greathall Productions, Inc. youth in a way that makes learning fun. P.O. Box 5061, Charlottesville, VA 229055061 Grade Level: K–6 Telephone: 800-4776234 Fee: $550 single, $650 back to back Fax: 434-296-4490 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.greathall.com Literature Comes Alive Winner of over 80+ national awards for storytelling excellence, Jim Weiss makes literature come alive. Whether a school day or family evening program, Jim’s school performances and workshops promote literacy and creativity, provide an excellent model of oral language set to the rich content of the classics, and connect high- quality, intelligent entertainment to the classroom curriculum. Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $650 single, $750 back to back, $950 full day Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

A Storytelling Workshop for Students Harrison, Slim—Sunnyland Music*_______49 (adult workshops/inservices are also available) CONTACT: This workshop will focus on learning specific storytelling techniques Slim Harrison, Sunnyland Music such as organizing and shaping the story; creating vivid characters Sugartree Farm, 16530 Eyler’s Valley Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727 through description and plot, voice characterization, relating to Telephone: 301-271-7928 the audience, mapping the plot, images, incidents, and sensory Website: www.sunnylandmusic.com keys, developing individual telling style, etc. E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: 3–8 and adults Fee: $750 half day, $950 full day Exploring the Roots of American Folk Music Traditional American folk instruments are introduced to the audi- Hadfield, John______47 ence explaining the multicultural roots of each. The audience is CONTACT: invited to sing along while each instrument is played. A jug band John Hadfield is chosen from audience members and then the entire audience is 42 Mercer Drive, Newark, DE 19713 invited to join in an “Afro’lachian” folk dance. (1 or 2 performers) Telephone: 800-672-7274 Grade Level: K–5, 6–12 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $500 single ($700 both performers), $600 back to back ($800 Website: www.johnhadfield.net both) $800 full day ($1150 both), additional day $600 ($1000 both), The Science Show week $2,500 ($3,500 both) A visual, unique presentation of science-using the skills of juggling, *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for comedy, balancing, magic, and music. Wacky and educational: from MD schools. a rap song about accidental inventions to a hair-raising experiment with electricity. “You’re the best we have seen, and we have seen Hutton, Bruce*_______50 some very nice programs.” S. Steenwood, Whetstone Elementary. CONTACT: Grade Level: K–8 Bruce or Deborah Hutton Fee: $475 single, $595 back to back 4006 35th Street, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712 Bookmobile Submarine—John Hadfield in Concert Telephone: 301-779-5901 Fax: 301-779-5902 Grab your snorkels and hold your breath as Captain Shinypants, E-mail: [email protected] his first mate Nelson (the robot bird) and his imaginary friend Website: www.HuttonFolkWays.com Tippytoes lead us through the Cape of Imagination to the funni- est variety show ever to take place under the sea. Award winning Word of Mouth Meets the Written Word songwriter and former circus performer, John Hadfield, sings, This concert explores the relationship between the oral tradition dances, juggles and performs whoopee cushion percussion in the and children’s literature about folk songs and folk culture. For each perfect rewards assembly / family night program. song a related book will be cited. Some book titles that may be Grade Level: K–8 included are: John Henry, The Drinking Gourd, Ty’s One Man Fee: $475 single, $595 back to back Band, and Woody Guthrie, Poet of the People. Selections from a variety of American regional styles will be included. Hadfield, Paul______48 Grade Level: PreK–5, middle schools CONTACT: Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back Paul Hadfield *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for 5906 Picnic Woods Road, Jefferson, MD 21755 MD schools. Telephone: 301-371-8509 Old Time American Folk Music & E-mail: [email protected] Music of the Civil War Era Website: www.thebullyplan.com This program, like my other concerts, includes a wide variety Everyone Belongs of traditional folk music and instruments. A special focus will An anti-bullying assembly program that engages students with recognize the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Included are magic and humor. Topics include developing empathy, bystander age-appropriate Civil War ballads, soldiers’ camp ditties, abolition- skills, friendship, and talking to adults. The two-man show uses ist songs and campaign songs. Examples of these are: “Tenting role-playing, magic, an anti-bullying pledge, and a slide presenta- Tonight”, “John Brown’s Body”, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” tion. Everyone Belongs provides the knowledge & skills necessary and “Old Abe Lincoln”, his campaign song set to the tune of “The to reduce bullying at school. Old Gray Mare”. Secondary schools may request a program in Grade Level: K-5 which all the music is about and from the time of the Civil War. Fee: $695 single, $785 back to back, family night $550 Grade Level: K–12 (Created ad performed by a licensed professional counselor) Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Workshops, Residencies, and Outdoor Ed Concerts Interact Story Theatre*_______53 Concerts and workshops are available for smaller groups. Themes CONTACT: include homemade instruments, Tall Tales in song and African Ali Oliver American traditions. These may supplement the assemblies on 32 Pennydog Court, Silver Spring, MD 20902 the same day, can relate to the “Westward Ho” theme of outdoor Telephone: 301-879-9305 education programs or may be scheduled as part of a school resi- E-mail: [email protected] dency. Both concerts and workshops are approved for funding Website: www.interactstory.com assistance from the Maryland State Arts Council. Two-Tone Tale Grade Level: K–12 This exciting tale celebrates diversity. The kingdoms of Orange Val- Fee: Concerts—$400 single, $500 back to back ley and Blue Mountain have been enemies for years. The princess Residencies are negotiable or with AiE funding follow MSAC funding of Orange Valley meets the prince of Blue Mountain, and the two guidelines countries are never the same again. (2 performers) Workshops on the same day as concerts are $75 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Grade Level: PreK–6 MD schools. Maximum audience: 300, 50 minutes Fee: $665 single, $800 back to back, plus mileage *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Illstyle & Peace Production______51 MD schools CONTACT: Donna Sherman The Secret Scroll Young Audiences of Maryland This fascinating story is based on a well-known Chinese folktale. 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 The Emperor travels across China searching for a secret that will Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 bring peace and harmony to his palace. He finally finds his answer E-mail: [email protected] in the home of a simple man, Tsao Wang, who understands the Website: www.yamd.org power of kindness. (2 performers) The History of Hip-Hop Grade Level: K–6 Maximum audience: 300, 50 minutes This high-energy program brings the history of hip-hop dance to Fee: $665 single, $800 back to back, plus mileage life. The company shares this history through interactive lecture, *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for jaw-dropping dance, and a compelling Q&A session. Students learn MD schools. the positive aspects of hip-hop art and culture, technical elements One Gold Coin of this dance form, and how the dance has evolved. DJing, the Human Beat-Box, and the MC are only a few elements covered. This fascinating story is based on a folktale from Central America. Grade Level: K–12 A healer comes to a poor village wearing a mysterious gold coin, Fee: $1114 single ($900 + $214 mileage), $1364 back to back which must be given to someone who truly needs it. The coin ($1150 +$214 mileage) passes through the hands of many endearing characters, trans- forming their lives and their hearts. This uplifting tale celebrates Incredible Insects______52 the spirit of giving, and is performed by two actors with audience CONTACT: participation. (2 performers) Kay Taub Grade Level: PreK–6 909 Crest Park Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20903 Maximum audience: 300, 50 minutes Telephone: 301-439-0365 Fee: $665 single, $795 back to back, plus mileage Website: INCREDIBLEINSECTS.COM *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for E-mail: [email protected] MD schools. Incredible Insects (workshop) Literature on Stage Introducing students to the insect world, using live insects to Voices of Color—This production celebrates the life and contribu- hold and examine, and a preserved collection of exotic insects to tions of a great African American, Harriet Tubman. (1 performer) demonstrate diversity, adaptability, and unique habitats of insects Grade Level: 3–12 and their relatives. Presentation will focus on the beneficial role of Maximum audience: 250, 60 minutes Fee: $745 single, $945 back to back; plus mileage insects in nature and their importance to the ecosystem. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Grade Level: K–5 MD schools. Fee: $125 per workshop Stories on Stage This unique theatrical performance combines acting with the art of storytelling. The actor becomes a variety of characters while bringing multicultural stories of life. The students “get into the act” too by participating in this riveting experience. (1 performer) Grade Level: PreK–8 Maximum audience: 185, 30 minutes Fee: $380 single; $510 two shows; $630 three shows; $705 four shows; plus mileage. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Playbuilding Workshop Students invent and perform their own play. Teachers have found International School of Music______54 this workshop to be a great language and prewriting activity that CONTACT: also expands the students’ imaginations. (1 performer) Cara Stuart Grade Level: PreK–8 10450 Auto Park Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20817 Fee per workshop: $315 for 1, $385 for 2, $430 for 3, $480 for 4, Telephone: 301-365-5888 $525 for 5; plus mileage. Telephone: 240-388-4156 (cell) Maximum one class: Approximately 25 students for each Fax: 240-396-5757 45-minute session. E-mail: [email protected] *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Kaleidoscope of Musical Styles MD schools. The charismatic and dynamic flute-violin duo presentation takes Playbuilding II—Opera students traveling through musical styles of classical, jazz, and This workshop extends the playbuilding experience by adding folk music. This interactive musical journey allows students to music to the mix. Students learn some basic rudiments of opera experience the music diversity and serves as an excellent curriculum and explore how opera uses music and drama to tell a story. enhancement for teachers and students studying music, world Grade Level: PreK–5 music, instruments and different musical styles and cultures. Fee per workshop: $315 for 1, $385 for 2, $430 for 3, $480 for 4, Grade Level: 6–8 $525 for 5; plus mileage. Fee: $695 single, $845 back to back Maximum one class: Approximately 25 students for each 45-minute session. Passport to World of Flutes *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Through an engaging presentation, Dr. Pidkivka takes students MD schools. traveling to many ethnic traditions as he introduces exotic world of Songbuilding Workshop wood flutes of Eastern Europe. This educational journey explores A special music workshop for young children. The students are the captivating sounds of flutes, their cultural tales and geographic introduced to various musical instruments and musical styles. Then and historic settings. This presentation ignites an interest and cu- they write and record an original song. 30 minutes. (1 performer) riosity for music in students through participation with clapping, Grade Level: PreK–K singing, and listening. Fee per workshop: $315 for 1, $385 for 2, $430 for 3, $480 for 4, Grade Level: Pre K–5 $525 for 5; plus mileage. Fee: $595 single, $745 back to back Maximum one class: Approximately 50 students for each 30-minute session. Jali D ______55 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for CONTACT: MD schools. Donna Sherman Story Can Theatre Young Audiences of Maryland A special storytelling workshop using miniatures and toys to bring 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 a story to life. The workshop stresses vocabulary development and Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 problem-solving skills. 30 minutes. (1 performer) Fax: 410-837-7579 E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: PreK–1 Website: www.yamd.org Fee per workshop: $315 for 1, $385 for 2, $430 for 3, $480 for 4, $525 for 5; plus mileage. Rhythms & Rhymes for Wise Young Minds Maximum one class: Approximately 25 students for each Jali-D enters the room drumming and rapping. Jali-D teaches 30-minute session. students how to use their own creativity to write raps to enhance *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. poetry, learn multiplication tables, or spelling words. He demonstrates how powerful positive words can build self-esteem and Parent-Child Workshop inspire wise young minds. Parents observe their children during a “Story Can Theatre” Grade Level: 1–5 Workshop. Then the parents discuss what they observed, and Fee: $425 single, $565 back to back (includes travel) make simple and fun creative drama activities that they can do at home with their children to develop language and literacy skills. Jane Franklin Dance______56 (1 performer) CONTACT: Grade Level: PreK–2 Jane Franklin Fee per workshop: $595 for 1, $735 for 2 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, VA 22206 Maximum audience: 50 students and 50 parents. Telephone: 703-298-3235 or 703-933-1111 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for E-mail: [email protected] MD schools. Very Physical Science After-School Program Science comes alive through movement. Dance makes science Creative Kids is a literature-based after-school drama program. more tangible, as we demonstrate kinetic and potential energy, In each class, our drama specialist leads a group of students to levers, circuits, and inclined planes using bold strokes with our explore and re-enact a specially selected children’s book. The stu- bodies, using pre-selected student participants. The performance dents also create and act out their own original stories based on includes physical science concepts from the states of matter to the book. Various multicultural stories are used throughout the huge concepts such as energy, inertia, and gravity. series. These classes enhance students’ appreciation of literature Grade Level: 3–8 and promote language, reading comprehension, thinking skills, Fee: $450 single, $650 back to back creativity, and self esteem. Grade Level: PreK–6 Fee: Call InterAct for fees. Class Size: 10-15 students per class 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Jazz on Foot Jay Mattioli Productions, LLC______58 Jazz on Foot traces jazz music from its African roots in 19th century CONTACT: New Orleans, through the northward migration to New York’s Jay Mattioli Harlem Renaissance, to the Bebop era of the 1950’s. Call-and- 9504 Ninebark Court, Manassas, VA 20110 response pattern, collaboration, improvisations and syncopation Telephone: 703-297-2423 are connected to Language Arts and Social Studies SOL’s. Audience E-mail: [email protected] volunteers partner with company dancers. Website: www.jaymattioli.com Grade Level: K-8 Jay Mattioli’s Motivational Magic Fee: $750 single, $1000 back to back A Quarter Finalist on the hit show “America’s Got Talent”, Jay takes students on an exciting journey, inspiring them to find the Jaster, Mark—Mime* ______57 “M.A.G.I.C” in their lives. “M” stands for motivation, “A” for CONTACT: action, “G” for goals, “I” for interaction, and “C” for creativity. Class Acts Arts These themes are explored in a fast paced comedy and illusion 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 spectacular that will leave you students cheering for more! Telephone: 301-588-7525 Grade Level: K–6 Fax: 301-565-0606 Fee: $595 single, $695 back to back Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] Joe Romano Productions______59 Piccolo’s Trunk CONTACT: In this popular introduction to the wordless art, a beguiling clown- Joe Romano ish character engages the audience in critical thinking, problem 4908 Donovan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22304 solving, following instructions, listening, observation, and com- Telephone: 703–504-6993 munication as he plays with comic obstacles, ranging from a noisy E-mail: [email protected] uncooperative truck to invisible stars and escalators. Live music Website: www.ultimateschoolshows.com & and prolific participation. (1 performer) www.booksthemagicisreal.com Grade Level: K–12 Green Magic! Fee: $510 single, $685 back to back (includes travel fee) “Green Magic!” will grow your students minds as they learn how *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for “going green” can be fun! Using science and comedy, Joe Romano MD schools. magically transports the audience to a world where Reducing, Re- A Fool Named “O” using, and Recycling is the #1 way to protect our planet. Romano Featured at the Maryland Renaissance Festival since 1986, “O” is a has appeared at Universal Studios, Disney Cruise Lines and The wordless jester who plays unusual instruments and non-instruments White House. and other simple props to beguile, involve and entertain. Grade Level: K–5 Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $695 single, $895 back to back Fee: $510 single, $685 back-to-back (includes travel fee) Books: The Magic is Real! *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. The #1 reading program in the Northeast. Recently chosen to open for First Lady, Michelle Obama at The Library of Congress! The Maestro Joe Romano brings popular children’s books such as, “Harry Pot- An eccentric mute conductor makes musical mayhem with the ter” & “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” to life, through the art of magic audience as his orchestra. A classic combination of mime and and illusion. Romano guarantees to ignite a passion for reading music in the tradition of Charlie Chaplin and the old time circus. all through the school year. Over 3500 schools have experienced Grade Level: K–12 this special production that features dynamic music, audience Fee: $510 single, $685 back-to-back (includes travel fee) participation and eye-popping illusions. “Books! The Magic is *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Real” stands alone as the Ultimate School Assembly! Grade Level: K–5 Mark Jaster’s Mime Workshop Fee: $595 single, $795 back to back Entertaining workshops of various designs for students and other groups focus on mime skills, physical expression, ensemble coop- Journeys into American Indian Territory__ 60 eration, and the creative process. Workshops are 45 minutes in C O N TA C T: length and can be up to 4/day. These sessions may culminate in Robert Vetter student performance. (1 performer) P.O. Box 575, Eastport, NY 11941 Grade Level: 1–12 Telephone: 1-800-458-2632; 631-878-8655 Fee: $100$375 depending on number of workshops Website: www.indianjourneys.com *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for E-mail: [email protected] MD schools. Native Americans of the Plains: An Arts Approach to Learning Plains Indian Cultures Experience the arts as a key to understanding current and historic Plains Indian life. Workshops and assemblies immerse students in Cheyenne, Kiowa and Comanche ways. Activities include: visual arts of the Plains from prehistory to today with hands-on art sessions; music and dance; storytelling; traditional games; craft activities; large tipi and extensive museum of material culture. Grade Level: K–12 (emphasis 25) Fee: $1,475 all day Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Jung, Mary Ann—History Alive!*_______61 KanKouran West African CONTACT: Dance Company______62 Mary Ann Jung CONTACT: 1219 Heartwood Court, Arnold, MD 21012 Ali Rahmaan Telephone: 410-647-8699 P.O. Box 1338, Washington, DC 20013 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 202-518-1213 Website: historyaliveshows.com E-mail: [email protected] Good Queen Bess VISIT AFRICA Jump into the personal side of the Renaissance with the woman for KanKouran West African Dance Company was established as an whom England’s Golden Age was named. Her majesty transforms educational institution designed to preserve the traditional cultural students into courtiers to explain Elizabethan clothes, manners, arts of West Africa. The company dazzles audiences of all ages with and even dances! This performance is guaranteed to excite interest its exciting and electrifying program that features the dances and in history and visits to the library! (1 performer) rhythms of Senegal, Mali, and the Gambia. Grade Level: K–12 Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $425 single, $650 back to back Fee: $600 single, $750 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— MD schools. Funding available for Title I Schools. Margaret Brent and the Indians Which Maryland woman was the first to own land, the first to act Kathleen Jacobs & Puppets*_______63 as an attorney, and the first in America to ask for the right to vote? CONTACT: Margaret Brent, whose story gets even better! As a close friend of Kathleen Jacobs Governor Leonard Calvert, no one is better qualified to recount 100 Windrush Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 how, why, and by whom the colony was founded. (1 performer) Telephone: 717-620-8876 Grade Level: K–12 Cell: 410-893-1979 Fee: $425 single, $650 back to back E-mail: [email protected] *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Website: www.KathleenJacobsPuppets.com MD schools. Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles Clara Barton—Red Cross Angel Recycling is given a wonderfully fresh and inventive spin when You will transform into a Yankee or a Rebel, a believer or a naysayer the wacky clean-up lady goes into show business. She “recycles” when this local and national heroine recounts her courageous life trash into puppet characters and “recycles” folktales into a script. and battle against prejudice. Clara Barton, a heroine of the Civil The entire audience will be actively involved as the clean-up lady War, overcame personal obstacles and society’s limited roles for and her puppets perform hilarious tales from South America, women to pursue her heart’s work-battlefield nursing. Learn how her Europe, and Asia. persistence paid off when she founded the Red Cross in America! Grade Level: PreK–6 Grade Level: 3–12 Fee: $425 single, $625 back to back Fee: $425 single, $650 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. MD schools. Something for Nothing??? Rosalie Calvert and the War of 1812 Greedy Bullies learn lessons in humanity in lively “trickster tales”. Maryland’s being INVADED! Rosalie Calvert of Riversdale Kathleen enlists kids to play the roles of a leprechaun, some one- Plantation takes you on a breathless journey through the Battle of eyed people, and a poor farmer who must outwit five-foot tall Bladensburg, the burning of the White House, and the creation puppet bullies. The whole audience joins in to help our heroes of the “Star Spangled Banner.” Students discover the drama of life triumph. A puppet building/movement demonstration completes during the War of 1812 by choosing sides-British vs. Americans. the program. They also explore the interesting daytoday details of running a Grade Level: PreK–5 plantation in Maryland. And which lucky audience member will Fee: $450 single, $650 back to back be chosen to be President and Dolley Madison? *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Grade Level: 3–12 Fee: $425 single, $650 back to back Creatures GREAT & small *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for African and fantasy creatures confront imagined fears in a large- MD schools. scale puppet spectacle. Under Kathleen’s guiding hand, puppeteers from the audience save the day when they bring to life the mighty animals of Africa and a fantastic 17foot long Dragon. To close, children are shown how to create a Creature GREAT. Grade Level: PreK–4 Fee: $450 single, $650 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Some Wise...Some Other Wise KK and Friends______65 Jump headfirst into slapstick fun as audience members don costumes CONTACT: and join life-size puppets to show the consequences of “wise and Karen Cuthrell otherwise” choices made by comic personalities erwise from India, 431 Oglethorpe Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011 China, and Iceland. As children laugh at these characters’ ridicu- Telephone: 240-501-2620 lous disasters, they learn that forethought leads to wise decisions. E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: PreK–6 Meet the Feeling Friends Fee: $450 single, $650 back to back Meet the Feeling Friends, characters that symbolize the array of *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for primary feelings considered universal to humanity. Through stories, MD schools. music, and dance, the audience becomes part of the performance and provides participants with the tools they need to successfully Kids on the Block Inc. identify, express and manage their feelings appropriately giving International Performing Troupe*_______64 them a foundation for feelings. CONTACT: Grade Level: PreK-5 Aric Darroe Fee: $1000 single, $1600 back to back 9385C Gerwig Lane, Columbia, MD 21046 Telephone: 410-290-9095 No Bullying...It’s About Love! Fax: 410-290-9358 This presentation shows that students, teachers, school staff, parents, Website: www.kotb.com or concerned citizens need to do their part to prevent bullying. E-mail: [email protected] This presentation shows that by working together, everyone has This award-winning, internationally recognized troupe provides the chance to truly make a difference in a bullying environment, entertaining, live puppet theatre to teach about important issues. while creating safe and inviting learning environments. The puppet characters break down barriers and encourage children Grade Level: PreK-5 to discuss sensitive topics during the interactive question and Fee: $1000 single, $1600 back to back answer period. Teacher follow-up packet provided Combating Childhood Obesity & Overweight Laura Zam ______66 CONTACT: This program focuses on the importance of understanding the Laura Zam relationship between food and physical movement and their ef- 2022 Columbia Rd.NW #218,Washington, DC 20009 fects on weight and health. The puppets encourage children to set Telephone:202-431-6448 realistic goals and achieve them through small changes. Fax: 202-332-3656 Grade Level: K–6 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $575 single, $575 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for A Story of Hope: The Holocaust MD schools. This is an autobiographical one-person play, written and performed Meet the Kids on the Block by award-winning author Laura Zam. In this play, Laura journeys to Eastern Europe to learn more about her mother’s experiences Let us help you customize a program to emphasize available top- during the Holocaust. Students will be given a serious—but also ics focusing on social issues like bullying prevention, safety, or humorous and fun—theatrical experience that explores issues very alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention; medical conditions much relevant today. including asthma or diabetes; or material on disability awareness. Grade Level: 6–12 Grade Level: K–6 Fee: $441 single, $621 back to back (includes travel) Fee: $575 single or double *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Lesole’s Dance Project______67 CONTACT: Multiculturalism Class Acts Arts This program examines culture and its part in everyday life. Scripts 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 on gender, stereotyping, understanding culture, and holidays are Telephone: 301-588-7525 available. Fax: 301-565-0606 Grade Level: K–6 Website: www.classactsarts.org Fee: $575 single or double E-mail: [email protected] *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Lesole’s Dance ProjectZulu,Gumboat and Street Dances of South Africa Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drug Prevention Experience three cultures: traditional Ndlamu dance from Zulu This program addresses the impact of alcohol and other gateway villages that gives a snapshot of the live drumming and energy of drugs, the negative effects of tobacco use, peer pressure, the proper South Africa, the percussive sounds of Gumboat, a kind of “instant use of medicine, and developing confidence to make healthy choices. messaging” dance slapped out on miners’ boots, and Pantsula, an Grade Level: K–6 urban dance like American Hip-hop with a twist. Fee: $575 single or double *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Grade Level: K–12 MD schools. Fee: $640 single, $965 back to back (includes travel fee) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Lewis, Yvette*_______68 Magnificent Folks, Animals, and other Such Tales CONTACT: It’s Storytelling Time! This dynamic, interactive program highlights Yvette Lewis great achievers with claws, paws, fins, feet, or wings. Travel the 3609 Denmark Pl., Bowie, MD 20721 world through folktales that use chants, music, and movement. Tales Telephone: 301-704-4187 with Spanish vocabulary and phrases are available upon request. E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: PreK–8 Website: www.shop.operakids.com Fee: $495 single, $670 back to back (includes $45 travel fee) So This is Opera *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding maybe available for MD An introduction to opera through lecture and demonstration schools. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— featuring some familiar melodies from popular operas. Includes Funding available for Title I Schools. student participation in pantomime and actual accompaniment with music. Presentation is full of information, sprinkled with The Journey: Tales of Africa and America humor throughout, designed to convert even staunch opera hat- A story adventure through history! This griot style program weaves ers. (1 or 2 performers) together folktales, chants, and traditional games to tell the story of Grade Level: K–8 a captured African girl in the early 1800’s who crosses the Atlantic Fee: $525 single, $600 back to back, $750 all day workshop (2-day to America. Additional folk tales of hope and triumph are included. minimum) Grade Level: K–12 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: $430 single, $610 back to back MD schools. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding maybe available for MD So This is Opera, Part Two schools. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— Yvette Lewis returns with a fun-filled sequel to the original “So Funding available for Title I Schools. This is Opera.” Students are involved in singing, playing and movement activities. With lots of laughter sprinkled throughout, Mad Science of Washington______71 students will find themselves turned on to the exciting world of CONTACT: opera. (1 or 2 performers) Ali Kilpatrick Grade Level: K–8 12065 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Fee: $525 single, $600 back to back, $750 all day workshop (2-day Telephone: 301-593-4777 minimum) Fax: 301-593-7062 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for E-mail: [email protected] MD schools. Website: www.madscience.org/dc Licha, Marian______69 Be Tobacco Free CONTACT: This high energy, fast-paced Mad Science assembly offers a great Marian Licha opportunity to tobacco-proof children and leaves a lasting im- 1406 Crestridge Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 pression. Each assembly includes fascinating experiments that Telephone: 301-237-1117 highlight the health risks of tobacco use. Students will see the Website: www.marianlicha.com impact of second-hand smoke and witness the effects of nicotine E-mail: [email protected] on the heart and circulatory system. A Magical Journey into Latin America Grade Level: 3-8 Marian shares the Puerto Rican folktale stories of Juan Bobo, her Fee: $415 single, $605 back to back own personal anecdotes, and short bilingual songs in an engaging Marvels of Motion! program that lifts the spirit with humor and life-lessons from the Allow us to take you on a journey through Newton’s laws of mo- oral tradition. This cultural experience will enrich your school’s tion. This interactive event uses our Mad Science “Olympics” to language arts program and entertain students. teach your students how things move! Our rocket car provides a Grade Level: K–6 truly spectacular grand finale! Fee: $400 single, $600 back to back Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $415 single, $605 back to back, $650 split day. Evening and Macklin, Diane*_______70 weekend surcharges may apply. Audience participation is en- CONTACT: couraged in all shows. Class Acts Arts Spectacular Science! 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 This is an incredibly visual and exciting introduction to some Telephone: 301-588-7525 basic principles of science. Theatrical special effects will dazzle as Fax: 301-565-0606 E-mail: [email protected] we examine them using the scientific process. Bubbling potions, Website: www.classactsarts.org cool chemical reactions, and (safe!) indoor fireworks offer lots of excitement and turns students on to science. Succotash Tales Grade Level: K–5 Celebrate the richness of African American culture, traditions, and Fee: $415 single, $605 back to back, $650 split day. Evening and folklore with this savory blend of American stories with African weekend surcharges may apply. Audience participation is en- roots. A delicious dish of interactive storytelling combines the couraged in all shows. flavors of North, South, East, and “pioneer” West through tales of adventure, history, and wit’s wisdom. Grade Level: PreK–8 Fee: $450 single, $625 back to back 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Spin, Pop, Boom! Spoon River Experience a dizzying array of spectacular spinning and gravitydefy- With power and beauty, Magpie presents Edgar Lee Master’s unfor- ing demonstrations as we explore the phenomenon of centrifugal gettable characters in this poetic masterpiece. Using contemporary force! Explore some unique chemical properties as we pop the and traditional American music and featuring guitar, harmonica, cork and let the genie out of the bottle or show off our elephant’s mandolin, and fretted dulcimer, Magpie weaves a magical spell toothpaste! Keep your ears open for our special dijeridoo while that transports the listener to rural 19th century. learning about sound! Grade Level: 9–12 Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $700 single, $835 back to back (includes travel fee) Fee: $415 single, $605 back to back, $650 split day. Evening and *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for weekend surcharges may apply. Audience participation is en- MD schools. couraged in all shows. Up, Up, and Away! Mark Tabron the Musician & Motivator___ 74 CONTACT: We introduce and demonstrate the intriguing properties of air and Mark Tabron air pressure. Hot air balloons, tornadoes, and a cool hovercraft will 3005 Parkway, Cheverly, MD 20875 demonstrate just how amazing air can be! We’ll play tug of war with Office Telephone: 301-773-3923 a vacuum, and even demonstrate our top secret dinosaur sneeze! Fax: 301-773-3923 Grade Level: K–5 Mobile: 202-256-3222 Fee: $415 single, $605 back to back, $650 split day. Evening and Website: www.marktabron.com weekend surcharges may apply. Audience participation is en- E-mail: [email protected] couraged in all shows. You Are A Winner Brian Curry Productions______72 Based on the book You Are A Winner, this high energy, interactive, CONTACT: must see presentation combines the power of music and story- Brian Curry telling. Students learn how to; build high self-esteem get better 759 Princeton PL, NW, Washington, DC 20010 grades, improve test scores, overcome obstacles and much more. Telephone: 703-725-2100 Grade Level: K–12 Fax: 703-842-8568 Fee: $425 single, $575 back to back E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.magicalmathtour.com MatheMagic starring Bradley Fields______75 Pop Quiz: The Math and Science Game Show CONTACT: Contestants from your school will attempt a series of “Minute Bradley Fields to Win It”- style challenges while reviewing important math and 5410 Connecticut Avenue, #318, Washington, DC 20015 Telephone: 202-364-8350 science concepts. During the program, your students will compete E-mail: [email protected] to win books, kits, and other prizes for your school. You have NEVER seen your students this excited about math and science! MatheMagic! Starring Bradley Fields Grade Level: K-5 Math is amazing! Master magician, Bradley Fields, captivates the Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back audience with his famous magic illusions, then teaches the secrets The Magical Math Tour behind some startling math tricks. Kids gain a new fascination for Award-winning magician Brian Curry brings Math to life with The the history, power, and beauty of the language of math. Audience Magical Math Tour!’ This show combines mathematical concepts participation. (2 performers) such as measurements, multiplication, shapes, and geometry using Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $1200 single, $1500 back to back world-class magic. This show will encourage math skills, review standardized test materials, and create an enjoyable learning ex- Mike Rose MAGIC______76 perience for your students! CONTACT: Grade Level: K–5 Mike Rose Fee: $595 single, $795 back to back P.O. Box 505, Phoenix, MD 21131 Telephone: 410-836-7698 Magpie: Greg Artzner & Terry Leonino*___ 73 E-mail: [email protected] CONTACT: Website: www.MikeRoseKnows.com Class Acts Arts 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303. Silver Spring, MD 20910 The Secrets of Nutrition Telephone: 301-588-7525 An entertaining and educationally significant program outlining Fax: 301-565-0606 the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Information is Website: www.classactsarts.org punctuated visually using magic tricks and interactive comedy E-mail: [email protected] making the concepts entertaining and memorable. This program Living Planet also promotes reading and library use by referencing books that Explore Earth’s complex web of life forms. Juxtaposing fun and help kids unlock the secrets of nutrition. music with ecology, Magpie celebrates the diversity of life on Earth. Grade Level: K–5 Emphasizing audience participation, and ongoing instruction in Fee: $395 single, $550 back to back sign language, each performance gives students concrete knowledge of how they can make a difference in preserving our resources. Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $700 single, $835 back to back (includes travel fee) Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Mims, Debra*_______77 Monumental Brass Quintet*_______80 CONTACT: CONTACT: Donna Sherman Class Acts Arts Young Audiences of Maryland 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Fax: 301-565-0606 Fax: 410-837-7579 Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yamd.org Textures and Brass Grandma’s Cautionary Tales Fast-paced and audience interactive, this program introduces Becoming her grandmother, Sally Kathryn Mims, Debra tells students to the brass family, basic principals of tone production, students stories her grandmother once told her. Stories are an and instrument construction. A large portion deals with teaching/ entertaining mix of ghost, folk and “cautionary” tales found in demonstrating listening skills with melody, melody with accompa- African, African-American and Caribbean literature. The program niment, and melody accompanying melody. Program culminates ends on a note of triumph that informs the audience how to with a TV game show “Guess the Real Composer.” overcome a bad situation. Grade Level: PreK–6 Grade Level: 1–8 Fee: $905 single, $980 back to back (includes $30 travel fee) Fee: $385 single, $525 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. MD schools. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— Funding available for Title I Schools. Mind Over Magic Entertainment______78 Science is Beautiful Sound CONTACT: This show teaches students how science and music are related. The Benjamin Corey Feinblum quintet illuminates the scientific principals of frequency, pitch, 341 White Ash Place, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 volume and velocity in an interactive, fun musical format. They Telephone: 888-781-7376 demonstrate the relationship between rhythm in music and in Office: 301-325-8227 (cell) nature. With student volunteers, the musicians conduct several E-mail: [email protected] “experiments” exploring these topics. Website: www.yourmagic.net Grade Level: 3–8 Benjamin and the Magic Backpack Fee: $905 single, $980 back to back (includes $30 travel fee) The show begins, students open their backpacks and magic happens. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Magically, learning tools gain special powers. Students discover MD schools. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— how education, like magic, makes amazing things happen. They Funding available for Title I Schools. learn the value of school and how education shapes their future. With new perspective, education’s power is placed in their hands. Mosaic*_______81 Grade Level: K–5 CONTACT: Fee: $295 single, $395 back to back Cindy Rosenberg 7437 Marriottsville Road 2, Marriottsville, MD 21104 Molly Moores Telephone: 410-552-3411 “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”______79 E-mail: [email protected] CONTACT: Fascinatin’ Rhythms Donna Sherman Young Audiences of Maryland Mosaic uses music to kinesthetically reinforce mathematical con- 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 cepts through interactive exercises and performance. We highlight Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 the music-math connection, demonstrating how math equations Fax: 410-837-7579 influence the “feel” of a song. Students perform equations to music E-mail: [email protected] and a musical story problem. Website: www.yamd.org Grade Level: PreK–2, 3–5 Fee: $425 single, $625 back to back A Midsummer Night’s Dream, *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for A Kimberley Lynne adaptation MD schools. Actress Molly Moores delivers a wild story full of magic spells, fairies and mistaken loves. The actress tells the crazy, funny story of Midsummer: of rebellious lovers, arguing fairies and nighttime pranks in the woods. Students are incorporated into the storytelling, silently portraying the roles as they are directed. Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $435 single, $555 back to back (includes travel) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Motion Mania Dance Theatre______82 Nada Brahma Productions______85 CONTACT: CONTACT: Bonnie Slawson or Dawn Hessler Tim Gregory 13097 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 P.O. Box 7487, Silver Spring, MD 20907 Telephone: 301-509-8851 Telephone: 301-847-3769 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.commotiondance.com Website: www.timgregory.org Jazz Dance-American History’s Living Window The World Music Concert Explore the evolution of fascinating jazz dance as a unique American The World Music Concert explores the vital role that music art form by tracing its roots in African American culture from the plays in many world cultures and shares valuable insight into the 18th century to modern day. The five lively and spirited dances wisdom of many ethnic traditions. A celebration of diversity, this presented highlight a particular cultural influence on modern jazz highly interactive assembly offers a wonderful foundation for and introduce students to the technique and passion of dance and cross-cultural learning. choreography. Active audience participation. (4–6 performers) Grade Level: K-12 Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $700 single, $850 back to back (trio) Fee: $400 single, $600 back to back $550 single, $700 back to back (duo, K-5 only) *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for The Musical Theater Center______83 MD schools. CONTACT: New Moon Theater______86 Tammy Roberts CONTACT: 804 Twin Oaks Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 Julie Kurzava, Executive Director Telephone: 301-530-2844 5 Overhill Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 410-719-8603 American Culture and History Fax: 410-719-8604 Through the Eyes of Broadway E-mail: [email protected] Professional musical theatre performers will take students on a Leading Ladies: Women of Maryland trip through the 20th century. The distinctive music, dance, and Students can relate as sixth grader Sarah stresses over another costumes of Broadway will demonstrate American history in each impossible school project. Mom comes to the rescue as they decade as described through narration. Students will be taught rediscover stories of 12 influential women from Maryland who the “hand jive” from the musical “Grease” during this interactive shaped American history. This fast paced, high energy performance performance. addresses the Maryland State Curriculum 4th grade social studies Grade Level: 6–12 objectives in History and Government. Fee: $350 single, $500 back to back Grade Level: 3-8 Fee: $650 single, $850 back to back (includes travel) Mutts Gone Nuts!______84 *Maryland State Arts Council AiE funding may be available for MD CONTACT: schools. Joan Houghton 28610 Clarksburg Road, Damascus, MD 20872 Nicolo Whimsey*_______87 Telephone: 301-253-2593 or 240-626-9770 CONTACT: E-mail: [email protected] Nick Newlin Website: www.practiceshow.com 16815 Milltown Landing Road, Brandywine, MD, 20613-8376 Practice Makes Perfect Telephone: 301-888-1281 (h), 301-775-7952 (c) Practice Makes Perfect is a motivational performance featuring Fax: 301-579-6051 Jessie & James and their K9 friends. They pull out all the stops, E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nicolowhimsey.com using comedy, juggling and amazing dog feats to encourage students to develop the habit of practice & self-discipline that will Nicolo the Jester enable them to achieve excellence in their scholastic, musical and Teaching Literacy and Tolerance Through Word Juggling Program athletic endeavors. Show includes ABC’s of Dog Safety. combines poetry and wordplay with music, comedy, juggling Grade Level: K–6 and audience participation in an entertaining and educational Fee: $600 single act designed to stimulate students’ interest in using words to $700 back to back communicate feelings and ideas. Students help Nicolo write and $800 split day memorize poems. The program also aims to expose students to $650 family night (fundraiser pricing may be available) the notion of tolerance, kindness, cooperation, compassion and respect for other people. Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $475 single, $600 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Noa Baum Storytelling* ______88 Nubian Theatre, CONTACT: Dance & Music Company______91 Class Acts Arts CONTACT: 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Nana Malaya Telephone: 301-588-7525 P.O. Box 77562, Washington, DC 20013 Fax: 301-565-0606 Telephone: 202-276-8239 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.classactsarts.org Your Body as an Instrument A Feast from the Middle East Lively performances of Historical Tales through Dance, Music Israeli storyteller Noa Baum’s animated style, mesmerizing voices & Song! Phenominal Storyteller that guides you on a Journey of and movement introduce the wisdom of diverse cultures as well Africa and beyond! Educational and Inspirational for All! as her rich Jewish heritage. Noa builds bridges of understanding Grad Level: K-5 and compassion, focusing on bullying prevention and developing Fee: $550 single, $900 back to back character in a world where peace is a challenge in the schoolyard A Song, A Story, A Dance! and beyond. An adventure into the cultures of the African Continent through Grade Level: PreK–12 Oral Traditions like; storytelling, songs, music and dance! This lively Fee: $485 single, $635 back to back (includes travel fee) performance also provides interactive opportunities for the audi- Workshop/Residencies: Tell‘n’Play:What is Storytelling; Diverse Voices; Story Bridges in the Classroom; The Art of Storytelling; Inter- ence: call and response, playing instruments and learning a dance. disciplinary Storytelling Unit; and more Grade Level: K–5 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) Visiting Performer & Residency Fee: $550 single, $900 back to back funds may be available Odyssey Opera Theatre______92 NOW THIS! ______89 CONTACT: CONTACT: Mary Gresock Carol Nissenson 1340 Windmill Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20905 6950 Oregon Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015 Telephone: 301-879-2069 Telephone: 202-364-8292 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 202-362-4289 Once Upon an Opera E-mail: [email protected] This delightful, highly interactive program shows students how NOW THIS! KIDS! exciting it can be to “tell” a story through this unique art form. Our interactive children’s theatre turns audience suggestions into Students will discover that opera is actually a combination of songs, scenes and musical folk tales and fairy tales. Schools may many art forms. The program culminates as the entire audience pick themes and curriculum goals that address the following areas uses their voices to create a mini-opera version of “Hansel & of study through a variety of musical styles and genres: Language Gretel or Cinderella Arts, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences. Grade Level: K–5 Grade Level: PreK–8 Fee: $500 single, $790 back to back Fee: $600 single, $950 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Nritya*_______90 CONTACT: On The Ball, Spinny______93 Donna Sherman CONTACT: Young Audiences of Maryland Spencer Johnson 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 6405 Manor View Drive, Laytonsville, MD 20882 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Telephone: 301-977-1553 Fax: 410-837-7579 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.spinnyjohnson.com Website: www.yamd.org On the Ball Rhythms of India This upbeat, dynamic program features fun and amazing basketball The program features the performance of a classical Indian dance, skills while teaching the importance of education, respect, goal Bharatanatyam. The legends and folktales of India are explored setting and perseverance. Using audience participation, Spinny through dance. Significance of rhythm and mime, expressions and persuades the students to believe in themselves and to embrace feelings in life through dance is emphasized. The intricacies of cho- positive thinking. This former professional’s ambitions are to reography and the unique nature of the dance style are showcased. perform for students and encourage them to say “Yes To Educa- Grade Level: PreK–12 tion.” (1 performer) Fee: $570 single, $725 back to back Grade Level: K–8 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: $500 single, $675 back to back MD schools. 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Owen, Ray______94 Prismatic Magic Laser Assemblies______97 CONTACT: CONTACT: Ray Owen Christopher Volpe, Ph.D. P.O. Box 3012, Gettysburg, PA 17325 P.O. Box 11678, Fort Worth, TX 76110 Telephone: 717-334-8631 Telephone: 1-866-952-7376 Website: www.rayowenmusic.com E-mail: [email protected] Hats Off To America Website: www.prismaticmagic.com “Hats Off To America”, an interactive American Odyssey presented American Pride Laser Spectacular by Grammy nominated Ray Owen, travels down through the This spellbinding educational program uses advanced laser theater music and social studies curriculum on an award winning mul- technology to promote three ideals that make our nation great: ticultural musical journey through history that embraces songs, national diversity, personal liberty and scientific innovation. The stories, humor, history, cultural diversity and theatre. Many other program features spirited music, educational vignettes, and daz- shows available. zling 3-D laser animations of famous national figures, symbols, Grade Level: PreK–8 and landmarks. Perfect to kick-off the school year or commemorate Fee: $450 single, $650 back to back (fee includes all traveling and Constitution Day, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day Memorial Day production expenses) and Flag Day. Grade Level: PreK–8 Pam the Kindersinger______95 Fee: $695 single, $895 back to back CONTACT: Science Laser Spectacular Pam Minor 3529 Hess Road, Monkton, MD 21111 The Science Laser Spectacular combines a twenty-minute explana- Telephone: 410-771-4774 tion of lasers with dazzling forty-minute laser program. The initial E-mail: [email protected] science segment is a live presentation that features numerous Website: pamthekindersinger.com jaw-dropping demonstrations using lasers. Then a laser program Fun with Pam the Kindersinger and Rascal drivers home the message that science and math can be used to do fun, amazing things. Count on your youngest student to be Pam’s greeting song begins the show. Everyone travels to Mexico, captivated for the full sixty-minutes. where they eat a jumping bean for lunch! The children sing familiar Grade Level: PreK–12 songs with Pam, and dance their Wiggles and Grumps out. They Fee: $895 single, $1095 back to back do a circle dance and Pam’s chipmunk friend Rascal never gets the words right to familiar songs. Puppet Dance Productions*_______98 Grade Level: PreK–K CONTACT: Fee: $325 single, $475 back to back Shirley Johannesen Levine Go Green With Pam and Rascal PuppetDance Productions This “green” program will be sure to kick start or highlight a 5546 Phelps Luck Drive, Columbia, MD 21045 school’s environmental awareness through singing, dancing and Telephone: 410-730-6726 puppetry. It addresses recycling, renewable energy, creating a E-mail: [email protected] habitat, gardening and caring for our earth. Website available on request Grade Level: PreK-2 Colorful Characters Come Alive Fee: $325 single, $475 back to back with Puppets and Poems In a unique interactive theatrical format, puppets bring poetry to Polisar, Barry Louis*_______96 life with imagination, mime, music, and lots of audience participa- CONTACT: tion. Puppets range from fingersize mice and lifesize muppets to a Barry Louis Polisar seven and a half foot dragon and a rod puppet African American 3605 Dustin Road, Burtonsville, MD 20866 to tell of Harriet Tubman. The Pre-K version lets students meet Telephone: 301-384-9207 E-mail: [email protected] puppets in an intimate setting. Website: www.barrylou.com Grade Level: Different versions Pre-K (to 30), K–3, 3–6 (to 200), 6–12 (to 90). Songs, Poems & Books: A Visit with the Author Fee: Pre-K (to 30) $200 Barry Louis Polisar has been entertaining children and educators Small groups: K–3 (to 60) & 6–12 (to 90) $250, each adtl $150 since 1975 in concerts and author visits in schools and libraries Large groups: K–5 (to 200) $350, each adtl $200 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for throughout the United States. His program stresses how books, MD schools poems and music can relate to a child’s experience and is designed to inspire children to read and write. Barry is a four-time Parent’s Goldilocks and Bears, Bears, Bears! Choice Award winner as well as a winner of the Maryland Library Small group language arts enrichment puppet storytelling using Association’s award in recognition of his “ability to communicate word play and fantasy to set the scene in the forest and stage “Gol- with and excite children to read.” (1 performer) dilocks”. Props and small muppet-like puppets are operated in front Grade Level: K–5, 6–8, 9–12 of the stage, not behind it. Everyone shares in the action and fun. Fee: $500 single, back to back also available Grade Level: PreK–3 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: Pre-K (to 30) $200 MD schools. Small groups: K–3 (to 60) & 6–12 (to 90) $250, each adtl $150 Large groups: K–5 (to 200) $350, each adtl $200 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Puppets, Poems, and Peter Rabbit This delightfully staged onewoman show has simple but unusual RC Dance Discovery______101 CONTACT: junk puppets that prance and dance behind the blackdraped stage, Class Acts Arts, Inc setting the mood for makebelieve. Then the story of “Peter Rab- 8720 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 bit” comes alive with charming hand and rod puppets, music, and Telephone: 301-588-7525 lots of excitement. Finally, puppets are demonstrated and poems Fax: 301-565-0606 brought to life in front of the stage with audience participation E-mail: [email protected] and a variety of puppets. A Folkdance Journey Around the World Grade Level: PreK–6 Fee: Pre-K (to 30) $200 Journey to six different continents and explore what makes dances Small groups: K–3 (to 60) & 6–12 (to 90) $250, each adtl $150 unique to different people. This performance involves student Large groups: K–5 (to 200) $350, each adtl $200 participation, geography connections and related dance traditions Bringing Puppets to Life & into the Classroom around the globe. A wonderful kick off assembly for a school’s “HandsOn” workshops use puppets within the curriculum areas International Fair, Cultural Diversity Day or Geography Bee and easy staging with the overhead projector. Puppet-making competition. Workshops provide additional folkdance instruction. Grade Level: PreK-8 not necessary as sample puppets available. Ms. Levine is a 2008 Fee: $490 single, $640 back to back graduate of TAI, the Maryland Teaching Institute with a Post- Baccalaureate certificate and training in integrating the arts into Reichgott, Seth______102 the curriculum using the Maryland Voluntary Standards and lesson CONTACT: plans developed jointly with teachers. Donna Sherman Grade Level: K–12, teachers Young Audiences of Maryland Fee: $60–$250. AiE rate ($60) available when booked with 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 performances. Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Extended Artist’s Residencies available. Fax: 410-837-7579 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yamd.org Quest*_______99 Chariot of the Sun CONTACT: Using poetry, masks, mime, and skillful audience participation, Donna Sherman actor Seth Reichgott brings heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek Young Audiences of Maryland mythology to life! This fun and interactive presentation includes 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 the myth of Phaethon and his chariot, Pandora and her mysterious Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 box, and the exciting tale of Odysseus and Cyclops. Fax: 410-837-7579 Grade Level: 3–8 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $607 single, $777 back to back (includes mileage) Website: www.yamd.org Road Signs The Renaissance Man______103 Road Signs features a cast of talented deaf, hard of hearing, and CONTACT: hearing performers. The show is an entertaining mixture of story Christopher Davis theatre, sign mime, A-B-C stories, poetry, songs performed in 9100 Lambskin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 American Sign Language, and dance. Telephone: 215-512-1962 Grade Level: PreK–8 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $605 single, $880 back to back (includes travel) Website: www.renaissance-man.com *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Master of the Macabre–Edgar A. Poe MD schools. Edgar A. Poe has never been more fun! Presented by Rufus W. Griswold, colleague & competitor to Poe, these shows help stu- Raptors Up Close______100 dents learn and remember Poe’s works by making the Master of CONTACT: the Macabre enjoyable and accessible. Audience volunteers will Jason Caldwell 183 Hawkeye Lane, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 play integral parts in every interactive performance. Telephone: 304-258-0148 Grade Level: 6-12 Fax: 304-258-0475 Fee: Small group (up to 150)$400 single Large group (150+) $600 single E-mail: [email protected] Small group $600 back to back Raptors Up Close Demonstration Large group $900 back to back with Birds of Prey, LLC Life in Medieval & Elizabethan Times Raptors Up Close is an organization dedicated to educating the Shakespeare’s historical colleague and competitor, Ned Aileyn, public about the fascinating world of raptors. Our program is performs comic scenes drawn from Medieval and Elizabethan designed for all ages to educate and teach conservation through an historical events and daily life with help from student volunteers entertaining demonstration with live birds of prey. This program in pivotal roles. Ned also presents a half-hour version of one of teaches about raptor biology, species, habitat, falconry, and raptors Shakespeare’s great works, also featuring student volunteers. relationship to man. Grade Level: 3–12 Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $400 single (small group-up to 150), $600 single (large Fee: $550 single, $825 back to back group-150+) $600 back to back (small), $900 back to back (large) 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Master of the Macabre–Edgar Allen Poe REVISION dance collaborative______107 Edgar Allen Poe has never been more fun! Presented by Rufus CONTACT: W. Griswold, colleague & competitor to Poe, these show help Valerie Branch students learn and remember Poe’s works by making the Master Dance Place 3225 8th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017 of the Macabre enjoyable and accessible. Audience volunteers will Telephone: 202-269-1600 play integral parts in every interactive performance. Fax: 202-269-4103 Grade Level: 6-12 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $400 single,Small Group (up to 150), $600 Large Group (150+) Website: http://www.danceplace.org/register.asa $600 back to back (Small Group, $900 Large Group Dance Into Life Reptile Wonders— Carla & Company’s educational and interactive modern dance per- The Nature Center on the Go______104 formance focuses on humanitarian themes such as self-development, CONTACT: community awareness, sharing resources and global consciousness. Brian S. Kristal The dancers engage, entertain and inspire audiences with move- 2242 Snydersburg Road, Westminster, MD 21157 ment exploration, dialogue, rhythmic games, gestures and dance; Telephone: 410-374-0336 encouraging participation which enhances comprehension and E-mail: [email protected] communication skills. Grade Level: K–12 Reptiles of the World Fee: $650 single, $1000 back to back. Some foundation matching Join us as we do a hands-on, interactive, interpretive presentation funds are available. with 12–15 exotic species of reptiles. We bring everything from Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— baby turtles to giant tortoises (exceeding 75lbs), monitor lizards Funding available for Title I Schools. (over 6’ long), to large pythons (over 12’ in length). We discuss their habitat and environment, along with predator/prey relationships. Robbi K & Friends______108 Grade Level: K–12 CONTACT: Fee: $375 single, $700 back to back Robbi Hall BaliDali Productions, Inc. Reptile World, Inc.______105 77 W Broad Street, Suite 16C CONTACT: Bethlehem, PA 18018 Reptile World 610-419-6399 P.O. Box 1099, Bowie, MD 20718 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 301-4645600 Osebo’s Drum E-mail: [email protected] Parents’ Choice Award-winning storyteller Robbi K’s spirit is clearly Website: reptileworld.org contagious, as the entire audience is soon singing and clapping Reptile World with Michael or Bruce Shwedick along with Osebo’s Drum. There’s interactive movement, singing, Since 1970 Michael Shwedick has introduced America to the fasci- chanting, and humor. This is a traditional African folktale about a nating world of reptiles. One of America’s first and leading wildlife tiny turtle who uses kindness and thinking to succeed. educators, Michael has presented more than 10,000 programs for Study guides supplied. young audiences and has been featured in National Geographic Grade Level: K–6 Fee: $695 single, $995 back to back (blocked booked discounts WORLD magazine for his work with children and reptiles! available) Grade Level: K–12 Fee: $675 single, $895 back to back Ross, Arianna*______109 CONTACT: Reptiles Alive! L.L.C.______106 Donna Sherman CONTACT: Young Audiences of Maryland Caroline Seitz 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 3450 Reedy Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Telephone: 703–5600257 Fax: 410-837-7579 Website: www.reptilesalive.com E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.yamd.org Reptiles Alive! Immigrant Quilt Discover the secret life of reptiles during this wildly exciting and Many people came to the United States by choice and others were educational live animal show. Beautiful and exotic live reptiles forced to come bringing with them only their stories. Through combined with a dramatic and enthusiastic wildlife educator will story, dance, and music celebrate their journey to and survival in capture the attention and imagination of audiences while introducing the United States. Travel back in time to hear historical stories them to important biological and environmental topics. Animals from the 1600’s to present day. from different continents and habitats will be featured including Grade Level: PreK–8 a: giant Asian python, American Alligator, African tortoise, Nile Fee: $380 single (includes travel), $570 back to back (includes monitor lizard, and more! travel) Grade Level: PreK–12 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: $375 single, $650 back to back MD schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

The Fastest Plane: Around the Shih Enterprises, Inc.______112 World in 45 minutes CONTACT: Arianna Ross will take your students around the world in 45 Patricia Shih minutes through this multi-lingual program. We might dance P.O. Box 1554, Huntington, NY 11743 through the streets of America, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia, Brazil, Telephone: 631–549-2332 E-mail: [email protected] or India. Discover the similarities and differences in geography, Website: www.patriciashih.com culture, history, and language between diverse countries. Students will want to read more tales and tell more stories. Big Ideas! Grade Level: K–5 Award winning singer/songwriter/TV personality presents 17 Fee: $380 single (includes travel), $570 back to back (includes different shows. Topics include peace/nonviolence/bullies, human travel) rights, environment, character, selfesteem, multiculturalism, drugs, *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for literacy, etc. She teaches positive social values involving audiences MD schools. through sing-along, song writing, and movement. She employs folk, rock, country, and more: study guide, CD, and poster are Ruehlmann, Lynn______110 sent in advance. (2–3 performers) CONTACT: Grade Level: PreK–6 Lynn Ruehlmann Fee: Tour fees (multipleday block bookings) range from $525– 621 New Hampshire Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508 $1075 per concert, depending on the number of concerts per Telephone: 757-642-6813 © day and the number of musicians booked. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.cascadingstories.com Shizumi*_______113 Spy! The Story of Civil War Spy Elizabeth Van Lew CONTACT: Van Lew was the most significant female spy for the Union dur- Class Acts Arts ing the Civil War. Her passionate objection to her own family’s 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 slaveholding led her to smuggle messages out of the Confederate Telephone: 301-588-7525 Capital to Union lines and hide escaped prisoners. This costumed Fax: 301-565-0606 theatrical portrayal is partly drawn from Van Lew’s own diary. Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: 4–12 Fee: $500 single, $675 back to back (includes travel) Exploring the Arts of Japan Experience the grace, strength and humor of 1600 years of Japanese Schoettler, Ellouise______111 arts and culture with Shizumi Shigeto Manale. Shizumi has been CONTACT: trained in dance and drama, as well as modern ballet, the art of Ellouise Schoettler the kimono, Samurai swordsmanship, calligraphy, masks, Haiku, 9112 Brierly Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 the language of fans, origami and traditional tea ceremony. With Telephone: 301-951-1213 warmth and beauty she reveals Japan’s beauty and artistic diversity. Fax: 301-9511874 Grade Level: K–12 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $550 single, $725 back to back Uncommon Threads *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for In 1943 when her father joins the Army Air Corps, an eight year MD schools. old girl copes with separation and discovers letters as her connection to loved ones. In “Uncommon Threads”, an original story, Silver String Quintet*_______114 Ellouise Schoettler blends personal memories with historical letters CONTACT: Audrey Maxwell to recapture the 1940’s. 1118 N. Belgrade Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Grade Level: 3–12 Telephone: 301-649-1136 Fee: $375 single, $600 back to back E-mail: [email protected] FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES BACH TO ROCK Ellouise Schoettler works the magic of storytelling as her vivid word This versatile multicultural string quintet performs a varied program pictures are the spark for students to see stories in their own minds. of classic, jazz, folk, and rock. These unique styles are demonstrated She tells traditional stories from around the world—stories of ani- and compared on their instruments in a relaxed, enjoyable manner, mals who talk and play tricks—to engage children’s imaginations. which includes much audience participation. Two violins, viola, Grade Level: 3–12 Fee: $300 single, $500 back to back cello, and string bass. (5 performers) Grade Level: PreK–12 THREE B’s THAT FLY: Bees, Birds, and Butterflies Fee: $600 single, $700 back to back Ellouise Schoettler uses traditional stories from around the world— *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for stories of bees, birds and butterflies—to open the students imagi- MD schools. nations to the small things in the natural world. Her vivid word pictures spark the students to see the stories in their own minds. Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $300 single, $500 back to back 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Slapstick Science, Inc.______115 Snowday*______ 117 CONTACT: CONTACT: Ted Lawrence Class Acts Arts 299 Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT 05301 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 1-800-728-8207 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Fax: 410-381-1298 (call first) Fax: 301-565-0606 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.slapstickscience.com Website: www.classactsarts.org The Notion of Motion Snowday: A Refreshing Vocal Experience Kids and teachers alike will be thrilled to learn Newton’s Laws of Snowday brings the pop culture phenomenon of a cappella sing- Motion from Dr. Albert Erg. Emphasizes inertia, force, acceleration, ing to life with stunning harmonies and high energy, paired with action & reaction, hypothesis, and units. Ends with the Slapstick engaging lessons in structure, theory, and rhythm. Their shows trace Science Motion quiz: What will happen if Dr. Erg discharges a fire contemporary singing back to its roots and demonstrate traditional extinguisher while wearing roller-blades? FUN physics guaranteed and modern a cappella music from around the world. rhythms. to excite even the most science-phobic students (and teachers!). Grade Level: K–12 Grade Level: K–6 Fee: $880 single, $1030 back to back (includes $30 travel fee) Fee: N/A single, $845 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Smithsonian Associates Spelman, Jon*_______118 Discovery Theater on Tour______116 CONTACT: CONTACT: Donna Sherman Class Acts Arts Young Audiences of Maryland 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Fax: 301-588-7270 Fax: 410-837-7579 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.classactsarts.org Website: www.yamd.org How Old is a Hero? A children’s Civil Rights Play Tall Tales Segregation, activism and civil rights history events are explained Jon Spelman portrays Yancey Register, a gregarious yarn-spinner through dramatic portrayal of the lives of Ernest Green (of the and “natural born folk-lorist and imagination-stretcher”. Jon’s Little Rock Nine), Claudette Colvin (of the Montgomery Bus character Yancey is a “rural raconteur” or “talkin’ teller” who spins Boycott), and Ruby Bridges (of School Desegregation). These tall tales, folktales, learning stories, and good old country yarns, courageous young people proved that you are never too young recreating the wise culture of North American oral tradition. Be- to make a difference. fore leaving, Yancey always answers students’ questions and talks Grade Level: PreK-8 about the importance of “exercising your imagination, taking it Fee: $675 single, $875 back to back out for a walk.” Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention Grade Level: K–5 Learn about the giants of African American business and innova- Fee: $469 single, $594 back to back (includes travel) tion. Meet Madame CJ Walker, hair care entrepreneur, agricul- *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for tural chemist, George Washington Carver and George Crum, the MD schools. inventor of the potato chip. Host Booker T. Washington, mixed media and audience participation bring to life these champions Spiegel, Marc______119 of the American dream. CONTACT: Marc Spiegel Grade Level: K–8 3902 Northampton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015 Fee: $700 single, $900 back to back (includes $25 travel fee) Telephone: 202-686-7691 Black Diamond E-mail: [email protected] Barnstorm across America with Satchel Paige, athlete and philoso- Website: www.marcspiegel.com, www.einsteinshow.com pher, in this hit about baseball’s Negro League. Feel the spirit and Marc Spiegel, Storyteller Extraordinaire passion of baseball and the struggle of civil rights through baseball Marc Spiegel dramatically performs his original stories, in verse, greats Fleet Walker, Andrew “Rube” Foster- the “father of black song, and narrative prose. Mr. Spiegel explains how he began baseball,” Jackie Robinson, and Spitfire Josh Gibson. to write and how story ideas are developed, and offers students Grade Level: K–8 guidelines to assist their own creative efforts. All programs are Fee: $700 single, $900 back to back age appropriate and involve substantial audience participation. African Roots, Latino Soul (1 performer) Using music, poetry and drama, this play explores American-Latino Grade Level: PreK–6 bi-cultural identity and how young people find creative ways to Fee: $425 single, $575 back to back integrate and express both of those cultures. Latino, Black and proud—it’s an insight into the challenges-and triumphs-experienced by today’s multicultural youth. Grade Level: 3–8 Fee: $700 single, $900 back to back (includes $25 travel fee) Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Einstein Alive! Step Afrika! Using song and audience participation, Professor Einstein talks High Energy Percussive Dances______122 about his life and the “adventures in his mind.” Marc has performed CONTACT: as Einstein from the Artic Circle to the Everglades, won a CINE Class Acts Arts Golden Eagle Award and recently returned from a 13-performance 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 tour of International Schools in Seoul, Korea. All performances Telephone: 301-588-7525 are age-appropriate. (1 performer) Fax: 301-565-0606 Grade Level: K–12 E-mail: [email protected] Fee: $625 single, $775 back to back Website: www.classactsarts.org High Energy Percussive Dances The Spilling Ink Project______120 Step Afrika celebrates stepping, a uniquely American dance style CONTACT: created by African-American college students. They dazzle with Class Acts Arts astounding kicks, jumps, stomps, and vocals. Highlighting step- 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 ping’s deep ties to academic achievement, the energetic five-member Telephone: 301-588-7525 ensemble of college graduates mixes the power of stepping with Fax: 301565-0606 Website: www.classactsarts.org lessons of teamwork and commitment. E-mail: [email protected] Grade Level: Pre-K–12 Fee: $1000 single, $1325 back to back(includes $25 travel fee) The Spilling Ink Project December 2011 discount $825 single, $1075 back to back The Spilling Ink Project’s Katha: Tales from India weaves Indian (includes $25 travel fee) folklore and mythology through traditional South Indian classical Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— dance. Melodic music including rhythmic percussion, colorful Funding available for Title I Schools. costuming and intricate hand gestures combined with dramatic Stevenson, Kate Campbell *_______123 facial expressions lead this cultural and interactive journey to India. CONTACT: Narration in English. Kate Campbell Stevenson Grade Level: K–12 12122 David Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Fee: $625 single, $750 back to back Telephone: 301-622-1588 E-mail: [email protected] Ssuuna______121 Website: www.KateCampbellStevenson.com CONTACT: Donna Sherman Women: Back to the Future Young Audiences of Maryland Kate Campbell Stevenson’s dynamic “leadership theatre” program 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 brings to life a diverse group of historical women role models. Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 Through song, monologue, poetry and sign language, audiences Fax: 410-837-7579 experience each woman’s dreams, struggles and victories. Ties E-mail: [email protected] directly into school curriculum: women’s history, biography, Website: www.yamd.org research, creative writing, environmental, career, character ed., Mujje: Come Together problem solving. Ssuuna opens a window on African culture through dance, music, Grade Level: K2, 35, 68, 912 and storytelling. He weaves stories with dance and music from his Fee: $550 single, $750 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for native Uganda played on authentic African instruments. Learn how MD schools. the Amagunju dance evolved as a way to soothe an infant king (the traditional equivalent of today’s iPOD) and how traditional values Stockdale, Susan______124 like respect and gratitude are passed on through song and story. CONTACT: Grade Level: PreK–12 Susan Stockdale Fee: $541 single, $666 back to back (includes travel) Children’s Book Author & Illustrator 3506 Raymond Street, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Telephone: 301-654-0292 Fax: 301-654-0292 (call first) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.susanstockdale.com Creating Nonfiction Picture Books for Children Award-winning author and illustrator Susan Stockdale demonstrates how she researches, writes and illustrates her picture books about animals and their habitats. Discover how Stockdale brings nature alive for children through her engaging rhymes and bright bold illustrations in this lively behind-the-scenes look at the bookmaking process. Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $500 single, $650 back to back 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

StudentReach______125 Taylor, John*_______128 CONTACT: CONTACT: Jeffrey Devoll John Taylor 5449 East Levee Road, Sacramento, CA 95835 6254 Soft Shade Way, Columbia, MD 21045 Telephone: 707-310-2665 Telephone: 410-730-7419 / 443–570-7227 (cell) Fax: 866-412-7198 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Kindercise: A Moving and Chanting DayOne3D Approach to Learning DayOne3D is a fast-paced, interactive presentation that combines The Kindercise program introduces rhythms, movement and compelling 3D video, skilled speakers, student interactivity and chanting activities and teaching strategies which aid in presenting follow-up resources for a presentation that is unlike anything else. and reinforcing designated skills and concepts, while fostering a StudentReach has worked in dozens of countries and brings that joy for learning. world view to our presentation giving students opportunities to Kindercise Program includes the following: act locally and globally. Kindercise core program & Get Loose Grade Level: 6-12 Fee: $1000* single, $1400 back to back (plus travel) With Mother Goose PreK-2 *Plus $.25 a student for 3D glasses The Black Hall of Fame 3-8 Say No! to Drugs 3-8 Sudha Bhagwat, Indian Culture & Classical Dance*_______126 Peace in the Hood 3-8 Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back CONTACT: *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Sudha Bhagwat MD schools. 5155 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 Telephone: 410-535-4998 The John Taylor Movement E-mail: sudhabhagwat.com Experience (workshop) India: Its Culture, Costumes and Classical Dance This program is designed to teach students basic concepts of Discover the mystery and majesty of India through the textured dance. Rhythmphrasing and fine motor skills with emphasis on music of the sitar, India’s gesture language, varied costumes and posture, balance and control. Students will learn how movement mesmerizing percussive Kathak Dance. Students learn to wear a Sari can be used as an important tool for communication. A student and participate in 5000 years of Indian culture by participating in and teacher participation workshop. interpretive dances based on rich Indian mythology and literature. Grade Level: 4–8 Fee: $400 single, $500 back to back. Extended residency available. Grade Level: K-8 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Fee: $ 525 single, $700 back to back (includes $50 travel fee) MD schools. *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— Thirst ‘n’ Howl Musical Productions_____129 Funding available for Title I Schools. CONTACT: Debi Wynn Synetic Theater: 8 Asgard Court, Baltimore, MD 21234 Telephone: 410-583-0270 Pantomime for Youth*_______127 E-mail: [email protected] CONTACT: Website: www.tnhedutainment.org Donna Sherman Young Audiences of Maryland Right Place, Right Time, Wright Brothers 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 This interactive musical brings to life the team work, perseverance, Telephone: 410-837-7557 x102 critical thinking and calculations which culminated in success by E-mail: [email protected] the Wright brothers as they made the world forever smaller with a Website: www.yamd.org 12 second flight. Excellent support for science, math and history. The Music Box. Preview on YouTube at TnHMusicalEd. The Music Box is a collection of physical comedy and pantomime Grade Level: 2–12 short stories set to music one may find in a music box. A wonderful Fee: $550 single, $850 back to back ‘Charlie Chaplin-like’ introduction to pantomime, The Music Box introduces students to the entrancing storytelling that can be created Rosie in pantomime. World War II history comes to life with this musical saluting the Grade Level: PreK–8 1940’s pioneering women who served as soldiers without guns Fee: $675 single, $875 back to back on the homefront when men went to war. Students will discover *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for the challenges of women working in a man’s job, rationing, the MD schools. housing shortage and Maryland wartime industries. The Magic Balloon Grade Level: 6–12 The Magic Balloon is a pantomime story of a traveling actor with Fee: $650 single, $950 back to back magical trunk of tricks and toys. In his trunk the actor has many invisible objects: a golden rope, a dove and a set of ancient masks. This show is an excellent introduction to the art of Pantomime. Grade Level: PreK–8 Fee: $675 single, $875 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for MD schools. Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

Thomason, Dovie*_______130 Trainor, Sue*______ 133 CONTACT: CONTACT: Class Acts Arts Donna Sherman 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Young Audiences of Maryland Telephone: 301-588-7525 2601 N. Howard Street, Suite 320, Baltimore, MD 21218 Fax: 301-565-0606 Telephone: 410-837-7577 x102 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 410-837-7579 Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] Native Voices Website: www.yamd.org Dovie Thomason’s astonishing vocal transformation, sign language, Writing Songs to Learn facial expression, plus decades of arts in education experience, Assemblies: Original and collected songs demonstrate how beat, entertains and educates. Told with wit and grounded in the oral melody and lyrics work together to communicate ideas and feel- tradition of Plains Indian culture, Dovie inspires delight in the ings. Students join demonstrations of brainstorming, using 5W spoken word and respect for traditional Native values: respect, questions to develop a lyric, and melody creation. Residences: self-control, responsibility and harmony. Pre-writing, poetic/musical tools of expression, and assessment are Grade Level: PreK–12 emphasized. E-mail for detailed curriculum plan. TAI certificate. Fee: $620 single, $800 back to back (includes $50 travel fee) Grade Level: Assembly, K–5; Residency 2–5 (the program can be *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for adapted for older and younger students.) MD schools. Fee: Assembly: $464 single, $594 back to back (includes travel) Residency Workshops (2–5) $75/workshop session Tracey Eldridge and Company______131 *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for CONTACT: MD schools. Class Acts Arts 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Hal Trapkin Presentations*_______134 Telephone: 301-588-7525 CONTACT: Fax: 301-565-0606 Hal Trapkin Presentations E-mail: [email protected] Box 224, Lanham, MD 20703-0224 Website: www.classactsarts.org Telephone: 301-577-1956 or 800-577-8088 E-mail: [email protected] The Great American Music Tree Website: usahal.com Climb the Great American Music Tree with Tracey Eldridge to explore the music of a multi-ethnic America. Trace the evolution Percussion Discussion of American music back to the Old World. Regional songs, dances WJLA-TV says of “Percussion Discussion,” “You can’t beat it!” and instrumentation illustrate hw the nation’s cultural heritages From oldfolks’ homes down to early childhood learning centers, found voice in music. Supports Social Studies and Music VSC.. this is one of the best cultural arts shows in the business presenting Grade Level: K–5 percussion instruments in a most entertaining way. (1 performer) Fee: $595 single show, duo/$720 back to back duo (includes $45 Grade Level: K–8 travel fee) Fee: $495 single, $595 back to back *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for Toby Towson/Alphabet Dancer______132 MD schools. CONTACT: H.O.T.M.I.N.U.S.—A History Of Teenage Toby Towson Music in the United States 7611 Steer Ct., Boonsboro, MD 21713 This rousing multimedia presentation energetically dramatizes the Telephone: 301-943-4144 evolution of teenage music in the United States from ragtime to E-mail: [email protected] present time. The finale titled Retrorock, presents teenage music Website: www.alphabetdancer.com since 1955, featuring over 100 slides, live drumming, and eight Alphabet Dancer costume changes. (1 performer) The Alphabet Dancer forms all 26 letters of the English language Grade Level: K–12 with his body while speaking poetically about each letter and Fee: $495 single, $595 back to back some of the words which start with that letter. Mr. Towson, the *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for original Barkley the Muppet dog on Sesame Street, also performs MD schools. choreographed dances based on nursery rhymes. Grade Level: PreK–3 Fee: $300 single, $400 back to back or with workshop 2011–2012 Performing Arts Catalogue

Uncle Pete______135 Urban Artistry______138 CONTACT: CONTACT: Pete Kedzia or Kathy Silvin Class Acts Arts 1710 Allen Ct., Bel Air, MD 21015 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Telephone: 410-879-3417 Telephone: 301-588-7525 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 301-565-0606 Website: www.unclepeterocks.com Website: www.classactsarts.org Uncle Pete—Why Do You Wear Pink Shoes? E-mail: [email protected] Pep Rallies for Kids! Up with Kids! Surviving The Times: A Global Uncle Pete provides “Interactive Musical Celebrations!”—assem- Perspective on Urban Dance Culture blies and programs with a rock-concert feel that appeal to kids, Learn the historical and international influences, including Afri- grab their attention, and allow them to have fun and be stars while can and Latin cultures, American social dances and martial arts encouraging character, respect, and self-esteem. Audiences love his behind world-wide urban dances. This international collective of non-stop, positive shows, blending self-recorded backing tracks choreographers, freestyle dancers, musicians and historians are with live guitar playing and singing. professionals with various careers sharing their passion for Urban Grade Level: PreK–5 for schools; children and families of all ages for Dance. B-Boying/B-Girling, Hip-Hop, Popping, House Dance, public performances. Locking Fee: $375 single, $650 back to back, $800 all-day school option Grade Level: PreK–12 Fee: $990 single, $1315 back to back (includes travel fee) Under the Sea______136 CONTACT: Warren, Ron______139 Andrew Wilson CONTACT: 1004 S. Dickenson Avenue, Sterling, VA 20164-3407 Janice Torres Telephone: 800-986-3732, 703-464-4763 P.O. Box 250, Spencerville, MD 20868 Website: www.touchthesea.org Telephone: 443-996-8144 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Under the Sea Woodpecker’s Gift Live animals including a crab, sea snail, clam, starfish, eel and Many Native American cultures tell a story in which Woodpecker blowfish are introduced to students. Students learn about the gives two-leggeds the knowledge of how to make a flute. In this diversity of life, food chain, habitats, and conservation. A video colorful program, Cherokee musician, Ron Warren uses traditional camera and projector are used so the entire audience can see the flutes and stories to introduce students to Native American culture animals and the presenter can zoom in on any features. and celebrate Woodpecker’s gift. Grade Level: K–12 Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $350 single, $600 back to back Fee: $400 single, $650 back to back Unified Jazz Ensemble*_ ______137 Wellington, Bill______140 CONTACT: CONTACT: Class Acts Arts Bill Wellington 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 303, Silver Spring, MD 20910 20 Frazier Street, Staunton, VA 24401 Telephone: 301-588-7525 Telephone: 800-645-9663 Fax: 301-565-0606 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.classactsarts.org E-mail: [email protected] Bill Wellington Presents Radio WOOF Through Radio WOOF Bill Wellington introduces elementary Learning About Jazz school audiences to the magic of folklore. Bill’s program combines Learning About Jazz draws correlations between rhythm, math, storytelling, music on the banjo, fiddle, guitar and Irish flute, po- music and memory emphasizing improvisation and teamwork. etry, and songs both old and new. The program content is tailored Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and contem- to suit the age of each audience. porary artists are featured. Students experience a live jazz band and Grade Level: K–5 explore jazz instruments. Residencies and workshops available. Fee: $500 single, $600 back to back, $600 for 2 shows plus evening Grade Level: K–12 concert (the “One-Day-Wonder”) Fee: $590 single, $740 back to back (includes $40 travel fee)$100 Maximum Audience: 300 discount in April for Jazz Appreciation month *Maryland State Arts Council—(AIE) funding may be available for WOOF Blast’s Off MD schools. Celebrating astronomy in the exuberant style of Radio WOOF, Bill Wellington shows students the wonders of Outer Space. With original songs and stories Bill unlocks the mystery of black holes, the solar system, comets, asteroids, meteors, gravity, Earth’s atmosphere, and other wonders. Grade Level: K–8 Fee: $500 single, $600 back to back, $600 for 2 shows plus evening concert (the “One-Day-Wonder”) Maximum Audience: 300 Performing Arts Catalogue 2011–2012

The YoJo Show!______141 CONTACT: Bromley Lowe Bromley Productions, LLC P.O. Box 305, Hanover, MD 21076 Telephone: 800-404-YOJO(9656) Website: www.YoJo.com E-mail: [email protected] Choose to Read YoJo, the big blue fuzzy entertainer, initially has a bad attitude about reading and would rather watch TV or play video games, but after several comic mishaps, he ultimately learns “The more you read, the smarter you get!” Fun, motivational, and a perfect assembly for kicking off reading incentive programs. Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $585-$735 single, additional shows discounted. Maximum Audience: Full Auditorium Ace Your MSA This show deals with overcoming test-taking anxiety and also promotes very specific and beneficial strategies for Maryland’s MSA tests. A nervous YoJo takes a live MSA challenge and initially makes lots of common mistakes, but he learns from those mistakes and develops the skills and confidence to ACE THE MSA! Grade Level: All elementary students taking any standardized test. Fee: $635-$735 single, additional shows discounted. Maximum Audience: Full Auditorium Treat Your Body Right YoJo’s junk food binges and couch potato ways finally end in this upbeat health & fitness program. This show emphasizes daily physical activity and also making sensible food choices. It also reviews the new USD MyPlate ICON (THE fOOD pYRAMID REPLACEMENT), and will get your entire audience on their feet to do a session of “YOJOROBICS!” Grade Level: K–5 Fee: $585-$735 one performance, $800-1000 back to back—De- pends on what time during the school year. Bully No More YoJo has a bully problem. The problem is YoJo’s the bully! But after several situations, he sees the harm he’s done and realizes how “uncool” bullying really is. The program covers important things for kids to do if you are being bullied, if you are a bully, or if you are a witness to someone else being bullied. Grade Level: 1–5 Fee: $635-$735 single, additional shows discounted (Cost varies depending what time of year the performance is scheduled for. Fall shows are given a discount.) Ziva’s Spanish Dance Ensemble______142 CONTACT: Ziva Cohen 2505 Oakenshield Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 Telephone: 301-613-1355(w), 301-424-1355(h) Fax: 301-424-2354 E-mail: [email protected] The Flamenco dance program is a very lively, interactive, music and diance performance featuring regional costumes with cas- tanetsk, guitarists and a singer. It is meant to be a learning and visual experience that introduces students to the music, culture, and dances of Spain along with some key Spanish words related to music and dance. Students participate in the finale. Workshops and Residencies are available Grade Level: PreK–12 Fee: $650 single, $800 back to back Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS)— Funding available for Title I Schools. Rockville, Maryland

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