Mark Binder, Author - Storyteller Pembroke Villa PO Box 2462 Providence, RI 02906 (401) 272-8707 Email: mark@markbinder.com Website: www.markbinder.com Mark Binder is the author of the Everything Bedtime Story Book, and has had hundreds of short stories published in newspapers and magazines like The Family, Hadassah, and Cricket. He is a professional storyteller and recording artist, with five storytelling CDs, including the award-winning Classic Stories for Boys and Girls. Mark graduated from the Trinity Rep Theater Conservatory, earned a BA from Columbia University, an MA from Rhode Island College, and has taught as an adjunct professor at the Rhode Island School of Design. He is a Rhode Island Artist Educator, and on the New England Foundation for the Arts Touring Roster. He is a founder of the American Story Theater and has served on the board of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling. His programs have received grant funding from the United States Department of Education, the Rhode Island Department of Education, the City of Providence, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, National Storytelling Network, and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Program Title: Tales for Peace, Eureka! Science and Math Stories; Tall Tales and Whoppers; The Instant Short Story; Silly Stories; Tales of Chelm; Holiday Stories and Songs; Spooky Stories; Tales from the Outdoors; Telling and Reading Stories with Children... Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: $750 half day, $1000 full day Possible Funding Sources: RI State Council on the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) World Cultures, Folk Tales, Writing, American History, Holidays, Ecology, Environment, Math, Conflict Resolution

Judith Black 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 With a degree in education and twenty years of experience, Judith uses storytelling in both performance and workshop with all grade levels. Her original performance material has been featured at festivals and conferences throughout the continent from the Montreal Comedy Festival to the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee. She has keynoted conferences on the uses of storytelling in education and received commissions to create original works for organizations as wide ranging as the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Program Titles: History Alive - America's Unsung Heroes and Heroines; The Long Journey - Stories of Immigration; Pinching the Giants - Tricksters of the World; Glad to Be Who I Am - Tales To Bolster Self-Image; Rainbow Race - World Folk Tales; many more. Audience Limit: 25/class; 200/assembly Fee: Begin at $400 for the first performance, $250 for each thereafter same day/same location. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Language Arts: Folk Tales,Trickster Tales Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, American History, Women's History, Immigration); Health (Self-Esteem

Karen Chace 97 Chipaway Road East Freetown, MA 02717 (508) 763-8565 E Mail: storybug@aol.com Website: www.storybug.net Since 2000 Karen has presented her enthusiastic, interactive, and participatory programs at libraries, conferences and schools around the country. She is also the founder and director of a student storytelling program and since 2002 she has mentored over 85 student storytellers. She is a contributing author to the National Storytelling Network's recent publications, A Beginner’s Guide to Storytelling and Telling Stories to Children and writes a regular column for Storytelling Magazine. Her conference presentations include the National Storytelling Conference, Youth, Educators and Storytelling (YES), Sharing the Fire, and the Northland’s Storytelling Network. With a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature, she combines her passion for literacy and storytelling in delightful programs of stories from around the world. Karen believes that storytelling inspires students, offering them opportunities to succeed in ways they never imagined! “Karen catches the children and never lets them go.” Karen Allen, New Bedford Whaling Museum, MA Program Titles: Jaws, Claws and Paws: Animal Stories From Around the World; Tales With Scales: Fish Stories From Around the World; The Trickster Tour; The Treasure Chest; Book A Trip Around the World; Winter Wonderland; Spooktacular Stories; The Spirit of the Season; Pathways to Peace Workshop/Residencies: Storytelling With Ease; Story by Story – Building a School Storytelling Club; S.T.A.R. (Stories Teach and Reach); Researching Stories on the Internet Audience Limit: 25/class; 200/assembly Fee: $250 plus travel; Block Booking rates available. Residencies, Teacher's In-services and Conferences vary and are negotiable Possible Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council Language Arts: Folk Tales (General, Trickster Tales) Health: Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Geography, Holidays Science: Animals, Nature, Sea, Seasons

Sara deBeer 1378 Boulevard West Hartford, CT 06119 (860) 561-5905 E Mail: sdebeer@comcast.net Since 1978, Sara deBeer has delighted audiences of all ages with her repertoire of international folktales. An experienced classroom teacher with degrees from Yale and Bank Street, Sara frequently designs programs which tie in with on-going classroom studies of science and social studies. When working with individual classes, Sara often combines performing with writing or storytelling exercises which permit students to explore the events and characters of the stories they just heard. (Sara is a fellow of the 2005 Connecticut Writing Project, Storrs, CT.) Sara also offers workshops for teachers and assembly programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Program Titles: Tales of Deep-Rooted Magic; Folktales from the Many Cultures of Africa; Tales of Women Wise and Wondrous; Jewish Tales for Young and Old; Legends of King Arthur; Hand- Collected Irish Yarns Fee: $250-$500 Language Arts: Writing, Folktales (Irish, African, Native American, Jewish, Asian), Classical Stories (King Arthur) Health: Self-Esteem Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Women's History

Leeny Del Seamonds Master Story Performer PO Box 1268 Westford, MA 01886 Phone/Fax: 978-692-3961 E-mail: leeny@LeenyDelSeamonds.com Website: www.LeenyDelSeamonds.com Leeny Del Seamonds is a vivacious Hispanic master performer of World and original stories, legends, family foibles, ghost tales and storysongs. An accomplished actor, singer and mime, Leeny transports listeners to foreign places and into multicultural situations, fostering understanding and appreciation of human and cultural diversity. With a twinkle in her eye and fire in her heart, Leeny breathes life into stories, as she masterfully and effortlessly springs from one story character to another, inviting audiences to share in her Latin/Cuban-American sense of humor and love of people. The 2002 National Storyteller of the Year®, Leeny is on the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Creative Schools Program roster, the Massachusetts Touring Program, the New England Foundation for the Arts roster, is a member of the National Storytelling Network, is a past Board Member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling and a frequent contributor to their Museletter. Leeny has also been published in Storytelling Magazine, Tale Trader, and Ahhhh! A Tribute to Brother Blue. Her recording, “¡Ay Caramba! ¡Ay Ay Ay! Cuentos y Canciónes (Latino Stories & Songs),” won a 2003 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor; and her acclaimed recording, CelloTales: The Melding of Music, Myth & Memories, (with cellist Gideon Freudmann) won a 2004 Parents' Choice Gold Award and a 2005 Storytelling World Winner Award. Leeny Del Seamonds has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival and Teller-in Residence at the International Storytelling Center, both in Jonesborough, TN. Leeny was a headliner at “Gimistory," The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, BWI; The Women's Center of Jacksonville Annual Celebration of Women; the Virginia Storytelling Alliance Gathering in Richmond, VA; Tcha Tee Man Wi Storytelling Festival in Corvallis, OR; Three Apples Storytelling Festival in Harvard, MA; Prarie Center for the Arts Stoytelling Festival, Schaumberg, IL; Smoky Hill River Festival, Salina, KS; Nebraska Stoytelling Festival; Mariposa Storytelling Festival in CA; Multi-Cultural Stroytelling Festival in Eguene, OR; and Baltimore Book Festival, sponsored by Parents' Choice Foundation. She has been featured at dozens of national festivals and special events, including Clearwater Great Hudson River Revival in New York; Corn Island Storytelling Festival in Louisville, KY; John F. Kennedy Library & Museum; WaterFire Park in Providence, R.I. (four times); Hudson Valley Storytelling Festival; Connecticut Storytelling Festival (twice); First Night Boston (seven times); Hynes Convention Center (five times); Club Passim in Cambridge, MA; The Hatch Shell in Boston (twice); Connecticut Storytelling Institute (three times) and the Nu Wa Stoytelling Cultural Exchange Tour in China. Leeny is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire Storytelling Conference, Cambridge, MA, and in March 1996 was the featured Opening Keynote performer. She was Keynote for The Conference on Storytelling for Children at Keene State College, NH, and has performed and presented at the National Storytelling Conferences in Philadelphia, Kansas City, Rhode Island, Denver and Bellingham, WA. Leeny is a regular cast member on Ribert & Robert's WonderWorld, an award-winning national PBS Television and DVD series airing in the United states and Singapore and distributed worldwide. An multi award-winning international artist, Leeny is available for performances, workshops, teacher in-service, commissioned pieces, coaching, Keynote addresses, television and touring. Program Titles: Foibles, Folklore & Fun!; Tales, Trials & Tribulations; The Star Inside; ¡Ay Caramba!; The Nature of Things; For the Birds!; The Home of the Brave; Hooray for Heroes!; Which Way to the Witch?; Winter Magic Tales; Far Out! A Spacial Odyssey; I'magic'nation; Millennium Myths & Madness!; Kudos for Courage & Kindness!* and CelloTales* with cellist Gideon Freudmann. (*Bookings for these programs available through Young Audiences of Massachusetts Workshops: Creative Dramatics; Mime, Movement & Improvisation; A Time for Mime; Making the Most of Your Voice; Telling a Tale; ¡Ay Caramba—Dos!; and From Storybook to Storyteller: Making the Story Your Own!; Spoken Word Alive! Audience Limit: 200/performance; 28/workshop Fee: $500/one school daytime performance; $700/two; $900/three. $150/school workshop; $550+-evening/special; $2000+ for festivals/touring (*plus travel) Language Arts: Folktales, Bilingual Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Holidays Science: Seasons, Nature

Jackson Gillman - "Stand-Up Chameleon" PO Box 41 Onset, MA 02558 (508) 295-0886 E-Mail: jacksong@jacksongillman.com Web site: www.jacksongillman.com Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, the "Stand-Up Chameleon" magically transforms into a wide array of colorful characters. Through his many talents as songsmith, comic, mime and storyteller, Jackson engages and delights audiences of all ages with his highly visual and interactive performances. Many different shows to choose from including several educational nature programs. Has been a featured performer at festivals across the country. For 6-12 grades, his two substance abuse awareness presentations have been used annually by schools for their prevention programming. 28 years experience, easy-going and flexible, references galore. Program Titles: Nature in Action, Story & Song; Riot in the Garden; BUGS!; Applemania; Autumn Wonders; Halloween Silly Willies; Winter Revels; Spring into Action; On a Wing and a Song; The Man Who Planted Hope; Kipling: "Just So"; Levity in Motion; Harlequin and the Gift of Many Colors (with ASL); The Dancing Man (with ASL); Holiday Revels (with ASL); Hard Knocks - substance abuse program (grade 6 and up) Fee: starts at $375 + travel Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts Social Studies: Regions (New England, Maine), Occupations (Farmer, Sailor, Fisherman), Holidays (Chanukah, Christmas, Halloween, Earth Day) Language Arts: Creative Writing, Folk Tales, "Why" Stories, Children's Lit (Rudyard Kipling), American Sign Language (ASL) Science: Insects, Environment /Ecology, Seasons, Nature, Sea, Water Cycle, Animals (Birds, Dinosaurs) Health: Nutrition, Drug Prevention, Self-Esteem, Special Needs

Bonnie Greenberg 63 Gould Road Newton, MA 02468 (617) 244-2884 Fax: (617) 455-6597 E-Mail: BBonnieG@aol.com Website: www.bonniegreenberg.net Bonnie's vibrant, engaging stories are rooted in her love of people, her Appalachian childhood, and her experiences in Israel. Designed for all ages, her broad repertoire opens the hearts of listeners and connects them with tradition, memories, and images of life's possibilities. Multicultural themes are often accompanied by guitar and audience participation. Her stories are about ordinary people whose extraordinary lives will inspire you to find the special meaning in your life. Jewish folklore a specialty. Program Titles: Many Faces, One Spirit (multicultural tales from around the world with music); Celebrate! Tellabrate! (holiday stories); From the Hearts of the People (Holocaust resistance and righteous gentiles); Survival Tales of the African-American and Jewish People, with Sandi Hannibal Audience Limit: 60/class; 200/assembly Fee: $400 plus travel. Block booking discounts. Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council Special Requirements: lapel microphone if possible, otherwise regular mike Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Geography, Holidays, American History - Immigration), Holocaust Language Arts: Folktales, Creative Writing

Abigail 'Ifatola' Jefferson P.O. Box 176 Peacedale, RI 02883 (401) 932-6565 or (401) 783-4982 EMail: abijef@cox.net Website: www.abigailjefferson.com Abigail "Ifatola" Jefferson, storyteller, dancer and arts educator, performs and conducts workshops nationally. Through a unique blend of story, dance, song, and rhythm, Abigail brings to life traditional stories from around the globe. Her performance presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. Audiences of all ages have described her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing. Abigail has conducted workshops and performed in schools, churches, prisons, shelters, theatres, festivals and libraries. She is a graduate of Howard University with a B.F.A. in theatre, and holds a M.Ed. from Lesley University. Currently, Abigail is an adjunct professor for Lesley University's Creative Arts and Learning Program, and the co-director of Celebration of Culture, a program designed to increase students' and educators' appreciation of diversity. She has traveled to Ghana, Nigeria, Niger, and Cuba to study cultural traditions. Program Title: Dance, Drum, Story or Celebration of Culture Audience Limit: 200 Fee: $500 plus travel Funding Source: New England Foundation for the Arts, Rhode Island State Council for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, local councils. Language Arts: Folk Tales (General, African) Social Studies: Holidays (Kwanzaa), Countries and Regions of the World (General, Africa), Black History

Jennings and Ponder - World Tales and Celtic Music 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 Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder present their stories in two intertwining and overlapping voices, and, between tales, play music on harp and concertina. Their live-performance storytelling CD, "World Tales," won a 1999 American Library Association Notable Children's Recording award. Their two music recordings have been acquired by the Irish traditional Music Archive in Dublin. Recent performances have included Vermont Public Television, Club Passim, and the Saturday night event of the UK Society for Storytelling Annual Gathering, at the National Folk Life Museum in Wales. "This is the best tandem storytelling I have ever heard"-- 2nd Story Review, Ontario. "If you don't believe storytelling can be absolutely fascinating, try this duo; they are brilliant!" -- FolkWorld Magazine, Germany. Audience Limits: up tp 300 Fee: $650 for one performance; reductions for multiples and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, Vermont Arts Council, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Language Arts: Literature, Folk Tales Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World

Keith Michael Johnson Educational Programs for K-6 45 Ann Mary Brown Drive Warwick, RI 028888 (800) 730-6676 Fax:(866) 247-7073 Web site: http://keithmichaeljohnson.com E-Mail: kmjshows@yahoo.com Keith Michael Johnson uses humor to motivate, educate and entertain students in grades K-5. Thousands of students throughout Southern New England have enjoyed his time-tested and popular assembly programs: Science Isn't Always Pretty challenges students with outrageous questions and demonstrations that brings the K-5 science curriculum alive! (k-5) Mad About Math is full of things to see, ideas to ponder, and advice to make learning math easier. It's not another ho-to-math lesson, it's a "here's why mathapulluza!" (k-5) Hats off to Reading is a high energy pep rally for books which introduces kids to people they can meet and places they can explore without ever leaving home. A colorful and funny program that celebrates books, reading and the POWER of literacy. (K-2) Amazing Americans is chock full of insightful immigrant stories, antique artifacts from everyday American life and a look at history through the lens of hobbies. A program which touches on culture, science, art, fashion and our diverse culture as ways of exploring our history, Amazing Americans also encourages responsible citizenship. (History and Reading for K-5) Wild About Weather (k-5) takes a creative and quirky look at clouds, air pressure, forecasts and storms. Kids discover why our weather happens and how it works while experiencing a tornado machine, a hot air balloon and an air cannon. Fees: $550/1 show; $875/ 2 shows, back to back, $925, AM/PM; $1,200/3 shows; $1,450/4 shows; $1,700/5 shows. Program Titles: Science Isn't Always Pretty; Hats Off To Reading; Amazing Americans; Mad About Math; Wild About Weather Audience Limit: 200/assembly Fee: $550/1 show; $875/ 2 shows, back to back, $925, AM/PM; $1,200/3 shows; $1,450/4 shows; $1,700/5 shows. Science: Weather Math Social Studies: American History, Citizenship Language Arts: Reading

Angela Cay Klingler - The Storyteller PO Box 530 Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-0537 E Mail: AKFairTale@aol.com Website: Members.aol.com/AKFairTale “Alternately wise and funny, silly and poignant,” (Yukon News) Angela bridges time, culture and curriculum with her retellings of traditional world folktales, fables, fairytales, myths and legends. “Very knowledgeable in curriculum” and with a “style and language for each maturity level,” (Teacher’s Center, CA/Gilmanton, NH) “Angela truly incorporates storytelling into the classroom” and “sparks students’ interests.” (Pond & Peak Reading Council/Parkside Middle School, NH). Nationally recognized and telling professionally since 1989, presentations include the New England Conference on Storytelling for Children, Massachusetts Title I, Nature in Legend & Story and National Storytelling Conferences, Sharing the Fire and Higgins Armory Museum Faire. Program Titles: World Folktales, Fables, Myths & Legends; Geomythology: Story, Stone, Water, Fire; The Middle Ages: Bold Knights & Ladies Faire; Literacy: Fairy, Beasts & Lore; visit website for additional curricular specific programming available. Audience Grade Level Suitability: K - 8 Audience Size: Special Requirements: Distraction-free room/space large enough to accomodate audience. If telling outside, electricity for portable sound system. Fee: $400 for a half day of one to three sessions or evening PTA/PTO Book Fair or Family Night performances, $800 for a full day-up to six sessions. Depending on travel distance, an additional $50 - $200 travel fee may apply. Residencies, Teacher’s Inservices and Conferences vary and are negotiable. Language Arts: Folktales, Myth, Fairytales Social Studies: Native Americans, American History (Colonial), European History (Middle Ages) Science: Solar system (constellations/moon) Health: Conflict Resolution

Betty Lehrman 88 Flanagan Drive Framingham, MA 01701 (508) 877-9738 E Mail: betty@bettylehrman.com Website: www.bettylehrman.com Betty Lehrman enchants audiences with programs of original stories, history, folktales, picture books and songs. Since 1978, Betty has appeared in schools, libraries, museums, festivals, and concert halls across the US, Australia, and Thailand. Broadcasts include National Public Radio, WGBH-FM, WCVB-TV and many others. She has won Parents' Choice and American Library Association awards, and is a published author. Currently she is works part-time as the drama director of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School in Franklin, MA. Her most-requested program, a dramatic presentation of the life of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, comprises a full hour of stories, music and games featuring costumed participation from selected students. Program Titles: Laura Ingalls Wilder's 'Little House' Stories (K-6); The Blue Shawl (historical drama with musician, grades 4-12); Picture Book Tales (K-2), and many others Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: $500 for 45 minute show; $650 for two in one day. $550 for "The Blue Shawl". Block bookings and workshops negotiable Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council and local cultural councils Language Arts: Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Creative Writing, Reading, Children's Lit. Social Studies: Women's History, Oral History, American History - Immigration

Rona Leventhal 439 West Road Ashfield, MA 01330 (413) 586-0624/(413) 628-0031 E-mail: rona@ronatales.com Website: www.ronatales.com Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices. Through her, skies talk, turtles sing, and magic happens! "Part mime, part singer, part actress, she walks her tales, talks them, sketches them with her hands, and stretches them from the ceiling to the floor" *. Rona will have you dancing, swaying in your seats, making funny noises, singing, and laughing, as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monsterous! *Bruce Watson, Amherst Bullion, MA Over the past fifteen years Rona has gained a reputation as an exuberant and dynamic Performer, bringing with her a cornucopia of voices, characters and cultural accents. Dramatic and engaging, she tells tales from many cultures, as well as original stories, giving us insights on how to live more clearly with ourselves, others, and the earth. She beautifully weaves together movement, songs, and humor, encouraging audience participation, and creating a joyful sense of community! Whether in the schools or in a public forum, Rona has the ability to communicate with the audience in a way that effectively imparts a message in a captivating and entertaining fashion. But Wait! There’s more! Rona is also a Specialist of Improvisational Theatre and Movement and a Visiting Lecturer and Adjunct Faculty with the Education Departments at Columbia University, Lesley University and the University of Massachusetts. She’s a Certified Teacher and an Environmental and Outdoor Educator. Add to the mix her work in Integrating-the-Arts-into-the-Curriculum, creative writing and her work in Team Building and group dynamics and you have a multi-faceted Educator, Performer, professional development Trainer and Speaker. An Eclectic Educator, Rona is deeply committed to working with teachers in school residencies to reach their curricula goals. Developing imagination is one of the keystones of her work...... an essential component, she believes, to inquiring and creative minds. She is also passionate about bringing literacy to students an an exciting, motivational, and accessible way. This includes in-school Residencies, Teacher Workshops and Parent/Literacy Nights. Rona is an approved Teaching Artist and Performer with the Massachusetts, New York (BOCES), Alaskan, and Utah arts councils, the Wang Center for Performing Arts (Boston) and the New England Touring Roster (funding available). She is applauded for her enthusiastic spirit, supportive nature, and inspiring talent. In residencies, she works closely with teachers to meet curricua needs using an array of educational and fun activities to achieve goals. She tells stories, does residencies, gives keynote addresses, and leads workshops internationally. She performs the story-theatre piece "Degas and the Little Dancer", is co-editor of the book, Spinning Tales, Weaving Hope: Stories of Peace, Justice, and the Environment, which contains an article co-authored by Rona, “Ten Reasons to Use Storytelling in the Classroom”. The book received 2003 Honors Award from Storytelling World Magazine. Upcoming projects include several recordings, performances with historical content, and the book The Power of Imagination: Teaching to Creative Minds. Program Titles: Earth Celebrations!; Woven As One - Stories and Songs of Community; The Silkie's Song - Stories and Songs of the Sea;Turning the wheel: Seasonal Tales; Rising Up: Stories of Struggles, Justice, Freedom and Hope; Tales from Russia; Asian Sampler; Feel'in Proud: Stories of self-esteem; Go Girls!: Stories of Strong Women and Girls; A Kaleidoscope of Stories: A Medley of Tales from Around the World; Oy Vey!: Stories from the Jewish Tradition; Mysteries, Puzzles and Mind Twisters: Stories to Ponder and Play with; Haunts, Haints and Hollers: Stories for Halloween; Degas and the Little Dancer: A Story Theatre Piece; and Subject-Specific Stories upon request (additional fee for creating new shows). School Residencies and Workshops: Kids telling Stories; Kids Creating Stories; Writing Outside the lines: Storytelling as a Gateway for Improving Children's Writing (descriptive language); Story Quilts; Moving the Body, Freeing the Mind: The Art of Storytelling; Improvisational theatre and Movement; Creative Writing; What Color is the Wind: Integrating the Arts into the Curriculum; History Alive!: Collecting and Performing Oral Histories; Fictional Tales of Truth: Diversity and Anti-Bias Education; Literacy/Parents Nights; Environmental Education, Hold On!: Building Cooperative Classrooms (team building). Many curriculum-specific possibilities. Audience Limit: 200 max./assembly; prefer and highly recommend less! Fee: $425-1250 for 1 - 4 shows;; Residency fees vary depending on number of days; Travel cost extra if one hour or more driving distance. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Touring Roster, Local Cultural Councils, local businesses. Language Arts: Folk Tales, Creative Writing, American Sign Language Science: Environmental, Seasons, Sea Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Geography, Community, Holidays Health: Self-Esteem, Movement

Marc Levitt 20 Pinehurst Street Wakefield, RI 02879 (401) 783-0887 E Mail: marclevitt@aol.com Website: www.marclevitt.org Working throughout the United states and in over 25 countries, Mr. Levitt has brought his memoirs, his original folktales, his Halloween stories, and his writing instruction to thousands of schools and conferences. Considered a ‘master storyteller’ by School Library Journal, Marc Levitt uses a warm and engaging style to encourage students to honor themselves, their community and their physical environment. Author of over one hundred stories, award winning August House audio tapes, and a new book on writing, Teaching Writing from the Roots, Mr. Levitt humorously and interactively pulls stories and skills from his always receptive audiences. An award winning public humanist, educator and radio host, Mr. Levitt comes from a progressive educational tradition where the ‘whole child’ is encouraged, question-asking is stimulated and ‘real-world’ presentation in prioritized. His ‘museum-in-a-school’ project in Providence, Rhode Island, created through his unique philosophy of education, Site Specific Education has received national recognition and has been featured on ABC-TV affiliates throughout the United States. Mr. Levitt has also created musical narratives about houses, rivers, farms, and watersheds in New England. Mr. Levitt, additionally is an award winning radio host/producer and has recently completed a documentary film on Narragansett Tribal stonemasons. Program Descriptions: Assemblies: Mr Levitt’s programs are appropriate for K-12 and include ‘growing-up’ memoirs on topics such as getting lost, sibling rivalry and first dates, original folktale-inspired stories and juggling. These programs can be tailored for schools interested in encouraging writing and/or diversity celebration/non-violence/bullying prevention. Tales From the October Moon: Original Halloween-type stories set within the New England landscape. (Award winning August House tape) Johnny Appleseed; Gentle Hero: A one-person play on the life and times of this native New Englander. (Award winning August House tape) Marco Polo: A Multi-Cultural Adventure: One-person show with music and props on this Venetian explorer. A multi-cultural adventure. Writer-in-Residency: Mr. Levitt has created a series of stories, exercises, and games to motivate kids to write. Topics covered: sequential thinking, beginning, middle and endings, topic selection (see his new book Teaching Writing from the Roots, available from his website). Allison and the Blackstone: A story about the history of the Blackstone River, told through the eyes of an eleven year old girl and accompanied by music from the well known and regarded 'Pendragon'. Triple Decker: A story of a fictional triple decker in Providence, Rhode Island and of the six immigrant fammilies who moved in and out of the house over an eighty year period. Narrated by Mr. Levitt and storyteller Valerie Tutson and accompanied by original and traditional music performed by musicians from the different nationality groups depicted in this story of the immigration experience in the United States Program Title: Tales From the October Moon, Johnny Appleseed: Gentle Hero, Marco Polo: A Multi-Cultural Adventure, Allison and the Blackstone, Triple Decker, Stories from a New York City Childhood, Writer in Residence, Diversity Celebration, Site Specific Education: Local Culture, Questions and 'Real World' Presentation Audience Limit: 200 Fee: Starts at $500 Health: Conflict Resolution, Self-esteem Social Studies: Famous People (Maro Polo, Johnny Appleseed), American History (Immigration), Regions (New England), States (Rhode Island, Massachusetts), Holidays (Halloween), Community Language Arts: Creative Writing Science: Environment, Ecology

Mary Jo Maichack, Minstrel/Storyteller Maichack Arts 93 Homestead Ave. Holyoke, MA 01040 (413) 532-3667 Fax (413) 538-6023 E Mail: EmJay7@aol.com Website: www.maryjomaichack.com/ Mary Jo is a seasoned, national award-winning, dynamic storyteller, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and just plain entertaining performer who presents interactive variety shows for children and families. Participate in world folktales, sing, dance, laugh, listen to the fiddle, act in costumed story theater - all in one show! Since 1989, Mary Jo has performed more than 3,000 shows in libraries and schools, on PBS, featured at regional festivals: Three Apples Storytelling Festival (twice); CT Storytelling Festival; LAUGHS Fest (Virginia), Sharing the Fire conference workshop presenter, League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, (L.A.N.E.S.) M.I.T., Boston, 2002-2005; Mark Twain Festival, Hartford, Conn.; Celebration Barn Theater, South Paris, Maine, 1992 and 1994; Norman Rockwell Museum since 1998, Schoodic Arts Festival, Northeast Harbor, Maine; and from San Francisco’s Chinatown to Scuola Gozzi in Venice, Italy. “A Great performer,” says Peg O’Sullivan, Director of the CT Storytelling Fest. Her multilingual show, “Everybody Says Hello” was nominated for a Mass. Cultural Council Gold Project Award for innovation and community building. Her audio tape, "Books Are Celebrations: Stories, Songs & Fiddling to Energize Young Readers" won a 1999 NAPPA Gold Award. New CDs include “Howlarious Halloween: Ghost Stories, Songs & Jokes from the Crypt,” and “Missing the Muffin Man,” a short story of historical fiction set in Dickens’s London. "A consummate artist, at ease with audiences of all ages and sizes." Northampton Center for the Arts Program Titles: Books Are Celebrations—the funniest reading show ever; Everybody Says Hello—Multilingual Fun in Story & Song; The People Could Fly/African-American Folktales and Music; Clever Maidens: Women's History in Folklore and Myth; Greek Myths—ALIVE!, Native American Tales; Skunk Grease & Turpentine (Hilarious Tall Tales & Tunes of American Pioneers); The Minstrel's Revels: A Medieval Romp; Or Would You Rather Be A Fish? Folklore & Songs of the Sea); Howlarious Halloween/Ghost Stories & Songs; Sun, Moon, Stars!; All Together Now/Stories & Songs to Celebrate Diversity; Round the World in Tales & Tunes multicultural show; The Lake of the Croaking Frogs and Other Tales & Tunes of Nature; Preschoolers’ Palooza!; Stinkbug Bugaloo: Stories & Songs of Insects; Meowls & Growls: Animal Tales; After-school programs incorporating performance with teaching kids storytelling skills; Workshops, in-service programs and residencies in storytelling for adults and children; “Oh, Behave! Family Audience Management Essentials for Event Hosts.” Audience Limit: prefer audiences of 200 and under but will discuss any Fee: $395 + travel (depends on distance)and up; strong block booking discounts Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council, local councils, CT Humanities Council, other Language Arts: Folk Tales (including Animal Tales, Tall Tales), Greek Myths, Reading Social Studies: American History (westward movement), Women's History, Countries and Regions of the World, Native American, African-American, Famous People (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), Holidays (Halloween and Winter Solstice), European (Middle Ages) Science: Animals, Insects, Nature, Sea, Solar System

Tom McCabe PO Box 128 Northampton, MA 01060 (413) 534-0797 E-Mail: info@TomMcCabe.com Website: TomMcCabe.com A Parent's Choice Award winner, Channel 5 Boston has dubbed Tom: "New England's Pied Piper." Tom’s shoes (pictured) are covered with tiny pins and trinkets - gifts from children he has met along the way. In educational settings Tom's focus is literacy. Click here: Tom tells a tale or two and listen to Tom’s unique version of CINDERELLA. Her wish? To learn how to read. Oh, she gets to the ball and meets a prince but every detail supports reading and the library. You can also listen to a family story for older children, an entire writing lesson and Tom’s own story of struggling to learn how to read. Click here: Kennedy Center: Millennium Stage to watch Tom’s 2002 solo performance. An MCC Creative Teaching Partner, Tom presents assembly programs (pre- 8), classroom writing workshops, teacher in-service trainings, parent programs and residencies. Tom teaches children, teachers and parents simple, effective strategies generating writing. He always begins by asking "How many people have ever sat in front of a piece of paper and did not know what to write?" Everyone raises a hand. After a program with Tom, you will never have that problem again. In his Conflict Resolution program he teaches the audience a four-step method for peacefully resolving conflicts. Detailed follow-up material guarantee these lessons will continue. For conferences, Tom offers workshops, key-notes or an after-dinner spoken word program. Public Performances: His family concerts at libraries and schools feature folk tales and original stories with lots of audience participation. Everyone joins in, even the dads. For Adults: a riotous evening of family tales: THE QUEEN OF FILENE'S BASEMENT. At his web site: TomMcCabe.com, you will find detailed descriptions of his many programs, numerous testimonials Program Titles: Storytelling; Writing; Conflict Resolution Fee: Upon request Language Arts: Folk Tales, Creative Writing Health: Conflict Resolution

Sumner McClain Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (617) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com A respected and sought-after storyteller, Sumner's message is Yes! You can be anything you want to be. Appreciating differences and self-esteem are two topics close to his heart and ones that are frequently requested. In addition, he has in his repertoire many stories from folk literature as well as the African-American experience. His original story about Martin Luther King, Jr., "Daddy King" is heavily booked each year. Workshops for students and teachers are also available. Audience Limit: 25/workshop; 200/assembly Fee: Begin at $400 for the first performance, $250 for each thereafter same day/same location. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Language Arts: Folk Tales (African-American) Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Famous People (Martin Luther King, Jr.) Health: Self-Esteem, Conflict Resolution

Medicine Story Mettanokit Outreach 173 Merriam Hill Road Greenville, NH 03048 (603) 878-3201 E Mail: medicinestory@yahoo.com NATIVE AMERICAN STORYTELLER, Medicine Story is a lecturer, workshop presenter, and author (Return to Creation, Children of the Morning Light, The Circle Way, and Ending Violent Crime). He tells stories of his Wampanoag and other Native peoples, and lectures and teaches about Native American society past and present, non-violence, spiritual ecology, communication and conflict resolution, community building through the way of the circle, and about the six successful prison programs that he currently directs. Language Arts: Folk tales (Native American) Health: Conflict Resolution

Elisa Pearmain PO Box 634 Lincoln, MA 01773 (781) 259-0492 E Mail: elisa@wisdomtales.com Website: www.wisdomtales.com With a background in dance and theater, and a Master's degree in Education, Elisa's performances, residencies, and workshops are moving, participatory, and educational. From the 1990 National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, to First Night Boston, and The Three Apples Storytelling Festival, Elisha performs for thousands of children and adults. Elisa was a Storyteller in Residence in the Boston and Lowell Public Schools for ten years, and trains teachers and others in storytelling through Lesley College. She is the award-winning author of Doorways to the Soul: Fifty-two Wisdom Tales From Around the World (Pilgrim Press 1998) and Once Upon a Time: Storytelling for Character Development and Bullying Prevention (Character Development Group, 2006), which offers 99 folktales and follow-up activities for the K-8 Classroom. Programs Include: Wising Up - World Wisdom Tales for Character Education and Bully Prevention (grades K-8) The Calabash of Wisdom - World wisdom tales for building empathy, awareness and responsibility (Middle and High Schools, performance and follow-up workshops) For All to Share - Multicultural folktales, myths and legends (pre K-12) Halloween Tales From Around the World - Multicultural Halloween, performance (K-12) and writing/storytelling residency (5-8) I Can Tell - Storytelling residency and teacher training, K-8 A Trunkfull of Tales - Family storytelling for Home and School - a workshop for educators and parents, and residency (2-8) Program Titles: We Share a Common Story; The Calabash of Wisdom; For All to Share; Halloween Tales From Around the World; I Can Tell; A Trunkfull of Tales Audience Limit: Varies with program Fee: $400 for 1 performance; $500 for two; $600 for three +travel over 1 hour Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council Language Arts: Folk Tales, Myth, Creative Writing Social Studies: Holidays (Halloween), Countries and Regions of the World Health: Self-esteem, Conflict Resolution, Bullying Prevention

Petticoat Adventures 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 Storyteller/actress Joan Gatturna presents women from history who have led unique and unusual lives. With the aid of costume and reproduction artifacts, Joan takes children into past centuries where they can meet and converse with women who defied the conventions of their times. Current productions include Petticoat Patriot-The Deborah Sampson Story, which tells of a woman who served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, Petticoats at Sea - which shares the adventures of a girl who lived her life at sea in the era of the Clipper Ships and the China Trade, and Petticoat and the Midnight Ride - which tells the story of Rachel Revere (Paul's wife) and her children. Hear about home life in a time of tumult and how Rachel and the children escaped occupied Boston, and much more. (Grade 3 and up; Assembly, Classrooms and Residencies) Program Titles: Petticoat Patriot- The Deborah Sampson Story; Petticoats at Sea- The Clipper Ship Girl Audience Limit: 75 for school programs Fee: $350 for the first performance, $200 for each thereafter on same day/same location. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S.(New York) Special Requirements: Small table and chair Social Studies: American History (American Revolution), Occupations (Sailors, Whaling), Women's History Science: Sea

Diane Postoian 130 Wentworth Ave. Cranston, RI 02905 (401) 461-1322 E Mail: dianepostoian@verizon.net Website: www.dianepostoian.com Diane dramatizes contemporary books on a child's reading level, so she can say to her audience, "If you liked this story, you can read it." Her energetic, comical classroom workshops include many of the language arts standards. And her personal stories for adolescents put humor back into growing pains. Diane is determined to raise the standard of entertainment for young people. As former director of Looking Glass Theatre, Diane received grants nationwide for her innovative work in education and performance. In 2006, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Rhode Island College. Program Titles: Storytheatre - one woman shows with multiple characters; Earth Stories (Grades K-2); Folk Tales with participation for 5 students (Grades 3 - 6). Workshops: Acting Naturally About Reading; Ask Olga! - stand up comedy and mental health awareness (Grades 5 - 12) Audience Limit: Shows: 150 students; Workshops - classroom size Special Requirements: open space Fee: $375 - $725 plus travel Possible Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, State Arts Councils, VSA Arts, Titles One and Four Language Arts: Reading Social Studies: Countries Science: Environment, Ecology Health: Self-esteem

Robert Pottle Blue Lobster Press 3913 Union Street Levant, ME 04456 (207) 991-2580 Fax: (207) 884-4432 E Mail: poet@robertpottle.com Website: www.robertpottle.com "Call the school nurse! Robert will spread an infectious enthusiasm for poetry!" ROBERT POTTLE is a widely published children's poet. He was a first grade teacher for ten years. Robert knows how to engage, entertain, and enlighten children. He performs at schools and conferences nationwide. School visits begin with an unforgettable large group poetry performance in which he performs his humorous verse. Robert then conducts small group workshops on topics such as: how to write specific forms of poetry, how to perform poetry, the writing process, and his exclusive creative webbing activity which generates rhymes and ideas for writing funny poetry. Program Titles: Laugh and Learn Poetry; Crazy About Poetry; Write with Robert; Wicked Good Poetry; Poetry Publisher Audience Suitability: PreK - 6 Audience Limit: none Fee: Starts at $950 for a full day visit (includes travel) / unlimited number of sessions; Multi-day visit discounts available Special Requirements: A small table and a glass of water Language Arts: Poetry, Creative Writing, Children's Literature, Storytelling

Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti PO Box 380496 East Hartford, CT 06138-0496 (860) 528-0733 E Mail: jpresutti@sbcglobal.net Web site: www.woventales.com Gwendolyn is an Artist-in-Residence at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum. She is an International Award Winning Toastmaster and the recipient of the Director's Award for Excellence, from the Institute of Texan Cultures. She is also the 2006 recipient of the Boston Fund Artist Fellowship through the Greater Hartford Arts Council. Programs include: Invisible Women in History, When Animals Talked, Narratives of the Black Cowboys and the Black Seminoles, Untold Stories of America's Past, and Gumbo Soup. Also available are: Ruth, a woman who was originally captured in Africa, endured the Middle Passage and horrors of slavery, and eventually became free, recounts her long journey. It addresses racial and ethnic isolation and provides a forum for multicultural programming. This character is a composite taken from historical researched documents. Hagar, an enslaved woman, is the property of Silas Deane of Wethersfield, CT. She illuminates some significant historical moments as she unravels the lives of slaves, native people, indentured servants and the rich slave owners during the Colonial period. This is a characterization of a historical researched individual. (Props and period clothing appropriate for the time). 5th - adult and each performance concludes with a Q&A session. Weaving in history, artifacts and interactive storytelling with a beguiling assortment of animal characters, these stories portray human foibles and explore cultural diversity in America and around the World. Narratives of the Black Cowboys and the Black Seminoles, Gumbo Soup stories and funny and touching memories of childhood are all included. Program Titles: Invisible Women in History; When Animals Talked; Narratives of the Black Cowboys and the Black Seminoles; Untold Stories of America's Past; Gumbo Soup Grade Level Suitabiilty: Characterizations: 4th to adult; Folktales 1st to adult Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Special requirements: Characterizations: space for a few props and mobility. Fee: Assembly (folktales): $400.00; $150 for each thereafter same day same location. Characterizations: $600.00; $900 for two same day same location Social Studies: American History (General, Colonial, Slavery, Westward Expansion), States (Connecticut), Black History, Women's History, Occupations (Cowboys) Language Arts: Folktales (Animal, Native American, African-American)

Mark Shepard - DrumSongStory 589 Chapel Street, #3 New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 495-8808 E-Mail: mark@markshepard.com Website: http://www.drumstory.org Mark Shepard is a multi-disciplinary performing and teaching artist who uses drums, songs and stories to interactively engage, entertain and educate audiences of all ages in performances, workshops and staff development programs. He is on the roster of the CT Commission on ther Arts as a performer as well as a "Master Teaching Artist". He has released 12 CDs of original songs and stories. In addition to his music and storytelling, he is a board certified master practitioner and trainer of NLP and speaks nationally on learning and communication skills. Program Titles: DrumSongStory; Breathing Underwater; Funky Monkey! Pumpkin Pie!; Birds; Beyond the Borders; Trickster Tales; Beneath the Northern Star, Mysts & Magick; The Drum of the Elephant King; The Talking Drum; Captured By the Iroquois; Abi Yo Yo; Brothers of the Drum; Shifting Shape Audience Limit: 350/assembly Fees: Negotiable Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts Environment, Ecology, Sea, Animals (birds), American History (Colonial), Countries/Regions of the World (Africa, Caribbean, Ireland), Folk Tales (Inuit, Trickster), Conflict Resolution

TAINO Encore Performing Arts, Inc Roberta Wolinsky PO Box 630 Melville, NY 11747 (800) 669-9850 Fax: (631) 423-1795 Email: info@encoreperforming.com Website: http://encoreperforming.com/ta After a five year journey through Central and South America and the Caribbean, Sana and Papo returned to their homes in New England and Puerto Rico and created TAINO (pronounced tah-ee-noe) and for the past 15 years have toured the Eastern Seaboard enchanting audiences with their unique brand of worldclass, Caribbean-flavored music, with storytelling relating their on-going adventures in both cultures. TAINO is available in the U.S.A. from mid-May through mid-December; during the remaining 5 months TAINO resides on their mountain farm in Puerto Rico, conducting inter-cultural exchange programs. TAINO has two recordings of Caribbean World music for all ages. Complimentary copies with all 2001 bookings. PROGRAMS: The Journey: TAINO retraces their journey through Latin America & the Caribbean through story & song. Authentic music with student participation. Bilingual adventure. Caribbean Holiday: A music journey of the Caribbean celebrating the joyful and festive holiday season in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guadalupe, and Jamaica. Discovering Columbus: Exploring the world that Columbus encountered in his voyages to America & the subsequent transformation of that world with the meeting of the Native American, European, and African peoples. Students actively participate and will discover the "New World" for the first time. Rainforest: Travel along the equator visitng the endangered tropical forest regions through music & stories inspired by the sounds & flavors of South America, Africa, and Asia. Caribbean Carnaval: A new end of the school year show; a festive variety of Caribbean music featuring Sana's dazzling keyboard & emphasizing audinece and "on-stage" student participation. Wow! Program Titles: The Journey; Rainforest; Caribbean Holiday; Discovering Columbus; Caribbean Carnaval Audience Limit: 300/assembly Fee: $800/single; $1,050 per double show in same location. Travel fees are variable. Block booking discounts. Residencies available. Funding Source: Vermont Arts Council Special Requirements: Tech Rider will be provided with contract Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World (Central and South America, Caribbean), Famous People (Columbus) Science: Ecology, Environment Language Arts: Bilingual (Spanish)

Tim Van Egmond Folksinger & Storyteller 118 E. Chestnut Hill Road Montague, MA 01351-9541 (413) 367-9304 E-mail: timve@rcn.com Website: www.timvanegmond.com Tim Van Egmond waves together tales, tunes, and songs -- from the rib- tickling to the spine-tingling to the heart-warming. Music flows in and around his stories through his singing and playing on a wide variety of traditional instruments (including limberjack, hammered and mountain dulcimer, mouth bow, guitar, conga drum, and pennywhistle). His dynamic style incorporates dramatic movement, voice, and facial expression to make stories come alive. His gift of encouraging participation makes for high-spirited and engaging programs. Each program is tailored to meet special needs and interests of sponsors and participants. Teacher and Student Workshops also available. Program Titles: Building Bridges - A Celebration of Multicultural Diversity and Understanding; Hearing Nature's Voice; You're (Not) So Different From Me - Disability Awareness; Sun and Moon and Stars; The Story Bag; Sing, Jump, Say, Clap! - Language and Literacy Readiness Activities for Early Childhood; Young Fogies & Old Whippersnappers - intergenerational programs with students and seniors. Audience Limit: 50/class; 200/assembly (Extra charges for classes over 50 or assemblies over 200) Fee: 1 show- $350 + travel; 2 shows - $525; 3rd and 4th show, $175 each; Block-booking discount available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council Creative Teaching Partners Program Language Arts: Folk Tales, Trickster Tales, 'Why' Tales Science: Environment, Ecology, Seasons, Nature Social Studies: World Cultures, Holidays, Community Health: Disabilty Awareness