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Strings-n-Things,
String Trio
Lauded by such publications as The Connecticut Post and the New Haven Register,
Strings-n-Things “Rhythm Around the World” program captivates and
engages young audiences throughout the Northeast. All three ensemble members
share world-class conservatory training, professional orchestral experience,
as well as a deep commitment to igniting young imaginations through interactive,
engaging concerts.
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Taikoza
Taikoza, a Japanese music and dance group, has dazzled audiences worldwide with
its electrifying performances since 1995. Drawing from Japan’s rich
tradition of music and performance, and inspired by the many festivals and
rhythms of Japan, Taikoza has created a repertoire incorporating a variety
of musical instruments. Most recently, Beginnings, Taikoza’s first
album, was nominated for a 2004 Just Plain Folks Music Award.
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Lakshmi
Swaminathan, Classical Indian Dancer
Lakshmi is a captivating dancer dedicated to the style of Bharatanatyam, a classical
dance form from Southern India. She has performed in India, Singapore, the United
Kingdom, and the United States. As a member of the group Caravan, she worked
for the New York Chapter of Young Audiences. Lakshmi has worked with other artists
to develop multi-cultural programs for students of all ages for the New York
City Public School system. She has been the Artist-in-Residence for the New Jersey
Council on the Arts.
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Time
For Sign, Interactive Storytelling Using American
Sign Language
Moira Sweeney and Diane Rehling have a combined twenty years experience sharing
their love of the theatre, music and American Sign Language (ASL) with Maryland-area
children. For almost a decade, Moira has been using ASL with young children to
teach theatre. Diane is the founder/director of Signs of Praise at Fallston United
Methodist Church. Dave Furlough is art director and props artisan for all Time
for Sign! performances.
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Synetic Theater:
Pantomime for Youth
Artistic Director, Paata Tsikurishvili, has created one of the only professional Pantomime Theatre repertories for youth in the U.S. He uses Georgian (former Republic of the Soviet Union) pantomime traditions combined with dance, clowning, and music to create a professional pantomime repertoire for all ages. Receiving several prestigious Helen Hayes Awards in Washington D.C, Paata has won Best Director and Best Resident Play and resident choreographer Irina Tsikurishvili has won four times for Choreography. |
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Tony Tsendeas
Tony Tsendeas’ work as an actor, director, and writer has received critical acclaim both in the U.S. and Europe. Tony also is a member of the faculty of the Baltimore School For the Arts, where he teaches acting. His arts in education experience includes authoring the Baltimore City Middle School Theater Curriculum. Acting credits include Gary Swirn in Homicide: Life on the Streets, voiceover work for The Discovery Channel, training and independent films, and a large number of stage performances. Directing credits include over 25 professional productions of original material and works by authors such as Samuel Beckett, Stanislaw Ignacy Witkiewicz, David Mamet, Peter Barnes, Edward Albee, and Ring Lardner, Jr. Tony is also a recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council Playwriting Award for his play The Adventures of Felix.
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Laura
zam
Laura Zam is an award-winning actor and performer specializing in solo performances.
She has worked off Broadway, all over the U.S. and internationally. In addition
to her original plays, Laura wass the Director of Education at Arena Stage in
Washington, D.C., and currently works at George Mason University in the graduate
school of education, where her specialty is arts integration. Laura has an M.F.A.
in Playwriting from Brown University. She teaches workshops all over the world
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