KATE   CARNEY'S   HEROIC   WOMEN   YOU   CAN   TALK   TO Kate Carney 51 Pettee Street Newton, MA 02464 (617) 244-0209 Fax: (617) 926-7273 E Mail: carneyk@earthlink.net Web site: www.katecarney.net Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving, thought-provoking and humorous chance to explore history as if they were there. Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper. Things are going downhill fast at the Lowell mills; the mill girls are speaking up. Should she…? (Grade 5-up) Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Walker, draws us into the chaos of the Revolutionary War with her gossipy innkeeper’s scuttlebutt. (Grades 5 -12) Annie Sullivan, Teacher, insists that she’s no "miracle worker" and shows how deaf-blind-mutes like Helen Keller can learn. (Grades 5-12) The First Woman Doctor in the West, Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD reveals her secret of survival on the Oregon Trail & frontier: Don’t take no for an answer. (Grades 5-12) Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Who knew a madcap scatterbrain who cared for nature could change girls’ lives all over the country? Grades 4-up Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant, and “The Promised Land” author, celebrates her "American Dream" success and laments its price to her family. (Grades 5-12) Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke, founder of the first female seminary, wonders at student Emily Dickinson and America's fear of "female greatness". (Grades 7-12) for Younger Children Living History Stories in costume and character, about the American Revolution, the Frontier, Immigration, the Girl Scouts and Helen Keller’s World. (Grades 2-4) Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables: Children act out Aesop’s talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6) Mother Nature's Myths: enchanting, interactive "why" and "how" stories about why odd things in nature came to be as they are. (Grades K-4) Mother Earth Multicultural Tales: interactive folk stories, which build understanding and appreciation of other cultures as they span the globe. (Grades K-4) Study Guides are available for all of Kate's 45-minute programs. She offers workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. Program Titles: For Grades 5-12: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Rachel Walker; Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West: Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant and Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. For Grades 2-6: Living History Stories, Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables. For K-4: Mother Nature's Myths and Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales. Audience Limits: 200/assembly depending on show Fees: For groups up to 60: $280 plus $.48/mile. Size of group determines fee. Discounts available for Performance/Workshop combos, co-sponsorship and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org) Requirements: A music or speaker’s stand (for visual aids).

HISTORICAL   PERSPECTIVES   FOR   CHILDREN   INC. Joan Schaeffer 1344 East Bailey Road Naperville, IL 60565 (800) 305-0472 Fax: (630) 305-6042 E Mail: hpc_inc@yahoo.com Website: www.historicalperspectives.net Historical Perspectives for Children's full theatrical productions dramatize each character's life from their childhood through their adulthood, enabling children to see and understand the process each went through to achieve what they did. These dynamic, interactive and very entertaining programs are accented with slides, sound effects and voiceover to very visually bring each character to life. Program Titles: Ben Franklin: Statesman and Inventor; Abraham Lincoln: American Pesident; Helen Keller: Champion of the Disabled; Clara Barton: A Great Humanitarian; Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation Audience Limits: Assembly - 300 Fee: Ranges from $475 - $775, depending on location. Block-booking discounts available. Funding Source: BOCES (New York)

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

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)

ROGER  TINCKNELL 78 Pratt Corner Road Shutesbury, MA 01072 (413) 259-1146 E-Mail: roger@rogertincknell.com Website: www.rogertincknell.com Two-time Parents’ Choice Award-winning recording artist, Roger Tincknell offers participatory, curriculum-based music assemblies and workshops. As a former classroom teacher and music specialist, Roger provides enriching multi-cultural, historical, and environmental programs. His repertoire includes international folk-songs sung in a variety of languages as well as songs and dances from Native, African, European and Asian- American traditions. He plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, ukulele, Irish bozouki, Incan charango, Russian balalaika, Puerto Rican cuatro, harmonica, Native American flutes, African drums and Latin percussion. His programs include: Across the Americas, a musical journey from Canada to South America; Earth Rhythms, an environmental program, Children's Songs and Singing Games, a participatory multicultural program for younger grades. Roger also offers songwriting workshops and hands-on programs for special needs and very young children. Comprehensive study guides are provided. Program Titles: Across the Americas (can be tailored to include: Colonial America to the Revolution, Immigration and Industrial America; From Slavery to Civil Rights; Cowboys, Yodeling and Western Expansion; Latin American Songs, Dances and Instruments; Songs of the Sea.); Earth Rhythms (Celebrates and teaches environmental awareness); Children's Songs and Singing Games; Holidays from Around the World (Winter Solstice Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr., St. Patrick's Day, Halloween and others); Under One Sky: A Multicultural Musical Journey around the World Audience Limit: 40/class; 400/assembly Fee: $350-$400 (plus travel) sliding scale for one show with additional programs on same day 1/2 price. Funding Source: MCC, Local Cultural Councils and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Very Special Arts, BOCES (NY), SCLC (CT) Special Requirements: table and access to electricity

HISTORICAL   PERSPECTIVES   FOR   CHILDREN   INC. Joan Schaeffer 1344 East Bailey Road Naperville, IL 60565 (800) 305-0472 Fax: (630) 305-6042 E Mail: hpc_inc@yahoo.com Website: www.historicalperspectives.net Historical Perspectives for Children's full theatrical productions dramatize each character's life from their childhood through their adulthood, enabling children to see and understand the process each went through to achieve what they did. These dynamic, interactive and very entertaining programs are accented with slides, sound effects and voiceover to very visually bring each character to life. Program Titles: Ben Franklin: Statesman and Inventor; Abraham Lincoln: American Pesident; Helen Keller: Champion of the Disabled; Clara Barton: A Great Humanitarian; Amelia Earhart: Pioneer in Aviation Audience Limits: Assembly - 300 Fee: Ranges from $475 - $775, depending on location. Block-booking discounts available. Funding Source: BOCES (New York)

KATE   CARNEY'S   HEROIC   WOMEN   YOU   CAN   TALK   TO Kate Carney 51 Pettee Street Newton, MA 02464 (617) 244-0209 Fax: (617) 926-7273 E Mail: carneyk@earthlink.net Web site: www.katecarney.net Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving, thought-provoking and humorous chance to explore history as if they were there. Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper. Things are going downhill fast at the Lowell mills; the mill girls are speaking up. Should she…? (Grade 5-up) Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Walker, draws us into the chaos of the Revolutionary War with her gossipy innkeeper’s scuttlebutt. (Grades 5 -12) Annie Sullivan, Teacher, insists that she’s no "miracle worker" and shows how deaf-blind-mutes like Helen Keller can learn. (Grades 5-12) The First Woman Doctor in the West, Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD reveals her secret of survival on the Oregon Trail & frontier: Don’t take no for an answer. (Grades 5-12) Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Who knew a madcap scatterbrain who cared for nature could change girls’ lives all over the country? Grades 4-up Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant, and “The Promised Land” author, celebrates her "American Dream" success and laments its price to her family. (Grades 5-12) Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke, founder of the first female seminary, wonders at student Emily Dickinson and America's fear of "female greatness". (Grades 7-12) for Younger Children Living History Stories in costume and character, about the American Revolution, the Frontier, Immigration, the Girl Scouts and Helen Keller’s World. (Grades 2-4) Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables: Children act out Aesop’s talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6) Mother Nature's Myths: enchanting, interactive "why" and "how" stories about why odd things in nature came to be as they are. (Grades K-4) Mother Earth Multicultural Tales: interactive folk stories, which build understanding and appreciation of other cultures as they span the globe. (Grades K-4) Study Guides are available for all of Kate's 45-minute programs. She offers workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. Program Titles: For Grades 5-12: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Rachel Walker; Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West: Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant and Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. For Grades 2-6: Living History Stories, Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables. For K-4: Mother Nature's Myths and Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales. Audience Limits: 200/assembly depending on show Fees: For groups up to 60: $280 plus $.48/mile. Size of group determines fee. Discounts available for Performance/Workshop combos, co-sponsorship and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org) Requirements: A music or speaker’s stand (for visual aids).

KATE   CARNEY'S   HEROIC   WOMEN   YOU   CAN   TALK   TO Kate Carney 51 Pettee Street Newton, MA 02464 (617) 244-0209 Fax: (617) 926-7273 E Mail: carneyk@earthlink.net Web site: www.katecarney.net Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving, thought-provoking and humorous chance to explore history as if they were there. Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper. Things are going downhill fast at the Lowell mills; the mill girls are speaking up. Should she…? (Grade 5-up) Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Walker, draws us into the chaos of the Revolutionary War with her gossipy innkeeper’s scuttlebutt. (Grades 5 -12) Annie Sullivan, Teacher, insists that she’s no "miracle worker" and shows how deaf-blind-mutes like Helen Keller can learn. (Grades 5-12) The First Woman Doctor in the West, Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD reveals her secret of survival on the Oregon Trail & frontier: Don’t take no for an answer. (Grades 5-12) Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Who knew a madcap scatterbrain who cared for nature could change girls’ lives all over the country? Grades 4-up Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant, and “The Promised Land” author, celebrates her "American Dream" success and laments its price to her family. (Grades 5-12) Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke, founder of the first female seminary, wonders at student Emily Dickinson and America's fear of "female greatness". (Grades 7-12) for Younger Children Living History Stories in costume and character, about the American Revolution, the Frontier, Immigration, the Girl Scouts and Helen Keller’s World. (Grades 2-4) Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables: Children act out Aesop’s talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6) Mother Nature's Myths: enchanting, interactive "why" and "how" stories about why odd things in nature came to be as they are. (Grades K-4) Mother Earth Multicultural Tales: interactive folk stories, which build understanding and appreciation of other cultures as they span the globe. (Grades K-4) Study Guides are available for all of Kate's 45-minute programs. She offers workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. Program Titles: For Grades 5-12: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Rachel Walker; Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West: Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant and Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. For Grades 2-6: Living History Stories, Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables. For K-4: Mother Nature's Myths and Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales. Audience Limits: 200/assembly depending on show Fees: For groups up to 60: $280 plus $.48/mile. Size of group determines fee. Discounts available for Performance/Workshop combos, co-sponsorship and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org) Requirements: A music or speaker’s stand (for visual aids).

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

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

JESSA   PIAIA  (WOMEN  IN  HISTORY) PO Box 390845 Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 776-3625 E Mail: piaia@fas.harvard.edu Website: www.womeninhistoryprograms.com WOMEN IN HISTORY programs celebrate women of the past whose diverse lives span three centuries. In poignant and inspiring dramatic vignettes, Jessa Piaia reveals the accomplishments, struggles, and contributions that women, such as Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Mary Dyer, Amelia Earhart, and Rachel Revere have made to American history. Each woman's life is depicted against the events and issues of her day, contrasting her domestic activities with public events. Researched in depth and historically accurate. Curriculum packets available. (Grades 5 and up) Program Title: Women in History Audience Limit: 75/class; 150/assembly Fee: starts at $250.00 plus travel, with block booking discount Special Requirements: microphone

ELENA   DODD –   MEET   ELEANOR   ROOSEVELT Elena Dodd - Meet Eleanor Roosevelt 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 "Meet Eleanor Roosevelt," performed by the actress Elena Dodd, is a four-part personal visit from Mrs. Roosevelt. Part I covers Childhood and Adolescence (and carries a strong self-esteem message), Part II, Mother and First Lady, and Part III, Private Citizen and First Lady of the World, and Part IV, Eleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These segments may be presented individually, in sequence or in any combination. A dialogue with the audience follows each performance. [Grades 4 and up] Program Title: Meet Eleanor Roosevelt Audience Limit: 200 for Grades K - 6, otherwise no limit Fee: $400 for first show, $250 for each thereafter same day/same location. Funding Sources: Vermont Arts and Humanities Council, New Hampshire Council on the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) BETSY ROSS    LON   CEREL 18 Pinewood Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 946-3183 E Mail: magicguy@cox.net Website: loncerel.com/magicofreading.html "The Magic of Reading" is a curriculum-based program incorporating popular children's books. Lon Cerel has been entertaining children and their families for over 20 years and has twice been voted "RI's Best Family Entertainment" by the RI Parents' Paper. Lon's goal is to aid in your efforts to motivate your children, by promoting the Fun of recreational reading, and the use of the library. Instead of turning on the TV, children learn to turn on their minds and their imaginations. The program is a perfect companion to the Books & Beyond and Feinstein Good Deeds programs. In addition, by utilizing the techniques of stage magic, each illusion reinforces moral values such as sharing, cooperation, giving respect to get respect, "paying it forward", and consequences (cause and effect). The program is specirfically geared to grades K-5. Program Title: The Magic of Reading Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: $450-$550; second show, same day: $200 additional   ROSA BOVA 231 Massachusetts Ave, Apt. 208 Arlington, MA 02174 (781) 646-8876 "Rosa's vivid imagination, creative imagery and sense of humor capture the minds and hearts of children and adults," says elementary school teacher, June Roche, Hardy School, Arlington. "As inaugural children's performer at Huntington Theatre Open House Storyteller Rosa Bova captivated ages 5 to 75. Thanks to the success of her performance we have established storytelling as an integral part of Open House at the Theatre," says Deborah J. Gillis, Huntington Theatre. Other Clients include: Lincoln Center NY Storytelling Festival, Cambridge Center for Adult Education, Bookcellar Cafe, State of Maine Writers Conference, Schools, Libraries. Program Titles: Amelia Earhart First Lady of the Air; Betsy Ross, Girl of Olde Philadelphia; Come and Hear About Paul Revere; Glauscabi and The Wind Eagle (Native American); The Romance of Italy (Folklore, Legends, Personal); Paul Bunyan and Other Tall Tales; A Whale of a Tale (Nature); Fluttery, Buttery Butterflies (Nature); Turkeys, Indians and Popcorn (Fall/Thanksgiving); Childhood stories, and more. Fee: $300-$350 Special Requirements: Small table, chair; microphone/VCR as needed DEBORAH SAMPSON    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 HARRIET BEECHER STOWE    JAN   TURNQUIST   INTER*ACT PERFORMANCES 106 Kenney Lane Concord, MA 01742 (508) 369-2467 E Mail: janturnquist@juno.com Web site: janturnquist.com In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 1050 Massachusetts Ave., Suite 201 Boston, MA 02215 (617) 566-9262 In a unique interactive format Jan Turnquist becomes Louisa May Alcott, Harriet Beecher Stowe, or Phebe Emerson, eyewitness to the start of the American Revolution and grandmother of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Jan presents these strong historic and literary women's lives and careers in a lively, entertaining manner. Students are encouraged to ask questions and converse with Miss Alcott, Mrs. Stowe, or Mrs. Emerson. Program is adjusted for age and special focus, if desired. Jan is happy to plan with teachers ahead of time. Program Titles: Louisa May Alcott, Dynamic Author; Harriet Beecher Stowe, Catalyst for Civil War; Phebe Bliss Emerson, Eyewitness to Revolution Audience Limit: 100/group; 250/assembly (negotiable) Fee: $500/assembly; $300/group + .30 travel from Concord ANNIE SULLIVAN   KATE   CARNEY'S   HEROIC   WOMEN   YOU   CAN   TALK   TO Kate Carney 51 Pettee Street Newton, MA 02464 (617) 244-0209 Fax: (617) 926-7273 E Mail: carneyk@earthlink.net Web site: www.katecarney.net Travel back in time with Kate as she tells stories, in costume and character, from the lives of some extraordinary American women. These interactive historical programs will give your group a moving, thought-provoking and humorous chance to explore history as if they were there. Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper. Things are going downhill fast at the Lowell mills; the mill girls are speaking up. Should she…? (Grade 5-up) Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Mrs. Rachel Walker, draws us into the chaos of the Revolutionary War with her gossipy innkeeper’s scuttlebutt. (Grades 5 -12) Annie Sullivan, Teacher, insists that she’s no "miracle worker" and shows how deaf-blind-mutes like Helen Keller can learn. (Grades 5-12) The First Woman Doctor in the West, Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD reveals her secret of survival on the Oregon Trail & frontier: Don’t take no for an answer. (Grades 5-12) Juliette Gordon Low, Founder of the Girl Scouts of America. Who knew a madcap scatterbrain who cared for nature could change girls’ lives all over the country? Grades 4-up Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant, and “The Promised Land” author, celebrates her "American Dream" success and laments its price to her family. (Grades 5-12) Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke, founder of the first female seminary, wonders at student Emily Dickinson and America's fear of "female greatness". (Grades 7-12) for Younger Children Living History Stories in costume and character, about the American Revolution, the Frontier, Immigration, the Girl Scouts and Helen Keller’s World. (Grades 2-4) Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables: Children act out Aesop’s talking animal fables, and hear thrilling, funny misadventures of heroes, gods and goddesses. (Grades 2-6) Mother Nature's Myths: enchanting, interactive "why" and "how" stories about why odd things in nature came to be as they are. (Grades K-4) Mother Earth Multicultural Tales: interactive folk stories, which build understanding and appreciation of other cultures as they span the globe. (Grades K-4) Study Guides are available for all of Kate's 45-minute programs. She offers workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. Program Titles: For Grades 5-12: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law, Rachel Walker; Mrs. Larcom, Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West: Bethenia Owens-Adair, MD; Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of America; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant and Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. For Grades 2-6: Living History Stories, Greek Myths and Aesop’s Fables. For K-4: Mother Nature's Myths and Mother Earth's Multicultural Tales. Audience Limits: 200/assembly depending on show Fees: For groups up to 60: $280 plus $.48/mile. Size of group determines fee. Discounts available for Performance/Workshop combos, co-sponsorship and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org) Requirements: A music or speaker’s stand (for visual aids).