Roster of Artists
For fees and/or to schedule performances with artists from this list, please contact Art-Reach at 215-568-2115.
To arrange for a performance, please contact Art-Reach one month in advance. Please be prepared to provide at least 3 possible dates for the performance and the approximate number of audience participants.
*Artist names appearing in pink contain more information about the performer.
A zany and spectacular comedy show with lots of audience participation, featuring juggling, unicycling, hoola hoops, pogo sticks and more! Fun for all ages. Juggling workshops can also be added for an additional fee. Larry says if you can throw and catch a ball he can teach you to juggle!
Full Circle Theater Company
This is an intergenerational ensemble of actors which uses interactive and improvisational techniques to explore social concerns and develop strategies for problem solving. Performances include: exercises that engage audiences in a fun and safe way; scenarios depicting specific issues faced by the audience; a discussion between actors and audience members led by a skilled group facilitator; and an interactive process in which audience members are brought into the action to resolve conflicts. Topics can include parenting and family issues, conflict resolution, workplace issues, healthy choices, or your own design. Each Art-Reach performance will contain between 3-5 actors and will be one hour in length.
Journey Theatre Company
Performs two different and elaborate shows: "The Olive Lake," a Chinese fairy tale adaptable for all ages, includes movement, live music, puppets, costumes, and sets; "Three Short Stories," by Isaac Beshevis Singer, a solo performance depicting a passionate struggle for love and faith.
National Black Arts Spoken-Word Tour
Maurice Henderson is the Executive Director of National Black Arts Spoken-Word Tour. As such he has many talented people working with him who offer a unique blend of entertainment and subject diversity. Below are some titles and short descriptions of the performances offered by this organization. Please see more performances offered by National Black Arts Spoken Word Tour in the Music section of this website.
"Tommy Bottoms From Def Jam Poets"
Tommy is a featured artist who details the trials and tribulations
of Urban America.
"Grand Slam"
performed by African-America, Latino and Other ethnic and multicultural top poets and Spoken Word Recording Artists who have won national poetry competitions called "Slams".
"First World Theater Ensemble"
Zuhairah McGill brings her talents from Broadway stages in NewYork to you in her one woman show "Sojourner".
"Say it Loud, being Black and Proud"
A performance of issues and answers that traces the emergebt of underculture of Urban America
Sharon Lerner's Kidstuff Puppets
A musical variety show featuring trick marionettes. Audience is encouraged to perform with the puppets. Demonstration about different kinds of puppets and how they are used follows the performance. Performs for all audiences, children to adults.
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