Drummer [Discounted]
Kobla Mensa Dente
P.O. Box 340716
Jamaica NY 11434
347-366-6283
Email
Discovering the instruments of Africa- Journey of the "Talking Drums"
Age Notes: pre-k and up/ family- children audiences
Rates: $300-400
Creative Theater [Discounted]
Family Stages
PO Box 153
Oreland PA 19075
215-886-9341
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45-minute presentations; 2-actor productions of classic stories
Age Notes: Pre-S to Adult
Rates: $425 - $500 depending on travel distance from PA; will be happy to discuss discounts for libraries exp. if can schedule additional programs with nearby communities.
Craig Marin, puppeteer [Discounted]
Flexitoon Puppets
46 W. 73rd St. Suite 3-A
New York NY 10023
212-877-2757
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"PUPPET FUN FOR EVERYONE" a learning-through-laughter show that explores the story of puppetry; "HAMLIN", a timely re-telling of the Pied Piper; and "THE DARK PART", starring over 20 different animal puppets and marionettes (the hit of the 2010 Boo At The Bronx Zoo Festival.)
Age Notes: Family Program
Rates: $850
Artist [Discounted]
Pierina Panebainco
NJ
201-952-2533
Email
Around the World with Artist Peri. Art Workshops- anime, paper making, art history, cartoons, watercolors, and more!
Age Notes: 5 and up, parent/ child workshops also available
Rates: $200-$300 depends on location and materials required
Apple Annie Productions [Discounted]
Nancy Leary
6 Green Street
Metuchen NJ 08840
732-205-0240
Interactive creative arts programs/workshops on paper marbelizing and cloth painting.
Age Notes: Pre-K through adult.
Rates: Vary. Call for rates
A Science Party with Wondergy [Discounted]
Ken Fink
3624 Market St., Ste 316 South
Philadelphia PA 19104
866-653-2853
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Interactive Science programs. Truly educational entertainment, customized to your theme and patrons. Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream, Laser Shows, and much more! One world, many sciences.
Age Notes: Pre-K & Up Specializes in teen and tween.
Rates: See website for rates: discounts for multiple locations/programs.
Australian Music - Education - Entertainment [Discounted]
Didgeridoo Down Under: Australian Music - Education - Entertainment!
14124 Trouville Dr.
Tampa FL 33624
813-961-4656 (office)
813-833-8856 (cell)
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1) Didgeridoo Down Under Show - Australia-themed music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building (for kids & families); 2) Aussie Funk Jam Workshop - didgeridoo workshop (for teens). July 18-24 is reserved for New Jersey libraries.
Age Notes: DDU show for ages 3 and up; workshop for ages 8 and up
Rates: Rates determined by several factors; discounts for multiple programs; contact Darren for a quote
This performer listing was created by the New Jersey Summer Reading Committee as a service to public libraries and other organizations that want to hire quality performers for their children's programs. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute an endorsement or promotion of any individual or group listed. Not all performers work well under all circumstances and with every age group. The New Jersey Summer Reading Committee strongly advises all libraries and organizations to carefully check references before hiring anyone.
