13th Annual Vermont Performance Showcase Showcase Program 2016 revised.pdf · 4 HELPFUL TIPS Rain...

13th Annual Vermont Performance

Showcase

November 17, 2016

Lake Morey Resort

Photo Credit: Simon Brooks

Welcome to the 13th Annual Vermont Recreation & Parks

Association Performance Showcase

2016 Showcase Committee Members

Todd Goodwin - Williston Parks & Recreation

Carol Lolatte - Brattleboro Recreation & Parks

Betsy Terry - VRPA Executive Director

Jennifer Turmel - Colchester Parks & Recreation

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

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Artist Listing - Alphabetical

Artist/Group Performance Time Page

Antonio Rocha Fusion of Verbal & Mime Narrative 13

Andrew Pinard Absolutely Magic 5

B Street Blues Blues Musicians 14

Bill Forchion/Dreamcatcher Ent. One Man Theater Circus Show 12

Bob Bloom/Drumming About You Participatory Drumming 16

Bryson Lang Comedy Juggler 8

Buddy the Clown Clowning & Balloons 11

Ed the Wizard Self-Taught Wizardry 6

Fiasco Musical Trio—Classic Rock to Current Pop 14

Ilze Luneau Basketball Tricks 11

Jason Tardy High Energy Juggling! 9

Jackson Gillman Stand-Up Chameleon: Comedy & Music 6

Johnny the K Music for Children & Families 8

Joe Howard/Yo Jo! What A Guy! Ringmaster of Fun 12

Jon Gailmor Folk Music for All Ages 12

Kingdom All Stars Blues/Rock/Country Band 5

Magic By George Magician 10

Modern Times Theater Pantomime, Puppetry & Novelty Music 5

Michael Menes Physical Comedy & Juggling 9

Nimble Arts Onsite Circus 16

Pirate Man Dan Mobile Pirate Show 15

Steve Corning One-Man Variety Show 11

Storytelling with Shawn Storyteller 8

Sweet Little Bloodhound Soulful Rock Band 14

The Barre-Tones Women’s A Cappella Chorus 13

Todd Brodeur World Class Frisbee Shows 10

Tom Joyce Magician Magician 9

Tony Duncan One Man Physical Comedy Show 13

Va-et-Vient Traditional Francophone Music 10

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2016 Performance Showcase Schedule

Time Stage Performance Page

9:10 am Kingdom All Stars 5

9:20 am Andrew Pinard 5

9:30 am Modern Time Theater 5

9:40 am Ed the Wizard 6

9:50 am Jackson Gillman “Stand-Up Chameleon” 6

10:00 am Bryson Lang 8

10:06 am Johnny the K 8

10:12 am Storytelling with Shawn 8

10:18 am Tom Joyce Magician 9

10:24 am Jason Tardy: High Energy Juggling! 9

10:30 - 10:45 am MORNING BREAK/MEET WITH ARTISTS

10:45 am Michael Menes 9

10:55 am Va-et-Vient 10

11:05 am Magic By George 10

11:15 am World Class Frisbee Shows 10

11:25 am Buddy the Clown 11

11:31 am Steve Corning 11

11:37 am Ilze Luneau 11

11:43 am Joe Howard/Yo Jo! What A Guy! 12

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

1:00 - 1:30 pm MEET WITH THE ARTISTS

1:30 pm Bill Forchion/Dreamcatcher Entertainment 12

1:40 pm Jon Gailmor 12

1:50 pm Antonio Rocha 13

2:00 pm Tony Duncan 13

2:10 pm The Barre-Tones 13

2:20 pm Fiasco 14

2:30 pm B Street Blues 14

2:40 pm Sweet Little Bloodhound 14

3:00 - 3:20 pm MEET WITH THE ARTISTS

3:25 pm RAFFLE - $100 towards a showcase performance

3:30 pm Have a safe trip home!

Artists with an Exhibit Table but No Showcase

Pirate Man Dan 15

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Brochure Listing Only

Bob Bloom/Drumming About You 16 Nimble Arts 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

booking 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 non-performance 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

outdoors, so be sure to mention where the performance will take place at the time of the

booking. 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: KINGDOM ALL STARS

Contact Name: Todd Wellington

Mailing Address: 534 Vail Drive, Lyndonville, VT 05851

Telephone Number: 802-274-1141

Email Address: [email protected]

Website Address: www.kingdomallstars.com

Fees: $500 - $1000

Description: The Kingdom All Stars are just like an All-star Baseball Team only with student

musicians from public and private schools in the Northeast Kingdom. It’s a band, not a talent show and it is

awesome because music is important.

Performer/Company Name: ANDREW PINARD/ABSOLUTELY MAGIC

Contact Name: Andrew Pinard

Mailing Address: 12 Church Street, Bradford, NH 03221



Website Address: www.absomagic.com

Fees: $500 - $1000 (NEST)

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

guaranteed 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: MODERN TIMES THEATER

Contact Name: Rose Friedman

Mailing Address: 423 Mountain View Road, East Hardwick, VT 05836

Telephone Number: 802-472-8987 or 802-595-1159


Website Address: www.moderntimestheater.com

Fees: $300 - $500

Description: Modern Times Theater is duo entertainment at its best. Husband and wife performers

Justin Lander and Rose Friedman delight families with a fresh take on the entertainment styles of the past.

The "Mr. Punch" shows, an ever-changing puppet melodrama, chronicle the misadventures of the world's

best-loved and most rascally hand puppet, in a style that has entertained children for centuries. The full

program includes a two-person orchestra, specializing in early jazz music played on the cornet, ukulele,

upright bass, and bicycle pump.

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Performer/Company Name: ED THE WIZARD

Contact Name: Ed Cope

Mailing Address: 192 West Main Street,

Orange, MA 01364



Website Address: www.edthewizard.com

Fees: $450 - $850 (Mass Cultural Council,

CreativeGround.org) Description: Each of Ed the Wizard’s 45 minute performances are interactive,

educational, and full of comedy. Being a self taught Wizard, through the use of library books, the

importance of building and maintaining reading skills is demonstrated in each of Ed’s programs. Programs

include: Reading is Magic, a magic performance for all ages; Math is Magic, using math skills to perform

mind reading, ages 11 and older; Alchemy Laboratory, learn the science behind the magic, ages 7 and older;

Balloon Animal Twisting, ages 7 and older.

Performer/Company Name: JACKSON GILLMAN “STAND-UP CHAMELEON”

Contact Name: Jackson Gillman

Mailing Address: PO Box 41, Onset, MA 05048



Website Address: www.jacksongillman.com

Fees: $375 - $575 (NEST, NH Humanities to Go)

Description: Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, the "Stand-Up Chameleon" magically

transforms into a wide array of colorful characters. Through his many talents as songsmith, comic, mime and

storyteller, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. With three decades of experience, Jackson is a

master at customizing lively, interactive comedy/music for each event. A score of shows, including many

educational nature programs are described with references on his web site. Ed the Wizard frequents VT as

Kipling-in-Residence and has been featured at festivals across the country. Easy-going and flexible.


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Performer/Company Name: BRYSON LANG

Contact Name: Bryson Lang

Mailing Address: 8 Chadwick Farm Road, Boxford, MA 01921



Website Address: http://brysonlang.com/home/

Fees: $400 - $650 (NEST, CreativeGround.com)

Description: Bryson Lang has been working professionally as a comedy-juggler for 20 years at

schools, corporate events, resorts, camps, and theaters. He combines technical juggling, audience interaction,

creative physical manipulation and original comedy into a unique and unforgettable show. His fee starts at

$400 and increases depending on distance traveled and show length. From Ball Spinning and Flying

Sombreros to Bounce-Juggling and Giant Rings, discover why Bryson Lang is, "The Cure for the Common

Show!"

Performer/Company Name: JOHNNY THE K

Contact Name: John Kelleher

Mailing Address: 165 North Main Street, Apt 2nd floor, Andover, MA 01810



Website Address: www.johnnythek.com

Fees: $550 - $850

Description: John Kelleher, an award winning family performer, along with his 12 string guitar and

his unique collection of costumed hats, masks, and disguises, performs to rave reviews across the United

States and Canada. Through his spirited and interactive style of music, this former school teacher cleverly

and humorously interacts with his audiences promoting positive family values through song, movement,

humor, and lots of audience participation.

Performer/Company Name: STORYTELLING WITH SHAWN

Contact Name: Shawn Middleton

Mailing Address: 1 Mathes Cove Road, Durham, NH 03824



Website Address: www.storytellingwithshawn.com

Fees: $300 - $1000 plus milage (NEFA, Matchbook.org)

Description: With his unique style of storytelling, award-winning Storyteller, Shawn Middleton

brings stories to life with finger puppets, sound effects, voice dramatization, pauses, rhythm, sign language,

mime and Hip Hop dance. Children, parents, teachers, librarians, and community members will be educated,

entertained and engaged. Audiences don't just listen. They sing, clap, dance, chant and roar with laughter. A

typical performance consists of a forty-five minute to one hour session with time for questions and answers.

Shawn is willing to specialize a program to make it developmentally appropriate for audiences.


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Performer/Company Name: TOM JOYCE MAGICIAN

Contact Name: Tom Joyce

Mailing Address: 211 Corn Hill Road,

Pittsford, VT 05763



Website Address: www.tomjoycemagic.com

Fees: $100 - $650

Description: Tom is the former magician at the world famous,“F.A.O.

Schwartz Toy Store” in N.Y.C. He creates a brand new hour long comedy magic

show every year, so there are always new tricks up his sleeve! His comedy magic show has a lot of audience

participation, hilarious puppets and amazing feats. He performed in his first magic show at the age of 8 and

has been “The Funny Magic Guy” ever since.

Performer/Company Name: JASON TARDY: HIGH ENERGY JUGGLING!

Contact Name: Jason Tardy

Mailing Address: 82 Chickadee Drive, Auburn, ME 04210



Website Address: www.jasontardy.com

Fees: $400 - $600 plus travel

Description: Jason Tardy's show is a combination of many years of relentless practice and virtually

no social life. How else could he pull off standing on a yoga ball, juggling an ax, spiked mace, and toilet

plunger, while reciting the alphabet forward and backwards at the same time? He also performs innovative

choreographed juggling to music, fitting his body through a tennis racket, and if you trust him enough he will

perform fire eating, fire breathing and fire juggling. Sometimes Jason is funny.

Performer/Company Name: MICHAEL MENES

Contact Name: Michael Menes

Mailing Address: 357 Darnit Road, Buckfield, ME 04220



Website Address: www.michaelmenes.com

Fees: $500 - $1500 (NEST)

Description: HIGH-JINKS is a celebration of physical comedy, expert juggling, and original

novelty acts that is accessible, visual and highly entertaining. The show is international and transcends age,

language and cultural barriers and is packed with fast-paced, nimble, visual and energetic vignettes sure to

tickle and amaze any audience. Sit back, as Michael Menes (pronounced men•ness like finesse) defies the

forces of gravity creating a world full of humor, finesse and visual delight!

Morning Break & Visit with the Artists

Performer/Company Name: VA-ET-VIENT

Contact Name: Suzanne Germain

Mailing Address: 1322 Colby Hill Road, Lincoln, VT 05443



Website Address: www.vaetvient.net

Fees: $300 - $600 (VT Arts Council)

Description: Addison County's Va-et-Vient includes musiciennes Carol Reed (vocals, guitar,

mandolin), Suzanne Germain (vocals, percussion, flute) and multi-instrumentalist and singer Lausanne Allen

LaBombarde, presenting traditional Francophone music. Carol, a French teacher at the Lake Champlain

Waldorf School in Shelburne, Suzanne, a Franco-American who grew up in Vermont, and fiddler

extraordinaire Lausanne will serve up an eclectic mix of touching love songs and kickin' Quebecois, French

and Cajun tunes. Audience participation is encouraged! Venez chanteravec nous!

Performer/Company Name: MAGIC BY GEORGE

Contact Name: George Saterial

Mailing Address: PO Box 394, Holden, MA 01520



Website Address: www.magicbygeorge.com

Fees: $450 - $750

Description: Having appeared on the “CBS Early Show”, at Universal Studios’ City Walk and

Sesame 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

LEVITATION 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: WORLD CLASS FRISBEE SHOWS

Contact Name: Todd Brodeur

Mailing Address: 20 Saumur Lane, Bellingham, MA 02019



Website Address: www.frisbeeshows.com

Fees: $275 - $400

Description: World Freestyle Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur, presents a fun and educational

show. He talks about the physics and history of flying discs, and teaches many Frisbee tricks and catches.

The program aligns with national Core Curriculum Standards. He has over 35 years of experience in all

aspects of flying disc sports. He is now in his 11th season of doing shows for school assemblies, camps and

libraries, teaching Frisbee skills in his interactive Playshops. Guaranteed fun for everyone. Fully insured.

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Performer/Company Name: BUDDY THE CLOWN

Contact Name: Daniel Jolley

Mailing Address: 261 Powder Spring Road, Apt #2, Groton, VT 05046



Website Address: www.buddytheclown.com

Fees: $200 - $1200

Description: Buddy the Clown is a local Vermont native. He performs shows and does walk around

entertainment with balloons, magic, juggling, unicycling and more. Known for his one of a kind bubble car,

he performs across the country for small audiences.

Performer/Company Name: STEVE CORNING

Contact Name: Steve Corning

Mailing Address: 72 Wentworth Street, Apt #2, Biddeford, ME 04005



Website Address: www.stevecorning.com

Fees: $400 - $600

Description: Hailing from Maine, Steve Corning has brought his unique brand of variety arts and

offbeat comedy to theaters and resorts across the country, and even internationally on Disney Cruise Line.

Steve's one-man variety extravaganza features high-energy juggling routines, mind-blowing escape artistry,

contortion, comedy magic, and nearly endless amazing sideshow Stunts. If you're looking for non-stop

entertainment and laughs for the whole family, this show has it all!

Performer/Company Name: ILZE LUNEAU

Contact Name: Ilze Luneau

Mailing Address: PO Box 812, Enosburg, VT 05450



Website Address: www.basketballfamily.com

Fees: $300 plus travel

Description: You will be amazed with never-before-seen basketball ball handling tricks with three,

four, five, and six basketballs. Ilze Luneau dribbles, juggles and spins basketballs on a balance board, and

she uses other props for music and dance. Volunteers get to spin one, two and five basketballs at once, eat a

pudding while a ball spins on a spoon, etc. You can enjoy the show and at the same time hear a valuable

message on setting goals, working hard, never giving up and leading a balanced life while achieving your

dreams and enjoying every day. Ilze has performed on the Ellen Degeneres show and the Tonight show with

Jay Leno, and she also performs on a regular basis at the Basketball Hall of Fame.


Performer/Company Name: JOE HOWARD/YO JOE! WHAT A GUY!

Contact Name: Joe Howard

Mailing Address: PO Box 255, Stoughton, MA 02072



Website Address: www.whataguy.org

Fees: $650 - $900 Description: Joe Howard, your “Ringmaster of Fun”, has been performing all over New

England, and beyond for over 2 decades bringing smiles and laughs to audiences of all ages. His quick hands

and quick wit make for a truly entertaining and magical experience for the whole family. Joe’s stage

performances, featuring magic, juggling, balloon twisting, puppetry, and just plain silliness are filled with

audience involvement and his use of volunteers makes the show a delight to watch and a pleasure to

experience.

Performer/Company Name: BILL FORCHION/DREAMCATCHER ENTERTAINMENT

Contact Name: Bill Forchion

Mailing Address: 72 Cotton Mill Hill #B - 114, Brattleboro, VT 05301



Website Address: www.billforchion.com

Fees: $800 - $2500

Description: Billosophy: Life - Circus - Death, a 55 minute, one man theater show (including one

Tech). Clown Ambassador, 30 minute interactive show with 30 minute clown workshop, Clown MC for any

event, Ringmaster MC for all occasions.

Performer/Company Name: JON GAILMOR

Contact Name: Jon Gailmor

Mailing Address: PO Box 65, Lake Elmore, VT 05657



Website Address: www.jongailmor.com

Fees: $250 - $500 (VT Arts Council, block booking available)

Description: Performances for folks pre-natal through pre-historic, fraught with audience

involvement and designed to make them feel thoroughly alive and hopeful, covering the entire emotional

spectrum, from the gut-wrenchingly poignant to the nonsensically childish and absurd; songwriting

residencies and workshops for students in pre-school through college, as well as so-called grownups, in

which the fledgling composers have total creative control and ownership, having written every lyric and put

them to music. A CD and culminating, public performance of their masterpieces are the finishing touches.

Lunch Break & Visit with the Artists

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Performer/Company Name: ANTONIO ROCHA

Contact Name: Antonio Rocha

Mailing Address: 6 Cliff Road, Gray, ME 04039



Website Address: www.storyinmotion.com

Fees: $500 - $1200

Description: Antonio Rocha presents a unique fusion of verbal and mime narratives coated by his

tenor voice and fantastical sound effects. He has been invited to perform across the USA in prestigious

venues such as The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian, The National Storytelling Festival and on to various

countries across six continents. His folktales, personal stories, mime sketches and physical comedy are filled

with charismatic characters and important lessons. Antonio is an award winning performer sure to delight

your soul and tickle your funny bone.

Performer/Company Name: TONY DUNCAN Contact Name: Tony Duncan

Mailing Address: 11 School Street #1, Brattleboro, VT 05301



Website Address: www.tonyduncan.com

Fees: $350 - $700

Description: Up to an hour show for children, families, or adults. Includes all original material,

including unique juggling, clowning, comedy, with a variety of possible characters, some with audience

participation. My shows have a range of different acts depending on the length required, the age of the

audience and the type of event. Shows with other circus performers through NECCA (New England Center

for Circus Arts) are also possible. I also teach workshops for juggling, slack rope, balancing and other circus

skills, and can combine any workshops with performances.

Performer/Company Name: THE BARRE-TONES

Contact Name: Susan Klein

Mailing Address: 1439 Kew Vasseur Road, Moretown, VT 05660



Website Address: www.barretonesvt.com

Fees: $150 - $500

Description: The Barre-Tones is an internationally-ranked women’s a cappella chorus singing in

the barbershop style. With 30 active singing members, and multiple quartets within the chorus, it’s a

versatile option for occasions and budgets of all sizes. Music performed includes contemporary, gospel,

traditional and Holiday/Patriotic. The Barre-Tones chorus is based in Central Vermont and able to travel

throughout the greater Central Vermont area for performances, parties, meetings, public and private events.

The full chorus or just a quartet/small group may be right for your event!


Performer/Company Name: FIASCO

Contact Name: Val Davis

Mailing Address: 275 Locust Ridge Road, East Burke, VT 05832



Website Address: www.fiascomusic.com

Fees: $500 - $900

Description: Fiasco is a musical trio performing a wide variety of music in stylings from classic

rock to recent or current pop. The show is intended to get people grooving, dancing and singing along. Britt

Moore's vocals soar on songs ranging from Sarah Mclaughlin to Janis Joplin. The music ranges from the

1960's to the current hits.

Performer/Company Name: B STREET BLUES

Contact Name: Dave Schaefer

Mailing Address: 1443 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742



Website Address: www.bstreetblues.com

Fees: $600 - $6000

Description: Full family friendly concerts in the park performances are our jam. For special artist-

in-residence missions: we provide a musical history of the blues in concert, one of the original American

musical art forms. We begin with Negro field hollers - a precursor of the blues, and its variants, going

through history up to today's American pop, rock, and jazz, which are all informed by the blues.

Performer/Company Name: SWEET LITTLE BLOODHOUND

Contact Name: Devlin Miles

Mailing Address: 149 Clinton Avenue #1-C, Brooklyn, NY 11205



Website Address: www.sweetlittlebloodhound.com

Fees: $500 - $3500

Description: Sweet Little Bloodhound’s style has developed as Soulful Rock. Grammy member and

front woman Devlin Miles blends her Southern Rock influence with the R&B hip hop flavah of drummer,

Jibrail Nor, trumpet and bluesy vocals of Shanelle Jenkins, classically trained violinist and sweet voice of

Olivia Martinez, classic rock trained bassist, Charles Butterfield II, the Jim Hendrix influenced guitarist Ali

Bishop, and the Rock influenced cellist Aviv- together they not only bring their music to life, but they cross

all boundaries with their diverse influences.

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EXHIBITORS (WITHOUT A SHOWCASE)

Performer/Company Name: PIRATE MAN DAN

Contact Name: Daniel Jolley

Mailing Address: 261 Powder Spring Road, Apt #2, Groton, VT 05046



Website Address: www.buddytheclown.com

Fees: $200 - $1200

Description: Pirate Man Dan is a new entertainment offering using an all electric moving pirate

ship. Pirate Dan can do a mobile show at any event using the ship. In addition he does comedy magic and

balloons. Located on the central VT/NH border he is sure to wow your guests!

ADDITIONAL PERFORMER OPTIONS

Performer/Company Name: BOB BLOOM/DRUMMING ABOUT YOU

Contact Name: Bob Bloom

Mailing Address: PO Box 436, Storrs, CT 06268



Website Address: www.drumming-about-you.com

Fees: $550 - $800

Description: Your entire audiences get their hands onto BB's colorful cargo of melodious drums.

Everyone rollicks with legendary songs that have engaging beats and smooth rhythms. DAY (Drumming

About You) hoots are for kids, teens, adults, seniors, and intergenerational audiences. Barbara Pearson, the

director of the Westport First Night Celebrations, writes: "The feedback we received was fabulous. Everyone

enjoyed themselves." Grant funding for DAY is available from NEST, and from the national, non-profit

organization, The Percussion Marketing Council.

Performer/Company Name: NIMBLE ARTS

Contact Name: Serenity Smith Forchion

Mailing Address: 416 Meadowbrook Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301



Website Address: www.nimblearts.org

Fees: $1000 - $10,000 (NEST)

Description: Nimble Arts customizes onsite circus performances based around a stand alone aerial

rig. For your outdoor community day, county fair, in school fund raiser or corporate client event, we offer

Family Fun, Cirque or Interactive empowerment built to fit your event. Performers are internationally award

winning, with resumes that include Cirque du Soleil, Big Apple Circus and Circa and our aerial rig sets up

indoors or out. The founders are the 2016 recipients of the Vermont Governor's Walter Cerf Excellence in

the Arts Award.

2015 Performance Showcase Highlights


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NOTES

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 funding. 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]..

http://www.nefa.org

http://www.creativeground.org

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http://www.vermontartscouncil.org

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