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LANGUAGE ARTS


POETRY


THEATER || MUSIC || PUPPETRY || STORYTELLING


THEATER


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   TROUBADOUR
Victor Cockburn or Judith Steinbergh
126 Payson Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3272
(617) 327-8965
Fax: (617) 327-7473
E Mail: Info@Troubadour.org
Website: www.Troubadour.org

Presenting original and traditional material, Troubadour artists expose students and teachers to a wide range of lively and inspiring poetry and folksongs from diverse cultures. With poems and songs about issues close to their lives and classroom curriculum, the audience is exposed to works from a diverse collection of writers both adult and children. Troubadour recordings and material have received awards such as Entertainer of the Year from the Boston Parents Paper, as well as Parents Choice Silver and Gold, and Early Childhood Awards.

Troubadour artists have 30 years of experience teaching and developing curriculum. Programs directly relate to MA Curriculum Frameworks Guidelines. Curriculum support materials are available. In the classroom, through a combination of multi-visit, writing workshops for students, professional development workshops for teachers, and providing curriculum resources, Troubadour’s Artist Educators emphasize the use of literary arts in the writing process. We provide continued support for teachers and students by establishing personal and professional long-term relationships with schools. In this way, we can better effect a successful and lasting, systemic change in education, while encouraging a love of literature, writing, and music.

Fee: $400.00, $1,000.00

Possible Funding: Massachusetts Cultural Council, local cultural councils, Very Special Arts MA, Troubadour Educational Outreach Grant.


PUPPETRY


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   CRABGRASS   PUPPET   THEATRE
Encore Performing Arts, Inc
Roberta Wolinsky
PO Box 630
Melville, NY 11747
(800) 669-9850
Fax: (631) 423-1795
Email: puppets@encoreperforming.com
Website: http://www.crabgrasspuppets.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 Bremen Town Musicians” is an enchanting Brothers Grimm folktale. Thrown off their farms because they are too old to work, a donkey, a cat and a rooster form a singing group and set off for the big city to make it in show biz. Along the way they meet a nasty bunch of robbers, and it’s up to the animals to get rid of them. In doing so, they discover that everyone has a special talent and that only by working together can they achieve their dreams.

"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.

"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.

“Haiku Hiphop and Hotdogs”: Puppets Do Poetry Imagine a symphony composed entirely by goldfish! Thrill to the adventures of “Fearless Flying Hotdogs!” Dance with the “Funky Snowman!” This exciting new fusion of poetry and puppetry includes Jack Prelutsky’s “The Goblin” (these goblins just want to have fun!) as well as poems by Nikki Giovanni, David McCord, Calef Brown and others. Remember to “Keep a Poem in Your Pocket,” and – above all – “Do Not Approach an Emu!”

“Jabberwocky” One of the best-known poems in children’s literature springs to life with wit and whimsy, stunning puppets, and fantastical scenery. Explore the magical world of Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass, where you’ll meet wondrous creatures like the mimsy borogrove and the frumious bandersnatch. This fabulous and funny adventure is a true celebration of the imagination!

“The Day It Snowed Tortillas” Creative thinking is the key ingredient that helps a poor couple outwit a gang of bullies in this delightful folktale from Mexico about luck, love and lunch. A woodcutter and his wife have the chance to become rich. All they have to do is make it snow – in July – in Mexico! Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month and Cinco de Mayo!

Program Titles: Anansi, Spiderman of Africa; The Bremen Town Musicians; Mr. Punch's Christmas Carol; The Last Dragon on Earth; Haiku Hiphop and Hotdogs; Jabberwocky; The Day It Snowed Tortillas

Special Requirements: 9 ft. ceiling clearance

Fee: $875-1000 for 1; $1150-1300 for 2 back-to-back

Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, VT Council on the Arts


STORYTELLING


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   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



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