The One and Only Owen
Nicole Haumesser and Melody Craven
Puppet story presentation and audience discussion
Available: Tuesdays & Thursdays, year-round
Zones: 1, 2, 3
Recommended for grades: Pre-K–3
Capacity: 200 students per performance
Length: 30-minute show with 15-minute discussion
From the imagination of teaching artist Nicole Haumesser comes a delightful musical tale about a young earthworm, Owen, and his struggle to find his place in the hustle and bustle of daily garden life. Students learn about finding their unique talents through singing along to the performance, exploring storytelling through puppetry, discovering how to create characters from the world around them, and learning how to make puppets come to life on stage.
Fee: $300.00 for one performance/$500.00 for two performances, MAXIMUM 2 PER DAY
Dundu Dolé Urban African Ballet Company
Available: Monday–Friday, year-round
Zones: 1, 2
Recommended for grades: K–12 for performances; 3–12 for workshops
Capacity: No performance limit; 30 students per workshop
Length: 45–90 minutes (performance or workshop)
Dundu Dolé Urban African Ballet Company, clad in authentic costumes, takes your students on a journey complete with the power of African drums, stories, dance and song while exposing them to the roots of many uniquely American styles. Price is determined by size of venue and number of performers, which can range from a company of ten to a full company of twenty-five. Workshops are built to suit your student and curriculum needs and interests. Combination workshops include African and African American folklore, drumming, crafts, dancing and singing, or you may simplify your workshop to encompass only one area.
Fee:
$1,100.00 for one performance/$500.00 for each additional performance on the same day
$500.00 for one workshop/$100.00–$200.00 each additional workshop on the same day MAX 4 PER DAY
Arioso String Quartet
Florida Orchestra members
Available: Mondays & Tuesdays, year-round
Zones: 1, 2
Recommended for grades: K–12 for performances; 3–12 for workshops
Capacity: 350 students per performance; 15 students per artist for workshops
Length: 45-minute performance/2-hour workshop
Arioso String Quartet offers an exceptional opportunity to introduce students to a diverse repertoire of music presented by talented, seasoned professionals from The Florida Orchestra. From Bach to Scott Joplin, Gershwin or big band favorites, students have the rare experience of superior quality music and an opportunity to explore their own creative abilities in the local school setting.
Presented by: Lei Liu, Nancy Chang, Karl Bawel and Lowell Adams, members of The Florida Orchestra
Fee: $900.00, minimum 3-hour time block
*The members of the Arioso String Quartet can be hired individually.
Fee: $200
Partners in MOTION
REVolutions Dance, Inc.
Available: Monday–Friday, year-round
Zones: 1, 2, 3
Recommended for grades: K–12 for performances; 3–12 for workshops
Capacity: No limit for performances OR lecture/performance; 40 students per workshop
Length: 45-75 minutes
Dance is an opportunity for artistic expression. Students work with REVolutions dancers and each other to discover new inspirations for movement. They enjoy learning dance and self-expression while gaining a unique perspective on living with a disability. Students are encouraged to ask questions and think critically in the process of exploring their own creativity.
Fee: $900.00 full company performance ONLY/$500.00 lecture/performance (3-4 dancers)/$150.00 in-class workshop.
REVolutions Dance Inc. is a professional dance company comprised of dancers with and without disabilities. Their goal is to promote diversity and entertain audiences with exciting, thought-provoking performances that capitalize on the artistic abilities in everyone.
The Sounds Of Story
Sarah Fady and Emily Harris
 Available: Monday–Friday, year-round
Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4
Recommended for grades: K–12
Capacity: 250 students per performance
Length: 60 minutes
The hammered dulcimer, while not as universally recognized as the drum or guitar, has quite an extensive history. Surrender to the soothing sounds of this ancient instrument played by musician Sarah Fady while storyteller Emily Harris guides you on an enlightening tour through the diverse lands and cultures where this instrument has found a home. Destinations include Appalachia, the British Isles, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Fee: $300.00 for 1 performance/$500.00 for 2 performances
Poetic Mayhem
The Warrior Woman, Inc.
Available: Monday-Friday, year round
Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4
Recommended for grades: 6-12
Capacity: No limit for performance or lecture. Workshops are limited to 35 students.
Your stage or auditorium will become an inferno of energy, ideas and language as diverse artists perform inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking spoken word and slam poetry.
Fee: $500 for a 3-hour block
(Customize the event with a combination of performance, lecture, and workshop)
All events subject to change.
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BOOKING AN ARTIST
1. Requests for bookings are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
2. Requests are accepted via fax, mail, email or online. See below for more information.
3.
You will be contacted within 5 business days of receipt of your request to determine a date and time.
ONLINE:
Click here for online booking
FAX:
Complete the booking request form. Fax to (727) 791-7449 Attention: Artists On The Road Coordinator
MAIL:
Complete the booking request form and mail to:.
Artists "On The Road" Coordinator
The Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute
1111 McMullen Booth Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33759
EMAIL:
Email artist(s) choice and three date choices to nhaumesser@rutheckerdhall.net. Mrs. Haumesser will contact you to discuss booking. |
