2014-2015 Presenter’s List
For more details on the specific programs planned for 2014-2015, please refer to http://molib.org/conference/MLA2014-program-web-final.pdf, pages 39-44.
Abra-Kid-Abra
Contact: (314) 961-6912, 1-888-963-2272 (ABRA), libraryshows@abrakid.com, www.abrakid.com
Animal Tales
Contact: 1-800-589-5408, info@animaledzoocation.com, www.animaledzoocation.com
Cost & time: Cost: $350 for first program, $195 for each additional on same day. Special discounts for referrals and libraries with multiple branches.
Brian Wendling: Juggling! Comedy! Energy!
Contact: 816-561-4695, brianwendling@kc.rr.com, www.brianwendling.com
Bryd Productions
Contact: 816-305-8188, beth@byrdproductions.org, www.byrdproductions.org
Circus Kaput
Contact: 314-803-2503, josh@circuskaput.com, www.CircusKaput.com
Fran Stallings, Storyteller
Contact: 918-333-7390, earthteller@ionet.net, www.franstallings.com
Cost & time: Availability: Southwest Missouri
Happy Faces Entertainment, LLC
Contact: 816-309-2460, dennis@happyfacesentertainment.biz, www.HappyFacesEntertainment.biz
Heather Harlan, Storyteller
Contact: 573-445-2310, hcharlan@gmail.com, www.heatherharlan.com
Cost & time: Audience tailored performances are generally 30-60 minutes. Discounts are available for block bookings and multiple performances. One performance is $350, a second is $200 and a third is $100. An all-day price is $700. Fees begin at $350. There may be extra mileage costs.
Historian Lisa Marks: The “Unsinkable” Molly Brown
Contact: 573-248-1819, lisa@hannibalhistorymuseum.com, www.HannibalHistoryMuseum.com
Cost & time: One hour performances.
Jay & Leslie’s Laughing Matters
Contact: 913-660-3162 (Jay), 913-660-5853 (Leslie), laughing@leslieandjay.com, www.leslieandjay.com, www.facebook.com/JayAndLeslie
Cost & time: 45minute program. $275 plus mileage. (Discounts may be available on select dates.)
Juggling Jeff
Contact: 314-852-1134, jeff@jugglingjeffstl.com, jugglingjeffSTL.com (Also on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Larry Brown, Storyteller
Contact: 573-642-9326, brownstory@hotmail.com, www.brownstory.com
Mad Science
Contact: 314-991-8000, alan@madsciencestl.com, www.stlouis.madscience.org
Mike Anderson
Contact: 217-473-5889, mike@dulcimerguy.com, www.dulcimerguy.com, www.hugokringle.com
Miss Andrea’s Musical Menagerie
Contact: 816-262-2052, andrea.m.stanton@gmail.com, www.missandreasmusicalmenagerie.com
Cost & time: Programs can be tailored to children, teens, adults. Average performance: 45 to 60 minutes. Cost: $250. Prices flexible, depending on date, time, number of programs and libraries. Travel expenses may apply.
Marshall Mitchell’s Cowboy Music for Kids
Contact: 479-466-2591, marshall@marshallmitchell.com, www.marshallmitchell.com
Targeted for pre-K to elementary, the performance can be with a full stage set or a smaller set.
Cost & time: Average performance is 45-60 min. Cost: $350 plus reasonable travel expenses. Discount for group bookings. Marshall is a member of Arkansas Arts on Tour and grant funding may be available through the Mid-America Arts Alliance, www.maaa.org.
National Storytelling Network
Contact: 1-800-525-4514, www.storynet.org
Parasol Puppets
Contact: 660-684-6825, dlpallen@grm.net, www.parasolpuppets.com
Cost & time: Average length of performance: 45 minutes. Cost: $235 per show plus travel expenses. Group bookings share the travel fee and save money! Parasol Puppets is included in the Missouri Arts Council Touring Roster Directory.
The Rockin Rob Show!
Contact: 913-963-1513, rob@therockinrobshow.com, www.therockinrobshow.com
Cost & time: The show lasts about an hour, and the talent fee is $200.
SuperEric, the Hero of Magic
Contact: 913-262-7561, ericvaughnmagic@yahoo.com, www.ericvaughnmagic.com
Thad Beach Music
Contact: 785-577-5181, thad@thadbeachmusic.com, www.thadbeachmusic.com
Tom Bonham, Puppet & Marionette Productions
Contact: 314-409-5249, me@tom.bonham.com, TomBonham.com
TruPrz Ministries
Contact: Tamara Kelly, 314-882-1125, tamarakelly@truprzministries.org, www.truprzministries.org
WildHeart
Contact: 573-229-8815, 573-645-7076, jan@wildheartmusic.com, www.wildheartmusic.com
I am an educator, historian, and folk musician. I teach history by way of musical intelligence. History comes alive when students hear songs from actual time periods of American History. They learn that our history has more than one point of view. The Missouri Arts Council has me on their roster. A list of my programs as well as my credentials can be found at http://www.teachablemusic.com
Dee Mehl Ban