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| Glenda & Mike's Magic and Ventriloquism Show | All ages. | 60 minutes. | 620-663-7345 | Info@mannjik.com | Variable. | https://magictalent.com/magicians/143/ | Reading programs with comedy magic and Ventriloquism. | None | Hutchinson, KS 67501 | Stockton KS public library. Spearville KS Township library. | 1/19/2016 17:27:55 | |
| Richard Renner | 3-16 | 45 minutes | 913-634-1711 | rrenner@vodvill.com | $300 + travel expense | http://richardrenner.com | Actor, Juggler, Orangutan, Poet and Fool all describe Richard Renner as performs his special brand of humor. Whether juggling, unicycling, ropewalking, or creating a zany improvisation, Richard performs with unbounded energy and skill. After graduating from the University of Kansas in 1981 with a theater degree, he spent years and a small fortune studying with such teachers as Marcel Marceau – the French mime master, Yuri Belov – a famous Russian clown, and Avner the Eccentric – the famous New Vaudevillian. After a few years with the Kansas City based Mimewock Company, Richard struck out on his own as a company of one. That quickly grew as he discovered he had a lot of characters in his own head waiting to get out. | None | 408 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | Mid Continent Library system, Horton KS, Haysville KS, Emporia KS, Hugoton KS, Lawrence KS, Mulvane KS, Stillwell OK, Fayetteville AR, Colby KS, Hays KS, | 1/19/2016 17:36:58 | |
| Joyce Slater | Programs for all ages | 45-60 minutes | 816-523-5038 | joyceslater20@gmail.com | $225 | http://www.slatertales.com | Storyteller/workshop leader | None | 7338 Belleview Ave | Winchester, Kansas Public Library, Atchison Public Library, North Kansas City, MO Public Library, KCMOPL, Mid-Continent Public Libraries, | 1/21/2016 10:20:33 | |
| Kid Power Programs | 4-11 &/or family | 1 hour | 316-831-9560 | info@kidpowerprograms.com | starting at $450 | http://www.kidpowerprograms.com | Kid Power Programs educates through entertainment, empowering kids to live healither lives. | none | 2317 Cardinal Drive, Wichita, KS 67204 | Andale Public Library | 1/27/2016 15:58:56 | |
| Jim Two Crows Wallen | all ages | 45 minutes | 1-888-422-7697 | jimtwocrows@att.net | $250.00 Multiple library and touring discounts available. | jimtwocrows.com | National award winner Jim Two Crows Wallen is a freelance oral historian who combines his love of history with a good story keeping you spell bound. He has been sharing stories for more than 30 years, capturing audiences spanning four continents. Two Crows’ presentations are interactive and age-appropriate. His stories are carefully researched and his clothing is personally hand-designed and historically accurate. Two Crows has been recognized throughout the nation for his outstanding work. Jim was awarded the National Storytelling Network Service Award in 1999 and the National Pegasus Award in 2003. He has performed several times at the International Storytelling Center and was the official storyteller of the St. Charles, Missouri, Lewis and Clark Signature Event in 2004, which had over 250,000 attendees. Listeners are often quoted saying, “He made me feel like I was actually there!” Two Crows invites you to be submerged in history through his exciting presentations. | none | 4710 Mayview Terrace Court, Blue Springs, MO. 64015 | Clearwater & Goddard | 2/9/2016 12:28:19 | |
| Act!vated Story Theatre | 0-10 | 45 minutes | 800 429-6576 | activatedstorytheatre@gmail.com | $485 | http://activatedstorytheatre.com | multicultural folktales dynamically performed | limited to availability in the region, typically June and February | Arkansas, North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, California, Delaware Libraries and more | 1/14/2017 16:16:20 | ||
| "Twain for Twainiacs" with Ken Church | Teenagers on up. | 45-60 minutes | 913 651 4583 (Home) or 913 775 2837(Mobile) | kennethjohnchurch@yahoo.com@yahoo.com | Negotiable. | https://kennethjohnchurch.wixsite.com/twainfortwainiacs | 45-60 minutes of great American literature with our greatest author. | None | 917 South 17th Street Leavenworth, Ks. 66048 | Iola Public Library, Roger Carswell, Librarian; Garnett Public Library, Friends of the Library Banquet, Andrea Sobba, Librarian. | 7/8/2017 16:45:28 | |
| Wings of Love, Inc. Bird Shows | 3-103 yrs. | 40 – 55 min. | 816-540-4730 | performingbirds@gmail.com | $225 – $375 | https://www.wingsofloveinc.org | Various Edutainment w/Toucans, Owls, Parrots: Created by rainforest photojournalist – birds talk, sing, roller skate, ride bicycle, play basketball, largest owl in world, largest toucan | We charge a fee | 26511 East 155th Street | MCPL, Atchison, Basehor, Burlington, Cass Cnty, K.C.Ks., LaCygne, Lawrence, Overbrook, Wellsville, | 1/30/2018 11:02:46 | |
| Bookin' Banjo Show | Preschool-Upper Elementary | 35-50 minutes depending on libraries needs | 785-640-8845 | rcutrer2@cox.net | $200 or $150 if two libraries book on same day | http://www.rosiecutrer.com | Musical folktales and original children's music performed by Rosie Cutrer | none | 6033 SW 38th Street Topeka, KS 66610 | Topeka & Shawnee County Library, Plasa Branch of Kansas City Library, Linwood Community Library Paola Library Independence Kansas Library, | 2/16/2018 8:54:22 | |
| Parasol Puppets with Peter Allen | Family groups with children ages 3 and up | Average length of performance: 45 minutes. | (660)684-6825 | dlpallen@grm.net | Average fee: $235 per show plus travel expenses. Group bookings share the travel fee and save money! | http://www.parasolpuppets.com, Facebook page for PARASOL PUPPETS | Parasol Puppets is available all year to share their puppet shows with your audience. Our new Summer Library 2018 puppet show is BARNYARD BOOGIE. This lively 35-minute musical puppet show features variety marionettes (string puppets) and lots of Family Audience participation! Teenagers and adult audiences would enjoy PUNCH AND JUDY for the summer library performances of 2018. Professor Peter Allen of Parasol Puppets is well known for his performances of the classic show. You can see videos of both these puppet shows on our website http://www.parasolpuppets.com or our Facebook page Parasol Puppets. Husband-and-wife puppeteers Peter Allen and Debbie Lutzky Allen created Parasol Puppets in 1986. They soon discovered that separate puppet stages make for a great working marriage, and have been making a living at puppetry happily ever after. Parasol Puppets, with 50 years of performing experience, is available all year round for family audiences, with Halloween, Christmas and special occasion shows, puppetry workshops and informative lectures. | Average fee: $235 per show plus travel expenses. Group bookings share the travel fee and save money! As of February 2018, we have just had a schedule change which freed up the first two weeks in June 2018. Grab your fellow librarians and book a tour! | 32529 State Highway F, Jamesport Missouri 64648 | Daniel Boone Regional Library System, Cameron, Riverside Regional Library System, Springfield-Greene County Library System, Livingston Library in Chillicothe, Marysville Public Library, Missouri;Topeka, Lawrence, Linwood, Atchison, Paola, La Cygne, Overbrook, Kansas; Guthrie Center, Osceola, Iowa, Nashville Public Library System, Tennessee | 3/1/2018 10:51:20 | |
| Mesner Puppet Theater | All ages | 45-60 minutes | 816-756-3500 | mike@mesnerpuppets.org | $500-$1,500 varies based on distance, number of shows booked, etc. Assistance grants available through Mid-America Arts Alliance. | mesnerpuppets.org | Mesner Puppet Theater presents hilarious puppet shows based on fairy tales, folk tales and contemporary children's literature. Appropriate for family audiences of all ages. | none | 300 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 | Boulder (CO) Public Library, Estes Park (CO) Public Library, Tulsa (OK) City-County Library, Deer Park (NY) Public Library, St. Louis (MO) County Library | 9/27/2018 10:03:58 | manually updated per Mike Horner 12/4/2020 |
| In Cahoots Murder Mysteries for Kids | 8-18; adult programs also available | 60-120 minutes | 9134412309 | thejohnrobison@gmail.com | $250 plus travel, discounts available for multiple bookings or for other shows in the area. | All the kids in the room try their hands at solving mysteries when In Cahoots comes to town! Using a small group of kids as suspects, the rest of the group becomes detectives. Detectives interrogate the suspects, piece together clues and have a chance to win prizes as they figure out who committed the crime! Multiple scenarios available featuring a wide variety of literary and film characters. We'll work with you to create the perfect mystery for your event, or the perfect series of mysteries! | none | 2120 E 25th Ct, Lawrence, KS 66046 | Many corporate clients, new to libraries! | 12/13/2018 16:03:05 | ||
| Page Turner Adventures, Lisa Nadel | 4-12 | 30-60 minutes daily | 518.732.5386 | lisa@pageturneradventures.com | 250 to 500 – Group rates apply to any libraries wanting to team up together. | https://pageturneradventures.com/virtual-storyology-summer/ | 10 Week Virtual Summer Reading Program – Comedy Adventure Shows, Author Interviews, Crafts, Guest Performances by Emmy Award winners, Grammy Award winners, and best-selling authors | None | 6450 Pinyon Pine Court, Lake Worth, FL 33462 | May 30-June 10, 2020 Lafayette Area Libraries, Lafayette, LA June 17-18, 2020 Natchitoches Public Libraries, Natchitoches, LA June 19, 2020 LaSalle Parish Libraries, Jena, LA June 22-24, 2020 Shreve Parish Libraries June 25-26, 2020 Jackson Parish Libraries June 29-July 1, 2020 Santa Rosa County Libraries, Santa Rosa County, FL July 8-11, 2020 Orange County Libraries, Orange County, Fl, July 20, 21, 22, 23, 2020 Eastern Shore Libraries, Eastern Shore, MD July 30, 2020 Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY August 8, 2020 Bethpage Public Library, Bethpage, NY, une 20-21, 2019 Calcasieu Parish Libraries, Lake Charles, LA June 26, 2019 LaSalle Parish Libraries, Jena, LA June 27-28, 2019 Jackson Parish Libraries, Jonesboro, LA, July 9, 2019 North Palm Beach Library, North Palm Bch, FL July 13, 2019 Southwest Regional Library, Pembroke Pines, FL, July 19, 2019 Pompany Beach Library, Pompano Beach, FL July 22, 2019 North Bellmore Public Library, North Bellmore, NY July 23, 2019 Greenwood Lake Public Library, Greenwood Lake, NY July 25, 2019 Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY, and many more. | 5/26/2020 13:45:27 | |
| Virtual Stars: Awesome Online Programs for Libraries! | ages 3+ | 30-40 minutes, depending on performer | office 813-961-4656 / cell 813-833-8856 | darren@didgedownunder.com | Rates are determined by several factors. Please contact Darren for a quote. | Each Virtual Star has his/her own website. Ask Darren for details. | Virtual Stars is a directory that features kids’ entertainers who offer online programs. The roster includes a storyteller/puppeteer, a cartoonist, a musician/singer/storyteller/puppeteer, a kids’ comedian, a comedy dog act and an educational reptile show. Virtual Stars was created by Didgeridoo Down Under manager Darren Liebman. “I've known each of these performers for more than a decade, and I can vouch for their talent, professionalism and overall awesomeness.” | The Virtual Stars are only available for online programs. | The Virtual Stars are based in Florida and Washington. | The Virtual Stars have not performed for any Kansas libraries, but here’s a testimonial from Screvens-Jenkins Regional Libraries (GA) programming coordinator Belinda Waters (bwaters@sjrls.org): “I enjoyed all the programs. It couldn't pick that one was better than the other. All the performers did an excellent job. You have a great variety of shows!” | 10/31/2020 15:14:58 | |
| Amazing Magic with Jeff Quinn | 3 years old and up. Each show is designed to appeal to family audiences. Kids will have a great time, but adults will have a lot of fun, too. | 40-45 minutes. | (402) 339-6726 | jqmagic@cox.net | Varies depending on travel and number of libraries booked in an area on the same day. All fees include mileage, sound system (if needed), travel expenses, etc. Jeff works hard to keep his shows affordable. | Want to see what Jeff has in store for the 2021 SRP season? Check out his website, http://www.bestlibrarymagician.com where you'll find lots of information AND a promotional video for Jeff Quinn's Reading Safari! | Jeff Quinn's Summer Reading Program magic show is always tailored to the current SRP theme. The shows usually run about 40-45 minutes and contain lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and (of course) AMAZING MAGIC. You'll also find that Jeff's shows promote reading and using the library. In the event of another COVID year (ugh), prerecorded virtual shows will be available. | None. Jeff performs close to 100 SRP shows on an average summer in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and North Dakota. | 18880 Leavenworth St., Elkhorn, NE 68022 | Robin Clark @ Emporia Public Library, Lawrence Public Library Centralia Public Library, Coffey Co. Library (Gridley Br.), Coffey Co. Library (Burlington Br.), Bradford Mem. Library (El Dorado), Marion Public Library. | 11/13/2020 11:49:35 | |
| Harris Deutsch aka Dr. Laugh | All ages. | 43 1/2 – 54 minutes | 913-488-5464 | drlaugh4u@gmail.com | Virtual Programs are $145.00 | http://magician.org/member/drlaugh4u https://youtu.be/a8cZu4cb4Sk https://youtu.be/yi60_szVFMQ https://youtu.be/58cpipiH3Zo https://youtu.be/c-Cz_dpuf1A Dr. Laugh Links above. | Brief Description Dr. Laugh’s Tales & Tails Feedback from families who participated in Dr. Laugh’s Programs include "Mr. D., can you come back tomorrow? When is he coming back. I've never seen my 1st hour class so engaged". Mr. Deutsch will bring over 25 years of experience in education, mental health, improvisational theater and presenting on a local, regional and national platform to your young readers. He uses his skills in improvisation, puppetry, harmonica and ukulele and a bit of magic to each program. Dr. Laugh’s Holiday Shows- The Dr. is cyberly available throughout the year for special Holidays including Independence Day, Halloween & Christmas. | None Virtually through Zoom | 425 Kreisel Drive Raymore Missouri 64083 | Northern Cass County Library Johnson County Libraries Mid Continent Libraries | 11/30/2020 19:06:07 | |
| Abraham Lincoln by Kevin Wood | all ages (note: I offer programs in both English and Spanish) | varies (30-90 minutes) | 708-948-7017 (home), 708-979-3093 (cell) | abe@mrlincoln.com | $150 for virtual pre-recorded; $250 for virtual live; $250 + travel for in-person live | http://www.mrlincoln.com | first-person historical portrayals of Abraham Lincoln (in-person or virtual) | none, but to keep travel costs down it's best to arrange a tour with other libraries, schools, senior residences, etc. (I live in Chicago) | 333 S. Oak Park Ave., Unit 2N; Oak Park, IL 60302-3549 | Abilene Public Library (Wendy Moulton, Director); Atchison Public Library (Jacque Slingsby, Director); Basehor Community Library (Janice Garcia, Adult Programming); Clay Center Public Library (Shanda Cramer, Director); Dorothy Bramlage (Junction City) Public Library (Susan Moyer, Director); Leavenworth Public Library (Cindy McGuire, Programming/Marketing Director); Manhattan Public Library (Jennifer Bergen, Children’s Services Manager); Marysville Public Library (Mandy Cook, Assistant Director) ; Wamego Public Library (Darci Hildebrand, Director); and Lincoln Elementary School, Clay Center (Matt Weller, Principal) | 12/21/2020 15:15:12 | |
| Natalee & Jim Ganyon, Storiesandmore.me utube stories with friends and buds | prek – 5th grade | 30-40 min storytelling with opt 15- 20 min for paper puppet making | 620-899-0642 or 775-742-4091 | jimganyon@gmail.com or nataleeganyon@gmail.com | we volunteer with gas compensation & motel if necessary | storiesandmore.me and utube stories with friends and buds | We do Zoom and in person Storytelling with side kick puppets | volunteer with travel compensations | PO Box 1726 Hutchinson Ks, 67504 for book orders and business | Hoisington Library, several school libraries and events from Dodge city to Onaga Ks. | 1/5/2021 11:46:48 | |
| Marty Hahne, "The Reading Magician" | Pre K to 6th Grade | 45 minutes | 417-860-9380 | info@martythemagician.com | Generally $250.00 | https://martythemagician.com/ | Not offering virtual programs. My live performance for 2021 is called "Those Amazing Animals," which ties right into the summer theme of Tales and Tails." The 45 minute magic show is themed around animal characters (not live animals). Loads of magic, comedy and audience participation. | None | 2413 W Bridlewood Trl, Ozark, MO 65721 | Average 70 library performances each summer. Mulvane KS 5 years straight, Arkansas City KS, Derby KS, Winfield KS, Andover, KS, every library in the Springfield/Greene Co. Library District (MO) for 17 years, every library in the Columbia/Boone Co. Library District (MO) for multiple years, as well as many others too numerous to mention. Full-time performer for 35 years. | 3/11/2021 20:02:42 | |
| Buzz (Bryan Snyder-Brown) | 5-7+ | 30-45 mins | 8334642899 EXT 809 | buzz@mendacitymagic.com | Varies (Typically: $250 + Travel) | http://www.mendacitymagic.com | Comedy Magician | None | 700 Elm, Hays, KS, 67601 | 9/27/2021 13:11:42 | ||
| Priscilla Howe | All ages, tailored to the group | 35-45 minutes | 785-331-6181 | priscilla@priscillahowe.com | $300 plus travel, with a price break for multiple shows (can be at several libraries) in the same day | https://www.priscillahowe.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/priscillahowe | Live or virtual. New for 2023: "Let's Be Friends! Stories, Songs, Puppets and Silliness for All Ages" Storyteller Priscilla Howe brings her favorite stories about friendship, kindness, compassion and friendship. (She has many other programs available on her website, too.) | None | 415 Elm St., Lawrence KS 66044 | Tonganoxie Public Library, Johnson County Library, Johnston Public Library (Baxter Springs), LaCygne Public Library, Salina Public Library, Dodge City Public Library and more | 1/3/2023 12:57:42 | |
| Traveling Lantern Theatre Company | Pre-K through 6th grade and their families | Approx. 50 mins with Q&A | 800 936 4723 | kb@travelinglantern.com | Between $395 and $495 depending how many shows are booked per day. No added fees of any kind. | http://www.travelinglantern.com | Our SRP 2023 show: "Rhonda Appleseed & the Tree that Learned How to Speak" Rhonda is a descendant of Johnny Appleseed, and everyone calls her Ronnie. When she learns about her great great uncle's story, she grows fascinated and then proud. Ronnie decides that she wants to follow in his footsteps. She decides she will protect nature and all the creatures on our planet from climate change. But how? She takes a journey to visit one of the beautiful, kind, wise old apple trees that Johnny planted so long ago to ask how she can help. The tree teaches her that her voice is needed to bring people together to do the right thing. This show complements the CLSP Summer Reading Theme: "All Together Now™" and the iRead Theme "Find Your Voice™" Both LIVE and VIRTUAL performances will be available for this show. | None | N/A | Many. We will be in KS between June 10th and 18th. Please call for references and to look for a date. | 1/19/2023 15:39:39 | |
| What if Puppets (formerly Mesner Puppet Theater) | Pre-K through early elementary (and their families!) | 30 – 45 minutes | 816-756-3500 | jennifer@whatifpuppets.org | $350-$550 plus travel expenses | whatifpuppets.org | What if Puppets offers live and virtual puppet productions that inspire play and cultivate connections through the art of puppetry. | 300 E. 39th Street, Suite LL2D, Kansas City, MO 64111 | Derby Public Library, Tulsa City/County Library, Kansas City, KS Public Library, Johnson County Public Library, Rolling Hills Public Library | 1/19/2023 16:35:48 | ||
| Jay & Leslie – Juggling and Other Nonsense | Ages 4 and up | 45 minutes | 913-660-3162 | laughing@leslieandjay.com | $350 plus travel costs. Discounts for block booking and adding to existing tours. | http://www.leslieandjay.com | Jay and Leslie tickle funny bones with juggling, stories, and wacky patter. They are available year-round and design a program every year for the summer reading theme. Virtual programs are available. | none | PO Box 1312, Mission, KS 66222 | Baldwin City Public Library (KS), Blair Public Library (NE), Blue Mound Library (KS), Brookings Public Library (SD), Blue Ridge Library (MO), Blue Springs South Library (MO), Bradford Memorial Library (KS), Callaway County Public Library (MO), Christian County Library (MO), Claycomo Library (MO), Coffee County Library (KS), Colbern Road Library (MO), Columbia Public Library (MO), Coralville Public Library (IA), Daniel Boone Regional Library (MO), Derby Public Library (KS), Doniphan County Library (KS), East Lee’s Summit Library (MO), Elmendaro Township Library (KS), Excelsior Springs Library (MO), Garden Plain Community Library (KS), Gibson Memorial Library (IA), Grand Glaize Library (MO), Hays Public Library (KS), Haysville Community Library (KS), Holts Summit Public Library (MO), House Memorial Library (NE), Ida Grove Public Library (IA), Lakin Library and Envisioning Center (IA), Lee’s Summit Library (MO), Lewis and Clark Library (MO), Library Station (MO), Lied Public Library Clarinda (IA), Lone Jack Library (MO), Madison Pubic Library (SD), Meramec Valley Library (MO), Mid-Continent Public Library (MO), Moody County Resource Center (SD), Mound City Public Library (MO), Moundridge Public Library (KS), Natural Bridge Library (MO), North Independence Library (MO), Paola Free Library (KS), Prairie Commons Library (MO), Raytown Library (MO), Republic Library (MO), Riverside Library (MO), Siouxland Libraries (SD), Sisseton Memorial Library (SD), Southern Boone Co. Public Library (MO), Springfield-Greene County Library (MO), St. Louis County Library (MO), Watertown Regional Library (SD), Weber Road Library (MO), Westlink Library (KS), West Liberty Public Library (IA), Wichita Public Library (KS), Winfield Public Library (KS), Withers Library (MO), Yates Center Public Library (KS) | 1/19/2023 17:32:33 | |
| Dan Dan the Magic Man | All ages of kids love our shows (and their parents love us too!} | Our show is 42 minutes but we are flexible with the time to fit your needs. | 620-786-5576 | dandanmagicman@yahoo.com | Our fee is $275 per performance plus .60 per mile to and from Great Bend. | http://www.dandanmagicman.com | Dan Dan the Magic Man is once again creating an all new magic program for libraries. “All Together Now, Alakazam!” is designed to perfectly complement the Summer Reading theme for 2023 “All Together Now.” Performing in front of a custom backdrop designed for this new program, Dan presents a kid-friendly spectacular that is not like other magic shows. This new show is designed specifically for your library. The show consists of live animal friends, impossible magic tricks and off the wall comedy all themed around kindness and friendship. And the show features lots of audience participation, too. Since this is a magic show for libraries, throughout the show Dan will also be referencing various kindness and friendship themed children’s books and promoting your library in a fun and entertaining manner. | None. We love to travel the whole state of Kansas. | 2100 32nd Street Place/Great Bend, KS 67530 | Atwood Public Library Osage City Public Library Meriden-Ozawkie Public Library Hoisington Public Library Cimarron City Library Montezuma Township Library Kismet City Library Plains Community Library Ashland City LIbrary Clearwater Public Library Barnard Library Meade Library Copeland Public LIbrary Stevens County Library Haskell Township Library Luray City Library Greeley County Library Sharon Springs Public Library Yates Center Library Seneca Library Grant County Library Scott County Library Lane County Library Lincoln Library Pratt Public LIbrary Andale District Library Pretty Prairie Public LIbrary Liberal Memorial Library Great Bend Public LIbrary | 1/19/2023 23:26:56 | |
| Improv Heroes: Monster Invasion | 12-18 | 45 minutes | 908-334-2525 | info@talewise.com | $350 | https://www.talewise.com/improv | Dive into the exciting world of improv theater! We’ll guide teens through fun and interactive theater games that will prepare them to devise their own story about a sci-fi monster invasion! In-person only. | Locations within 100 miles of Kansas City only. | 601 Rt. 206, Unit 26-505, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 | Many library performances! See our reviews at https://client.housecallpro.com/reviews/ScienceTellers/org_3039f15dbd4d45be822608901ff5f074/ | 1/20/2023 9:44:00 | |
| Denise Gard | all ages | 45 minutes | 719-229-5061 | storycreations@yahoo.com | $375 plus travel expenses | https://www.youtube.com/@storycreations and https://www.storycreations.org/ | I perform with two highly trained border collies who perform tricks while I tell stories. I create a program based on the Summer Reading theme. Yes | none | 6835 Monty PL Colorado Springs, CO 80908 | Derby public library; Clearwater Library; Pikes Peak Library District; Roswell Public Library; Fayetteville Public Library | 1/20/2023 10:11:35 | |
| Gary Ray Howell, ventriloquist | ages 5 to 12 | 45 to 60 minutes | 405-844-6112 | gRayHowell@att.net | Between $300 and $500 depending on travel distance to location. This price includes both show and travel expenses. Multiple Booking Discount available as well as discount to small libraries (depending on the population the library serves). | youtube.com/@garyrayhowell | Ventriloquist Gary Ray Howell show is call "Puppet Magic", because it includes ventriloquisim and magic. Where puppets come alive and children become puppets. Children will be invited up from the audience to help with a trick or take part in a skit. Costumes will be provided and Gary Ray will provide the voices as the children perform. | Anywhere in the State of Kansas | P.O. Box 5262, Edmond, OK 73083-5262 | Ada, Oklahoma Library, 580-436-8125; Mustang, Oklahoma Library, 405-376-2226. | 1/20/2023 13:51:30 | |
| Dennis Porter-Happy Faces Entertainment | various programs for all ages | 45 min-2 hours | (816) 309-2460 | dennis@happyfacesentertainment.biz | $375 | https://www.happyfacesentertainment.biz/library-programs | Multiple programs: (Pre K-5th) Super Friends to the Rescue-interactive, improv, storytelling [2023 theme]; Under the Big Top Circus-Music, magic, juggling and audience participation. Workshops: MacGyver Magic (2nd grade-adults), Say What?-Improv (teens-adults) Game Show Party-TV style game shows that you get to play. (teens-adults) Murder Mysteries-You play the suspects and detectives (teens-adults) No virtual programs at this time. | none | PO Box 34686, Kansas City, MO 64116 | Kansas: Colby, Quinter, LaCynge, Valley Center, Haysville, Oakley, Goodland Missouri: St. Louis County Libraries, Little Dixie Regional, Mid-Continent, Kirkwood, North Kansas City, Daniel Boone Regional, Rolla, Dade County Iowa: Carlisle, Cedar Falls, Council Bluffs, Adel, Gutekunst, Polk City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, Ames, Clive, Greene County Illinois: Brimfield, Dunlap, Taylorville, Barclay, Blue Mound, South Macon, Forsyth, Rochester, Washington, Pekin, Fondulac | 1/20/2023 18:11:33 | |
| The Amazing Arthur | All Ages | All Ages | 402-597-2579 | theamazingarthur@gmail.com | $500 | http://www.theamazingarthur.com | All over the midwest! | 122 Castle Pine Drive Papillion NE 68133 | Phillipsburg, Topeka | 1/23/2023 13:00:27 | ||
| Jo Ho, Storyteller | 2-10 stories designed for children, family fun | 45 minutes | 913-461-4504 | joho@johostoryteller.com | $150-175 | http://www.johostoryteller.com | Available Monday-Friday | 5500 W 137th St, Apt 406 Overland Park, KS 66223 | Mid-Continent Public Libraries, Wichita Public Libraries, Pioneer Memorial Library (Colby,KS) Mulvane Public Library, Jay Johnson Public Library (Quniter, KS) | 1/23/2023 18:10:01 | ||
| Brett Crandall Studios | All Ages | 30-50 | 620-290-3946 | brettcrandallstudios@outlook.com | 500 | BrettCrandallStudios.com | Interactive Puppet Theatre, Puppetry Workshops, LGBTQIA-Inclusive Storytelling | 1110 N 7th St, Garden City, KS 67846 | Basehor Community Library, Dodge City Public Library, , WaKeeney Public Library, Finney County Public Library | 1/26/2023 10:00:01 | ||
| Brian Wendling | All ages | 45-55 minutes | 816 810 8910 | brianwendlingjuggler@gmail.com | $250 plus mileage from Kansas City (and appropriate lodging for multi day bookings, if needed) | Website is at http://www.brianwendling.com. Sample video montage at https://youtu.be/VtgQWE3l28s | I have been a summer reading performer for many library systems in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and a few other states over the years and hope that you keep me in mind when you begin to schedule for summer 2023! My award winning juggling, family humor and audience antics are appropriate for all ages, including the adults! My 2023 summer reading program is: One Big Juggling Family! Brian Wendling reminds himself, and his audiences, that his program takes EVERYONE coming together to have a fun, high energy time with award winning juggling and audience antics! Here's to all of us! My fee for a 45-55 minute program has a $250 base fee, with mileage added on if out of the immediate Kansas City area. Scheduling multiple libraries on consecutive days is one way to lower the cost for all of the libraries involved. Lodging may be added on for multiple day bookings, but many times this is much less than the mileage involved for said bookings. For several libraries scheduled on the same day, I prefer to structure travel so that I can arrive 45 mns before the performance start time for each library, in order to load in and set up before the patrons arrive to settle in. I can accommodate any library setting, but always appreciate having some space to use my bigger props. But any setting can work! I am an International Jugglers Association team champion and have been at the Kansas City and Oklahoma Renaissance Faire for decades. Visiting Artist series through Coffeyville KS community college for decades as well… | None | 1200 W 48th Street, Kansas City Missouri 64122 | Canadian TX, Booker TX, Wellington TX, Pittsburg KS, Eufaula OK, Checotah OK, Valley Center KS, Sallisaw OK, Muldrow OK, Ft. Gibson OK, Western Oklahoma Library System, Ottawa KS, Stockton and El Dorado KS, Baxter Springs KS, Chanute KS, Clay Center KS, St Joseph MO, Junction City KS library police block party, Perkins OK, Emporia KS, Meriden-Ozawkie KS, Linwood KS, Oskaloosa KS, Tahlequah OK. Stilwell OK, Westville OK, Haskell OK, Warner OK, Checotah OK, Hulbert OK, Ft. Gibson OK, Mountain Home AR, Marshfield MO, Rogersville MO, Chanute KS, Weston MO, First Scott KS, Cherryvale KS, Marion KS, Wamego KS, Atchison KS, Edgerton MO, Riverside MO, Pittsburg KS, | 1/31/2023 9:16:48 | |
| Anna Smith | 1st grade – Adult | 1 hour | 7852218816 | historicseeker@hotmail.com | $250 +mileage unless Library is less than 50 miles from presenters home | http://www.historicperformance.com | I will & have used ZOOM | no restrictions | 13053 S. Lewelling RD | Topeka City Library, Topeka, KS | 2/7/2023 10:25:45 |