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<div style=""> Hello! I just received the following email about a theater group that has performed at Oregon schools and libraries in the past (http://activatedstorytheatre.com/past_shows3.html#OR). They are hoping to book another west coast tour. This is
not an endorsement, please make sure this group is appropriate for you library before scheduling a performance at your library.<br>
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<div align="center">Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</div>
<div align="center">* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *</div>
<div align="center">Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</div>
<div align="center"><a href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</a>, 503-378-2528</div>
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<div style="direction: ltr;" id="divRpF283867"><font color="#000000" face="Tahoma" size="2"><b>From:</b> kimberly [kimberly@activatedstorytheatre.com]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, October 05, 2010 10:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Katie Anderson<br>
<b>Subject:</b> RE: shows for Oregon libraries<br>
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<h2><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;">Greetings from Act!vated Story Theatre. We are looking forward to bringing our shows back to Oregon this spring. Below is some information about the current stories we offer for library
reading programs. There are no travel fees for shows scheduled during Oregon tour dates.
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<h2><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">About A!S Multicultural Folktale Theatre
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;">Act!vated Story Theatre goes above and beyond storytelling to stage folktales that stimulate the imagination, emphasize critical thinking and build cultural
awareness. The 45-minute theatrical production features non-stop action, physical comedy, audience participation, American Sign Language and imaginative props; staged by two professional actors before a gigantic oversized book.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;">Each show features TWO of the following 20-25 minute
<a href="http://activatedstorytheatre.com/multicultural.html" target="_blank">multicultural folktales</a>.(http://activatedstorytheatre.com/multicultural.html)</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
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<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Niagara</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> is a nature tale from the Seneca tribe of New York about the origin of Niagara
Falls, as well as a cautionary tale about selfishness and greed</span></p>
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</span></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Old Stormalong</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> is a collection of tall tales that sailors told to relieve boredom
at sea, recounting the exploits of the biggest, most legendary sailor of them all</span></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Little Mermaid</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> is one of the popular stories of the beloved Danish storyteller
Hans Christian Andersen, presented in a version that is closer to his original than to the Disney remake; without the tragic ending</span>
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<li><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Anansi Goes Fishing</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> - an Ashanti trickster tale from West Africa; this time Mr. Turtle gets the better of Anansi
the "Spiderman"</span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;">Kids are sent to search for books related to the show at the end of each library performance. Shows are recommended for preschool-8th grade students and family
audiences.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">"An exciting, entertaining, funny, action-packed, creative, innovative (the list is endless) performance. The show was
a big hit. We had great feedback afterwards. You folks are so amazingly creative. We are all looking forward to having you back.” ~Pat Flitcroft, Children's Librarian, Coos Bay, OR
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<h2><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Single Day/One Location Rates:</span></h2>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">One Show: $445 (up to 250 people)</span>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Two Shows: $795 / $397.50 each (up to 500 people)</span>
</li><li class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Three Shows: $995 / $332 each (up to 750 people)</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">*Additional discounts for block bookings. *Promotional materials are provided. *Performances must be held indoors. *Rates slightly higher at venues
<span style="color: black;">restricting CD sales.</span> *Inquire about flying rates for shows scheduled off standard tour circuit.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">“They encourage families to learn through reading, playing and having fun together.” ~The Jonesboro Sun, Arkansas</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">PAST EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: black;">For the past 22 years A!S has performed up to 200 shows a year nationwide. Check here for a list of
<a href="http://activatedstorytheatre.com/past_shows3.html#OR" target="_blank">Oregon venues</a>. (http://activatedstorytheatre.com/past_shows3.html#OR)
</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you have more questions or would like to schedule a date please contact Kimberly at
<a href="mailto:Kimberly@ActivatedStoryTheatre.com" target="_blank">Kimberly@ActivatedStoryTheatre.com</a> or (800) 429-6576.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Lucida Calligraphy"; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">“Great fun for children and adults to watch. The volunteer actors loved sharing the spotlight and hamming it up. I admire
your ability to amuse the audience on multiple levels. Your high energy style of storytelling, combined with American Sign Language and streamlined costumes and props was highly entertaining.” ~Celia Hall, Youth Services Librarian, Roseville, CA</span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Act!vatedly Yours,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Dennis and Kimberly Goza</span></p>
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</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"><a href="http://activatedstorytheatre.com/" title="National Touring Theatre" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: blue;">Act!vated Actors</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">
are currently touring Connecticut</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">http://activatedstorytheatre.com/</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"></span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Century Gothic","sans-serif"; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">vm/fax: 1(800)429-6576 | cell:
1(818)720-3061<br>
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