November 15, 2018 - VRPA

November 15, 2018

Lake Morey Resort

1 Clubhouse Road, Fairlee, VT

Sponsored by the Vermont Recreation and Parks Association

15th Annual

VRPA Performance

Showcase

Welcome to the 15th Annual Vermont Recreation & Parks

Association Performance Showcase

2018 Showcase Committee Members

Todd Goodwin - Williston Parks & Recreation

Kathy Knauer - Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront

Carol Lolatte - Brattleboro Recreation & Parks

Kelli Millick - Stowe Parks & Recreation

Betsy Terry - VRPA Executive Director

Jennifer Turmel - Colchester Parks & Recreation

Special Thank you to:

Tom T-Bone Stankus - Emcee

Charlie Merlo - Sound Engineer

The Lake Morey Resort Staff

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a sample of some of New England’s finest performers!

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Artist & Exhibitor Listing - Alphabetical

Artist/Group Performance Time Page

Absolutely Magic Magic 6

Ball in the House Soul & Rhythm & Blues Acapella 14

Bryson Lang Physical Comedy & Juggling 5

Burlington Taiko Japanese Drumming 9

Daniel Forlano Comic & Clown 15

Dr. Steve Taubman Magic & Hypnosis 16

Drumming About You Drumming 5

Erica Golter Caricatures 10

Fun1 Entertainment Services Rentals, Inflatables, Carnival Games, etc. 15

Funny Business Entertainment LLC Clown, Juggling, Balloons, Inflatables, etc. 15

Henry the Juggler Juggling 9

HyperFocus Art Face Painting & Airbrushing 15

Magic By George Magic 10

Malik the Magic Guy Magic 13

Marina Forbes Russian Arts, History & Culture 12

Michael Menes Physical Comedy & Juggling 7

Playful Engineers Traveling MakerSpace 6

Professor Paddy-Whack Songs & Silly Stuff 10

Saragail Benjamin Rockin’ Rhythms Drumming 6

Shrimptunes Classic Tunes: Rock, Country & Blues 13

Simon Brooks Storytelling & Humor 9

Steve Hartmann Acoustic Singer/Songwriter 13

The Fourth Wall Music & Dance 8

The Welterweights Rock & Roll 12

Tom ‘T-Bone’ Stankus Children’s Music 5

Vermont Comedy Club Touring Comedy Club 12

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2018 Performance Showcase Schedule

Time Stage Performance Page

9:00 am Welcome

9:10 am Tom ‘T-Bone’ Stankus 5

9:20 am Drumming About You 5

9:30 am Bryson Lang 5

9:40 am Absolutely Magic 6

9:50 am Playful Engineers Traveling MakerSpace 6

10:00 am Saragail Benjamin Rockin’ Rhythms 6

10:10 am Michael Menes 7

10:20 am The Fourth Wall 8

10:30 - 10:50 am VISIT WITH ARTISTS & EXHIBITORS

10:50 am Burlington Taiko 9

11:00 am Simon Brooks 9

11:10 am Henry the Juggler 9

11:20 am Erica Golter 10

11:30 am Magic By George 10

11:40 am Professor Paddy-Whack’s Songs & Silly Stuff 10

11:50 am Audience Introductions

12:00 - 1:00 pm BUFFET LUNCH IN THE DINING ROOM

1:00 - 1:30 pm VISIT WITH ARTISTS & EXHIBITORS

1:30 pm The Welterweights 12

1:40 pm Marina Forbes 12

1:50 pm Vermont Comedy Club 12

2:00 pm Steve Hartmann 13

2:10 pm Malik the Magic Guy 13

2:20 pm Shrimptunes 13

2:30 pm Ball in the House 14

2:40 - 3:00 pm VISIT WITH ARTISTS & EXHIBITORS

3:00 pm RAFFLE - $100 towards a showcase performance Have a safe trip home - Hope to see you next year!

Exhibitors (No Showcase)

Daniel Forlano 15

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Fun1 Entertainment Services 15

Funny Business Entertainment LLC 15 The Zoo Show 16

Booklet Listing Only Dr. Steve Taubman 16

HyperFocus Art 16

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HELPFUL TIPS

Rain Dates & Guarantees If you are using an outdoor space, ask the artist about rain dates and guaranteed fees. During the summer months many artists work almost everyday and will not give up a possible book-ing to hold a rain date. Some artists will guarantee a mutually, agreeable, date in the future. Still others have a no cancellation clause in their contracts. Be sure to ask in advance what an artist’s policies are regarding rain dates. It is best to arrange for an alternate rain site in advance, and advertise the location in your publicity. This avoids confusion for the audience, and the need for last minute decisions. Make the Artist Feel Welcome You have invited a guest to perform for your agency. You can help the artist do their best by following these simple steps.

♫ Make sure someone is designated to meet the artist upon his/her arrival. ♫ Make sure the performance area is clear and clean. ♫ Keep the audience out of the performance area until the show starts. ♫ Check with the artist prior to the show for any last minute needs the artist may have. ♫ If the performer is to be paid the day of the performance please make sure a check is

cut; this is their paycheck and everyone likes their check when it is expected. ♫ Read the contract if one is provided and know what is expected from both parties.

Taking these steps will help make the performance a more pleasurable experience for the audience, the artist, and you. Save with Block Booking Did you know that when you hire an artist for a 45-minute show, it could take him/her the better part of a day to fulfill that contract? An artist must pack up the show, travel both ways, set up, break down, and also pack and unpack when they arrive home. Block booking affords the artist the opportunity to do many of these nonperformance duties only once for multiple shows. By coordinating your booking schedule with neighboring towns, an artist can often discount the performance fee which saves you money and saves the artist time and energy. Indoors or Outdoors As a general rule, most performers would prefer to work indoors. Some will not work out-doors, so be sure to mention where the performance will take place at the time of the book-ing. Factors like wind, bugs, sun and noise are variables that are sometimes hard to deal with and can compromise the quality of a performance. If you are using an outdoor space, make sure you have a flat area designated for the artist. Many performers also require electricity, so be sure there is ample electricity at the performance site if necessary.

For more info, contact Betsy Terry, VRPA Executive Director, at 802-878-2077 or [email protected] or visit our website at www.vrpa.org.

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Performer/Company Name: T-BONE Contact Name: Tom T-Bone Stankus Mailing Address: PO Box 2405, Bristol, CT 06011 Telephone Number: 860-585-7487 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.t-bonemusic.com Fees: $600 - $850 (Block booking discount) Description: T-Bone (America's Musical Pied Piper) has been sharing his special blend of music and mayhem with VT recreation departments for years. With T-Bone as their leader, the children will sing, dance and play games that include a parade with flags and rhythm instruments, beach balls, hula hoops, lim-bo sticks and more. The kids are the show with T-Bone as their instigator! This is "full contact" entertain-ment at it's best!

Performer/Company Name: DRUMMING ABOUT YOU Contact Name: Bob Bloom Mailing Address: PO Box 436, Storrs, CT 06268 Telephone Number: 860-429-9280 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.drumming-about-you.com

Fees: $500 - $800 (New England Foundation for Arts Percussion Marketing) Description: “TAKE A DRUM RIDE” - Bob Bloom inspires entire groups and audiences to drum-rollick on legendary songs with their hearts and hands upon a joyous cargo of colorful drums. The beats are delicious, the melodies are mellifluous, and the smiles are contagious. Pre-K to seniors, EVERYONE PLAYS. Bob offers a menu of activities: “Bucket Drums / Drum Teams Rock / Drum Dogs / Drumming About You / Make It, Shake It, Take It”.

Performer/Company Name: BRYSON LANG Contact Name: Bryson Lang Mailing Address: 8 Chadwick Farm Rd., Boxford, MA 01921 Telephone Number: 818-679-6303 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.brysonlang.com Fees: $400 - $800 (NEST) Description: For 25 years, Bryson Lang has been performing his comedy-juggling show in venues worldwide including: casino shows, cruise ships, clubs, theaters and locally at resorts, corporate events, fairs, fundraisers, camps, libraries, schools, senior centers, festivals, and holiday events. Bryson combines tech-nical juggling, creative physical manipulation, audience interaction and original comedy into a unique, ener-getic, unforgettable family-friendly show. He weaves humor, audience participation, personality and unex-pected surprises into a fun and memorable experience. Discover why Bryson Lang is, “The Cure for the Common Show”!

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Performer/Company Name: ABSOLUTELY MAGIC Contact Name: Andrew Pinard Mailing Address: 12 Church Street, Bradford, NH 03221 Telephone Number: 603-938-5158 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.absomagic.com

Fees: $500 - $1000 (NEST, block booking discounts) Description: New England’s Favorite Magic Show! Whether it’s Alejandro’s Olde Tyme Magik Showe (family favorite), Discovering Magic (sleight of hand), the Professor Ossum Wonder Show (magic & science) or Jonathan Harrington: 19th century magician (living history), Pinard blends magic, story-telling, character and comedy (often with help from volunteer assistants), to create one of a kind experiences guaran-teed to amuse the whole family. Different options are available, from small-group private events to a full two-act theater show. Block booking and early booking discounts are available.

Performer/Company Name: PLAYFUL ENGINEERS TRAVELING MAKERSPACE Contact Name: Jay Mankita Mailing Address: 310 Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002 Telephone Number: 413-627-3145 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.playfulengineers.com Fees: $400 - $1200 (NEST, STARS Residencies (MA), CT Arts for Learning) Description: In these hands-on, STEM focused workshops with engineering enthusiast and teaching artist Jay Mankita, participants design, build, test, and play with Rube Goldberg "machines”, plus domino constructions, exploding popsicle-stick snakes, and other awesome engineering explorations. Sessions are tailored for all ages, abilities, and locations, and are equally great for age-range focused workshops, or for the organized chaos of a family or community event! Jay brings everything, and cleanup is a breeze.

Performer/Company Name: SARAGAIL BENJAMIN Contact Name: Saragail Benjamin Mailing Address: 17 Mansion St. Winooski, VT 05404 Telephone Number: 914-500-7157 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.saragailbenjamin.com Fees: $475 - $2500 plus mileage (NEST) Description: Saragail brings hundreds of drums to every program. She gets everyone playing together, then we drum a story! Dance it! Sing it! Rock it to the moon! 100% interactive fun for ages 1-102. Saragail has engaged audiences for 30 years, for Lincoln Center Education, schools, camps; senior, religious, & community centers; top global corporations like Deloitte & Sanofi Pasteur. Play along for free with Saragail’s Playalong App to benefit sick kids: www.SaragailBenjamin.com/Playalong-App & the YouTube channel: Saragail Benjamin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC15yoRwcGZQ_1SnTpPKZdFQ.

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Performer/Company Name: MICHAEL MENES Contact Name: Michael Menes Mailing Address: 357 Darnit Rd., Buckfield, ME 04220 Telephone Number: 207-440-9147 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.michaelmenes.com Fees: $425 (libraries), $500 (parks & rec), $950 (day rate) (NEST) Description: Michael's HIGH-JINKS Show is a celebration of physical comedy, juggling, and sketch-comedy that is accessible, visual and highly entertaining. The show is packed with fast-paced, nimble and energetic vignettes including awesome juggling acts, mind-boggling illusions, novelty arts, and hilarious au-dience participation. HIGH-JINKS is international and has toured across Europe, Asia, and South America transcending age, language, and cultural barriers. Sit back, as Michael Menes, the über-juggler and theatrical chameleon, defies the forces of gravity as he creates a world full of humor, finesse and visual delight!

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Performer/Company Name: THE FOURTH WALL Contact Name: Hilary Abigana Mailing Address: 23 Fay St., Chicopee, MA 01020 Telephone Number: 281-216-3130 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.thefourthwallensemble.com Fees: $600 - $900 + $100 travel (Block booking discount) Description: Lauded by the Wall Street Journal for “deft choreography”, The Fourth Wall explores a new hybrid of the performing arts in which musicians are also dancers and actors. Stretching the boundaries of instrumental performance, The Fourth Wall commissions new interdisciplinary works and reinterprets es-tablished repertoire to make music that leaps off the stage. From our vaudeville show to our school show, experience what the CBC called “Serious music by seriously talented musicians in a show that doesn’t take itself seriously at all.” (5 stars)

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Performer/Company Name: BURLINGTON TAIKO Contact Name: Stuart Paton Mailing Address: PO Box 65115, Burlington, VT 05406 Telephone Number: 802-999-4255 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.burlingtontaiko.org Fees: $200 - 3800 (NEST) Description: For K-12, Families, and Adults. Performing and teaching Japanese drumming for 30 years! Stuart Paton and Burlington Taiko present engaging and powerful shows & workshops. Solo to Quin-tet performances include the Japanese Lion-Mask Dance (Shishimai), and up to 5-foot drums! 35 drums available for hands-on workshops or participation. Our higher- budget performances can include our 5-foot diameter Odaiko! These presentations are a Hit!

Performer/Company Name: SIMON BROOKS Contact Name: Simon Brooks Mailing Address: 253 Barrett Road New London, NH 03257 Telephone Number: 603-877-0033 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.SimonBrooksStoryteller.com Fees: $295/hr - $700 (half day) + mileage (NEST) Description: Award-winning British storyteller and humourist, Simon Brooks has been entertaining people young and old in New England for over 10 years. Simon’s dynamic telling will make your audience, your patrons glad they came to your event. He will entrance your community with his character voices and sound effects. He has won awards for his work and appeared across the country at storytelling events. His book, “Under the Oaken Bough” (a collection of 17 folk and fairy tales) was published by Parkhurst Brothers in April, 2018.

Performer/Company Name: HENRY THE JUGGLER Contact Name: Henry Lappen Mailing Address: 120 Pulpit Hill, #31, Amherst, MA 01002 Telephone Number: 413-549-3722 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.henryLappen Fees: $425 for one show, $675 for two (NEST) Description: Henry the Juggler (AKA Henry Lappen) is wanted! He is wanted by audiences every-where for his zany attempts to defy the laws of gravity. He juggles any number of balls, clubs, rings, mem-bers of the audience . . . He balances strange items on the tip of his nose. Everything is accomplished word-lessly as Henry uses body language (and road signs!) to express himself. Caution: Henry is known to use innocent bystanders in his act.

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Performer/Company Name: ERICA GOLTER, CARICATURE ARTIST Contact Name: Cuzin Richard Entertainment / Erica Golter Mailing Address: 75 Prospect St., Lebanon, NH 03766 Telephone Number: 603-502-0570 Email Address: [email protected] or [email protected] Website Address: www.cuzinrichard.com or www.haveacartoonyou.com Fees: Starting at $550 Description: Live Caricature Entertainment - Erica is a Disney trained caricature artist with over 15 years of professional experience! Drawing up to 20 people an hour, Erica offers live caricatures all over New England. Hire unforgettable entertainment today for your wedding, ski area, parks/rec, school, library, corpo-rate event & more! Wow your guests with a memorable entertainment they will never forget. Hire Live Car-icature Entertainment!

Performer/Company Name: MAGIC BY GEORGE Contact Name: George Saterial Mailing Address: PO Box 394 Holden, MA 01520 Telephone Number: 978-937-5900 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.magicbygeorge.com Fees: $500 - $950 (NH-CHILIS) Description: Having appeared on the “CBS Early Show”, at Universal Studios’ City Walk and Ses-ame Street’s “Fun to be One” celebration, MAGIC BY GEORGE’S fun-filled show will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. They’ll be thrilled by the appearance of LIVE BIRDS and the actual LEVITA-TION OF AN AUDIENCE MEMBER! With lots of audience PARTICIPATION and fun family HUMOR, everyone will leave wanting more. For young and old alike. Great Show! Great fun! Shows tailored to fit age group.

Performer/Company Name: PROFESSOR PADDY-WHACK’S SONGS & SILLY STUFF Contact Name: Rick Adam Mailing Address: 61 Benson Rd., Buckfield, ME 04220 Telephone Number: 207-333-8077 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.paddywhackmusic.com or www.beatlezania.com Fees: $450 - $900 (NEST) Description: "Songs and Silly Stuff!"-Sing-a-longs, juggling, magic, hand shadows. "Shadowtales"-Stories come to life through the magical art of hand and shadow puppetry. "Red's Recycle-O-Rama"-Red's One Man Junk Band, offers fun tips on how to become "Planet Friendly". "AmuseCycle"- A Musical Tricy-cle perfect for parades and roving shows. It's equipped with a sound system and bubble machine. "Holiday Extravaganza"- Winter show with songs and silly stuff. "BeatleZania!"- A One Man Rock Band, perfect for park or stage concerts.

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Performer/Company Name: THE WELTERWEIGHTS Contact Name: Kelly Ravin Mailing Address: 79 Leary Rd., Jericho, VT 05465 Telephone Number: 802-324-8030 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.thewelterweightsmusic.com Fees: Negotiable Description: Rock and roll - “Blue collar stained Americana that flirts with stories and prose”.

Performer/Company Name: MARINA FORBES Contact Name: Marina Forbes Mailing Address: 16 Hillside Drive, Rochester, NH 03867 Telephone Number: 603-332-2255 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.marinaforbes.com Fees: $250 plus lodging/homestay & mileage; materials fee for hands-on painting component. (NEST, NH Humanities Council) Description: Storytelling and Hands-on Workshops (designed for adults, teens and families with children age 6 and up): Russian Nested Doll Painting, Faberge Eggs: From Fine Art to Fine Craft, The Fire-bird in Russian Culture, Russian Wooden Toys, and The Baba Yaga Tradition In Russian Folk Art. Interac-tive and Beautifully Illustrated Presentation for adults: Imperial Russian Faberge Eggs, Traditional Matry-oshka Nested Doll Making: from Russia to New England, Russian Iconography: 1,000 Years of Tradition, Growing Up in Soviet Russia, Russian New Year and Other Holidays, and How to Get the Most from Your Tour to Russia. See more at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTfJj8NOpvY.

Performer/Company Name: VERMONT COMEDY CLUB Contact Name: Nathan Hartswick Mailing Address: 101 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401 Telephone Number: 802-373-4703 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.vermontcomedyclub.com Fees: $750 - $1500 Description: The Vermont Comedy Club Touring Company is Vermont's premier touring improv comedy troupe. This group of experienced improvisers has an infectious energy, and takes their "Whose Line is it, Anyway?" style of comedy all over New England. From corporate and private clients to school groups and nonprofits, this team's freewheeling, interactive show delights audiences of all types. The team also per-forms a monthly family-friendly improv show at Vermont Comedy Club called "Good, Clean Fun!"

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Performer/Company Name: STEVE HARTMANN Contact Name: Steve Hartmann Mailing Address: 8 South Main St., Jericho, VT 05465 Telephone Number: 617-233-2748 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.stevehartmannmusic.com Fees: $250 - $350 + Description: Steve Hartmann is singer-songwriter from Jericho VT, by way of Philadelphia, PA. Passionately captivating with a medicinal vocal conviction, he has been described as the grey between Da-mien Rice and Dave Matthews. Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional comments, “Steve’s vocals are pristine!” Having opened for acts like Chris Carrabba, Bryan Adams, Train, and Jeffrey Gaines, Hartmann’s passion and engaging stage presence will draw you in and move you.

Performer/Company Name: MALIK THE MAGIC GUY Contact Name: Malik Haddadi Mailing Address: 34 Ernest St., Holbrook, MA 02343 Telephone Number: 508-353-0665 Email Address: [email protected] Fees: $425 - $850 Description: Malik provides interactive comedy magic suitable for children and adults alike. The show features visual magic, clean comedy, and fun audience participation.

Performer/Company Name: SHRIMPTUNES Contact Name: Glenn McElwain Mailing Address: 212 Tetreault Rd., Cabot, VT 05647 Telephone Number: 802-917-4403 Email Address: [email protected] Fees: $250 - $500 Description: Shrimptunes wows audiences by playing danceable classic tunes on four separate instruments simultaneously.

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Performer/Company Name: BALL IN THE HOUSE Contact Name: David Guisti Mailing Address: 9 Concord St., Wilmington, MA 01887 Telephone Number: 617-686-3509 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.BallintheHouse.com Fees: $1700 - $2500 Description: Ball in the House is a soul and r&b a cappella group performing hits from the Doo-Wop era, smooth classics from the 60's and 70's and hits of today from artists like Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. All performed 100% live and 100% vocal. Our show will be enjoyed by audiences of all ages and is very family friendly. Your audience will be dancing to Dancin' in the Streets and the Cupid Shuffle, doing the YMCA and singing along to the classics.

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EXHIBITORS

Performer/Company Name: DANIEL FORLANO Contact Name: Daniel Forlano Mailing Address: PO Box 455, Turners Falls, MA 01376 Telephone Number: 413-687-7140 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.danielforlano.com Fees: $500 - $1200 (NEFA) Description: Daniel is a visual comedian in the style of the theatrical clown. His show is made up of acts best performed on stage. The acts include: Poggio Does A Back-roll, A Picnic, and The Cat. His workshops and residencies in the art of “play” nurture spontaneity, relationship, narrative, and articulation; that builds spatial and emotional awareness. Please visit his table for documentation and proposals.

Performer/Company Name: FUN1 ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES Contact Name: Jennifer Martin Mailing Address: 678 Route 67, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Telephone Number: 518-885-4377 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.fun1.com

Fees: Fees vary with services, stop by our booth to learn more. Description: We are a party rental company. Providing inflatables, carnival games, prize packages and concessions.

Performer/Company Name: FUNNY BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT LLC Contact Name: Joey Purvis Mailing Address: 364 Hidden Oak Dr., Colchester, VT 05446 Telephone Number: 802-879-0997 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.joeyfunbiz.com Fees: $250 - $950 Description: For over 25 years Funny Business Entertainment has featured award winning Joey the Clown, magic, juggling, interactive games, balloon art, inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses. "Fun for All" Schools, libraries, nonprofits, fairs, company, and private events.

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BOOKLET LISTING ONLY

Performer/Company Name: DR. STEVE Contact Name: Dr. Steve Taubman Mailing Address: 47 Northshore Dr., Burlington, VT 05408 Telephone Number: 802-862-4905 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.stevetaubman.com Fees: $650 - $1250 Description: Dr. Steve's Hypnosis Extravaganza is a tour de force of hilarious audience-participation entertainment that's always the top rated program at any event. Dr. Taubman has performed this show worldwide for colleges, corporations, resorts, and theaters, counting among his fans movie stars, sports celebrities, and international thought leaders. This show is for groups of 100 to 10,000. Dr. Steve also pre-sents a show for groups of under 100 called Magic in My Pockets. It's an informal, semi-improvised program that draws on his decades-long experience as an international keynote speaker, and including hilarious and inspiring stories from his travels, inspirational wisdom, and a series of mind-boggling magic tricks that all come right out of his pockets.

Performer/Company Name: HYPERFOCUS ART Contact Name: Jana & Sean Avram Mailing Address: 24 Shadow Ln., Hinesburg, VT 05461 Telephone Number: 802-316-2562 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.hyperfocusart.com Fees: $65 - $125 Description: HyperFocus Art offers Vermont's fastest face painting using vibrant sweat & water-proof airbrush makeup that washes off easily with soap & water. We can provide multiple artists for celebra-tions of any size. Teens and adults also love our Never Forever Airbrush Tattoos. Find out why Vermont loves having airbrush face painting at their events!

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Performer/Company Name: THE ZOO SHOW Contact Name: Alexandra Burpee Mailing Address: 68 Corbin Road, Dudley, MA 01571 Telephone Number: 508-965-2627 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.recordsandburpee.com Fees: $500 - $675 Description: Both children and adults enjoy this fun and educational show. Demonstrated are each creature's special adaptions which help them survive in their natural habitat. Also considered are the consequences of wild animals as pets and our responsibility toward all ani-

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FUNDING FOOTNOTES

Through the New England Foundation for the Arts (www.nefa.org), the New England States Touring (NEST) program provides support to New England-based nonprofit organizations (known as presenters) for performances and community activities by select New England performing artists. CreativeGround (www.creativeground.org) houses the directory of artists who may be chosen by NEST applicants for fund-ing. The NEST program is made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies. For information, contact Adrienne Petrillo, Program Manager, Presenting & Touring, at [email protected] or 617-951-0010 x527. The Vermont Arts Council's (www.vermontartscouncil.org) provides funding and professional resources to artists, schools, arts and community organizations. Funding is available through competitive grants. For more details on specific grant programs including ‘Artists in Schools,” contact Troy Hickman at 802-828-3778 or [email protected].

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Phone: 860-585-7487