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Wisconsin Children's Performers DirectoryPerformers: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z • Map • Newest 2012 Wisconsin  Artwork used by permission of CSLP. This image may not be copied without permission from CSLP. This Performer Directory was created by the Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning here at the Department of Public Instruction as a service to public libraries and other organizations that want to hire quality performers for their children's programs. The listing is intended to help identify potential performers and to assist libraries and organizations in contacting these groups and individuals. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute an endorsement or promotion of any individual or group listed. The Division strongly advises all libraries and organizations to carefully check references before hiring anyone. Not all performers work well under all circumstances and with every age group. By checking references, organizations will be more likely to find someone who will work best for their program. The groups and individuals listed here are arranged alphabetically by the last name of the performer, business manager or contact person for each act, except in a few situations when a group act was involved and a specific individual was not listed. Throughout the listing, there are cross-references that lead from the act name, or the names of other persons in the act, to the main entry. The index to the performers may be of assistance in identifying a particular type of performance or program. When a type of act is selected, the names of performers in that category appear. These names can be selected to link directly to the main entry for the act, where the contact information and additional information about the act can be found. The main entries include e-mail addresses and Web pages for the performers and groups, if they provided one. An effort is made to keep all links active. People interested in being included in the Directory should contact Jamie McCanless at (608) 267-9280 or jamie.mccanless@dpi.wi.gov for an entry form and additional information. Although a few authors are included in this listing, for the most part they are also performers. Librarians interested in inviting Wisconsin authors and illustrators to make presentations or appearances at their library are advised first to consult the CCBC Directory of Wisconsin Children's Book Creators. This searchable online directory has entries for authors and illustrators of books for young people, presenting information about their published works and about the types of appearances they are willing to make. It also provides practical suggestions about all phases of arranging such programs. Visit the directory website at: http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/authors/directoryInfo.asp Alphabetical Listing of Performers A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Key Categories
Performers by Category of Presentation
Ahern, Kenny — Family variety show and workshops Atwood, Alan — The Atwood Players Brookes, Christine J. — Historical costumed characters Calin, Dean — Bounding Main - Costumed maritime singers Cruise, Jim — The "Spoon Man" Evans, Derek — "Theodore Roosevelt - The Most American American" Fascione, Chris — Impersonates various book characters Fry, Ron Scot — "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now" Hellesvig, Roger — An Immigrant's Tale Kababik, Mary B. — A Visit with Queen Elizabeth I Mohr, Kathleen — 30 costumed character options Montello, Rafe — Portray characters who cook and cooking-related themes Peckett, Donna and Dresden, Danielle — Tap, theater, storytelling Pferdehirt, Julia — They Came to Wisconsin, Fire and Wings, and Wisconsin Forest Tales Saskill, Sadarri — Storytelling Schmidt, Juliana — An Old Sweet Song - Americana singers Shreeman, Mike — Improvisational comedy Strauss, Kevin — Nature and bullying prevention storytelling Wildflower, Kristia — Many characters - Fairy Godmother, Witch Hazel, Lady Rosemary, Ivy the Elf, Gypsy Rosa, etc. Wise, Joe and Miki — Comedy
Ammen, Amy — Able the Dancing Chihuahua Feuerstein, Stephanie — Nature's Guide - Independent Naturalist Service Gerholdt, James E. — The Remarkable Reptiles Giebink, Bruce — The BUG Show Guzan, Don — One-of-a-kind program teaches students about wild turkeys Jocham, Jay — Wild animal artist shares his art and facts on the animals Karlzen, Mary — Nature-based children's songs Kessenich, Tom — Nature program with live reptiles Korb, Randy — Live frogs, toads, salamanders, and monarch butterflies Mitchell, Jim — Magic shows for libraries, with lots of volunteers, comedy, and live animals such as birds and rabbits. Nedrelo, Dan — Live amphibians and reptiles Nichols, Lori — Wisconsin wildlife and natural world programs, guided hikes, bird watching, pond studies, microscope study, and animal dissection Pendleton, Markie — Beekeeping Porter, Bill — Wildlife photographer and animal handler: bear, fox, exotics Tarrant, Noelle — Zoozort, an interactive live animal program Techel, Barbara — Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog Tlachac, Dennis "Dino" — Wildlife rehabilitator with programs on rainforest, reptiles, snakes, and mystery creatures worldwide Stokes, David — Songs and stories about wild animals, brings bats, toads and snakes Stone, Ed — Age of Reptiles, live reptiles are displayed and discussed Zolkowski, Jack — "Soda Pups" Dog Show
Akins, Geoff — Bubble Art Bessman, Ruthanne — Origami Gosz, Judith — Master watercolor artist Hovde, Edna — Chinese calligraphy and painting techniques Jocham, Jay — Wildlife painter shares his works and techniques Katzfey, Nicholas — Manga Workshop Merklein, Paul — Dynamic Artist paints Great Big Faces Porter, Bill — Wild life photographer, wild animal handler - bear, fox Proctor, Deborah — Simply ARTrageous recycling and nature art Selthofner, Vanessa — ArtVenture Girl, a certified art teacher, specializing in extreme hands-on art projects. Siegel, Bob — Traditional wooden shoe carving Somersaulter, J.P. — Cartoonist/Filmmaker Tooley, Mary — Factual presentations on various topics, followed by art project Wilde, Amy — Mehndi Art (Henna) Ziesler, Eileen — Picture book author events, most appropriate for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade children for schools or libraries.
Cruise, Jim — The "Spoon Man" Drake, Michael — Pickles the Pied Piper performs musical readings of his whimsical children's books. Duggleby, John — Biographies of Grant Wood and Jacob Lawrence Elmsley-Weeden, Kay — Spanish and English bilingual programs of stories, songs, dance, and creative writing workshops Feuerstein, Stephanie — Nature's Guide - Independent Naturalist Service Katzfey, Nicholas — Manga Workshop Kinzer, Paul — "Seeing Stars" portable inflatable planetarium program and nighttime, outdoor star parties McCormick, Carol — Storytelling author, death and dying Pferdehirt, Julia — Freedom Train North: The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin Saskill, Sadarri — Storytelling Stotts, Stuart — Author/Musician/Storyteller, Books in a Box: Lutie Stearns and the Traveling Libraries of Wisconsin Techel, Barbara — Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog Ziesler, Eileen — Picture book author events, most appropriate for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade children for schools or libraries.
Brammer, Rick Eugene — Comedy magic, balloon animal show, and balloon animal class. Burrell, Karen — Family Entertainer as part of clown act Carpenter, Jeff — storytelling clown with variety act, balloon tying Glander, Tim — Magician, balloon animals and sculptures Lang, Jeff — Magician/Juggler?Balloon Twister/Humorist Lepore, Louis — Comedy magic, balloons, and audience participation Lindberg, Ron — As part of magic act Love, Jason — Magician/Balloon Sculptures Lundquist, Steve — Family-friendly musical comedy show of music, magic, ballooning, and more. Mauthe, Mike — Magician/Balloon Sculpture, balloon workshops available McMullen, Jeff — Family vaudeville Morgan, Matthew — Magician/Balloon Sculpture Nagel, Holly — Balloon twisting Pants, Marty — Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show, interactive "Balloon School" workshop available Peterson, Wayne — Magician/Balloon Sculpture Sturm, Darlene — Clown/Balloon animals Wozniak, Doug — "Wacky Woz," balloons are part of comedy variety and magic show
Artists of Note — Booking agency Class Act — Booking agency The Milwaukee Directory of Professional Artists, Entertainers, and Event Specialists — Directory Wisconsin Arts Board — Directory
Ahern, Kenny — Family variety show and workshops Burrell, Karen — Family games, magic, and music; balloon tying Carpenter, Jeff — storytelling clown with variety act, balloon tying Cruise, Jim — The "Spoon Man" Griffith, Chris — Z Puppets Rosenschnoz McMullen, Jeff — Family vaudeville Miller, Otis — "Miller and Mike," juggling and object manipulation Mohr, Kathleen — Mime Pants, Marty — Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show, interactive "Balloon School" workshop available Sturm, Darlene — Clown/Balloon animals Swiggum, Jane — "Dotty," history of clowning and circuses in Wisconsin Weiss-McQuide, Nancy — As part of a music/story program Wildflower, Kristia — Science, stories, songs, and silliness with characters such as Razzberry, RoseHips, Cowslip, and Applebell Wozniak, Doug — "Wacky Woz," comedy variety and magic show
Avila, Jesus — Ballet Folklorico Mexico de Hermanos Avila, Dances of Mexico Chen, Wanhong(Joy) — Blue Willow Chinese Dance, multicultural Dall, David — Jules O'Neal joins Dall for a music and dance program Escamilla, Angelica — Ballet folklorico dance groups, trick roping, and Mariachi band Helpsmeet, Mark — International Folkdance Hockings, Nick — Native American (Ojibway) dance within a cultural program Kababik, Mary B. — Queen Elizabeth I, costumed historical dancing. Katzfey, Nicholas — Manga Workshop Kennedy, Gwen — Barefoot Hawaiians King, Ayrie — Mr. Taps King, Oba-William — The Poetic Storyteller Miller, Lara — Ballet Folklorico Mexica, Aztec, Native and Folk Dances of Mexico Nagel, Holly — Hula dancing Peckett, Donna and Dresden, Danielle — Tap, theater, storytelling Siegel, Bob — Tap-part of the Wooden Shoe Carving show Thurrell, Lisa — Kanopy Dance, Inc., modern, movement and dance instruction Weiss-McQuide, Nancy — As part of a music/story program Wendt, Linda — Period dances that go with various wind instruments Wise, Joe & Niki — Singer, dancers, musicians
Jones, Skip — The Pumpkin King of Bayfield County Morgan, Matthew — "Magic Morgan," choice of illusion, comedy or street magic, live animals; Matthew is deaf. Proctor, Deborah — Simply ARTrageous recycling, nature art, and storytelling Saskill, Sadarri — Storytelling Techel, Barbara — Frankie the Walk 'n Roll Dog Vasquez, Ricardo — Marimba Musician
Brookes, Christine J. — Historical costumed characters Drake, David HB — History of Wisconsin and Great Lakes Evans, Derek — "Theodore Roosevelt - The Most American American" Fry, Ron Scot — "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now" Gogolick, Karen (KG and the Ranger) — Classic cowboy songs, harmony yodeling, and trick rope-spinning Hellesvig, Roger — An Immigrant's Tale, historical reenactment Jones, Skip — Wisconsin and Great Lakes history in story and song Kababik, Mary B. — Queen Elizabeth I, costumed historical characters and their stories. Kastle, Tom — Maritime history Lesavage, Malia — Tibetan singing bowls presentation and concert Maher, Mike — Backwoods storytelling Manzke, Susan Marie — In character presentation on Wisconsin history Mohr, Kathleen — Costumed historical characters and their stories Montello, Rafe — Demonstrate historically accurate foods and cooking methods Murdock, Lee — "Songs of the Great Lakes Region" Pferdehirt, Julia — Wisconsin Underground Railroad, Immigrant and Lumberjack History Poreda, Stephen — Fun, educational programs about world cultures, such as "Global Games," that teaches with different countries' skill toys. Schmidt, Juliana — An Old Sweet Song - Americana singers Schneider, Mike — Pint Size Polkas - Accordion/polka music, geography, and histories of the accordion, polka and lumberjacking Siegel, Bob — Wooden Shoe Carving Art Swiggum, Jane — Laura Ingalls Wilder or Calamity Jane Wendt, Linda — Early wind instruments Westenberger, Debra (Morningstar) — Oneida Indian Storyteller Wilde, Amy — Mehndi (henna) body art design Wildflower, Kristia — Medieval, Gypsies, The Burning Times (Women in the days of Salem), and Wisconsin History Wise, Joe and Miki — Comedy History of Transportation
Ahern, Kenny — Family variety show and workshops Amberger, Ed and Junker, Axel — "Pretty Bad Jugglers," comedy juggling team Davis, Doug — "Doug the Jug", comedy juggling, magic, and balancing feats Fascione, Chris — Impersonates various book characters Griffith, Chris — Z Puppets Rosenschnoz Haltarhuu, Erdenechimeg — Circus Manduhui, Mongolian circus troupe Huneke, Jason — Jason the Juggler Hunt, Bobby — Circus Boy Kann, Bob — Storyteller/Magician/Juggler/Author Kirk, Dan — "Jugger With The Yellow Shoes," vaudeville show, unicycle Lang, Jeff — Magician/Juggler?Balloon Twister/Humorist Loon, Truly Remarkable — "Truly Remarkable Loon," bean bag chairs, plate spinning, juggling clubs Mauthe, Mike — Variety show style, unicycle, workshops available McMullen, Jeff — Family vaudeville Miller, Otis — "Miller and Mike," juggling and object manipulation Russell, Steve and Kobi Shaw — Comedy juggling team, circus skills Schumacher, David — "The Amazing Schu," Magician/Juggler Tilove, Alan — "Mr. Tricks," diabolo, rola bola, plate spinning, unicycle Weiss-McQuide, Nancy — As part of story program Wozniak, Doug — "Wacky Woz," comedy variety and magic show
Alswager, Richard — Performs as "Rick Allen", special "Wizard" magic show Bakkom, LaVerne — "LaBak," comedy magic Barnhart, Mia — "Magical Mia," combines music, fluid dance and costumes in an Oriental mystery magic show Barnhart, Norm — Comedy Magic, comedy Reading is Magic show Bohm, Bob — "The Magic of Bob Bohm," comedy magic Brammer, Rick Eugene — Comedy magic with lots of audience participation, and magic classes Carpenter, Jeff — "Mr. C," comedy magic as part of variety act DeYoung, Dick — "DeYoungs Royal Family of Magic," special effects, live animals Dunn, Matt — 40-minute, action-packed comedy magic show with out of this world magic Foster, Isaiah — "The Magic of Isaiah" Gerard, Glen — "Glen Gerard Magic Productions," special effects, vanishing assistant Glander, Tim — "Tim Glander's Magic," comedy magic Hetzler, Bruce — "The Magic of Bruce Hetzler," comedy magic Kann, Bob — Comedy magic as part of storytelling and juggling act Kelly, David — Stage and close-up magic Lang, Jeff — Magician/Juggler/Balloon Twister/Humorist Lepore, Louis — Comedy magic, balloons, and audience participation Lindberg, Ron — "Rondini," special effects, live animals Love, Jason — Magician/Balloon Sculptures Lundquist, Steve — Family-friendly musical comedy show of music, magic, ballooning, and more. McMullen, Jeff — Comedy Magic Mauthe, Mike — Comedy magic in a variety show, magic workshops available Mitchell, Jim — Magic shows for libraries, with lots of volunteers, comedy, and live animals (optional). Morgan, Matthew — "Magic Morgan," choice of illusion, comedy or street magic, live animals Nelson, Bruce — "Mr Fun," comedy magic, magic workshops Nilsen, Mark — Magic Mark's Magic and Variety Show, featuring a library/reading-specific effect Pants, Marty — Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show, interactive "Balloon School" workshop available Peterson, Wayne — "Wayne the Wizard," comedy magic Radde, Len — Comedy magic Richards, Brian — Educational speaker using magic and comedy Schumacher, David — "The Amazing Schu," comedy magic Seebach, David — "Wonders of Magic," Levitation, special effects Steger, Paul — "Magical Paul," Comedy magic, live animals Swiggum, Jane — "Book Magic" show Taylor, Morris — "Morris, the Magic Man!" show Wozniak, Doug — "Wacky Woz," comedy magic as part of a variety show
Ahern, Kenny — Family variety show and workshops Akins, Geoff — Bubble Art Gogolick, Karen (KG and the Ranger) — Classic cowboy trick rope-spinning Haltarhuu, Erdenechimeg — Circus Manduhui, Mongolian circus troupe McCormick, Carol — Storytelling author, death and dying Montello, Rafe — Multicultural foods and cooking demonstrations Swiggum, Jane — Unique black light variety show
Avila, Jesus — Ballet Folklorico Mexico de Hermanos Avila, Dances of Mexico Atwood, Alan and Mary Ellen — Actors play out stories from Africa, China, and Mexico Chen, Wanhong (Joy) — Blue Willow Chinese Dance Duggleby, John — Harlem Renaissance history Elmsley-Weeden, Kay — Spanish and English bilingual programs of stories, songs, dance, and creative writing workshops Escamilla, Angelica — Ballet folklorico dance groups, trick roping, and Mariachi band Hellesvig, Roger — An Immigrant's Tale, historical reenactment Helpsmeet, Mark — International Folkdance Hockings, Nick — Native American (Ojibway) cultural presentation with information, stories, music and dance Jones, Skip — All the Children of the World Program Kababik, Mary B. — A Visit with Queen Elizabeth I Kehl, Bill — Instruments and songs from around the world Kennedy, Gwen — Barefoot Hawaiians King, Oba-William — The Poetic Storyteller Lesavage, Malia — Tibetan singing bowls presentation and concert McCormick, Carol — Multicultural stories from Korea, Hmong in Laos, China, Russia, India, Egypt, German, Ireland, Norwegian and Czech Republic, Hispanic traditions and Native American Michaels, Diane — "Music Makes the World Go Round," Stories, music and instruments from around the world Miller, Lara — Ballet Folklorico Mexica, Aztec, Native and Folk Dances of Mexico Mohr, Kathleen — As the Pocket Lady™ tells stories from around the world Montello, Rafe — World food and culture Mweti, Chang'aa — Multicultural storyteller Nagel, Holly — Hula dancing Norelle, Clare — Songs and stories in various languages including Spanish Paraiso, Raquel — Latin American Music Pferdehirt, Julia — Stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin Ponzio, Rick — Stories from Puerto Rico, Kenya, China, Iraq, and Native American Poreda, Stephen — Fun, educational programs about world cultures, such as "Global Games," that teaches with different countries' skill toys. Prestidge, Kathy — Multicultural stories Sarazin, Shari — Singer/Musician - Celtic, American, and original harp and vocals Saskill, Sadarri — Storytelling Schneider, Mike — Pint Size Polkas - Accordion/polka music, geography, and histories of the accordion, polka and lumberjacking Slayton, Sara — Multicultural stories, uses props and music Sorensen, Eric K. — "Around the World in 80 Strings," mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, harp, rain stick, steel drums, Spanish guitar, mandolin, mbira, djembe, bouzouki, balalaika, zheng, erhu, and didgeridoo Stock, Judy — Musician with instruments from around the world - balalaika, isoka, jaw harp and nose flute as well as guitar, banjo and pennywhistle Stotts, Stuart — Musician/Storyteller, includes multicultural stories Tlachac, Dennis "Dino" — Native American wildlife rehabilitator with programs on rainforest, reptiles, snakes, and mystery creatures worldwide Tooley, Mary — Multicultural presentations followed by an art project Visger, Terry — Stories and cultures of Japan Westenberger, Debra (Morningstar) — Oneida Indian Storyteller Wildflower, Kristia — Greek and Scandinavian Myths, Native American Legends, Asian & European Folk and Fairytales
Baumann, Rich — Folk music, guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp and more Branch, Will and Fox, Dave — Folksingers, guitar, fiddle, washboard Calin, Dean — Bounding Main - Costumed maritime singers Clement, Robbie — Folksinger/Storyteller, guitar, banjo Cruise, Jim — The "Spoon Man" never uses dirty silverware Dall, David — Guitar, also offers a music and dance program Downey, Bill and Bob Mayo — "BoBBill," educational children's songs, guitar, bass Drake, David HB — Folksinger, guitar, dulcimer, Native American flute Drake, Michael — Pickles the Pied Piper performs musical readings of his whimsical children's books. Duggleby, John — Author/musician, stories and dance included in program Dvorak, Mark — Folksinger, guitar, banjo Escamilla, Angelica — Ballet folklorico dance groups, trick roping, and Mariachi band Fivenson, Tom As "Copper Tom," shows include interactive music, comedy, and storytelling. Gogolick, Karen (KG and the Ranger) — Classic cowboy songs, harmony yodeling, and trick rope-spinning Grisack, Billy "Mr. Billy" — Rock and Roll for Kids, electric guitar, participation and movement Hooper, Bill — Guitar Jones, Skip — Wisconsin Folksinger Karlzen, Mary — Nature-based children's songs Kastle, Tom — Maritime Music, stories and songs from the seas, guitar, hand accordion, flute Kehl, Bill — Instruments and songs from around the world La Clair, Louis (Sandy) — "Madison Brass," brass quintet, instrument explanations Landau, David — Blue grass, guitar Langenfeld, Chris — CRITTERrrr MAN Lesavage, Malia — Tibetan singing bowls presentation and concert Lieberman, Allan — Songfest of original works, popular traditional children's songs, and songs relating to Summer Reading Program themes Lonnquist, Ken — Folksinger, guitar and stories Lundquist, Steve — Family-friendly musical comedy show of music, magic, ballooning, and more. Malmberg, Lynn — Sing a Story, Tell a Song Mayer, Hans — Singing, guitar, mandolin, Native American flute Mayo, Bob — Musician (Downey, Bill and Mayo, Bob) Matysik, Greg and Casey Day — Folk Singers, guitar, mandolin, harmonica McGovern, Joan — Celtic Singer/Songwriter McMullin, Kevin — Musician/Storyteller Michaels, Diane — Instruments and music from around the world, authentic ethnic instruments Miller, Lara — Ballet Folklorico Mexica, Aztec, Native and Folk Dances of Mexico Miller, Reid — Folk Music/Puppet Theater/Storytelling Murdock, Lee — "Songs of the Great Lakes Region," guitar, hand accordion, flute Neumeyer, Michael — Percussionist/composer/conductor brings the marimba experience to grade levels K-12 Norelle, Clare — Multicultural songs, guitar Paraiso, Raquel — Latin American Music Pease, Tom — Folksinger, guitar Rockow, Corinne — Folksinger/Storyteller, guitar and others Sandersen, Linda — Folksinger, guitar, autoharp, dulcimer Sarazin, Shari — Singer/Musician - Celtic, American, and original harp and vocals Schmidt, Juliana — An Old Sweet Song - Americana singers Schneider, Mike — Pint Size Polkas - Accordion/polka music, geography, and histories of the accordion, polka and lumberjacking Schwanke, Kip — Interactive music Sorensen, Eric K. — Multicultural songs - authentic instruments mountain dulcimer, Native American flute, harp, rain stick, steel drums, Spanish guitar, mandolin, mbira, djembe, bouzouki, balalaika, zheng, erhu, and didgeridoo Stock, Judy — Musician, guitar, banjo, balalaika, isoka, jaw harp and nose flute, and pennywhistle Stokes, David — Songs and stories about "Sun, Air, Water, Soil, Plants and Animals" Stotts, Stuart — Musician/Storyteller, has a special ghost story program Turk, Fred — Banjo and puppets Vasquez, Ricardo — Marimba Musician Weiss-McQuide, Nancy — Musician/Storyteller, songs, stories, dramatics Wendt, Linda — Early wind instruments, including krumhorns, bagpipes, flutes, and recorders Weston, Carol — Musician/Storyteller, guitar Wise, Joe & Niki — Singer, dancers, musicians Young, Terri — Preschool/Kindergarten songs, unique visual aids
Bosworth, William — The Science Alliance - Fast-paced, K-8 programs and workshops about science and nature Evans, Derek — "Theodore Roosevelt - The Most American American" Feuerstein, Stephanie — Nature's Guide - Independent Naturalist Service Freeman, Lucy — Cat Tales Storytelling and Ventriloquism Gerholdt, James E. — The Remarkable Reptiles Giebink, Bruce — The BUG Show Jocham, Jay — Wildlife artist discusses animals and habitat during art program Jones, Skip — Honoring Mother Earth and All Are My Relations Karlzen, Mary — Nature-based children's songs Kastle, Tom — Environment and nature music and stories Kehl, Bill — "The Planetary Ranger", environmental songs, multicultural instruments Kessenich, Tom — Nature program with live reptiles Kinzer, Paul — "Seeing Stars" portable inflatable planetarium program and nighttime, outdoor star parties Korb, Randy — Live frogs, toads, salamanders, and monarch butterflies Langenfeld, Chris — CRITTERrrr MAN Lonnquist, Ken — "Minstrel for the Environment" Maher, Mike — Backwoods storytelling McGovern, Joan — Celtic Singer/Songwriter Mohr, Kathleen — Environmental program with One Mohr Productions' Pocket Lady™ costumed character Nedrelo, Dan — Environmental Education. Live animal programs, including WI Wildlife, Rainforests, Reptiles and Amphibians, and Mystery Animals Nichols, Lori — Wisconsin wildlife and natural world programs, guided hikes, bird watching, pond studies, microscope study, and animal dissection Pendleton, Markie — Beekeeping Proctor, Deborah — Simply ARTrageous recycling and nature art Schultz, Sky — "Professor Oops" programs on Astronomy, flowers, tress, geology and climate Stokes, David — Songs and stories about nature and wild animals, brings bats, toads and snakes Stone, Ed — Age of Reptiles, live reptiles are displayed and discussed Strauss, Kevin — Animals and plants storytelling Strutz, Curt — The Bassmeister, fishing comedy/ventriloquism Tlachac, Dennis — Environmental education program with live Rain Forest animals Tooley, Mary — Nature program followed by an art project Westenberger, Debra (Morningstar) — Oneida Indian Storyteller Wildflower, Kristia — Facts and Fantasy about Flowers, Fascinating Information on Fruits, Helpful Herbs, and Tremendous Trees Ziesler, Eileen — Picture book author events, most appropriate for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade children for schools or libraries.
Freeman, Lucy — Storytelling and Ventriloquism Glander, Tim — Magician, balloon sculptor, and puppeteer Griffith, Chris — Z Puppets Rosenschnoz Langenfeld, Chris — CRITTERrrr MAN McMullen, Jeff — Greatest Little Show In Town," family vaudeville show includes puppets Miller, Reid — Folk Music/Puppet Theater/Storytelling Nichols, Mark — The Puppet Place Theater Pagnucci, Susan — Shadow and hand, workshops Strutz, Curt — The Bassmeister, fishing comedy/ventriloquism Turk, Fred — Puppetry is part of music program
Akins, Geoff — Bubbles Belliveau, Steve — Science fun Birkel, Jim — Short stories about scientists, their work, and the countries they are/were from Bosworth, William — The Science Alliance - Fast-paced, K-8 programs and workshops about science and nature Giebink, Bruce — The BUG Show Kinzer, Paul — "Seeing Stars" portable inflatable planetarium program and nighttime, outdoor star parties Nedrelo, Dan — Herpetology, cryptozoology, wildlife folklore, mystery animals Nichols, Lori — Wisconsin wildlife and natural world programs, guided hikes, bird watching, pond studies, microscope study, and animal dissection Nilsen, Mark — Magic Mark's The Zany Inventor Show, and Magic and Variety Show, featuring a library/reading-specific effect Pendleton, Markie — Beekeeping Proctor, Deborah — Simply ARTrageous recycling and nature art Schultz, Sky — "Professor Oops" comedy science program Stokes, David — Songs and stories about "Sun, Air, Water, Soil, Plants and Animals" Strauss, Kevin — Animals and plants storytelling Wildflower, Kristia — Horticulture, Herbology, Superstition or Science?
Bohm, Bob — "Survivor, Family Game Show" Burrell, Karen — Relay and other family fun games Escamilla, Angelica — Trick roping Fisher, David — Jump Rope Poreda, Stephen — Fun, educational programs about world cultures, such as "Global Games," that teaches with different countries' skill toys. Strutz, Curt — The Bassmeister, fishing comedy/ventriloquism
Atwood, Alan and Mary Ellen — Actors play out stories in character Baer, Janice — "Mama Baer" uses voices and characterization to enhance stories Birkel, Jim — Short stories about scientists, their work, and the countries they are/were from Brookes, Christine J. — Historical character storytelling Carpenter, Jeff — Storytelling is part of comedy magic and variety show Clement, Robbie — Musician/Storyteller Dall, David — Musician/Storyteller Drake, Michael — Pickles the Pied Piper performs musical readings of his whimsical children's books. Duggleby, John — Biographies of Grant Wood and Jacob Lawrence, with music Elmsley-Weeden, Kay — Spanish and English bilingual programs of stories, songs, dance, and creative writing workshops Farrow-Busack, Judy — Story props, audience actors, impersonates "Mother Goose" Fascione, Chris — Comedy presentation of book characters Fivenson, Tom As "Copper Tom," shows include interactive music, comedy, and storytelling. Freeman, Lucy — Storytelling and Ventriloquism Fry, Ron Scot — "To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now" Hahn, Joni — Interactive and creative storytelling of well-known folktales and legends. Jones, Skip — Tall tales about Wisconsin and Great Lakes history, wildlife, disabilities Kann, Bob — Comedy storytelling, magic, juggling act Kastle, Tom — Maritime stories and songs King, Oba-William — The Poetic Storyteller Landau, David — Musician/Storyteller Langenfeld, Chris — CRITTERrrr MAN Lonnquist, Ken — Musician/Storyteller Maher, Mike — Backwoods storytelling Malmberg, Lynn — Sing a Story, Tell a Song Manzke, Susan Marie — Wendel the Bear Adventure Stories/Historical reenactment McCormick, Carol — Multicultural stories, Earth Day and Peace programs, celebration of snow and winter holidays, and Irish tales and song. McGovern, Joan — Celtic Singer/Songwriter McMullin, Kevin — Musician/Storyteller Michaels, Diane — Musician/Storyteller Miller, Reid — Folk Music/Puppet Theater/Storytelling Mohr, Kathleen — Costumed characters tell stories, 30 options Murdock, Lee — "Songs and Stories of the Great Lakes Region" Mweti, Chang'aa — Multicultural storyteller Nagel, Holly — Storytelling aspect of hula dancing Norelle, Clare — Stories and songs in various languages including Spanish Pagnucci, Susan — Storytelling with puppets and props Peckett, Donna — Story unfolds as a tap routine evolves Petersilie, J. Peter — Dynamic and theatrical story reader Pferdehirt, Julia — Wisconsin Underground Railroad, Immigrant and Lumberjack History, Tell a Tale Together: Interactive Storytelling with Preschoolers through Grade 2 Ponzio, Rick — Multicultural stories from Puerto Rico, Kenya, China, Iraq, and Native American Poreda, Stephen — Fun, educational programs about world cultures, such as "Global Games," that teaches with different countries' skill toys. Prestidge, Kathy — Multicultural stories Proctor, Deborah — Simply ARTrageous recycling, nature art, and storytelling Rockow, Corinne — Musician/Storyteller Saskill, Sadarri — Storytelling Semmes, Sally — The Hatrack™ Storytellers, Inc. Shreeman, Mike — Improvisational comedy Slayton, Sara — Storyteller, uses props and music Stotts, Stuart — Musician/Storyteller, has a special ghost story program Strauss, Kevin — Nature and bullying prevention storytelling Visger, Terry — Folktales, fairy tales, multicultural, Japanese stories Weiss-McQuide, Nancy — Story program includes mime, juggling and dance Westenberger, Debra (Morningstar) — Oneida Indian Storyteller Weston, Carol — Musician/Storyteller Wildflower, Kristia — Fairy Tales, Folklore and Legends about People and Plants, told by costume characters
Freeman, Lucy — Cat Tales Storytelling and Ventriloquism Lang, Jeff — Magician/Juggler?Balloon Twister/Humorist Peterson, Wayne — As part of "Wayne the Wizard's" magic show Robinson, Michael — "Ventriloquism On The Move," educational and humorous dialog, music, and songs Strutz, Curt — The Bassmeister, fishing comedy/ventriloquism Newest PerformersThese performers were added to the Directory in 2011 and 2012. Brammer, Rick Eugene — Rick specializes in comedy magic with lots of audience participation and offers a magic class, balloon animal show, and balloon animal class. Guzan, Don — Scientist, radio show host, educator, and animal behaviorist Don Guzan, who has presented nature programs for over 20 years, teaches students about wild turkeys Hahn, Joni — A retired 32-year veteran early childhood educator, Joni uses a mix of stories and music to lead audiences through interactive and creative telling of well-known folktales and legends. Love, Jason — A graduate of The International Clown Camp who holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Jason offers a magic show, balloon twisting, and an animation workshop. McGovern, Joan — Joan, an award-winning singer and prolific songwriter, has a program of original silly and movement songs for preschool children, four programs of original songs for ages 3-8, a Celtic program for children from 3 years old to fifth grade, and a songwriting/music history class. Neumeyer, Michael — Not many musical sounds are more natural and pleasing than bars of wood being played by soft yarn. Michael is a percussionist, composer, and conductor who brings the marimba experience to grade levels K-12 with performances, teaching, and audience participation games. Nilsen, Mark — Magic Mark's Magic and Variety Show involves the audience and features an effect specific to libraries and reading. The Zany Inventor Show is unbelievably wacky, scientific fun with foam, fizz, and make-at-home instructions for "zany inventions." Tarrant, Noelle — Zoozort's program of animals Noelle has raised or adopted lets volunteers participate; for example, feed the tortoise or chinchilla, or hold the snake. Ziesler, Eileen — Picture book author events, most appropriate for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade children for schools or libraries. Performers: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z • Map • Newest
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