Showcases A-D
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Alden Phelps
CONTACT: Fatima Oladosu
Arts for Learning Maryland
Phone: 855-245-2787, ext. 145
Email: k12programs@artsforlearningmd.org
Website: artsforlearningmd.org/artists/
Word Play
Alden’s far-fetched, funny songs and impressive guitar playing will delight audiences. Students are encouraged to sing along with original songs such as “My Mommy’s A Pirate” and “Chocolate Pie.” Word games are woven into this musical performance to bolster language skills. Students are asked to finish simple rhyming couplets and improvise song lyrics.
Grade Level: K-5
Fee: $563 single, $731 back-to-back (mileage fees may apply)
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland
CONTACT: Fatima Oladosu
Arts for Learning Maryland
Phone: 855-245-2787, ext. 145
Email: k12programs@artsforlearningmd.org
Website: artsforlearningmd.org/artists/
American Journey Through Classical Dance
This interactive journey allows the audience to experience the impact of cultural diversity on the evolution of American ballet. Students explore the dance forms of Hispanic, African American and Native American cultures within Classical dance. Performers encourage enthusiasm for live ballet and its relevance as an expression of American culture.
Grade Level: K – 8
Fee: $1000 single, $1286 back-to-back (mileage fees may apply) (Available for residencies: please contact Arts for Learning for pricing and availability)
Barry Louis Polisar
CONTACT: Barry Louis Polisar
Phone: 301-538-3216
Email: Barrylou@Barrylou.com
Website: www.barrylou.com
Songs, Poems & Books: A Visit with the Author
Barry Louis Polisar has been entertaining children and educators since 1975 in concerts and author visits in schools and libraries throughout the United States. His program stresses how books, poems and music can relate to a child’s experience and is designed to inspire children to read and write. Barry is a five-time Parent’s Choice Award winner as well as a winner of the Maryland Library Association’s award in recognition of his “ability to communicate with and excite children to read.” (1 performer). His songs are played on TV and radio and used in the opening credits of the movie “Juno”.
Grade Level: Pre-K-5, 6-8, and 9-12
Fee: Ranges from $1000 for school shows – $2000 for family shows per presentation, depending on venue and number of programs, less MD State Arts Council – AIE funding available for MD schools.
Barynya
CONTACT: Artivate at Levine
Phone: 202-686-8000
Email: artivate@levinemusic.org
Website: www.levinemusic.org/artivate-at-levine-music
Barynya
Barynya’s skillful musicians and dancers introduce the rich traditions and culture of pre-revolution Russia. Lively songs are sung and played on instruments like the bayan and garmoshka (Russian accordions) and guitar-like dorma, balalaika, and very large contrabass balalaika. Vivid costumes, athletic dances, and lighthearted humor enhance this memorable performance.
Grade Level: Pre-K – 12
Fee: $770 single, $970 back-to-back (includes travel fee)
Beatrice Pickles
CONTACT: Alison Gee
Phone: 202-257-4455
E-mail: alisoncgee@gmail.com
Around the World with Beatrice Pickles
Fantasy storyteller Beatrice Pickles tells traditional folktales from around the world with an interactive twist, bringing students from the audience
directly into the performance as featured characters. Beatrice provides costumes, props, and deft direction to help students act out stories from
across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Grade Level: K–5
Fee: $300 single, $500 back-to-back
Big Learning Science & Engineering
Contact: Jane de Winter
Phone: 301-326-1969
E-mail: science@biglearning.org
Website: www.biglearning.org
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Erosion Detectives (Classroom Workshop)
Uncover the mysteries behind erosion! Students will become field scientists in this unique hands-on workshop. They will experiment with soil, rocks,
sand, and water and then just like engineers build and test different erosion prevention and water filtration models. Students will take home a colorful sedimentary rock kit! Program is aligned to the new Next Generation Science Standards.
Grade Level: K–5
Fee: $400 single, $750 back to back
Molecular Art
Art and science merge in this hands-on science spectacular. Students will be dazzled by chemical reactions, bubble printing experiments, and
color explosions! Students will create molecule models, practice scientific process skills, and use concepts such as density to produce art projects to
share with family and friends.
Grade Level: K–5
Fee: $400 single, $750 back to back
Brian Curry Magic
CONTACT: Brian Curry
Phone: 703-725-2100
Email: briancurrymagic@gmail.com
Website: www.magicalmathtour.com
Book Club The Magic Assembly
This is an interactive magic show that will get your students excited about books, one trick at a time. This show combines state of the art multimedia, literature, and award-winning magic to leave your students buzzing. Every book discussed will be checked out of the library after the show.
Grade Level: K-5
Fee: $795 single, $1150 back-to-back
Pop Quiz: The Math and Science Game Show
Contestants from your school will attempt a series of “Minute to Win It”-style challenges while reviewing important math and science concepts. During the program, your students will compete to win books, kits, and other prizes for your school. You have NEVER seen your students this excited about math and science!
Grade Level: K-5
Fee: $795 single, $1150 back-to-back
The Magical Math Tour
Award-winning magician Brian Curry brings math to life with The Magical Math Tour! This show combines mathematical concepts such as measurements, multiplication, shapes, and geometry using world-class magic. This show will encourage math skills, review standardized test materials, and create an enjoyable learning experience for your students!
Grade Level: K-5
Fee: $795 single, $1150 back-to-back
Building Better People Productions
CONTACT: Lynne Childress
Phone: 240-475-1908
Email: lynne@bbpproductions.com
Website: bbpproductions.com
Feeling All the Feelings
Laila is a 10-year-old girl who feels feelings so big, in fact, that she suspects they might be TOO big in other people’s eyes. She comes up with a way to express her emotions that seems to make everyone else happy. But will it work for HER? In this funny, emotional, interactive one-person play starring and written by Lynne Streeter Childress, Building Better People Productions explores the enormous range of kids’ emotions, the pressure they feel to be accepted, and the awesomeness that comes from feeling ALL of your feelings. Our play was written with the advice and input of professionals in child mental and physical health. Run-time: 40-minute show and 15-minute post-show workshop. Comes with a Teacher’s Guide.
Grade Level: K-5 (55 minutes – 35-minute show with 20-minute post show workshop)
Fee: $1045 single, $1890 2 back-to-back, $2740 3 back-to-back ($137.50 per hour extra outside of Annapolis)
Bully You, Bully Me – MerMan Productions, Inc.
CONTACT: James McCubbin
Phone: 1-800-815-0364
Email: mer-man@mindspring.com
Website: www.bebullyfree.com
Bully You, Bully Me, Learn to Be Bully Free
Designed to help students/teachers understand what it means to be a bully and to give them non-violent solutions to overcome bad situations. Audience participation, theater, comedy, and more help convey the message so it is heard and used; guaranteed! Partial grants are available; call for free application!
Grade Level: Pre-K – 10
Fee: as low as $250-$500 single, $500-$795 back-to-back (depending on grants)
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Claysmile Entertainment
CONTACT: Lance “Claysmile” Smith
Phone: 301-325-2379
E-mail: Claysmile@gmail.com
Website: www.claysmile.com
Bring Your Own Sunshine
An interactive show that combines dance fitness with a series of engaging, uplifiting, thought-provoking, and exhilarating stories and illustrations that promote a healthy and happy mindset.
Grade Level: Pre-K – 12
Fee: $1200 single, discount for up to 3 back-to-back
Cosmic Adventures Traveling Planetarium
CONTACT: Greg Anderson
Phone: 301-676-0971
E-mail: greg@cosmic-adventures.com
Website: www.cosmic-adventures.com
A Brief Tour Of The Universe
This interactive program immerses audiences in a 360° view of the night sky via a computerized planetarium. Inside the dome, students journey on a virtual voyage through our solar system into the far reaches of the galaxy and beyond, encountering the planets, constellations and a few surprises along the way.
Grade Level: PreK-8
Fee: First class of up to 25 students: $250. Second class of 25: $100. Multiple program discounts available. Please contact for a quote.
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Debra Mims
CONTACT: Fatima Oladosu
Arts for Learning Maryland
Phone: 855-245-2787, ext. 145
Email: k12programs@artsforlearningmd.org
Website: artsforlearningmd.org/artists/
Grandma’s Cautionary Tales
Becoming her grandmother, Sally Kathryn Mims, Debra tells students stories her grandmother once told her. Stories are an entertaining mix of ghost, folk and “cautionary” tales found in African, African American and Caribbean literature. The program ends on a note of triumph that informs the audience how to overcome a bad situation.
Grade Level: 1-8
Fee: $857 single, $1200 back-to-back. (mileage fees may apply)
Diane Macklin, Storyteller
CONTACT: Diane Macklin
Phone: 703-966-7957
Email: dmstorylady@gmail.com
Website: www.dianemacklin.com
Blooming Adventures: Garden Stories Collected by and of Zora Neale Hurston
Dig into this interactive, storytelling program highlighting the creative work of a celebrated Harlem Renaissance artist. Zora’s stories spring with appreciation for the natural world as a place full of wonder. Get to know her as an American visionary through folk stories retold by Master Storyteller, Diane Macklin.
Grade Level: Pre-K – 5 (45 minutes)
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back. Further discounts may apply depending on number of programs and scheduling.
Small Wonders and Stupendous Feats!
Enjoy marvelous tales of unlikely heroes from stories about the original spider man to fantastic friendships that teach valuable lessons. One may even find that the true hero lies within. (Anti-Bullying Focus is Available Upon Request)
Grade Level: Pre-K–8
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back {includes travel fee)
Fables Rule!
Fables are “the food of the ear” that nourish the mind and heart. Celebrate the oral tradition of living and learning through stories packed with humor, sense, and a valuable lesson for all listeners. (STEM focused, original fable commissioned by Wolf Trap-Early Learning Through the Arts is available upon request.)
Grade Level: Head Start–5
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back (includes travel fee)
Succotash Tales
Celebrate the richness of African American culture, traditions, and folklore with this savory blend of American stories with African roots. A delicious dish of interactive storytelling combines the flavors of North, South, East, or “pioneer” West through tales of adventure, history, and wit’s wisdom.
Grade Level: Head Start–8
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back (includes travel fee)
Magnificent Folks, Animals, and other Such Tales
It’s Storytelling Time! This dynamic, interactive program highlights great achievers with claws, paws, fins, feet, or wings. Travel the world through folktales that use chants, music, and movement. Tales with Spanish vocabulary and phrases are available upon request.
Grade Level: Head Start –8
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back (includes travel fee)
The Journey: Tales of Africa and America
A story adventure through history! This program weaves together folktales, chants, and traditional games to tell the story of a captured African girl in the early 1800’s who crosses the Atlantic to America. Additional folk tales of hope and triumph are included. (Folktale program for Grade 2 and under.
Grade Level: K-12
Fee: $600 single, $800 back-to-back (includes travel fee)