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Sunday, September 26, 2010
noon - 5:00 pm
Showcase performance 2:00 pm
The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104-1109
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Showcase performance 2:00 pm
The Seattle Public Library
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104-1109
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Physical Comedian & Juggler
Alex Zerbe
Alex Zerbe is
a two-time Guinness World Record holder who was
voted Seattle’s Funniest Prop Comic. He has
appeared on prime-time television in three
countries including the hit NBC TV shows, America’s Got Talent! and
Last Comic
Standing.
Alex
encourages students to take inspiration
from the current barrage of media, using it to
spark their own imagination and creativity in
his show Outside the Box.
His show Global Games highlights 12 different
alternative sports from around the world. These
non-competitive sports motivate students to get
active and “Do Their Best!”
Alex has
performed over 1,000 school assemblies in 37
states.
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Amazing Assemblies
Greg Bennick
Greg Bennick is
inspiring a young generation of students
across the country to achieve excellence in
their conduct and studies.
His Inspiring
Connection show is all about bullying.
He explores the ideas of proper conduct in a
way which is funny, engaging, and
insightful. He offers an unprecedented
follow up process with schools which insures
retention of information and putting the
ideas of the show into actual use and
action.
The central theme of
his Soar to New Heights show, that
reading is an excellent way to elevate and
educate oneself, is presented through
juggling metaphors, all tied into
school/library dynamics and personal reading
habits.
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Creative Writing
Projects
Buck and Elizabeth
"20+ years
of success began with assemblies."
Buck's
& Elizabeth's Creative
Writing Projects are designed for students to “break out
of the box” exercising their minds in cooperative
classroom settings. With over 100 CDs produced
throughout the Northwest, students sing their words to
music recorded onto CD followed by an assembly where
they are the stars. More details are available at
www.cowboybuck.com.
“I’ve taught for
over 36 years and have yet to see a couple get over 1500
students and teachers involved from beginning to end.”
-Sunnyside, WA teacher
"It’s amazing to hear students singing songs during
recess with messages we are teaching the kids throughout
the year.”
-Centralia, WA teacher
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The Eccentric Juggler
Andrew Barden
“Since your show, my wife
(also a teacher) and I have been reinforcing your
message with our two boys: positive Attitude, try
your Best, have Courage, and remember that everyone
has Value. This is such a fantastically simple yet
meaningful framework for parents, teachers, and
children to use!”
-Bruce Melhorn,
Elementary School Teacher
Valley Center, CA
Thousands of K-9 schools and
libraries have been demanding Andrew's character
education assembly presentation: “Possibilities: The
ABCs of Excellence.”
Through humor, juggling, teacher
and student participation, and a captivating character
reminiscent of Old Vaudeville, Andrew opens children's
mouths in laughter, opening their hearts and minds to
receive a meaningful message.
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Edumazement Productions
Jeff Evans and Rick Anderson
"So much fun, your students don't even know they're
learning."
EduMazement Productions presents educational-themed
assemblies for elementary schools in Washington, Oregon,
and Idaho. Magicians Jeff Evans and Rick Anderson have
over fifty years of combined experience presenting for
school audiences.
Choose
from reading, science, and bully prevention programs or
hold a just-for-fun Family Night Magic Show.
All of our
programs are backed by our 100% Satisfaction
Guarantee. You'll be thrilled or the show is
free!
Learn more
about our programs, read reviews, listen to audio
testimonials, and view video highlights at
www.edumazement.com.
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Last Leaf Productions
Last Leaf is a non-profit touring company
that has been performing affordable,
portable programs for all ages since 1999.
Our mission is to make professional live
theatre accessible to all ages and incomes.
Each season, Last Leaf offers three
entertaining and educational programs for
young audiences and two Shakespearean
productions.
Last Leaf’s programs for young audiences
feature a library of original musical
adaptations of familiar folk tales or fairy
tales to coordinate with social studies,
language arts, and multi-cultural studies
curriculums. Programs are performed by 3- 5
adult, professional actors and run
approximately 35- 50 minutes.
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Bobby Medina's
Mariachi Mexico
"Bringing the heart and soul of Mexico to
you!"
“They thoroughly entertained,
managed and presented our students with
one of the finest presentations I’ve
ever seen!”
-Principal,
Benson Hill Elementary
Multi-Cultural Edu-tainment
Much more than just a performance,
Mariachi Mexico is a total
cultural experience! The show includes
music, geography, Spanish language and
fun facts that will leave your audience
with a new understanding and deep
appreciation for Mexican culture.
Our Famous Guarantee: If
you don’t absolutely love our show it’s
FREE! Learn more about Bobby Medina’s
programs, see reviews and hear samples
at
www.americasmostwantedtrumpeter.com/edshow.
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"Mr. Toymaker"
Rick Hartman
Rick Hartman is a professional toy
designer, teacher and performer whose interactive
programs and whimsical, patented inventions have gained
widespread recognition in America for more than a
decade.
He is the inventor of popular toys
like Professional Thumb Wrestling, The Motorized Ice
Cream Cone, and Crazy Cords Friendship Bracelet Factory
and the creator of The Toymaker's Workshop, a series of
performances, workshops, books and videos aimed at
sparking creativity and interest in the inventive arts
among young people.
Nicknamed "Mr. Toymaker," Rick
makes hundreds of public appearances each year, bringing
his wholly original brand of "Hands-on, Minds-on
Entertainment" to elementary schools around
Washington state.
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Rainwater Storytelling
Eva M. Abram
Civil Rights – A History of US
Representing
historical characters and using narrative of
events in American history, Eva M. Abram gives
the audience a retrospective look at events that
have shaped our nation. These stories illustrate
the power of racial cooperation and inspire
understanding of civic contributions for a
greater, stronger, cohesive society.
Fun-Tastic Folktales
With masterful
use of voice and body language storyteller Eva
M. Abram entices the audience to listen and
participate in African, American and
multicultural folktales. Audience participation
enhances and reinforces the experience,
contributing to retention of geographical
knowledge cultural wisdoms. Audiences of all
ages rave about their Fun-Tastic experience.
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Science
on Wheels
The Pacific Science Center
Science On Wheels is the largest
science outreach program in the country,
based out of Seattle’s Pacific Science
Center. We travel throughout Washington
State, as well as Oregon and Idaho. Our
teachers are gifted science gurus who
inspire a love for science during
assemblies.
We use thoughtfully designed and tested
materials and curricula to promote
in-depth exploration in classrooms and
workshops. Science On Wheels assemblies,
exhibits, and workshops will transform
your school, library, community center,
fair, and festival into a place of
curiosity and intrigue.
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Anything IS Possible
Tim Noah
“His entertaining
performances and inspiring instruction capture the
imaginations of all audience members, regardless of
age.”
-Lynne Charlot, teacher-librarian, Machias Elementary
School
“…your songs were more than good, they are great!”
-Kaleigh Daniel, elementary student
Emmy Award
winning songwriter, Tim Noah demonstrates
the art of songwriting. In this captivating
55 minute presentation, Mr. Noah, shares his
creative process. With songs, storytelling
and his unique ability to engage his
audience, he inspires, encourages, delights
and invites students and staff to sing,
dance, express, create and dream.
Tim Noah
has appeared on HBO, The Disney Channel and
the BBC. His musical journey has taken
him to the high Himalayan villages of Ladakh,
India and to Lincoln Center in New York.
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W.E. C.A.R.E.
Sports
Mag Hughes and Don Fogle
Our motto is" The
Most Fun Wins!"
W.E.C.A.R.E.
is committed to providing innovative programs that are
educational, energetic and enthusiastic!
For three
decades, W.E.C.A.R.E. has taught life skills using
alternative sports and games. We offer much more than
just an assembly. Our full day and weeklong residency
programs enable people of all ages to create, develop,
and maintain a positive self image.
Our programs
include:
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Tears of Joy Theater
Puppet theatre that celebrates
the diversity of world cultures
Tears of Joy Theatre has been producing puppet shows
for 38 years. Our productions have received American
puppetry's highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in
the Art of Puppetry. We perform in theaters, community
centers, festivals and schools throughout the U.S. and
abroad. Each year we perform for over 250,000 people.
This year we are touring Stellaluna, adapted from the
beloved book by Janell Cannon. A baby fruit bat falls
into a bird's nest. Stellaluna tries to adapt to her new
home but finds herself the odd one out, hanging
upside-down and disgusted by those bugs Mother Bird
brings home to dinner.
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The
Cap City
BMX Stunt Team
High-flying, high-energy shows will electrify your
students
It has
become very hard to find an assembly program that
your students will pay attention to and relate to.
Our
school assembly programs have become one of the most
popular programs available
on the market today. We send top
professional BMX stunt riders who speak to your
students and not at them about the issues they face
every day.
Combine that with the latest BMX
trick riding and you have a combination that is
unbeatable for helping your
students learn how to live a
positive lifestyle and become better students.
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