Western Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	TheatreworksUSA
Performer name:	- TheatreworksUSA
Phone:	(212) 647-1100, x-151
Mailing address:	151 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001
E-mail address:	scochran@twusa.org
Website:	http://www.twusa.org
Performer's agent:	Steve CochranTheatreworksUSA(212)647-1100 x-151scochran@twusa.org
Previous appearances at:	Southeast Steuben County Library, Corning, NY, Oswego BOCES, Oswego, NY, Soundview Library, Bronx, NY, Olean High School, Olean, NY, Bronx Library Center, Bronx, NY Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/03/2013

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Living Voices Productions' THE RIGHT TO DREAM History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

The story of a young African-American's coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling story.
$501- $1000

CHARLOTTE'S WEB Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

The miraculous Charlotte and the lovable Wilbur star in E.B. White's ever-popular tale of bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.
$1001- $3000

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has... He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally drops his sweater in the sink - all before breakfast! Alexander can already tell - it's going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day! Alexander's day continues to go downhill as he gets smushed in the car on the way to school, his teacher doesn't like his drawing of an invisible castle, and Paul doesn't want to be his friend anymore. There's no dessert for lunch, there's lima beans for dinner, and even worse: there's kissing on television! It's enough to make you want to move to Australia! Discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
$1001- $3000

Patrick Garner's LEWIS & CLARK: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN TEAMWORK History,
Performing Arts- Theater

A great American voyage of discovery comes to life in this thrilling new production. Explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Purchase with Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and their Native American guide, Sacagawea.
$501- $1000

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Theater

This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.
$1001- $3000

Living Voices Productions' NATIVE VISION History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

Native Vision is the experience of Native Americans in the 1930's and 1940's. A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War Two.
$501- $1000

The Balsters' DUCK SOUP MAGIC SHOW Life Skills- Other,
Performing Arts- Magic

You won’t believe your eyes as the Balsters wow audiences of all ages with this fast-paced display of magic featuring Houdini’s mysterious masterpiece Metamorphosis; the amazing, gravity-defying Broomstick Suspension; and the hilarious Duck Soup magic trick... starring a live duck!
$1001- $3000

Living Voices Productions' WITHIN THE SILENCE History,
Media- Video,
Performing Arts- Theater

A moving, personal view of the Japanese-American internment during World War II. A poignant illustration of life in the camps that points to the dangers of racism and prejudice.
$501- $1000

RED BULL THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS Literature- Other,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

Through dramatic storytelling, theatrical exercises and heightened poetic text, a Red Bull Theater residency helps to improve literacy and public speaking skills, broaden students' understanding of critical social issues, encourage imaginative growth, teach collaborative problem-solving, and promote self-confidence in young people. These teaching artists also collaborate with teachers in developing and implementing cross-curriculum lesson plans to integrate the Bard's masterworks with other subjects. Red Bull artists are available for both single-day workshops and extended multi-week residencies, and can customize their approach to meet your students' specific needs and skill levels, from fifth grade all the way up through high school.
$351- $500

The Balster's Magic Productions SEASON'S GREETINGS Health & Fitness- Sports,
Performing Arts- Magic

Enjoy the magic of the season! Join Tim and Robin in a winter wonderland featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a magic elf, festive music, toy soldiers, magically appearing white doves and more.
$1001- $3000

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Records 1-10 of 51

* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Living Voices Productions' THE RIGHT TO DREAM	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	The story of a young African-American's coming of age in Mississippi during the 1950s and 1960s is vividly told in this compelling story.	$501- $1000
CHARLOTTE'S WEB	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	The miraculous Charlotte and the lovable Wilbur star in E.B. White's ever-popular tale of bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship.	$1001- $3000
ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	Have you ever had a really rotten day? Alexander has... He wakes up with gum in his hair, he trips on a skateboard, and then he accidentally drops his sweater in the sink - all before breakfast! Alexander can already tell - it's going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day! Alexander's day continues to go downhill as he gets smushed in the car on the way to school, his teacher doesn't like his drawing of an invisible castle, and Paul doesn't want to be his friend anymore. There's no dessert for lunch, there's lima beans for dinner, and even worse: there's kissing on television! It's enough to make you want to move to Australia! Discover along with Alexander that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.	$1001- $3000
Patrick Garner's LEWIS & CLARK: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN TEAMWORK	History, Performing Arts- Theater	A great American voyage of discovery comes to life in this thrilling new production. Explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Purchase with Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and their Native American guide, Sacagawea.	$501- $1000
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Theater	This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing through a magic wardrobe. This strange and wondrous place is ruled by the cold-hearted White Witch, who makes the winter last year round. Although they seem unlikely saviors, the children fulfill an ancient prophecy by defeating the witch, thus restoring sunshine and peace to the spell-bound Narnia and returning the great Lion King Aslan to his throne.	$1001- $3000
Living Voices Productions' NATIVE VISION	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	Native Vision is the experience of Native Americans in the 1930's and 1940's. A Navajo girl explores her family's past while struggling to keep her culture in a government-run boarding school. Her vision of becoming a modern healer in a changing world is brought to life as her community joins the U.S. in World War Two.	$501- $1000
The Balsters' DUCK SOUP MAGIC SHOW	Life Skills- Other, Performing Arts- Magic	You won’t believe your eyes as the Balsters wow audiences of all ages with this fast-paced display of magic featuring Houdini’s mysterious masterpiece Metamorphosis; the amazing, gravity-defying Broomstick Suspension; and the hilarious Duck Soup magic trick... starring a live duck!	$1001- $3000
Living Voices Productions' WITHIN THE SILENCE	History, Media- Video, Performing Arts- Theater	A moving, personal view of the Japanese-American internment during World War II. A poignant illustration of life in the camps that points to the dangers of racism and prejudice.	$501- $1000
RED BULL THEATRE: SHAKESPEARE RESIDENCIES AND WORKSHOPS	Literature- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Through dramatic storytelling, theatrical exercises and heightened poetic text, a Red Bull Theater residency helps to improve literacy and public speaking skills, broaden students' understanding of critical social issues, encourage imaginative growth, teach collaborative problem-solving, and promote self-confidence in young people. These teaching artists also collaborate with teachers in developing and implementing cross-curriculum lesson plans to integrate the Bard's masterworks with other subjects. Red Bull artists are available for both single-day workshops and extended multi-week residencies, and can customize their approach to meet your students' specific needs and skill levels, from fifth grade all the way up through high school.	$351- $500
The Balster's Magic Productions SEASON'S GREETINGS	Health & Fitness- Sports, Performing Arts- Magic	Enjoy the magic of the season! Join Tim and Robin in a winter wonderland featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a magic elf, festive music, toy soldiers, magically appearing white doves and more.	$1001- $3000