• A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony.
• The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’
• The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’
• Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style!

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 in costume and character, as she tells stories drawn from the lives of some American women who did extraordinary things. Each woman talks about the issues of her day and the ideas of that time; listeners come to understand what it would be like to live back then. These interactive historical programs sweep students into the past for thought-provoking and exciting chances to explore history as if they were there. Kate brings each woman alive from childhood through adulthood – listeners can see and understand what these women went through and why they did what they did. A couple were feisty rebels who challenged ideas about what a woman can do; others struggled for their rights in a male dominated world. Kate’s story programs tie in with on-going classroom studies in social studies and language arts; she offers residencies and workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. She combines performing with interactive exercises and gives students a chance to explore events in the stories they just heard. She covers major landmarks in American history: An eyewitness’ account of the Revolutionary War, Struggles and survival at the Lowell Mills: Pioneering the Oregon Trail and frontier, Daring Higher Education for Young Ladies, An Immigrant’s American Dream, “The Miracle Worker” and Helen Keller, Daisy Low and The Girl Scouts. Kate is a seasoned, dynamic storyteller, all-round entertaining performer and experienced teacher. Her work is carefully researched and historically accurate. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. She will send you a curriculum packet with ideas and questions for social studies, English, art, drama, and debate projects. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. HEROIC WOMEN YOU CAN TALK TO programs for classrooms and residencies. Grade 5-up Titles 1789: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law 1843: Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper 1849: Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke 1895: First Woman Doctor in the West 1911: Annie Sullivan, Teacher 1912: Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant 1920: Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Also: Living History Stories for Younger Children Interactive programs with songs and dramatizations on the American Revolution, the Frontier, the Lowell Mills, Immigration, Helen Keller’s World and the Girl Scouts. (Grades 2-4) Program Titles: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law; Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West; Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant; Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or less Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Negotiable for larger groups. Discounts available for Residencies, Workshops, Co-Sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: NE States Touring Program (New England Foundation for the Arts) (www.nefa.org) Requirements: Room free of distractions. Music/speaker's stands or easils (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: hpcprograms@historicalperspectives.net Website: www.historicalperspectives.net For over 20 years, Historical Perspectives for Children has educated and inspired students with compelling full-life portrayals of historical role models whose stories will complement your social studies, science, language arts and character education curricula. These engaging, multi-media and interactive productions dramatize each character's life from their childhood through their adulthood, showing children the process each went through to achieve what they did. At the end of the program, students will say to themselves, “Maybe I can do that someday!” Program Titles: BEN FRANKLIN: Statesman and Inventor; HELEN KELLER: Champion of the Disabled; HARRIET TUBMAN: Conductor of the Underground Railroad; LAURA INGALLS WILDER: Writer of the Frontier Audience Limits: Up to 300 Fee: Ranges from $515 - $775, depending on location. Block-booking discounts available. Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council grants

PETTICOAT  ADVENTURES Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.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; Petticoat and the Midnight Ride Audience Limit: 75 for school programs; none for public presentations Fee: $500 for the first performance, $300 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); New Hampshire Humanities Council Special Requirements: Small table and chair

WOMEN  IN  HISTORY  (JESSA   PIAIA) PO Box 390845 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-388-8795 E Mail: jessapiaia@gmail.com 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 Margaret Fuller, 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 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

STORYTELLING   FOR    CHILDREN   -   KATE   CARNEY 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 Need a riveting, versatile entertainer who can delight all ages and whet their curiosity? Need an artist-in-residence who can work effectively with children and teachers? Storyteller Kate Carney can meet these needs and more. Since 1989, Kate has been telling stories to audiences young and old, at schools and libraries throughout New England, drawing on her broad repertoire of international folktales, myths and living history stories. Her presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. An eclectic teacher/performer, with 25 years of teaching experience, Kate tells stories and gives workshops for all levels. Her programs tie in with on-going classroom studies -- from nature and the environment to living history to disability awareness. Audiences describe her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing, eg: "Kate has a wonderful way of engaging children of all ages -- she understands what interests and amuses them. I am impressed with how she creates a warm, friendly atmosphere in which shy children feel comfortable. She is a fine actor and a warm, pleasant person with many talents to share.” Ed G., Director, Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington, MA Kate’s storytelling captivates students’ attention, helps them process ideas, follow narrative, develop sequential thinking and improve their memory. They grow personally involved in the subject -- values such as character development and conflict resolution sink in. Her engaging style encourages students to honor themselves, their community and their physical environment. Her message is Yes! If you keep at it, you can be anything you want to be. She also focuses on appreciating differences and developing self-esteem. By integrating arts into the curriculum, she motivates students to want to read. The result? Inquiring and creative minds, students who find reading exciting and accessible. In her Residencies and Workshops for Children, Kate humorously and interactively pulls drama and skills from her receptive listeners as they begin to create stories. They start by re-enacting the events and characters they’ve just heard about. They go on to learn how to select a story, sequence its beginning, middle and end -- and present it in a final Story Festival. In her Teachers’ in-service trainings Kate is committed to helping teachers reach their curricular goals. Her work is based on the progressive educational tradition – she gives exercises which stimulate question-asking, encourage the ‘whole child’ and provide ‘real-world’ experiences for children. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. Study Guides are available for these 45-minute programs. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. Interactive Living History Stories (Grades 2-4) Kate's creative approach to teaching history and language arts weaves storytelling, song and dramatization into learning. Playing an historical woman, she tells stories, leads kids in period songs and invites them to act out events from that part of America’s history. Inquiring, creative minds and responsible citizenship develop as she and the group focus on culture, science, art, fashion and our diverse culture. Kate is happy to plan ahead with teachers, and to adjust the program for that group’s goals. Students may want to bring questions to ask Kate's character (History, Reading for 2-5) The American Revolution: What was it like to be a kid in colonial days? Kate introduces children to the riddles, tales, songs and games of children in Pre-Revolutionary Boston. The Frontier: Using simple objects, students re-enact events in stories they’ve just heard about the Oregon Trail and the Frontier. The Lowell Mills: After stories of how the mill workers lived, students imaginatively step into their shoes to learn how to spend their money wisely. Immigration: After hearing immigrants’ stories, youngsters take a mock exam like the ones immigrants had to take to enter this country. Helen Keller's World: What would it be like to be deaf, blind and mute? Kids explore the roles of the disabled and their guides, to find out how it would feel to experience that world. The Girl Scouts: Juliette Low’s childhood led her to found the Girl Scouts. Children hear about what the early Scouts did and try out some of their activities. Story Programs for younger kids- tailored to your needs Greek Myths/Aesop's Fables: Kids hear and act out Aesop's fables, and/or talk over the misadventures of some Greek heroes, gods, and goddesses. (K-6) Mother Nature's Myths: Tales of Nature’s quirks; activities to honor her. (K-4) Multicultural Tales: folk stories, songs and games to help kids understand other cultures. (K-4). Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or fewer. Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Larger groups - Negotiable. Discounts available for Residencies, Day-long Workshops, Co-sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: New England States Touring (NEST) program of the New England Foundation for the Arts

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TOM   CALLINAN   and   ANN   SHAPIRO c/o Crackerbarrel Entertainments 55 East Town Street Norwich, CT 06360-2345 Phone and Fax: (860) 889-6648 E-Mail: tom.c@crackerbarrel-ents.com Website: http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/tomann01.htm For over 30 years, the husband and wife team of Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro has toured an assortment of informative and entertaining participatory programs throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States for audiences as diverse as nursery schools through nursing homes. Whether appearing as solo artists or as their duo, they blend their extensive repertoire of songs, which span many centuries, with an impressive array of instruments from the wind, string, and percussion families. As storytellers, they were among the Featured Tellers at the National Storytelling Festival (1999), and "Tellers-In-Residence" at the International Storytelling Center (2003). Their stories are told in-tandem or individually, embellished with humor, music, sound effects, and audience involvement. Each has been designated a Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom, a former junior high school teacher with a B.S. in Secondary Education from Central Connecticut State University, and a M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University, has written over 100 songs about Connecticut – more than anyone in history. Via legislation passed by the Connecticut General Assembly, and signed by then-Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., Tom was designated Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour" in 1991. His credits include: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; "Good Morning America"; "Shining Time Station"; among many others. Honors include: composing songs included in Emmy Award-winning documentaries and co-writing songs on Parents Choice Gold Award recordings, among others. In addition to her work as a creative and performing artist, Ann also serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Storytelling Center, in-residence at Connecticut College. Ann is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including: The National Storytelling Network’s 2005 ORACLE Leadership and Service Award For The Northeastern United States; the 2008 Brother Blue and Ruth Hill Award from LANES (The League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling); and the 2009 Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship Recipient from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom and Ann have produced over a dozen recordings on CD and cassette (see website: www.Crackerbarrel-Ents.com). A downloadable order form is available at www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/Catalog/Order%20Form.htm, and printed study-guides pertaining to their Arts-In-Education programs are available on request. Information about teacher-training, consulting services, and custom songwriting are available as well. Program Titles: Environmental Hootenanny; From Sea to Shining Sea; Brother Against Brother; Young America; Come On & Sing-Along; I'm Gonna Write a Song; Home Fires; Imagine Menagerie; Thumbs-Up for Connecticut; Sea Songs, Chanteys, and Nautical Lore; Irish and Irish-American Songs, Tunes, and Tales; Getting Along; Holiday Hodge-Podge, and more. Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Fees: Assembly- $500/solo [1st show. 2nd show @ $300]; $750/duo [1st show. 2nd show @ $450]; Classroom- $500 per day/4 classes-solo. Travel is included within Connecticut. Out of state: 55¢ per mile, round-trip from Norwich, CT. Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, BOCES (New York). Special Requirements: Access to performance space 45 minutes before first show

JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council

PAUL   KAPLAN 203 Heatherstone Road Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 253-9484 E Mail: phkaplan@yahoo.com Website: www.paulkaplanmusic.com Paul Kaplan believes that music is unique in its ability to cross the boundaries of time and place, opening minds and hearts along the way. His programs include "Songs Around the World," adaptable to include music from cultures of your choice, "American Folksong Singalong," "Songs of the Sea," "Immigration Songs," "Songs for the Earth," and three interactive seasonal shows for young people: "Fall Frolic," "Wonders of Winter," and "Sing for Spring." Also, with bagpiper Larry Cole, "Music of the Isles (England, Ireland and Scotland)," and "The World of Bagpipes." All shows feature many opportunities for audience participation. Program Title: Songs Around the World, Folk Singalong, Songs of the Sea, Songs for the Earth, Music of the Isles (England, Ireland and Scotland), Fall Frolic, Wonders of Winter, Sing for Spring Audience Size: 350 Fee: $300 for one show; $450 for two; travel negotiable Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council (event)

PROMISED   LAND In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Out of Massachusetts: Ellen Lawrence Weiner 2411 Bay Rd. Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.net Website: www.elweiner.com Who Are We In America? Trace with Promised Land the story of immigrants searching for a better life. Hear the story of the people, from the original native Americans through the European explorers, to the waves of 19th and 20th century immigrants. Join in, as the members of Promised Land weave their family's stories into the tapestry we all share. Using sing-alongs, a multitude of musical instruments, engaging tales and old photographs, they combine history, music, language studies, and other aspects of the curriculum into an entertaining and educational program. Program Title: Promised Land (Assembly only) Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: In Massachusetts: $575/single,$725 for a pair and $990 for a triple. Out of state: $850 for one performance, reductions for multiples and block booking Special Requirements: 1 microphone with floor stand and PA system, 6 easels or music stands

STEVE SCHUCH Night Heron Music 267 Center Road Hillsboro, NH 03244 (800) 785-9678 E Mail: info@nightheron.com Website: http://www.NightHeron.com Join award-winning musician, author, and storyteller STEVE SCHUCH on a voyage of discovery. Striking pieces for violin and whales... magical tales of from around the world... lively singing, fun with languages, and the science of sound... all are part of Steve’s wide-ranging repertoire. Music and story selections are grade level appropriate, exemplifying arts education at its best. All programs include a free set of Books, CD’s and Educator Prep Materials. Steve offers encouragement for young writers and musicians as well. Honors include Artist Fellowships, composer awards and five fiddling championships. Steve’s musical story, A Symphony of Whales, received five national book awards, and his children’s recording, Trees of Life, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Schools often include an Author Book/CD Signing with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school. Details at: www.NightHeron.com. "Warmth and storytelling magic." –Los Angeles Times "Exceptionally fine... Schuch brings as much skill and intelligence to folk music as he does to classical." –The Boston Globe Sample Program: A Symphony of Whales Learn about whales, their songs and their encounters with humans. Listen to a true tale of arctic rescue and hear Steve’s unforgettable“Whale Trilogy” –– a solo violin piece played with these mysterious songs of the deep. Weaving together science and performance, this program includes material from Steve’s travels, CD’s and award-winning book, A Symphony of Whales. “Riveting indeed.” –Smithsonian Program Titles: A Symphony of Whales; The Author’s Story; Songs & Tales Around the World; Music & Tales of Ireland; Songs & Tales of the Earth; Life in a Third World Village (music & slide program); Roots of Rhythm & Harmony; Fiddler on the Loose; Imagination & the Art of Storytelling; The Writer's Workshop; Parent/Educator Workshops; Family Concerts; Artist Residencies. Audience Limit: 250/assembly; 30/workshop; call to discuss Family Concerts and Artist Residencies Fee: Contact artist for details. Funding Sources: Title II Grants, New England Foundation for the Arts, New Hampshire Arts Council, B.O.C.E.S. (New York)

YANKEE  NOTIONS Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience’s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’ The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’ Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts STORYTELLING    JUDITH BLACK Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.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 $500 for the first performance, $300 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), New Hampshire Humanities Council   STEVE SCHUCH Night Heron Music 267 Center Road Hillsboro, NH 03244 (800) 785-9678 E Mail: info@nightheron.com Website: http://www.NightHeron.com Join award-winning musician, author, and storyteller STEVE SCHUCH on a voyage of discovery. Striking pieces for violin and whales... magical tales of from around the world... lively singing, fun with languages, and the science of sound... all are part of Steve’s wide-ranging repertoire. Music and story selections are grade level appropriate, exemplifying arts education at its best. All programs include a free set of Books, CD’s and Educator Prep Materials. Steve offers encouragement for young writers and musicians as well. Honors include Artist Fellowships, composer awards and five fiddling championships. Steve’s musical story, A Symphony of Whales, received five national book awards, and his children’s recording, Trees of Life, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Schools often include an Author Book/CD Signing with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school. Details at: www.NightHeron.com. "Warmth and storytelling magic." –Los Angeles Times "Exceptionally fine... Schuch brings as much skill and intelligence to folk music as he does to classical." –The Boston Globe Sample Program: A Symphony of Whales Learn about whales, their songs and their encounters with humans. Listen to a true tale of arctic rescue and hear Steve’s unforgettable“Whale Trilogy” –– a solo violin piece played with these mysterious songs of the deep. Weaving together science and performance, this program includes material from Steve’s travels, CD’s and award-winning book, A Symphony of Whales. “Riveting indeed.” –Smithsonian Program Titles: A Symphony of Whales; The Author’s Story; Songs & Tales Around the World; Music & Tales of Ireland; Songs & Tales of the Earth; Life in a Third World Village (music & slide program); Roots of Rhythm & Harmony; Fiddler on the Loose; Imagination & the Art of Storytelling; The Writer's Workshop; Parent/Educator Workshops; Family Concerts; Artist Residencies. Audience Limit: 250/assembly; 30/workshop; call to discuss Family Concerts and Artist Residencies Fee: Contact artist for details. Funding Sources: Title II Grants, New England Foundation for the Arts, New Hampshire Arts Council, B.O.C.E.S. (New York)   STORYTELLING   FOR    CHILDREN   -   KATE   CARNEY 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 Need a riveting, versatile entertainer who can delight all ages and whet their curiosity? Need an artist-in-residence who can work effectively with children and teachers? Storyteller Kate Carney can meet these needs and more. Since 1989, Kate has been telling stories to audiences young and old, at schools and libraries throughout New England, drawing on her broad repertoire of international folktales, myths and living history stories. Her presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. An eclectic teacher/performer, with 25 years of teaching experience, Kate tells stories and gives workshops for all levels. Her programs tie in with on-going classroom studies -- from nature and the environment to living history to disability awareness. Audiences describe her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing, eg: "Kate has a wonderful way of engaging children of all ages -- she understands what interests and amuses them. I am impressed with how she creates a warm, friendly atmosphere in which shy children feel comfortable. She is a fine actor and a warm, pleasant person with many talents to share.” Ed G., Director, Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington, MA Kate’s storytelling captivates students’ attention, helps them process ideas, follow narrative, develop sequential thinking and improve their memory. They grow personally involved in the subject -- values such as character development and conflict resolution sink in. Her engaging style encourages students to honor themselves, their community and their physical environment. Her message is Yes! If you keep at it, you can be anything you want to be. She also focuses on appreciating differences and developing self-esteem. By integrating arts into the curriculum, she motivates students to want to read. The result? Inquiring and creative minds, students who find reading exciting and accessible. In her Residencies and Workshops for Children, Kate humorously and interactively pulls drama and skills from her receptive listeners as they begin to create stories. They start by re-enacting the events and characters they’ve just heard about. They go on to learn how to select a story, sequence its beginning, middle and end -- and present it in a final Story Festival. In her Teachers’ in-service trainings Kate is committed to helping teachers reach their curricular goals. Her work is based on the progressive educational tradition – she gives exercises which stimulate question-asking, encourage the ‘whole child’ and provide ‘real-world’ experiences for children. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. Study Guides are available for these 45-minute programs. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. Interactive Living History Stories (Grades 2-4) Kate's creative approach to teaching history and language arts weaves storytelling, song and dramatization into learning. Playing an historical woman, she tells stories, leads kids in period songs and invites them to act out events from that part of America’s history. Inquiring, creative minds and responsible citizenship develop as she and the group focus on culture, science, art, fashion and our diverse culture. Kate is happy to plan ahead with teachers, and to adjust the program for that group’s goals. Students may want to bring questions to ask Kate's character (History, Reading for 2-5) The American Revolution: What was it like to be a kid in colonial days? Kate introduces children to the riddles, tales, songs and games of children in Pre-Revolutionary Boston. The Frontier: Using simple objects, students re-enact events in stories they’ve just heard about the Oregon Trail and the Frontier. The Lowell Mills: After stories of how the mill workers lived, students imaginatively step into their shoes to learn how to spend their money wisely. Immigration: After hearing immigrants’ stories, youngsters take a mock exam like the ones immigrants had to take to enter this country. Helen Keller's World: What would it be like to be deaf, blind and mute? Kids explore the roles of the disabled and their guides, to find out how it would feel to experience that world. The Girl Scouts: Juliette Low’s childhood led her to found the Girl Scouts. Children hear about what the early Scouts did and try out some of their activities. Story Programs for younger kids- tailored to your needs Greek Myths/Aesop's Fables: Kids hear and act out Aesop's fables, and/or talk over the misadventures of some Greek heroes, gods, and goddesses. (K-6) Mother Nature's Myths: Tales of Nature’s quirks; activities to honor her. (K-4) Multicultural Tales: folk stories, songs and games to help kids understand other cultures. (K-4). Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or fewer. Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Larger groups - Negotiable. Discounts available for Residencies, Day-long Workshops, Co-sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: New England States Touring (NEST) program of the New England Foundation for the Arts HISTORICAL CHARACTERS   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 in costume and character, as she tells stories drawn from the lives of some American women who did extraordinary things. Each woman talks about the issues of her day and the ideas of that time; listeners come to understand what it would be like to live back then. These interactive historical programs sweep students into the past for thought-provoking and exciting chances to explore history as if they were there. Kate brings each woman alive from childhood through adulthood – listeners can see and understand what these women went through and why they did what they did. A couple were feisty rebels who challenged ideas about what a woman can do; others struggled for their rights in a male dominated world. Kate’s story programs tie in with on-going classroom studies in social studies and language arts; she offers residencies and workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. She combines performing with interactive exercises and gives students a chance to explore events in the stories they just heard. She covers major landmarks in American history: An eyewitness’ account of the Revolutionary War, Struggles and survival at the Lowell Mills: Pioneering the Oregon Trail and frontier, Daring Higher Education for Young Ladies, An Immigrant’s American Dream, “The Miracle Worker” and Helen Keller, Daisy Low and The Girl Scouts. Kate is a seasoned, dynamic storyteller, all-round entertaining performer and experienced teacher. Her work is carefully researched and historically accurate. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. She will send you a curriculum packet with ideas and questions for social studies, English, art, drama, and debate projects. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. HEROIC WOMEN YOU CAN TALK TO programs for classrooms and residencies. Grade 5-up Titles 1789: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law 1843: Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper 1849: Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke 1895: First Woman Doctor in the West 1911: Annie Sullivan, Teacher 1912: Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant 1920: Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Also: Living History Stories for Younger Children Interactive programs with songs and dramatizations on the American Revolution, the Frontier, the Lowell Mills, Immigration, Helen Keller’s World and the Girl Scouts. (Grades 2-4) Program Titles: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law; Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West; Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant; Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or less Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Negotiable for larger groups. Discounts available for Residencies, Workshops, Co-Sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: NE States Touring Program (New England Foundation for the Arts) (www.nefa.org) Requirements: Room free of distractions. Music/speaker's stands or easils (for visual aids) INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (See Also OCCUPATIONS - MILL WORKER) MUSIC || HISTORICAL CHARACTERS || STORYTELLING MUSIC    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    PROMISED   LAND In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Out of Massachusetts: Ellen Lawrence Weiner 2411 Bay Rd. Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.net Website: www.elweiner.com Who Are We In America? Trace with Promised Land the story of immigrants searching for a better life. Hear the story of the people, from the original native Americans through the European explorers, to the waves of 19th and 20th century immigrants. Join in, as the members of Promised Land weave their family's stories into the tapestry we all share. Using sing-alongs, a multitude of musical instruments, engaging tales and old photographs, they combine history, music, language studies, and other aspects of the curriculum into an entertaining and educational program. Program Title: Promised Land (Assembly only) Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: In Massachusetts: $575/single,$725 for a pair and $990 for a triple. Out of state: $850 for one performance, reductions for multiples and block booking Special Requirements: 1 microphone with floor stand and PA system, 6 easels or music stands    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    YANKEE  NOTIONS Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience’s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’ The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’ Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts HISTORICAL CHARACTERS STORYTELLING   STORYTELLING   FOR    CHILDREN   -   KATE   CARNEY 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 Need a riveting, versatile entertainer who can delight all ages and whet their curiosity? Need an artist-in-residence who can work effectively with children and teachers? Storyteller Kate Carney can meet these needs and more. Since 1989, Kate has been telling stories to audiences young and old, at schools and libraries throughout New England, drawing on her broad repertoire of international folktales, myths and living history stories. Her presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. An eclectic teacher/performer, with 25 years of teaching experience, Kate tells stories and gives workshops for all levels. Her programs tie in with on-going classroom studies -- from nature and the environment to living history to disability awareness. Audiences describe her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing, eg: "Kate has a wonderful way of engaging children of all ages -- she understands what interests and amuses them. I am impressed with how she creates a warm, friendly atmosphere in which shy children feel comfortable. She is a fine actor and a warm, pleasant person with many talents to share.” Ed G., Director, Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington, MA Kate’s storytelling captivates students’ attention, helps them process ideas, follow narrative, develop sequential thinking and improve their memory. They grow personally involved in the subject -- values such as character development and conflict resolution sink in. Her engaging style encourages students to honor themselves, their community and their physical environment. Her message is Yes! If you keep at it, you can be anything you want to be. She also focuses on appreciating differences and developing self-esteem. By integrating arts into the curriculum, she motivates students to want to read. The result? Inquiring and creative minds, students who find reading exciting and accessible. In her Residencies and Workshops for Children, Kate humorously and interactively pulls drama and skills from her receptive listeners as they begin to create stories. They start by re-enacting the events and characters they’ve just heard about. They go on to learn how to select a story, sequence its beginning, middle and end -- and present it in a final Story Festival. In her Teachers’ in-service trainings Kate is committed to helping teachers reach their curricular goals. Her work is based on the progressive educational tradition – she gives exercises which stimulate question-asking, encourage the ‘whole child’ and provide ‘real-world’ experiences for children. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. Study Guides are available for these 45-minute programs. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. Interactive Living History Stories (Grades 2-4) Kate's creative approach to teaching history and language arts weaves storytelling, song and dramatization into learning. Playing an historical woman, she tells stories, leads kids in period songs and invites them to act out events from that part of America’s history. Inquiring, creative minds and responsible citizenship develop as she and the group focus on culture, science, art, fashion and our diverse culture. Kate is happy to plan ahead with teachers, and to adjust the program for that group’s goals. Students may want to bring questions to ask Kate's character (History, Reading for 2-5) The American Revolution: What was it like to be a kid in colonial days? Kate introduces children to the riddles, tales, songs and games of children in Pre-Revolutionary Boston. The Frontier: Using simple objects, students re-enact events in stories they’ve just heard about the Oregon Trail and the Frontier. The Lowell Mills: After stories of how the mill workers lived, students imaginatively step into their shoes to learn how to spend their money wisely. Immigration: After hearing immigrants’ stories, youngsters take a mock exam like the ones immigrants had to take to enter this country. Helen Keller's World: What would it be like to be deaf, blind and mute? Kids explore the roles of the disabled and their guides, to find out how it would feel to experience that world. The Girl Scouts: Juliette Low’s childhood led her to found the Girl Scouts. Children hear about what the early Scouts did and try out some of their activities. Story Programs for younger kids- tailored to your needs Greek Myths/Aesop's Fables: Kids hear and act out Aesop's fables, and/or talk over the misadventures of some Greek heroes, gods, and goddesses. (K-6) Mother Nature's Myths: Tales of Nature’s quirks; activities to honor her. (K-4) Multicultural Tales: folk stories, songs and games to help kids understand other cultures. (K-4). Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or fewer. Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Larger groups - Negotiable. Discounts available for Residencies, Day-long Workshops, Co-sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: New England States Touring (NEST) program of the New England Foundation for the Arts WESTWARD MOVEMENT MUSIC || THEATER || HISTORICAL CHARACTERS || STORYTELLING MUSIC    TOM   CALLINAN   and   ANN   SHAPIRO c/o Crackerbarrel Entertainments 55 East Town Street Norwich, CT 06360-2345 Phone and Fax: (860) 889-6648 E-Mail: tom.c@crackerbarrel-ents.com Website: http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/tomann01.htm For over 30 years, the husband and wife team of Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro has toured an assortment of informative and entertaining participatory programs throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States for audiences as diverse as nursery schools through nursing homes. Whether appearing as solo artists or as their duo, they blend their extensive repertoire of songs, which span many centuries, with an impressive array of instruments from the wind, string, and percussion families. As storytellers, they were among the Featured Tellers at the National Storytelling Festival (1999), and "Tellers-In-Residence" at the International Storytelling Center (2003). Their stories are told in-tandem or individually, embellished with humor, music, sound effects, and audience involvement. Each has been designated a Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom, a former junior high school teacher with a B.S. in Secondary Education from Central Connecticut State University, and a M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University, has written over 100 songs about Connecticut – more than anyone in history. Via legislation passed by the Connecticut General Assembly, and signed by then-Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., Tom was designated Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour" in 1991. His credits include: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; "Good Morning America"; "Shining Time Station"; among many others. Honors include: composing songs included in Emmy Award-winning documentaries and co-writing songs on Parents Choice Gold Award recordings, among others. In addition to her work as a creative and performing artist, Ann also serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Storytelling Center, in-residence at Connecticut College. Ann is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including: The National Storytelling Network’s 2005 ORACLE Leadership and Service Award For The Northeastern United States; the 2008 Brother Blue and Ruth Hill Award from LANES (The League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling); and the 2009 Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship Recipient from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom and Ann have produced over a dozen recordings on CD and cassette (see website: www.Crackerbarrel-Ents.com). A downloadable order form is available at www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/Catalog/Order%20Form.htm, and printed study-guides pertaining to their Arts-In-Education programs are available on request. Information about teacher-training, consulting services, and custom songwriting are available as well. Program Titles: Environmental Hootenanny; From Sea to Shining Sea; Brother Against Brother; Young America; Come On & Sing-Along; I'm Gonna Write a Song; Home Fires; Imagine Menagerie; Thumbs-Up for Connecticut; Sea Songs, Chanteys, and Nautical Lore; Irish and Irish-American Songs, Tunes, and Tales; Getting Along; Holiday Hodge-Podge, and more. Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Fees: Assembly- $500/solo [1st show. 2nd show @ $300]; $750/duo [1st show. 2nd show @ $450]; Classroom- $500 per day/4 classes-solo. Travel is included within Connecticut. Out of state: 55¢ per mile, round-trip from Norwich, CT. Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, BOCES (New York). Special Requirements: Access to performance space 45 minutes before first show    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided erican Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    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    YANKEE  NOTIONS Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience’s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’ The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’ Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts HISTORICAL CHARACTERS   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 in costume and character, as she tells stories drawn from the lives of some American women who did extraordinary things. Each woman talks about the issues of her day and the ideas of that time; listeners come to understand what it would be like to live back then. These interactive historical programs sweep students into the past for thought-provoking and exciting chances to explore history as if they were there. Kate brings each woman alive from childhood through adulthood – listeners can see and understand what these women went through and why they did what they did. A couple were feisty rebels who challenged ideas about what a woman can do; others struggled for their rights in a male dominated world. Kate’s story programs tie in with on-going classroom studies in social studies and language arts; she offers residencies and workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. She combines performing with interactive exercises and gives students a chance to explore events in the stories they just heard. She covers major landmarks in American history: An eyewitness’ account of the Revolutionary War, Struggles and survival at the Lowell Mills: Pioneering the Oregon Trail and frontier, Daring Higher Education for Young Ladies, An Immigrant’s American Dream, “The Miracle Worker” and Helen Keller, Daisy Low and The Girl Scouts. Kate is a seasoned, dynamic storyteller, all-round entertaining performer and experienced teacher. Her work is carefully researched and historically accurate. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. She will send you a curriculum packet with ideas and questions for social studies, English, art, drama, and debate projects. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. HEROIC WOMEN YOU CAN TALK TO programs for classrooms and residencies. Grade 5-up Titles 1789: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law 1843: Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper 1849: Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke 1895: First Woman Doctor in the West 1911: Annie Sullivan, Teacher 1912: Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant 1920: Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Also: Living History Stories for Younger Children Interactive programs with songs and dramatizations on the American Revolution, the Frontier, the Lowell Mills, Immigration, Helen Keller’s World and the Girl Scouts. (Grades 2-4) Program Titles: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law; Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West; Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant; Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or less Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Negotiable for larger groups. Discounts available for Residencies, Workshops, Co-Sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: NE States Touring Program (New England Foundation for the Arts) (www.nefa.org) Requirements: Room free of distractions. Music/speaker's stands or easils (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: hpcprograms@historicalperspectives.net Website: www.historicalperspectives.net For over 20 years, Historical Perspectives for Children has educated and inspired students with compelling full-life portrayals of historical role models whose stories will complement your social studies, science, language arts and character education curricula. These engaging, multi-media and interactive productions dramatize each character's life from their childhood through their adulthood, showing children the process each went through to achieve what they did. At the end of the program, students will say to themselves, “Maybe I can do that someday!” Program Titles: BEN FRANKLIN: Statesman and Inventor; HELEN KELLER: Champion of the Disabled; HARRIET TUBMAN: Conductor of the Underground Railroad; LAURA INGALLS WILDER: Writer of the Frontier Audience Limits: Up to 300 Fee: Ranges from $515 - $775, depending on location. Block-booking discounts available. Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council grants STORYTELLING   ANGELA   CAY   KLINGLER   - THE STORYTELLER PO Box 530 Salem, NH 03079 (603) 898-0537 E Mail: TheStoryteller@AngelaKlingler.com Website: www.AngelaKlingler.com “I've worked with hundreds of artists. It is rare to find one who is as skilled at her craft and also as professional. I would recommend Angela without reservation.” (Jeannie Connoly, Arts Enrichment Coordinator, Con Val School District, NH)) “Angela's artist-in-residency filled our school with a new sense of adventure and wonder about the world.” (Denise Buckman, Grantham Village School, NH). Nationally recognized and telling professionally since 1989, from museums and arts festivals to educators' conferences, schools and libraries in NH, MA, ME, VT, NY, TX and CA, NAPPA award winning storyteller and education consultant Angela Klingler's animated retellings of traditional world folktales, fable, myths and legends bridges time, culture and curriculum K-8. (NOTE: An operating room R.N. before beginning her "second career," Angela's programming fosters an increased narrative understanding: engagement, attention, processing, sequencing, memory; the value of and personal investment in curriculum by students and fostering conflict resolution and character development through storytelling.) Program Titles: World Folktales, Fables, Fairytales, Myth, Legend and Geomythology; Story, Stone, Water, Fire; Fairy, Beasts & Lore; Tricksters, Tall Tales, Traditions, Legends & Lore; The Middle Ages; Colonial America; The Moon & Stars; Stories Around the Camp Fire; Bold Girls, Wise Women. (NOTE: Developing custom designed interdisciplinary and curriculum specific programming since 1989, visit website for sample programming for: Science, Geomythology; Environment, History; Literacy; Seasonal & Storycraft sessions available.) Audience Grade Level Suitability: K - 8 Audience Size: No limit, however, a distraction-free room/space large enough to accommodate audience is required. Special Requirements: 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, $600 for a full day-up to six sessions; $800 for full day with post performance Teacher Inservice. Additional travel fee calculated at federal rate may apply. Residencies, Teacher’s Inservices and Conferences vary and are negotiable. Block scheduling available. Funding Sources: New England States Touring (NEST) program of the New England Foundation for the Arts   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/ Winner of two national awards (NAPPA Gold & Honors) for her CDs of storytelling & music, veteran singer and storyteller Mary Jo Maichack has "got it down to a science," says Pat Pierce of Newington's Lucy Robbins-Welles Library. Mary Jo offers a huge variety of themes for your library, school (prek-8), museum, festival or other venue, from summer reading club shows to school residencies and professional development workshops for teachers and parents in using storytelling as oral literacy skill-building. Fun. Fun. Fun. Aligned with learning standards. Easy, fun and businesslike in making arrangements. Free posters and press releases save you time. Performer, creative teaching artist, cabaret singer and dynamic teller of folktales, Mary Jo's shows work because they are unusually interactive. In family and children's programs, your audiences sing, (MJ plays guitar) chant, play instruments, make sound effects, dance, act in costumes and have a ball. Vastly experienced (22 years) in any age-group or mix of ages. Using multicultural folktales at the heart of each program, Mary Jo weaves in music, dance & audience play. Please visit Web site for show descriptions from summer reading to preschools to Halloween and beyond. Winner, Julie Andrews Artist-in-Residence Award, Mass. Cultural Council Stars residency, NEFA touring artist can help fund your program. B.A. cum laude, English lit., Middlebury College. Extensive foreign language study. "Clever and engaging," says School Library Journal, "A perfect choice for the literacy path," says L.A. Parent Magazine As a cabaret singer interpreting the Great American Songbook, Mary Jo brings top notch professional pianists to accompany her and wow your audience--background or shows. Performed at Pittsfield Mass.'s Colonial Theatre, Cranwell Resort, Berkshire Forum. 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 and up Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council, local councils, CT Humanities Council, other   STORYTELLING   FOR    CHILDREN   -   KATE   CARNEY 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 Need a riveting, versatile entertainer who can delight all ages and whet their curiosity? Need an artist-in-residence who can work effectively with children and teachers? Storyteller Kate Carney can meet these needs and more. Since 1989, Kate has been telling stories to audiences young and old, at schools and libraries throughout New England, drawing on her broad repertoire of international folktales, myths and living history stories. Her presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. An eclectic teacher/performer, with 25 years of teaching experience, Kate tells stories and gives workshops for all levels. Her programs tie in with on-going classroom studies -- from nature and the environment to living history to disability awareness. Audiences describe her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing, eg: "Kate has a wonderful way of engaging children of all ages -- she understands what interests and amuses them. I am impressed with how she creates a warm, friendly atmosphere in which shy children feel comfortable. She is a fine actor and a warm, pleasant person with many talents to share.” Ed G., Director, Old Schwamb Mill, Arlington, MA Kate’s storytelling captivates students’ attention, helps them process ideas, follow narrative, develop sequential thinking and improve their memory. They grow personally involved in the subject -- values such as character development and conflict resolution sink in. Her engaging style encourages students to honor themselves, their community and their physical environment. Her message is Yes! If you keep at it, you can be anything you want to be. She also focuses on appreciating differences and developing self-esteem. By integrating arts into the curriculum, she motivates students to want to read. The result? Inquiring and creative minds, students who find reading exciting and accessible. In her Residencies and Workshops for Children, Kate humorously and interactively pulls drama and skills from her receptive listeners as they begin to create stories. They start by re-enacting the events and characters they’ve just heard about. They go on to learn how to select a story, sequence its beginning, middle and end -- and present it in a final Story Festival. In her Teachers’ in-service trainings Kate is committed to helping teachers reach their curricular goals. Her work is based on the progressive educational tradition – she gives exercises which stimulate question-asking, encourage the ‘whole child’ and provide ‘real-world’ experiences for children. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. Study Guides are available for these 45-minute programs. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. Interactive Living History Stories (Grades 2-4) Kate's creative approach to teaching history and language arts weaves storytelling, song and dramatization into learning. Playing an historical woman, she tells stories, leads kids in period songs and invites them to act out events from that part of America’s history. Inquiring, creative minds and responsible citizenship develop as she and the group focus on culture, science, art, fashion and our diverse culture. Kate is happy to plan ahead with teachers, and to adjust the program for that group’s goals. Students may want to bring questions to ask Kate's character (History, Reading for 2-5) The American Revolution: What was it like to be a kid in colonial days? Kate introduces children to the riddles, tales, songs and games of children in Pre-Revolutionary Boston. The Frontier: Using simple objects, students re-enact events in stories they’ve just heard about the Oregon Trail and the Frontier. The Lowell Mills: After stories of how the mill workers lived, students imaginatively step into their shoes to learn how to spend their money wisely. Immigration: After hearing immigrants’ stories, youngsters take a mock exam like the ones immigrants had to take to enter this country. Helen Keller's World: What would it be like to be deaf, blind and mute? Kids explore the roles of the disabled and their guides, to find out how it would feel to experience that world. The Girl Scouts: Juliette Low’s childhood led her to found the Girl Scouts. Children hear about what the early Scouts did and try out some of their activities. Story Programs for younger kids- tailored to your needs Greek Myths/Aesop's Fables: Kids hear and act out Aesop's fables, and/or talk over the misadventures of some Greek heroes, gods, and goddesses. (K-6) Mother Nature's Myths: Tales of Nature’s quirks; activities to honor her. (K-4) Multicultural Tales: folk stories, songs and games to help kids understand other cultures. (K-4). Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or fewer. Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Larger groups - Negotiable. Discounts available for Residencies, Day-long Workshops, Co-sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: New England States Touring (NEST) program of the New England Foundation for the Arts CIVIL WAR (See Also BLACK HISTORY) MUSIC || HISTORICAL CHARACTERS MUSIC    TOM   CALLINAN   and   ANN   SHAPIRO c/o Crackerbarrel Entertainments 55 East Town Street Norwich, CT 06360-2345 Phone and Fax: (860) 889-6648 E-Mail: tom.c@crackerbarrel-ents.com Website: http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/tomann01.htm For over 30 years, the husband and wife team of Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro has toured an assortment of informative and entertaining participatory programs throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States for audiences as diverse as nursery schools through nursing homes. Whether appearing as solo artists or as their duo, they blend their extensive repertoire of songs, which span many centuries, with an impressive array of instruments from the wind, string, and percussion families. As storytellers, they were among the Featured Tellers at the National Storytelling Festival (1999), and "Tellers-In-Residence" at the International Storytelling Center (2003). Their stories are told in-tandem or individually, embellished with humor, music, sound effects, and audience involvement. Each has been designated a Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom, a former junior high school teacher with a B.S. in Secondary Education from Central Connecticut State University, and a M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University, has written over 100 songs about Connecticut – more than anyone in history. Via legislation passed by the Connecticut General Assembly, and signed by then-Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., Tom was designated Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour" in 1991. His credits include: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; "Good Morning America"; "Shining Time Station"; among many others. Honors include: composing songs included in Emmy Award-winning documentaries and co-writing songs on Parents Choice Gold Award recordings, among others. In addition to her work as a creative and performing artist, Ann also serves as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Storytelling Center, in-residence at Connecticut College. Ann is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including: The National Storytelling Network’s 2005 ORACLE Leadership and Service Award For The Northeastern United States; the 2008 Brother Blue and Ruth Hill Award from LANES (The League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling); and the 2009 Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship Recipient from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom and Ann have produced over a dozen recordings on CD and cassette (see website: www.Crackerbarrel-Ents.com). A downloadable order form is available at www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/Catalog/Order%20Form.htm, and printed study-guides pertaining to their Arts-In-Education programs are available on request. Information about teacher-training, consulting services, and custom songwriting are available as well. Program Titles: Environmental Hootenanny; From Sea to Shining Sea; Brother Against Brother; Young America; Come On & Sing-Along; I'm Gonna Write a Song; Home Fires; Imagine Menagerie; Thumbs-Up for Connecticut; Sea Songs, Chanteys, and Nautical Lore; Irish and Irish-American Songs, Tunes, and Tales; Getting Along; Holiday Hodge-Podge, and more. Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Fees: Assembly- $500/solo [1st show. 2nd show @ $300]; $750/duo [1st show. 2nd show @ $450]; Classroom- $500 per day/4 classes-solo. Travel is included within Connecticut. Out of state: 55¢ per mile, round-trip from Norwich, CT. Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, BOCES (New York). Special Requirements: Access to performance space 45 minutes before first show    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    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    YANKEE  NOTIONS Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience’s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’ The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’ Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts HISTORICAL CHARACTERS    HISTORICAL   PERSPECTIVES   FOR   CHILDREN   INC. Joan Schaeffer 1344 East Bailey Road Naperville, IL 60565 (800) 305-0472 Fax: (630) 305-6042 E Mail: hpcprograms@historicalperspectives.net Website: www.historicalperspectives.net For over 20 years, Historical Perspectives for Children has educated and inspired students with compelling full-life portrayals of historical role models whose stories will complement your social studies, science, language arts and character education curricula. These engaging, multi-media and interactive productions dramatize each character's life from their childhood through their adulthood, showing children the process each went through to achieve what they did. At the end of the program, students will say to themselves, “Maybe I can do that someday!” Program Titles: BEN FRANKLIN: Statesman and Inventor; HELEN KELLER: Champion of the Disabled; HARRIET TUBMAN: Conductor of the Underground Railroad; LAURA INGALLS WILDER: Writer of the Frontier Audience Limits: Up to 300 Fee: Ranges from $515 - $775, depending on location. Block-booking discounts available. Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council grants    SALLY   MATSON - "SUSAN B. ANTHONY-  THE INVINCIBLE!" 23 William Street Andover, MA 01810 (978) 749 - 9908 E-Mail: ssmatson@gmail.com Website: http://www.susanbanthonytheinvincible.com The feisty activist comes to life- circulating petitions, getting arrested, wearing bloomers, and challenging legislators. The forty-five minute play (roughly 1850-1906) mentions twenty-two of Anthony’s contemporaries as they fight for abolition, women’s rights and woman suffrage. Letters, speeches and diaries reveal her wit and intellect. A graduate of the Northwestern University School of Communication, actor/educator Sally Matson has been a writer/ interviewer on CT Cable TV, a teacher (5th graders) at the American Textile History Museum, and an actor for over thirty years. A curriculum packet and portions of the script are sent ahead with suggestions for social studies, English, math, art, drama, debate. Program Titles: Susan B. Anthony - The Invincible Grade Level Suitability: 4th-12th - adjusted for age level Special Requirements: Lavaliere microphone if over 200 Fee: $400 1st performance; $600 2nd performance, same day/location. Possible Funding Sources: Potential funding available from local Massachusetts cultural councils and the Massachusetts Cultural Council; New England Foundation for the Arts - listed as a NEST performer on www.MATCHBOOK.org; New Hampshire Humanities Council and Vermont Humanities Council.    WOMEN  IN  HISTORY  (JESSA   PIAIA) PO Box 390845 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-388-8795 E Mail: jessapiaia@gmail.com 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 Margaret Fuller, 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 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 AMERICAN HISTORY, 1865 - 1900 (See Also IMMIGRATION, INDUSTRIALIZATION, FAMOUS PEOPLE) MUSIC    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    PROMISED   LAND In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Out of Massachusetts: Ellen Lawrence Weiner 2411 Bay Rd. Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.net Website: www.elweiner.com Who Are We In America? Trace with Promised Land the story of immigrants searching for a better life. Hear the story of the people, from the original native Americans through the European explorers, to the waves of 19th and 20th century immigrants. Join in, as the members of Promised Land weave their family's stories into the tapestry we all share. Using sing-alongs, a multitude of musical instruments, engaging tales and old photographs, they combine history, music, language studies, and other aspects of the curriculum into an entertaining and educational program. Program Title: Promised Land (Assembly only) Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: In Massachusetts: $575/single,$725 for a pair and $990 for a triple. Out of state: $850 for one performance, reductions for multiples and block booking Special Requirements: 1 microphone with floor stand and PA system, 6 easels or music stands    JOHN  ROOT 155 Farmington Road Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-8729 E-Mail: jroot@comcast.net Website: http://www.johnroot.net/ John’s school programs are a celebration of America’s multicultural diversity during the first half of the twentieth century, and include a delightful variety of musical styles. He plays flute, clarinet, and saxophone; he also sings with a resonant and expressive voice, either a cappella or accompanying himself on the keyboard. Everyone is invited to participate in an old-fashioned sing-along and to share feelings and images evoked by the music. Audiences also discover how the songs’ lyrics reveal the technology, customs, and values of these bygone days. John promotes positive social values in his programs and creates rapport with spontaneous humor and sincerity. Each performance is a testimony to the power of music to move the soul. John invites audiences to experience their unique “magical imaginations” and to express themselves creatively in every part of their lives. “Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1900-1920)” - features ragtime, gospel, blues, and popular songs enjoyed in Vaudeville performances, theaters, and homes across the country. Program Titles: Popular Music of the Gaslight Era" (1890-1915) Fee: $500 (price negotiable; discounts for additional performances and block bookings).    YANKEE  NOTIONS Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience’s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler’s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor’s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo’c’sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of ‘wooden ships and iron men.’ The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when ‘the farmer was the man’ Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it’s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick’s Day or other special day, here’s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts AMERICAN HISTORY, 1900 - 1928 (See Also FAMOUS PEOPLE) MUSIC || STORYTELLING || THEATER || HISTORICAL CHARACTERS MUSIC    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    PROMISED   LAND In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Out of Massachusetts: Ellen Lawrence Weiner 2411 Bay Rd. Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.net Website: www.elweiner.com Who Are We In America? Trace with Promised Land the story of immigrants searching for a better life. Hear the story of the people, from the original native Americans through the European explorers, to the waves of 19th and 20th century immigrants. Join in, as the members of Promised Land weave their family's stories into the tapestry we all share. Using sing-alongs, a multitude of musical instruments, engaging tales and old photographs, they combine history, music, language studies, and other aspects of the curriculum into an entertaining and educational program. Program Title: Promised Land (Assembly only) Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: In Massachusetts: $575/single,$725 for a pair and $990 for a triple. Out of state: $850 for one performance, reductions for multiples and block booking Special Requirements: 1 microphone with floor stand and PA system, 6 easels or music stands    JOHN  ROOT 155 Farmington Road Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-8729 E-Mail: jroot@comcast.net Website: http://www.johnroot.net/ John’s school programs are a celebration of America’s multicultural diversity during the first half of the twentieth century, and include a delightful variety of musical styles. He plays flute, clarinet, and saxophone; he also sings with a resonant and expressive voice, either a cappella or accompanying himself on the keyboard. Everyone is invited to participate in an old-fashioned sing-along and to share feelings and images evoked by the music. Audiences also discover how the songs’ lyrics reveal the technology, customs, and values of these bygone days. John promotes positive social values in his programs and creates rapport with spontaneous humor and sincerity. Each performance is a testimony to the power of music to move the soul. John invites audiences to experience their unique “magical imaginations” and to express themselves creatively in every part of their lives. “Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1900-1920)” - features ragtime, gospel, blues, and popular songs enjoyed in Vaudeville performances, theaters, and homes across the country. “The Golden Years (1920-1940)” - presents the continued evolution of American song as performed on stage and screen and recalls the magic of the big band era. Program Titles: Popular Music of the Gaslight Era" (1890-1915); The Golden Years (1916-1940) Fee: $450 (price negotiable; discounts for additional performances and block bookings). STORYTELLING HISTORICAL CHARACTERS   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 in costume and character, as she tells stories drawn from the lives of some American women who did extraordinary things. Each woman talks about the issues of her day and the ideas of that time; listeners come to understand what it would be like to live back then. These interactive historical programs sweep students into the past for thought-provoking and exciting chances to explore history as if they were there. Kate brings each woman alive from childhood through adulthood – listeners can see and understand what these women went through and why they did what they did. A couple were feisty rebels who challenged ideas about what a woman can do; others struggled for their rights in a male dominated world. Kate’s story programs tie in with on-going classroom studies in social studies and language arts; she offers residencies and workshops in Role-playing, Storytelling and Creative Drama. She combines performing with interactive exercises and gives students a chance to explore events in the stories they just heard. She covers major landmarks in American history: An eyewitness’ account of the Revolutionary War, Struggles and survival at the Lowell Mills: Pioneering the Oregon Trail and frontier, Daring Higher Education for Young Ladies, An Immigrant’s American Dream, “The Miracle Worker” and Helen Keller, Daisy Low and The Girl Scouts. Kate is a seasoned, dynamic storyteller, all-round entertaining performer and experienced teacher. Her work is carefully researched and historically accurate. Visuals enhance the programs and help kids to see what life was like ‘back then’. She will send you a curriculum packet with ideas and questions for social studies, English, art, drama, and debate projects. Kate is a multi-faceted Performer, Educator, Coach and Speaker. She is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling, has written articles for the LANES Museletter and is a regular presenter at the Sharing the Fire North East Regional Storytelling Conference. She is available for touring performances, Workshops and Residencies, Teacher in-Service Trainings and Coaching. HEROIC WOMEN YOU CAN TALK TO programs for classrooms and residencies. Grade 5-up Titles 1789: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law 1843: Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper 1849: Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke 1895: First Woman Doctor in the West 1911: Annie Sullivan, Teacher 1912: Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant 1920: Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder Also: Living History Stories for Younger Children Interactive programs with songs and dramatizations on the American Revolution, the Frontier, the Lowell Mills, Immigration, Helen Keller’s World and the Girl Scouts. (Grades 2-4) Program Titles: Paul Revere's Mother-in-law; Lowell Mills Boardinghouse Keeper; Annie Sullivan, Teacher; First Woman Doctor in the West; Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder; Mary Antin, Russian Immigrant; Mary Lyon of Mount Holyoke. Audience Limits: Prefer groups of 60 or less Fees: $280 plus mileage for groups up to 60. Negotiable for larger groups. Discounts available for Residencies, Workshops, Co-Sponsorship and Block Bookings. Funding Sources: NE States Touring Program (New England Foundation for the Arts) (www.nefa.org) Requirements: Room free of distractions. Music/speaker's stands or easils (for visual aids) THE GREAT DEPRESSION (See Also FAMOUS PEOPLE) MUSIC || HISTORICAL CHARACTERS    JIM   DOUGLAS 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $275 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council    JOHN  ROOT 155 Farmington Road Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-8729 E-Mail: jroot@comcast.net Website: http://www.johnroot.net/ John’s school programs are a celebration of America’s multicultural diversity during the first half of the twentieth century, and include a delightful variety of musical styles. He plays flute, clarinet, and saxophone; he also sings with a resonant and expressive voice, either a cappella or accompanying himself on the keyboard. Everyone is invited to participate in an old-fashioned sing-along and to share feelings and images evoked by the music. Audiences also discover how the songs’ lyrics reveal the technology, customs, and values of these bygone days. John promotes positive social values in his programs and creates rapport with spontaneous humor and sincerity. Each performance is a testimony to the power of music to move the soul. John invites audiences to experience their unique “magical imaginations” and to express themselves creatively in every part of their lives. “Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1900-1920)” - features ragtime, gospel, blues, and popular songs enjoyed in Vaudeville performances, theaters, and homes across the country. “The Golden Years (1920-1940)” - presents the continued evolution of American song as performed on stage and screen and recalls the magic of the big band era. Program Titles: Popular Music of the Gaslight Era" (1890-1915); The Golden Years (1916-1940) Fee: $450 (price negotiable; discounts for additional performances and block bookings). HISTORICAL CHARACTERS    ELENA   DODD –   MEET   ELEANOR   ROOSEVELT Elena Dodd - Meet Eleanor Roosevelt Ellen Weiner, Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 E Mail: elweiner@comcast.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: $500 for first show, $300 for each thereafter same day/same location. Funding Sources: Vermont Arts Council, Vermont Humanities Council, New Hampshire Council on Humanities, New England Foundation for the Arts, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) RETURN TO SOCIAL STUDIES GO TO HOME PAGE