Burt the Raccoon - The World's Funniest Puppet Show! John L. Tierney, Ed. D. 169 Browning Street Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 789-1749 E Mail: Burttheraccoon@aol.com Website: www.Burttheraccoon.com John Tierney is a teacher and a professional puppeteer with a background in early childhood education. He has performed the Burt Show at schools, libraries and festivals since 1985. Exciting, entertaining and educational, this program explains many facts about raccoons as well as "demonstrating" a typical forest food chain. Ideal for children in preschool, kindergarten, first, second and third grade. Program Titles: Burt the Raccoon - The World's Funniest Puppet Show Audience Limit: 25 to 30 Fee: $165; $250 for 2 shows Science: Environment, Nature, Forest/Trees, Animals (Raccoon)); American Sign Language Health: Safety (Seat)

Deborah Costine, Puppeteer! 6 Wood Street Southborough, MA 01772 508-481-6837 E Mail: deborahcostine@verizon.net Longtime artist and professional puppeteer with the popular Gerwick Puppets, Deborah Costine presents her own unique “Small Shows for Small Groups of Small Children,” for children ages 3 and up. Audience size is limited! The Twig Family in The Oak Tree This happy gentle story is about a family of imaginary “twig” people who live in harmony with nature. There are Leaf and Fern and their daughter Mossy. Their Oak Tree home provides them with everything they need to be happy. What a surprise when they receive a visit from “cousin Lawn” who tells them they should leave their home! Audience size limited to 35 people! The Three Pigs and other Classics Using mesmerizing and unique Shadow Puppetry, Deborah presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”, “The Three Pigs”, “Stone Soup” and “The Shoemaker and The Elves”. Cinderella, a Woodland Fairy Princess This new version of Cinderella takes place in the land of the Woodland Fairies. There are many kinds of fairies: moss, fern, and rock fairies to name a few. The King of all Woodland fairies wants his son to marry a fairy princess, but can’t find one. So he hosts a great ball and invites every fairy maiden in the land. He is hoping that a princess will come! And there is a secret to identifying a true fairy princess. Special Requirements: Audience size is limited to 75 people, except “The Twig Family in the Oak Tree” must not exceed 35 people. The “Shadow Puppet” show needs a darkened room. Fees: $225 plus a travel fee. Additional performances are $100. Language Arts: Fairy Tales Crabgrass Puppet Theatre Encore Performing Arts, Inc Roberta Wolinsky PO Box 630 Melville, NY 11747 (800) 669-9850 Fax: (631) 423-1795 E Mail: puppets@encoreperforming.com Website: crabgrasspuppet.com Crabgrass Puppet Theatre presents quality puppet theatre featuring a variety of intricate and unusual puppets, colorful scenery, music, and expert manipulation. Programs available include: "Anansi, Spiderman of Africa" is a side-splitting selection of famous folktales from Africa starring Anansi the spider, whose appetite always overrules his intellect. The show is a dynamic blend of traditional African design, infectious music and fabulous puppetry. "The Day It Snowed Tortillas" is a delightful Mexican folktale in which creative problem-solving is the key ingredient that helps a poor couple outwit a gang of bullies. A poor woodcutter and his wife have the chance of a lifetime – to become rich! All they have to do is keep a secret . . . something the woodcutter simply can't do. His clever wife cooks up an ingenious plan, and all she needs to do is make it snow – in July – in Mexico! The recipe for this hilarious folktale includes fantastic puppets, marvelous music, and one very funny chicken! "Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol" is a lighthearted adaptation of Dickens' holiday classic, starring Mr. Punch as Scrooge. "The Last Dragon on Earth" is a modern fairytale about learning to live together in peace. It tells the story of a Princess that does not need to be rescued from a misunderstood dragon who happens to be the very last one on earth. Program Titles: Anansi, Spiderman of Africa; The Day It Snowed Tortillas; Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol; The Last Dragon on Earth Special Requirements: 9 ft. ceiling clearance Fee: $915-1040 for 1; $1210-1335 for 2 back-to-back Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, VT Council on the Arts Language Arts: Reading, Children's Lit., Folk Tales, Poetry Science: Animals Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World (Africa), Holidays (Christmas) Galapagos Puppet Theater Margaret Moody 78 Varnum Street Arlington, MA 02174 (781) 643-1228 Email: Galapagospuppets.com/index.htm Galapagos performs folk and history tales of Chinese, Jewish and Scandinavian cultures with expressive hand puppets. Using traditional Chinese puppets and choreography we present three episodes of the Chinese epic Journey to the West. "The Golem" and "Trolls in the Kitchen" offer entertaining introductions to Jewish and Scandinavian folktales. In "Esther's Story," a life-sized puppet shares the Holocaust diaries of the teenaged Esther Cohn. Galapagos has toured the East Coast since 1987, and has extensive experience in schools, libraries and museums. Program Titles: Fire Cloud Cave; The Banana Princess; Monkey Wreaks Havoc; Esther's Story; Trolls in the Kitchen; The Golem Audience Limit: 275/assembly; 125 small group Fee: Most shows: $500 single performance; $800 two performances on same day Shows by solo puppeteer for audiences of no more than 125; $200 Special Requirements: "Esther's Story" needs a room that can be darkened Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Geography, Holiday (Halloween, Christmas, Purim), Holocaust Language Arts: Folk Tales (Chinese, Jewish, Swedish) Science: Seasons (Winter), Environment The Gerwick Puppets Lenny Gerwick and Deborah Costine 6 Wood Street Southborough, MA 01772 (508) 481-6260 E Mail: info@gerwickpuppets.com Website: gerwickpuppets.com "Classic Quality Puppetry at its Best," The Gerwick Puppets are one of New England's longest running puppet troupes. Founded in 1974 by artist/educators Deborah Costine and Len Gerwick, this company performs in elementary schools around New England and regularly at such venues as Boston's First Night, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, The Mark Twain Museum in Hartford CT and The Puppet Showplace Theater in Brookline MA. Eight Productions are available and performed "live" with elaborate theater lighting and artist-painted scenery and high quality sound. Most include some interaction with the audience. Their DVD "The World of The Gerwick Puppets" documents much of what this company does as well as showing puppet making methods and how children can create their own puppet shows! Curriculum materials are available for each production. Productions: Adventures From Thornton W. Burgess: This much-loved production is adapted from stories by Massachusetts author Thornton Burgess. Children learn about New England animals including skunks, opossums, and woodchucks and their habits and habitats. Inside the Haunted House: In this original story written by the puppeteers, a boy and girl decide to explore an old mansion that is said to be haunted! Many funny and slightly scary surprises await them in this very exciting production. Pilgrim Adventure to America: This is an elaborate telling of the Pilgrim story through the eyes of the Brewster family. For maximum dramatic effect, this productions uses masks as well as hand puppets, a miniature Mayflower, a map of Cape Cod, and many interesting visual and audio effects. Midwinter Magic: This elaborate, winter fantasy takes place as puppet children "Mary Lou" and "Bruce" fall asleep on the longest night of the year. They are guided through a dream of enchanting music and puppets by "Katrinka" the midwinter sprite! Classical music enhances the experience! Aladdin and the Magic Lamp: This ancient story from "The Arabian Nights" shows the struggle between good and evil. The evil magician, the ominous secret cave, the magic flying carpet and the all-powerful genie of the magic lamp are part of this enchanting classic story! Rip Van Winkle: This early work of American literature by Washington Irving tells the story of the happy-go-lucky man who slept through the Revolutionary War. The show closely follows the original story and includes historical concepts and ideas from the late 1700's. (appropriate for grades 3 and up) Aesop’s Fables: In this solo production, puppeteer, Len Gerwick, uses a different performing style, he is visible to the audience. The show's focus is on the morals of the fables: appreciating what you have, learning from the mistakes of others, and falling victim to one's own weaknesses. The Case of the Missing Woodpile: In this musical mystery performed solo by Len Gerwick, Mary Lou and Bruce are on summer vacation, planting a garden and building a tree house. Suddenly the wood for the tree house disappears and the audience gets to help solve the mystery! Original jazz score written by musician Jonathan Klein. Other Activities: Puppets in the Language Arts Curriculum: Students can each make a puppet for use in a puppet show that they write and produce themselves. Instruction is available for how to create a script based on a story they have read, how to practice effective puppet movement and dialogue. This is a very valuable educational project! Creating a script through the Gerwick Puppets’ unique process helps children understand the structure of stories. Custom designed programs are available. The Gerwick Puppets are available as Artists-in-Residence and are approved by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and are on the New England States Touring roster. Their DVD "The World of The Gerwick Puppets" by Two Bob's Productions, documents much of what this company does as well as showing puppet making methods and how children can create their own puppet shows! Program Titles: Adventures from Thornton W. Burgess; Inside the Haunted House; Midwinter Magic; Aladdin and the Magic Lamp; Aesop's Fables; Rip Van Winkle; Pilgrim Adventure to America; The Case of the Missing Woodpile Tales; Mid Winter Magic; The Puppets Teach Fire Safety Audience Limit: 250 Fee: 1 performance $700.00, 2 performances $1,000 plus travel fee; Residency days are $300/day/artist Special Requirements: The puppet theater requires a space of 15 ft. width, 10 ft. depth and 8 ft. height. A darkened room is best. Language Arts: Children's Literature, Folk Tales, Trickster Tales, Fairy Tales, Aesop's Fables, Animal Stories, Creative Writing Science: Seasons (Winter, Summer), Animals, Nature Social Studies: American History (Colonial), Countries and Regions of the World KLS Magic Castle Puppet Theater Andrea O'Regan 24 Pearl Street Extension Beverly, MA 01915 Toll Free: (866) 236-8208 E Mail: KLSPuppets@aol.com Website: hometown.aol.com/KLSpuppets/myhomepage/business.html The KLS Magic Castle Puppet Theater has been performing in schools and libraries for 8 years. Providing science enrichment for the lower elementary grades, our puppet theater can be set up in your caf, auditorium, library or classroom. Included are topics from the Curriculum Frameworks. Shows are interactive and include music. Children receive opportunities for growth of imagination and creative expression. Program Title: Oceans Away; Animals in Winter; The Pirate's Missing Pumpkin (Halloween); A Long Winter's Nap; Giorgio's Springtime Soup; Dinosaurs; The Rain Forest. Animal Hibernation shows appropriate for each grade PreK through 2 Audience Grade Level Suitability: PreK - 3 Audience Size: up to 150 per show Special Requirements: Electricity Fee: $300 for one show; $500 for two shows same day; call for rates outside eastern Massachusetts Science: Seasons, Dinosaurs, Animals, Nature, Environment, Ecology *Lisa & Friends* 15 Julie Drive Wrentham, MA 02093 (508) 384-1442 E Mail: lisamusic@comcast.net Website: www.lisamanning.com Lisa Manning of *Lisa & Friends* has entertained thousands of people over the decades in many venues. Music helps keep children's attention, and when it's coupled with puppets and interactive games, learning becomes more enjoyable and memorable. Below are program offerings and descriptions: Spirit of America This program offers a general scope of American history from the plight of the pilgrims and the courage of the pioneers to modern eras. The show touches on the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1 and WW2, and the reasons they happened. Topics such as immigration, reconstruction, and the railroad are also discussed. Interactive games and the musical puppets heighten awareness. The Fabulous Fifties This show reflects the simple, pleasant, and patriotic decade when people realized the American Dream of home ownership. Lisa narrates the great advancements made in the decade: in medicine (polio vaccine), social conflicts (racial segregation was ruled unconstitional), and technology (television and outer space missions). Lisa wears a poodle skirt and joins Elvis, Mickey, and others, singing songs of the era. There's an audience discussion on family values and conflict resolution as well as interactive games that include a hula hoop contest. Cruise Jubilee This journey takes the assembly from the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal to Mexico, and over to Hawaii (an interesting stretch of the imagination). The Cruise Director gives an informative travelogue on what to do and see at each port. The information includes a discussion on dialects, a bit of Spanish, foods, and traditions. Delightful calypso music, sung by Lisa and her puppet friends, keeps the show lively as well as educational. Interactive games include a limbo contest. Hooray for Hollywood Ever wonder how Hollywood became the moving picture capital of the world? This program begins with 3 minutes of mime, depicting the silent movies, accompanied by vintage music. It continues on to feature film favorites including Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Marilyn Monroe, and Mickey Mouse! The show talks about social events such as the Depression, WW2, and the advent of TV, and how these events impacted on the movie industry. This extravaganza involves 15 large puppets, (and multiple props) singing movie favorites from the talkies of 1927 through today. Children volunteer to dress as movie stars on Oscar night as well as other interactive games. Old Fashioned Christmas All the Christmas favorites, plus puppets, to make the season bright! Highlights include "O Tannenbaum" sung by a lit Tree, Matilda sings "Mary's Boy Child". Susie sings "Jingle Bells", and the Dog howls!! With help from the kids, we keep the Grinch from stealing Christmas (a magic trick!). Kids play clackers to "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree ", prance with Rudolph, and dance as angels while everyone sings carols (lyric sheets furnished). Program Titles: Spirit of America; The Fabulous Fifties; Cruise Jubilee; Hoorary for Hollywood;Old Fashioned Christmas Grade Level Suitability: K - 6th Audience Limit: 300/assembly Fee: $350/assembly, plus travel; additional programs on same day 1/2 price Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Local Cultural Councils Social Studies: American History (General, 1950's), Countries and Regions of the World (Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii), Holidays (Christmas); Cinema History Michael Graham's Spring Valley Puppet Theater 26 Howard Ave. New Haven, CT 06519-2809 (203) 777-4601 Michael Graham, Director of the Spring Valley Puppet Theater, has been performing professionally since 1966 for schools and libraries throughout New England. His theatrical productions are drawn from fairy tales, folktales and fables, and feature beautifully crafted hand and rod puppets. A bilingual (English/Spanish) program is also available. Most programs are followed by a question and answer period. Jack and the Beanstalk received the 1994 UNIMA "Citation of Excellence" in the Art of Puppetry. Program Titles: Jack and the Beanstalk; The Three Wishes; The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing; Puss in Boots; The Lazy Fox/El Zorro Perezoso (bilingual available); A Christmas (Holiday) Fantasy (all music, non-verbal program. (In the works - Aladdin) Audience Limit: 350/Assembly Fee: Jack and the Beanstalk (35-40 min.) $345 for first show, $280 for second show same school The Three Wishes" & The Wolk in Sheep's Clothing, (30-35 min.) $335 for first show, $270 for second show same school The Lazy Fox & The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (30-35 min.) $335 for first show, $270 for second show same school A Christmas Fantasy & The Three Wishes (25-30 min.) $335 for first show, $270 for second show same school The Lazy Fox & The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (30-35 min.) $335 for first show, $270 for second show same school Puss in Boots (40-45 min.) $335 for first show, $290 for second show same school Special Requirements: an indoor area 12' wide X 6' deep, near electricity, with a 10' ceiling height; a room that can be darkened or dimmed is preferable. 2 hrs. set-up Language Arts: Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Aesop Fables, Bilingual (Spanish) Social Studies: Holiday (Christmas) Nappy's Puppets Jim Napolitano 53 Waterbury Road North Haven, CT 06473 (203) 534-1381 E-Mail: nappy2xl@earthlink.net Website: www.nappyspuppets For thousands of years, man has manipulated puppets for a variety of reasons; religion, education, therapy and entertainment. Of all the forms of puppetry, the most magical and cinematic is shadow puppetry. Seen on the award-winning PBS show, Between the Lions, Jim Napolitano is available to perform for your audience. Presenting his unique one-man show shadow puppet shows, Jim is sure to delight and amaze your group. Title: Jack and the Beanstalk, Father Goose's Tales, Sing-a-Long with Nappy's Puppets Audience Limit: 350/assembly Special Requirements: Indoors with access to electricity Fee: Shows start at $400.00. Language Arts: Children's Literature, Creative Writing, Folktales Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World Pat Puppets Patricia Boylan 41 Leavitt Street Hingham, MA 02043 (781) 749-1558 Email: thepatpuppets@hotmail.com Website: www.thepatpuppets.com Patricia Boylan, a puppeteer and nursery school teacher for over 20 years, uses the art of puppetry to share classical children's stories (such as "The Three Bears", "Peter Rabbit", "The Gingerbread Boy", "The Tortoise and the Hare") with children. Each program includes three stories. During the performance Pat helps the children understand this special art form and shows how they can themselves be "puppeteers." (Grades Pre-K through Gr. 3) Program Title: Classic Children's Stories told with Hand Puppets Audience Limit: 20/class; 150/assembly Fee: $275 + travel outside of 30 miles Language Arts: Children's Literature, Folk Tales Pumpernickel Puppets John McDonough 61 Park Ave. Worcester, Massachusetts 01605 (508) 799-4814 E-mail: Puppets2Go@aol.com Web site: www.pumpernickelpuppets.com Pumpernickel Puppet shows are presented with a cast of colorful puppet characters, audience participation, live voices and sound effects and fast paced scripts that educate as well as entertain. A demonstration period follows every performance giving the audience some insight into what happens behind the scenes. All programs last approximately thirty-five to forty minutes and our portable stage, lights and sound system can be set up in almost any indoor location. The Pumpernickel Puppets are the creation of John McDonough. John has been a professional puppeteer for over thirty years. Performance locations have included: The Puppet Showcase, Brookline, MA, The Institute of Professional Puppetry at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Centre, Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC, The Center for Puppetry Arts Atlanta, GA and the prestigious International Festival of Puppet Theatre sponsored by the Jim Henson Foundation. Program Title: Peter Rabbit; The Frog Prince; Sir George and the Dragon; The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Lion and the Mouse Audience Limit: approx. 150 Grade Level(s): Preschool - 3rd Grade Fee: $225 and up (depending on location) Possible Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council Language Arts: Folk Tales, Children's Literature, Reading Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes Genie Zust Penrhyn Manor Richmond, MA 01254 (413) 698-2591 E Mail: kal-rze@berkshire.net Web site: www.berkshireweb.com/zust The Robbins-Zust Family has been deighting audiences since their opening on Shakespeare's birthday anniversary, April 23, 1971. Their productions include 17 one-hour-long classic marionette plays that feature live music and their own hand-crafted marionettes. Program Titles: Androcles and the Lion, Beauty and the Beast, Brementown Musicians, Carnival of the Animals, Emperor's New Clothes, Firebird, Goldilocks and Peter Rabbit, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Peter & the Wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumplestiltskin, Punch & Judy and more. Audience Limit: 500/assembly Fee: $200-$500 Special Requirements: stage platform or high ceiling, electricity Language Arts: Folktales (Grimm), Children's Lit. Nan Rumpf Storytelling Arts 847 Washington Street Wellesley, MA 02482 (781) 237-6318 E Mail: stytelarts@aol.com Storytelling Arts: After listening to an international folk tale, children work in their classroom to develop a variety of storytelling creations--puppets, masks, and scenery--representing the characters in that folktale. Children experiment with expressive movement, gesture, puppet manipulation, positioning, timing, taking turns, and listening for cues. They work together to present their dramatic interpretation of the tale with accompanying sound effects and ethnic music for an audience of schoolmates and parents. (For Grades K-3.) There are several workshop stories to choose from. The international folktales are from Africa, Japan, China, Mexico and Finland and the Native American stories are from the Seneca and Sioux. Program Title: Storytelling Arts Fee: Two day workshops: $350/class; $550/two classes on same project Special Requirements: Need gym or auditorium or large room for rehearsal of folktale Language Arts: Folktale, Creative Writing Social Studies: Geography, Countries and Regions of the World Masks Lesley Smith's Theatre of Life Puppets and Band 31 Garden Lane Durham, NH 03824 603-868-7949 Fax: 603-868-9654 E-Mail: lsmithnh@aol.com Website: www.sammysnail.com For over ten years, puppeteer/singer/ventriloquist Lesley Smith’s Theatre of Life Puppets and Band has educated while entertaining students in Preschool through eighth grade. Scripts carefully reflect the concepts of Wellesley College's Open Circle, Second Step and William J. Kreidler's conflict resolution material from ESR. As a ventriloquist, Lesley's sidekick TV star Sam Snail creates an intimate relationship with the audience, modeling skills and behaviors that students can then identify with. Lesley and her musicians are dynamic entertainers presenting fast paced performing arts program that are interactive, educational and upbeat. They integrate each school's currriculum, moto and language into the live shows. The Boston Globe states "Her smile and presence is as warm and welcoming as her voice! ..And the emotion and life her puppets exude is something even adults can relish!" “Bully Prevention” (for grades Preschool-6) uses giant dragon and lion puppets to promote literacy bringing Elizabeth Winthrop’s “Castle in the Attic” to life. Interactive original music, intrigue and humor encourages reading, positive self talk, three steps of problem solving, and the difference between teasing and bullying. Our most requested, repeated performance sanctioned by Open Circle. “Conflict Resolution” (for grades K-8th). Six students perform with giant masks powerfully demonstrating how anger and fear escalate conflict. Theatrical puppet finale reinforces anger management, win-win problem solving and the use of “I” statements and active listening skills. Loads of audience participation, a school favorite for family nights and assemblies. “Empathy and Decision Making” (for grades preschool-4) combines audience participation in a magical tale of intuition and self knowledge. Promotes diversity, empathy, and the three steps of problem solving through enchanting giant puppets and hilarious situations. “Tobacco Prevention” (for grades k-5) covers peer pressure, tobacco abuse and understanding addictions. Interactive music, giant size and shadow puppets tell the tale of Nicky the Dragon who starts smoking because that’s what dragons do! Schools, health fairs and general audiences. “Environmental Education and Recycling” (for grades preschool-5) promotes outside exploration, preserving habitats and encourages recycling through an upbeat musical opener, an on stage recycling game and a full length puppet show. “Coping with Grief and Loss” (for grades preschool-4) is a family therapist and school counselor tested program of music and puppetry that tenderly explores death as a natural part of living. Sam Snail finds comfort through a difficult yet humorous adoption of a puppy after his Grandpa’s passing. “Reading and Literacy” (for grades preschool-5) is a dynamic and hilarious music and ventriloquist show that promotes the joys of reading, humor and puppetry. Art projects and reading ideas inspire audiences of all ages. "Nutrition: Monsters Under The Bed!" - Nutrition and Exercise (for Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights) that emphasizes consuming 5 fruits and vegetables/day, F.I.T.: fitness, intensity and time of exercise to raise heart rate, and the importance of Calcium intake. High energy interactive music has the audience singing and signing along on "Five Alive", "Calcium: Do You Get It? " and "Keep it Up"! Humor is the vehicle for learning important nutrition and fitness concepts in a crazy tale with Sammy Snail and friends! Support in service program and activities may be available with the University of New Hampshire for selected schools. Program Titles: Bully Prevention; Conflict Resolution; Environmental Education and Recycling; Empathy and Decision Making; Tobacco Prevention; Literacy; Nutrition: Monsters Under the Bed! Fee: contact artist Possible Funding Sources: New Hampshire and New England Foundation for the Arts, Safe and Drug Free Grants Language Arts: Reading Health: Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem; Peer Pressure, Drug Awareness Science: Environment, Ecology, Nutrition Sparky's Puppets Sparky Davis 28 Ferncrest Ave. Cranston, RI 02905-3511 (401) 467-0159 E-Mail: Popcorn700@aol.com Website: www.sparkyspuppets.com Enjoy the lively antics of these colorful hand puppets as they perform adaptations of favorite children's books! Each show includes several stories full of action, humor and plenty of audience participation. Choose from dozens of tales to create a program for any season or occasion! Sparky's Puppets have performed in schools, libraries and festivals throughout New England for over 25 years. A recent sponsor wrote, "Awesome! I was entranced through your whole show! Your folktales were very imaginative and they made the children think about natural happenings. They were positively, 100% engaged throughout the program! Keep up the great work!" Debbie Miceli, Grade 3 Teacher, West Vine St. School, Pawcatuck, CT. (Grades K - 4) Program Titles: Aesop's Fables; Tales of Sea and Shore; The Book Detective; Stories from Snowy Lands; Hats Off to Reading; How Does Your Garden Grow?; Halloween Spells; A Golden Christmas; Trickster Tales; and more Audience Limit: 35/class; 200/assembly Fee: $275 + .40/mile round trip Special Requirement: electricity Language Arts: Folk Tales( Trickster Tales), Children's Lit, Reading Science: Seasons (Winter), Sea, Nature, Food Social Sudites: Holidays (Halloween, Christmas) You and Me Puppets Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com Judith O'Hare developed the You and Me Puppets in 1977 to provide a way for children to be expressive through the art of puppetry. Her style of participatory puppetry is unique and her work in puppetry in education has been recognized by the Puppeteers of America through a leadership award in 1994, and most recently she has been named a national education consultant. She oversees a yearly "Puppets: Education Magic" teacher training project, speaks at educational conferences and provides on-site teacher training for schools. She also works in partnership with teachers to develop classroom puppet plays from conception to performance. Student workshops are also available in a variety of subject matter. Program Titles: Memories of a Chinese Grandmother (Grades K - 8); The Selfish Giant (Grades K - 6); Jessica's Friends (preK - 4); Hansel and Gretel (K - 6), Tales from Greek Mythology (Grades 5-8; Petite Puppet Plays (preK-4) Audience Limit: 25/workshop/class; 200/assembly Fee: Start at $350, reduction for same performance/same day/same location. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Special Requirements: assistance for loading and unloading, electricity, space approx. 15X20 Language Arts: Folk Tales, Children's Lit., Myth Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World (China) Health: Special Needs The Wayne Martin Puppets Wayne Martin 134 Beach Street Boston, MA 02111-2817 (617) 423-3663 Fax: (617) 348-2115 E Mail: wayne.martin@WayneMartinPuppets.com Web Site: http://www.WayneMartinPuppets.com The Wayne Martin Puppets school assembly programs showcase a series of sophisticated variety marionette and hand puppet vignettes performed "Open Stage" with dramatic lighting and special effects. Productions stimulate students' imagination onto a path of self-discovery and expression via this most integrated of art forms. Teacher guides and demonstrations included. (Grades K-6) Since forming his company in 1966, Wayne Martin has worked as a principal puppeteer for the Heiken Puppets, Sid and Marty Krofft Productions and Jim Henson's Muppets. Martin has been featured in numerous television programs and commercials that have earned him two Emmy Award nominations. He has toured Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia and presents his one-man variety revue hundreds of times each year across the United States. All of the puppets are designed and built by Martin in an act that has appeared with such established artists as Bob Hope, Dolly Parton, The 5th Dimension and The Temptations. Program Titles: Art of the Puppet; Spring into Easter; Drac's Back!; Santa's North Pole Express Audience Limit: 350/assembly Fee: Starts at $600.00 Special Requirements: Electricity, a performing area whose minimum dimensions are 16' wide X 12' deep, with 8' ceiling clearance, and a room that is preferably darkened. Possible Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council Social Studies: Holidays (Halloween, Christmas, Easter) Language Arts: Creative Writing Michael Zerphy Ellen Weiner, Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com Michael Zerphy, with his zany style and participatory humor, has captivated audiences across the United States and Europe. Michael offers a school performance, "Don't Do That!" for grades K-6 that focuses on problems, conflicts and a peaceful approach to solving them. We all experience problems - how we react to them is what sets us apart, and therein lies the tale. Physical comedy, stories and humor set the stage for a look at personal conflict. "Don't Do That!" encourages students to deal with conflict in a positive, creative way instead of reacting negatively. Study Guide available. Zany Acts is a show for general audiences - a family concert of clowning and fun for all. Michael creates a world that continually surprises both Zany, the clown, and the audience - a world in which the ordinary becomes magical and failure is turned into success. Music, juggling, a wide variety of props, and even the audience are included in this versatile show which is appropriate for all ages. Recent appearances, in addition to schools, include the New York International Festival of Clown Theater, the New England Vaudeville Festival and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Program Titles: Don't Do That!; Zany Acts; $600 (1), $950 (2), travel extra Fee: $525 for a single performance, reductions for multiples and blook booking. Funding Sources: Vermont Arts Council, New Hampshire Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S.(New York) Health: Self-esteem, Conflict Resolution Language Arts: Folk Tale (Spanish)

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