SD Performer's Database

Act!vated Story Theatre

Touring the nation since 1988. Multicultural folktales brought to life with physical comedy, audience participation, witty scripts, music, dance, American Sign Language, colorful costumes and imaginative props. Each 45 minute play is staged by professional actors, supplemented by a supporting cast of young guest stars from your community.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include School, Library, Indoor, Virtual

Storytelling, Theater

Michael Albert / Modern Pop Art Experience 2025 Feature

Artist Visit & Presentation, hands-On Cereal Box Collage Workshop & Free Poster Giveaway & Signing

As featured at Smithsonian Education , Johnathan Morgan Productions , and LTV East Hampton .

I will be traveling across the USA in Summer 2025 and will be able to spend up to 1 full week in South Dakota if there are enough libraries who would like to have my program. American Pop Artist Michael Albert Performers Showcase

South Dakota, Nationwide Travel, Virtual; For Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60); Venues include Indoor, Library, School;

Requirements include Tables & Chairs (can be outside under perfect weather conditions); Prefers to book several programs during a day or weeklong period of time

Art, Workshops

michaelalbert.com
1-917-841-3486

Brent Allan & Friends - Magic & Puppets & Fun! 2025 Feature

Puppets, interactive games, and magic with a reading theme!

This summer, I will be presenting a magic and puppet show called "The Colorful Carnival of Fantastic Tales", themed after the CSLP program. 2025 Promotional video for South Dakota Libraries

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Magic, Puppetry

Allez-OOPS! Virtual Variety Show: An Online Extravaganza!

High Energy Circus Comedy Show! Blending circus thrills, fast pacing, and spontaneous comedy, this high-octane slapstick spectacle excites audiences of all ages with absurd sight gags and visual silliness. ALLEZ-OOPS! is a guaranteed crowd favorite: family-friendly, hilarious, and a whole lot of FUN!

Nationwide Travel; All Ages (Birth to 100+);
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Outdoor or Indoor, Virtual

Clowns, Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Theater

Andy & Judy - New England Folk in Concert

We play guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments. During a concert, we perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing or bluegrass. We tell stories through our songs - many of which are based on historical events, times or places.

Nationwide Travel; Adult, Seniors (over 60); School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Music

andyjudysing.com
Bridgewater, MA
1-508-517-0799

Bruce Arant: Picture Book Author/Illustrator

Features three presentations that are available to libraries:

Statewide, Nationwide Travel; For all Ages (birth to 100+);
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Virtual

Art, Author, Workshops

Architect of the Mind

The Memory Masterclass - How to Remember Everything, and Never Forget a Thing!

How good is your memory? Do you often misplace items? Do you have a hard time remembering people's names, facts and figures, or forget items on your to-do list? Do you or your child have a hard time studying for exams? You don't have a bad memory – you just need a better way to use it!

Mentalist Fred Berthelot will help you discover the true potential of your amazing memory. This interactive workshop will alter your preconceived notions of how your memory works and will open up a whole new world of mental abilities you didn't know you possessed. You will learn skills that you can apply to your everyday life, that will improve your professional life, help you learn a new language, and alter the way you learn and study.

Statewide, Nationwide Travel; Middle School, High School, Adults, Seniors (60+);
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Virtual

Magic, Memory, Workshops

Cartooning with Mike Artell 2025 Feature

Cartooning for Kids with Mike Artell! Kids draw along as Mike Artell shows them how to draw people, animals and objects. Basic cartooning for younger children, more advanced cartooning for older kids. Cartooning tips and tricks too. FUN!

Please note that summer reading library bookings fill up in January. Cartooning sessions are also available virtually as well as in person. Mike Artel Summer Cartooning Workshops

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Outdoor/Indoor, Virtual

Art, Comedy, Storytelling

Backstage with a Rodeo Clown

Duane Reichert transforms himself from street clothes to the unique, outlandish costume, makeup and mannerisms of a professional rodeo clown. With the use of short comedy skits and animals, he shares the dangers, the comic relief, and the suspense surrounding his life.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Storytelling

Phil Baker

Phil Baker takes children on a musical adventure that nurtures the imagination and creativity. Conga, limbo, freeze, swim and do the hug songs are featured.

The Music Maker in Me! presented by Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues Society and Phil Baker, has created an online learning music episode series for children aged 3-7. Videos are streamed live on SFJB's Facebook and archived on YouTube . November 2020

Statewide, Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Indoor/Outdoor, Virtual

Music

Bramble Park Zoo: Outreach Programs

What a great way to add hands-on, inquiry-based activities to your curriculum! The Zoo Educator can adapt programs to inform students about the natural history, physical characteristics and adaptations of these chosen animals.

Travel: within 100 miles of Watertown, SD; For ages Preschool to School-Age children.

Animals

Butterfly Puppet Theater

Butterfly is "people and puppet" musical entertainment. Leonard Running writes songs and stories to fit with Sue Hey's puppet and stage designs.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Music, Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater

Angelica Shirley Carpenter

Presentations on: "How I Became a Writer." Grades 4+: "The Voice of Liberty: Writing a Picture Book" and "L. Frank Baum and Oz." Grades 7-adult: "Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist." Writers and biographers: "Little Bits of a Puzzle: Writing Biographies." All programs have South Dakota content.

Nationwide; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Virtual

Historical, Native American, Storytelling

Checkers Library TV

This fun and educational program was created as online programming for libraries, originally intended to run this summer, however with the current self-isolation, we have moved up the release date to allow libraries to reach kids and families across America during this crisis period with engaging, maximum impact programming content.

For all Ages; Virtual

Animals, Art, Comedy, Magic, Science and Storytelling

Dallas Chief Eagle

Pre-performance hoop-dance workshop (200 hoops provided), and Grandpa Rock storytelling exercises have become favorites to participants who will join Dallas in the pubic performance.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Dance, Historical, Native American, Music, Storytelling, Workshops

Delacina Chief Eagle

Lakota Style Hoop Dancer: Mitakuye Oyasin - We Are All Related. The Hoop Dance is a Native American style of dance which symbolizes balance and unity within all walks of nature.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Dance, Historical, Native American, Music, Storytelling, Workshops

Starr Chief Eagle

Lakota Artist and Hoop Dance Extraordinaire. Explore the language, art and stories fot he Lakota people through a fun and educational way. The Hoop Dance encourages the use of important values including respect, creativity, determination and self-balance.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Dance, Historical, Native American, Music, Storytelling, Workshops

Cirque Amongus

Cirque Amongus offers hands-on programs designed to build self-esteem, develop motor skills, and promote teamwork. Led by our project managers who are professional entertainers and skilled instructors, teachers and volunteers introduce students to the fundamentals of circus arts — juggling, movement and balancing — in a safe, fun-filled, and educational environment.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include libraries, schools, preschool, arena, and Virtual

Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Workshops

Anthony Clark: Singing Storyteller

The Singing Storyteller, Anthony Clark, combines classic teaching tales with lively original songs and kid-friendly comedy to create fun, unique programs for schools, libraries and festivals.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Music

QC Clown Around

Balloon Storyteller, Balloon Artist, Magic and more!

Kids magic and puppet show including a 40 minute comedy magic show. Booking options may include face painting and air brush tattoos.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages including Preschool and Elementary.

Balloons, Clowns, Comedy, Magic, Puppetry, Workshops

Rosie Cutrer

Rosie's programs are a lively blend of stories and music (autoharp, banjo and ukulele). Some of her programs include: multicultural tales, spooky and spastic tales, "Happy Feet" tales, and pioneer tales which are appropriate for school age children.

Eastern South Dakota Travel; For all Ages

Animals, Comedy, Magic

Dakota Players

Dakota Players makes it possible to share theatre with young people in communities of all sizes throughout our region. Kids get the opportunity to explore their creativity through games, songs, dance and theatre with programs tailored to the needs of each communities. This dynamic program takes high quality theatre education programs to over 1600 kids a year throughout the region.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools and Libraries. Funding opportunities are available.

Music, Theater, Workshops

David Lloyd Magic

Performs magic, puppetry and storytelling in each program.

Statewide/Regional Travel; For Preschool and Elementary;
Venues include schools, libraries, indoors.

Comedy, Magic, Puppetry, Storytelling

Dinosaur O'Dell

Whether he's fixing spaceships, counting monsters, or swimming in peanut butter, a Dinosaur O'Dell show is always a fun, interactive journey.

Dino is an award-winning songwriter, storyteller, author and teacher that loves a tall-tale. He is a former elementary and preschool teacher. For 20 years he has performed to the delight of legions of children all over the country.

Nationwide Travel; For ages Preschool and Elementary; Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Comedy, Music, Storytelling, Theater, Animations

Discovery Mime and Movement Theatre

Discovery Mime Theatre's performances and workshops create fantastical worlds that tickle the funny bone and delight the imagination. Brian Begley and Mary Inman's original pantomime vignettes are filled with magical illusions, juggling, puppetry and dance.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Dance, Juggling, Magic, Puppetry, Ventriloquism, Theater

Dragons are too Seldom

Live Stream Summer Reading Program! "Quest for the Junkyard Dragon" is available for live streaming to your library! Call for more details!

Dragons Are Too Seldom Puppets has been entertaining kids of all ages for over 40 years. Markie Scholz spreads joy and laughter every where she goes. Her shows and workshops are interactive as well as fun and educational. There are many shows available. Each year the Dragons create a special show for the Summer Reading Program. Check out their website for more details.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Indoor, Outdoor, Virtual

Puppetry, Storytelling, Theater, Ventriloquism, Workshops

Duke Otherwise

Witty Wordplay, Superb Music, Tap Dancing! With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke Otherwise performs a hilarious, charming and interactive musical program for all ages. He writes original songs bursting with clever wordplay and fun ideas relatable to both kids and adults.

Nationwide Travel; For Ages Preschool and Elementary

Dance, Music, Storytelling

Elsenpeter Marionettes

The Elsenpeter Marionettes are a professional full-time performing Marionette company who has entertained millions of school children in live shows for over 139 years. Besides performing more than 200 plus programs nationally each year, Mr. Elsenpeter will write, produce, create and carve an entirely new program annually. The Elsenpeter Marionettes specialize in children's classics and adapt stories with which most children are familiar.

Each program is specially written for the Marionettes theatre. Every detail has been carefully designed to achieve a perfect dramatic production in miniature. Richard's skillful manipulation of the Marionettes transforms the 2-foot tall, hand carved, wooden dolls into living characters with definite personalities.

The Elsenpeter program delights the young and the young-at-heart while stressing the importance of education and reading. Our goal is to give children an outlet for their fantasies while making a lasting impression on them.

Nationwide, Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor, Virtual

Puppetry, History, Storytelling, Theater, Ventriloquism

Funding the Future

Funding the Future teaches kids the importance of smart financial decisions, through live music, video, and an inspirational message shared by a musical celebrity. Participants learn basic tools to make informed life decisions and gain the discipline and confidence to see their own dreams as possibilities.

Statewide (South Dakota), Nationwide; For Middle School and High School ages;
Venues include School, Virtual

Music, Financial Literacy

Jim Gill

An author and musician, Jim Gill's most recent book, A Soup Opera, received an award from the American Library Association in 2010. Jim Gill is unique in his ability to combine his artistry with advocacy for early literacy development. He shares both at each inspiring and joyous event.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Music, Storytelling, Workshops

The Great Baldini's Imagine Your Story Magic Show

An hour long fun filled magic show for everyone.

All Ages (Birth to 100+);
Venues include School, Library, Virtual

Magic

Great Plains Zoo ZooMobile

Kids of all ages can meet four ambassador animals in an engaging, interactive presentation from the Great Plains Zoo!

Regional Travel (up to 150 miles from the Zoo (SD, MN, IA, NE); For all Ages

Animals

Gypsy Cowbelle

Children of all ages (infants to seniors!) discover their own inner song as they "Join the Band!" with the Gypsy Cowbelle in her signature Homespun Instruments program. This highly interactive workshop inspires participants to play along with classic Americana tunes on a wide array of simple and homemade instruments, as well as covering the basics of rhythm, band dynamics and origins of select pieces.

Additional performances include: concerts focusing on Homesteading, Women's and Western history; an Amelia Earhart portrayal; and an introduction to leatherwork class.

All Ages (Birth to 100+); Statewide (South Dakota), Nationwide; Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor, Museum, festival, parade, remote

Music, Storytelling, Workshop

gypsycowbelle.com
artscouncil.sd.gov
sdhumanities.org
Miss V - The Gypsy Cowbelle
Thermopolis, WY 82443
1-307-231-9252

Hank Harris

Mostly known for his musical talents, Hank Harris is a South Dakota legend. He has played with The Red Willow Band, DD and the Fayrohs and many more bands over a career that has spanned decades. When it comes to musical diversity, Hank Harris has cornered the market.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Music

Bridget Heos

Bridget Heos is a children's book author who shares the process of writing fiction and nonfiction from idea to publication.

Nationwide Travel, Virtual; School, Library; Indoor; Preschool, Elementary, Middle School

Children's Book Author

James Wedgwood Comedy, Ventriloquism and More!

Comedy Ventriloquist James Wedgwood performs the fascinating art of ventriloquism with lots of fun characters, hilarious audience participation and surprises. Audience members will be enchanted by Patrick McWiggins the wise cracking leprechaun and laugh out loud at Bill the Manic Prairie Chicken. Over the years James has performed at literally hundreds of libraries where he has gained the reputation as "The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips."

Nationwide Travel; All ages;
Venues include Virtual, School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Comedy, Puppetry

Jammin' Randy 2025 Feature

Fun Interactive Children's Music

The Colors of Music
Color is tied to the tone or themes of music. If a song is peaceful there might be greens and blues. If the song is angry there might be oranges and reds. Sad music is often associated with dark, grayish, or dark bluish colors. Happy music might have bright vivid colors. Jammin' Randy will take the audience on a color journey while singing, dancing and moving! Jammin' Randy 2025 Library Promo Video

Nationwide Travel; Preschool, Elementary; Venues include Virtual, School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Music, Workshops

jamminrandy.com
1-785-623-9378

Jay & Leslie

"Jay and Leslie delight audiences with their circus skills, creative stories, and wacky humor. The Kansas City duo have performed over 6000 shows in 36 states and 7 foreign countries.

All ages enjoy Jay & Leslie, and they will tailor their program to any audience.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools and Libraries

Comedy, Juggling, Storytelling, Theater, Workshops

Jensen Entertainment Inc.

Interactive Game show and Magic shows. Customized performances for your event or theme including: Interactive Game Shows, Magic shows or Close up Magicians, Photo Booths-Green Screen, Outdoor Movie Nights, Face Painters- Balloon Artists, Holiday Characters, Stilt Walkers-Jugglers and more!

Nationwide Travel, Virtual; Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60); School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Balloons, Magic, Game Shows

600,000 Silent Voices: Jim "Two Crows" Wallen

Jim had 17 ancestors who fought in the Civil War. He will tell the stories of his ancestors while sharing artifacts from the conflict.

Nationwide Travel; Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60); School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

History & Native American, Storytelling, Workshops

Jo Ho Storyteller

Delight all ages with collections of folktales, fairytales, holiday stories, and curriculum enhancement stories. Jo Ho spins tales year round at preschools, elementary and middle schools, libraries, museums, and festivals.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Storytelling, Theater, Workshops

Joyce Jefferson Creates Stories in Song

Black Hills Sheroes, tells of pioneer African American women who opened Dakota Territory during and after the Gold Rush Days. This 40-minute program tells the stories of three pioneers of the early days of the Black Hills in Dakota Territory. In period attire, Jefferson sings and tells the stories of Sarah Campbell, the first documented non-Native woman to come to the Black Hills with the Custer Expedition of 1874, Lucretia Marchbanks who came to run boarding houses for the many prospectors of the 1876 Gold Rush, and Mary Kercherval who joined her sons to homestead on Centennial Prairie in Spearfish. Black Hills Sheroes is a South Dakota Touring Artists program.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Music, Poetry, Storytelling

Kayleigh Rodgers, Magician

Twelve-year-old Kayleigh Rogers, Iowa's youngest magician, will thrill you with magic rabbits, spinning wheels, cards, and many other amazing tricks.

Regional Travel (includes SD), For all Ages; Virtual; School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Comedy, Magic

Kevin and the Infinite Possibilities

Through song and storytelling, Kevin inspires kids to live within their creativity and evolve into a more self-aware generation.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Music

Cody Landstrom, Magical Entertainment

Variety Entertainment at it's Best! Cody's interactive comedy magic show features the skills of comedy, magic, astonishing sleight of hand and masterful juggling into a custom tailored performance, designed to fit your program needs.

Nationwide, Statewide/Regional Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor, Virtual

Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Music, Workshops

The LEGO Guy

Story time, displays and building challenges revolving around LEGO.

Statewide/Regional Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include libraries, indoors.

Storytelling, Workshops

Leonardo Music for Kids

It's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO. He is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician from Chicago strumming into town with a humorous high energy musical program that inspires little rockers to become big readers!

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Music

Julia Lyon: Picture Book Author of "A Dinosaur Named Ruth"

Julia Lyon will share the story behind the nonfiction picture book "A Dinosaur Named Ruth," based in the Badlands of South Dakota. She will talk about how she discovered, researched and brought to life the story of Ruth Mason, a pioneer girl who found dinosaur bones in her own backyard. This educational, eye-opening and fun presentation is appropriate for elementary age children and can be tailored to different age ranges. Children will learn how books are made and why reading is so important.

Virtual; Venues include School, Library, Indoor; For ages Preschool, Elementary and Seniors (over 60);

History & Native American, Storytelling, Author

Magician Daniel Lusk

Online virtual magic show custom themed to the summer reading national theme.

Nationwide Travel; Preschool and Elementary ages;
Venues include School, Library, Indoor, Virtual

Magic

Magician Rick Eugene

Comedy Magic With lots of audience participation. Variations also include Absolute Science and the Big Bang Bubble Show! Shows are guaranteed or your money back.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Balloons, Comedy, Magic, Science, Workshops

Magic Of Travis Nye UPDATED 2025

Magic shows designed for any age group and any size. Highly interactive and capable of setting up in a small space with very minimal ask from the client.

Nationwide Travel; Audiences include Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60); Venues include School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

Magic

Magic Zac

Midwest's Funniest Children's Entertainer! Step inside the Magic of Reading with a magic show that's all about the excitement of reading! Each year enjoy special additions to the performance to fit the summer reading program theme.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Balloons, Comedy, Magic, Storytelling

The Martika Show

Internationally renowned and motivationally captivating, Martika hails from Kansas City, MO. This delightfully dangerous daredevil uses circus arts, fire, escapology, and a slew of sideshow skill sets. Eleven years under her belt she entertains with a wide variety of programs and hands-on workshops.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Outdoor/Indoor, Virtual

Dance, Motivational Speaking, Variety Shows, Stunts, Workshops

Jonathan May - Professional Magician! 2025 Feature

A professional magician with over 400 shows per year! Jonathan specializes in family-friendly fun that makes the audience the stars of the show. Known for his "Happy Magic" and professionalism, Jonathan has become a Midwest favorite for families, churches, schools, and libraries. Every year is a different performance. It is the same quality and professionalism with a unique magic show to keep everyone engaged and entertained.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Balloons, Comedy, Magic

Michael F (MAC) McDonald

Singer/songwriter/story-teller of South Dakota historical characters

Statewide and Nationwide Travel; For all Ages; School, Library, Outdoor, Indoor

History & Native American, Music, Storytelling

Nina McIntire — Ivory Fantasy

Nina McIntire's Multimedia Show "Ivory Fantasy" is an innovative, broad listener oriented modern piano music program with accompanying vivid and colorful videos.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages; Available in person and virtually

Music

Slim McNaught, Cowboy Poet

In 2004 Slim McNaught started performing live on stage and since then has entertained at many local gatherings. He is currently Cowboy Poet "Lariat" for CBSI Radio in Spearfish, South Dakota. In 2015 Slim started a program called, "COWBOY POETRY/TEXAS TRAIL HERDS: Origin, History & Development", which is primarily utilized by elementary educational instructors for grades five through eight, but available for all grades and also adult programs.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Historical, Storytelling

Adam Miller: Folksinger, Storyteller and Autoharp Virtuoso

Adam Miller's award-winning, multi-cultural, sing-along "Singing Through History" library programs help youngsters develop active listening skills - emphasizing the importance of history as a story well told - and foster a lifelong love of literature, reading, and listening to stories.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Libraries and Schools

Historical, Music, Storytelling, Workshops

MUSH with Noggin, the Sled Dog!

Karen Land-writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1,049-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race across Alaska-and her Alaskan husky, Noggin, are excited to return to South Dakota public libraries and schools this year!

Since 2000, Karen Land has given over a thousand talks in almost every state. She loves providing MUSHING talks for always-eager students and enthusiastic library patrons. Dogs, the sport of mushing, and Alaska inspire a diverse audience, making the event fun and interesting FOR ALL AGES. Dog mushing, a traditional mode of arctic transportation, is a unique subject perfect for every classroom. From STEM (climate and environmental studies) to literature (Gary Paulsen and Jack London) to the Fine Arts and physical education, the options for exploration are endless.

2025 is the 100th Anniversary of the 1925 Serum Run-remember Balto and Togo? Celebrate these brave dogs and mushers with Karen and Noggin at your public library.

COLOR! CREATIVITY! COLLABORATION!

Explore the surprisingly colorful world of winter landscapes with Noggin, the Alaskan husky, and Karen, her musher. From shimmering snowbows* to intricate ice crystals to the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis, a sled dog's perspective of this stunning and diverse planet is truly unique! Let Karen's exciting, real-life mushing stories, her alluring huskies, and Nature's magnificent beauty inspire you to create!

Mushing and Nature-themed arts and crafts resources/links will be provided. Unique coloring sheets, build-your-own-dog-sled instructions, lyric and cord charts available to go with Karen's new mushing-themed album** (great for ukulele groups!), prompts librarians can use to inspire young artists to think, create, and even collaborate on some projects are all part of the fun. And there is always our love of DOGS-they make the perfect furry, four-legged muses! Often times after Karen's talks, the simple act of drawing a dog (Noggin or one's own) brings some of the most profound joy to both students and patrons OF ALL AGES!

*WHAT ARE SNOBOWS? Snow can form a rainbow-colored halo on the ground rather than in the sky. Snow crystals thaw and recrystallize slightly during daily temperature changes and morph into larger, simple crystals that glint brightly in sunlight to make a ground halo. Look for one the next time you're walking in sunlit snow. - Les Cowley, Atmospheric Optics, England

Trail Angels by Peddler's French

South Dakota (Statewide), Nationwide, Virtual; For For Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60);

Requirements include preference to book a week's worth of talks for the state/area. If venue has electricity and projector/smart TV available, may include a presentation.

Animals, History & Native American, Music, Storytelling

The Noiseguy

Charlie "The Noiseguy" Williams is a vocal sound impressionist, comedian, illustrator and author who shows how to use onomatopoeia to enhance reading, writing and storytelling.

Imagine the story of the Tortoise and the Hare being told with the sound of cars racing past or Jack chopping down a beanstalk using a chainsaw! Hear the sounds of Lewis and Clark paddling upstream, and practice the ABC's of Onomatopoeia!

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Storytelling, Workshops

Overall Buddies

Children and families alike will be sharing hearts in song with LoriLynn! We will sing, dance, clap, stomp, and hug our way through music! Families and teachers will learn some valuable early literacy tips along the way, with a handout to take home after the event. Your circulation will improve with Lori Lynn's book topic suggestions from your catalog as literary extensions to her songs.

Nationwide Travel; For Early Childhood,

Author, Music, Workshops

Page Turner Adventures

Storytelling, Comedy, and Virtual Programming!

SuperSized Stage Shows Online: At Page Turner Adventures, we're known for our SuperSized Stage Shows where everyone in the audience becomes the HERO of the story. But…we're also an Emmy, Telly and iParenting Award Winning Video company that's been producing educational and social-emotional content for schools and television for over twenty years, including the Travel Channel, Scholastic, and PBS.

Nationwide Travel; Preschool, Elementary;
Venues include Schools, Libraries, Outdoor/Indoor, Virtual

Comedy, Juggling, Storytelling, Theater, Workshops, Author Interviews, Special Guests

Jean L.S. Patrick, Author

Dressed in a replica of a 1931 baseball uniform, children's author Jean Patrick dramatizes the true story of The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth. Upon request, she also shows the process of researching and writing a book. Jean's lively, interactive presentation emphasizes teamwork, encouragement, and perseverance.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Historical, Storytelling, Workshops

Pint Size Polkas 2025 Feature

Pint Size Polkas with Mike Schneider: The happiest music on Earth plus magic and comedy promises tons of fun for the whole family!

Let the sounds of polka bring some exciting musical color to your library in 2025! Mike Schneider's Pint Size Polkas program rolls magic, comedy, and education into one fluid, high-energy, live performing arts package guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of young and old alike! Age and theme-appropriate trivia questions, magic tricks, and a special edition of Name that Tune" will tie neatly into this summer's Color Our World" theme, from Paul Bunyan's Blue Ox Babe, to making water disappear from a red Solo cup, to Darth Vader's theme song from the dark side. Pint Size Polkas is the perfect fit for your library in 2025. It's tons of fun for the whole family! Pint Size Polkas 2025 CSLP Showcase Video

South Dakota (Statewide) and Nationwide Travel, Virtual; For All Ages (Birth to 100+), Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, Adult, Seniors (over 60); Venues include Indoor, Outdoor, Library, School;

Requirements include one electrical outlet; a performance space of at least 8' wide by 6' deep. To keep my fee at or under $400 per show with expenses, I would need a minimum of 12 shows over a stretch of four or five consecutive days. However, there are times I'm driving through South Dakota when I may be able to offer similar pricing for fewer shows. Please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Comedy, Dance, History & Native American, Magic, Music, Workshops

Pockets Full of Fun

Lisa writes a new Library show based on the Collaborative Summer Library Program theme. Each show features ventriloquism, puppetry, magic and lots of FUN audience participation opportunities.

Statewide/Regional Travel; For all Ages

Magic, Music, Puppetry, Ventriloquist

Jeff Quinn, Magician

Jeff Quinn does a FANTASTIC Summer Reading Program magic show that always fits with the current SRP theme. Shows are usually 40 minutes long and include lots of audience participation, family-friendly humor and (of course) amazing magic.

Statewide, Nationwide Travel; For all Ages;
Venues include Libraries, Schools, Fairs/Festivals, Virtual

Comedy, Magic

Real Beal's One Man Band

Jeff sings, plays bass, rhythmm and lead guitar all the while simultaneously stomping out the beat on his custom designed drum set. Nancy's top notch vocals makes this duo an undeniable crowd pleaser. They have drawn crowds of all ages at fairs and festivals throughout the Midwest featuring Country and Rock & Roll hits from the 1950s to the present.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Music

T.J. Regul

Programs filled with the highest energy and most audience participation in your area. A family friendly magic show that will have the children and adults at your library literally rolling on the floor with laughter. This show has more smiles, more laughter, more energy and more results than you have ever had before!

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Balloons, Comedy, Magic

Rock 'N' Rope Warrior

An Interactive, Visually entertaining Jump Rope Show! Perfect for school assemblies, fairs, festivals, half-time shows, libraries, camps and more! The Rope Warrior is a lean, mean, jumping machine who executes stunts that most of us can't even imagine-using a jump rope!

Highlights Include:

• in 2022, released Animated Music Video, "VEGGIE RAP"
• Three World Records in Rope Jumping
• In-Person Performances for Over Five Million Students

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Music, Workshops

Roz Puppets 2025 Feature

Children and adults alike enjoy our wonderfully handcrafted puppets as they journey through entertaining original stories with a humorous storytelling style that incorporates music and audience participation. We make events fun, furry and unforgettable!

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages; School, Library, Indoor, Preschools, Day cares, businesses, special events

Puppetry & Ventriloquism

Roz Puppets

Children and adults alike enjoy our wonderfully handcrafted puppets as they journey through entertaining original stories with a humorous storytelling style that incorporates music and audience participation. We make events fun, furry and unforgettable!

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages; School, Library, Indoor, Preschools, Day cares, businesses, special events

Puppetry & Ventriloquism

Sherlock Holmes, Color in the Sherlockian Canon 2025 Feature

Costumed skits, slide shows, interactive discussions and hands-on activities are used to introduce young adults to Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creation, the crime-solving duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Presenter Jeff Falkingham is a Browns Valley, MN native whose published works of historical fiction bring Holmes to Minnesota and the Dakotas in the late 1800s.

From 'A Study in Scarlet' in 1887 to 'The Retired Colourman' in 1927, color is a recurring theme in many of the 60 tales that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about his Great Detective, Sherlock Holmes. After a brief introductory primer on Doyle and Holmes, the presenter talks about Sherlockian adventures (The Red-Headed League, The Blue Carbuncle, Five Orange Pips, Silver Blaze, The Red Circle, Black Peter, The Speckled Band, The Golden Pince-Nez and more) in which color plays a key role. It's a great way to introduce young adult readers to a classic literary icon. CSLP Video

Statewide (South Dakota); For Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60), historical societies, book/social clubs; Venues include School, Library, Indoor

Mileage for South Dakota libraries is based on previous location to location, with pending associated expenses. Speaking fee is negotiable.

Storytelling

Simply Creative Chef Rob Scott

Virtual Cooking and Baking Classes with simply Creative Chef Rob for Children, Families and Adults.

Virtual; For all Ages

Workshops

South Dakota Ballet

Founded by Madeleine Scott in May 2019, South Dakota Ballet is the state's first professional ballet company. South Dakota Ballet exists to inspire, empower, connect and educate South Dakota's continuously diversifying communities through world class performances and educational outreach programming.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages and Abilities;
Venues include Schools, Libraries; Indoor, Outdoor, Virtual

Dance, Music, Workshops

Will Stuck

This show's a M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) and filled with high energy, audience participation and comedy!

Nationwide Travel; For Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School;
Venues include School, Library, Indoor, Virtual

Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Music, Puppetry & Ventriloquism, Storytelling, Workshops

Swords & Roses

Adventurers must go through all parts of the cavern, solve the puzzles in each cavern within one-hour time in order to escape! Dungeons and Dragons Jr. meets Escape Room puzzles. Swords and Roses is a singing, sword-swinging, all female stunt show, dedicated to entertaining and informing.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Specialty, Stunts

TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty UPDATED

The Off-Broadway solo show TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat & Betty, starring Emmy-Award-winning Elaine Bromka, is now available virtually as well as live - reaching across the political aisle, the show is a heartwarming and moving look at First Ladies Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford.

A 15-minute Q&A live zoom session can be added after the virtual show, which has received raves from groups across the country.

Nationwide Travel, Virtual; For High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60)

Requirements include 16' x 24' space with 3 tables (desk, coffee table, side table) 5 chairs, and a rug. A technical assistant is required to play sound cues on a computer or CD player. Props: 2 trays, a tea set, and a few other light items.

Comedy, History & Native American, Theater, Workshops

teaforthree.com
1-917-509-2332

Library Lectures on Termespheres

Termes has been painting on spheres for over 50 years. He would like to do a video lecture with your library on his Termespheres with zoom for you. This program works best with one hour, but can be adjusted to fit your time schedule. Mr. Termes will show examples of his Termespheres, polyhedra paintings and the total photos. He uses short videos in this presentation. It is like a slide presentation but he uses a video program he can control of many of his spheres. Questions can be asked all through the program. He explains why and how he painted these pieces and also has fun stories to tell about his work.

Statewide (South Dakota), Nationwide; Middle School, High School, Adult, Seniors (over 60);
Venues include School, Library, Virtual

Storytelling

Toby KID UPDATED

Toby showcases his 40 years of comedy family performances as he literally unpacks more than you can imagine from his little case of hilarity. Through all the goofiness Toby expresses the importance of his differences being the catalyst for perusing his lifetime goal of making others happy. Showcasing our differences encourages attendees to bring out the YOU in YOURself. If we were all the same, it would be boring, so embrace what makes you weird. A professional goofball and all-around weirdo, Toby brings you unparalleled laughs in his show Silly Adventures!

Toby opens this forty-five-minute theatrical experience by opening his little case. What comes out will amaze on confound his audience. On-stage volunteers perform real amazing magic and aid in solving some silliness with Toby's assistance. The audience helps with an original sing along of balloon twisting hijinks. There is a (fake) furry rodent and Toby even flies during the show. All this in more are stirred into a recipe for utter silliness.

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Comedy, Juggling, Magic, Puppetry & Ventriloquism, Storytelling, Theater, Workshops, Balloons, Clown

Traveling Lantern Theatre

Educating and entertaining children all over the country since 1985. Traveling Lantern Theatre's mission is to bring great stories to children and draw them into an active theater experience, while also providing high quality, low cost arts programming to schools and libraries.

Specializes shows to complement library summer reading themes. 2022: Camp Ocean.

Nationwide Travel; For ages PreK-8th grade, families.

Comedy, Storytelling, Theater

Mr. Twister 2025 Feature

Mr. Twister is a full time children's entertainment specialist and a regional favorite. His shows are packed full of fancy twisted balloons, magic tricks, stories, audience participation and BIG FUN! (Mr. Twister can also be hired to twist balloons for all the kids at your special events!)

Nationwide Travel; For all Ages

Animals, Comedy, Magic

Dennis Warner

An energetic blend of music and humor in a special concert just for kids (age 4-12) and others who like to have fun! Dennis's show is fast-paced, high energy and full of audience participation. Dennis will also read from his children's book and song lyric, "Beads on One String" and perform the uptempo song with the kids.

Nationwide Travel; For classes preschool through 5th grade

Music

Z*stonish

South Dakota's Favorite Comedy Hypnotist and Magician! Enter the untapped mystery of the brain with mind-blowing mental illusions. Weaving comedy, hypnosis, and showmanship - prepare to not only be astonished but zstonished!

Nationwide Travel; For teens and adults

Comedy, Hypnosis, Magic

Zoo Man

The Zoo Man has traveled throughout the United States and Canada performing live animal programs for libraries, afterschool programs, and schools.

Statewide Travel; For all Ages

Animals