Indiana Performers and Presenters
The following is a list of performers and presenters recommended by librarians in Indiana. Except in the case of those listed as “Adult Program Performers/Presenters,” the below performers are generally appropriate for children, family, and “all ages” programs. Information on contributing to the list can be found here.
Miscellaneous Performers/Presenters
Adult Program Performers/Presenters (Intended audience is TEEN or ADULT ONLY)
Authors
John David Anderson: www.johndavidanderson.org
Troy Cummings: http://www.troycummings.net
Barb Warner Deane: https://www.barbwarnerdeane.com/
Nicole Kobrowski: http://www.unseenpress.com/
Mike Mullin: http://mikemullinauthor.com/author-visits/
Professor Watermelon: http://www.professorwatermelon.com/
Sarah J. Schmitt: http://www.sarahjschmitt.com/
Live Animal Shows
Hedgehog Hannah: hedgehoghannah.com
Indiana Jim’s Reptile Experience: http://www.indianajim.org/
Mark’s Ark: www.marksarkanimals.com
Silly Safaris, Inc.: http://sillysafaris.com
Take Flight/Mark Booth: http://www.takeflight.org/
Magicians/Magic Shows
Abracadabra Magic: http://abracadabramagic.com/
CR Ryan: https://www.gigsalad.com/cr_ryan_noblesville
Daniel Lusk: http://www.summerlibraryshow.com/
Don Miller: http://www.familytimeentertainment.com/millermagic.htm
Gary Kantor: http://www.garykantor.com/
Marcus Lehmann: http://marcuslehmannmagic.com/
Larry Wirtz: www.LarryWirtz.com
Musicians
Jeanie B!: http://www.jeaniebmusic.com
Bongo Boy Music Inc.: http://www.bongoboymusic.com/RMC/Programs/Schools.aspx
Tim Brickley: http://www.timbrickley.com/
Mr. Daniel: https://www.mrdanielsings.com/
Dorin: Music for Kids: https://www.dorinmusic.com
Jim Gill: http://www.jimgill.com/
Highland Reign: https://www.highlandreign.com/
Kaia: http://www.kaiasing.com/
Michael Kelsey: https://www.michaelkelsey.com/
Grey Larsen & Cindy Kellet: http://kalletlarsen.com/booking-info/program-offerings/
Mrs. Kate: https://www.mrskate.com/
Leonardo-Music for Kids: https://leonardomusic.com/home
Bryce Mullins: https://www.facebook.com/brycemullinsguitar/
Musical Conexion: https://www.musicalconexion.com/
Pint Size Polkas/Mike Schneider: http://www.pintsizepolkas.com/
Kevin Stonerock: http://www.kevinstonerock.com/
Thompson’s Tunes: https://www.facebook.com/thompsonstunes/
Yurt Folk: http://yurtfolk.com/yurtfolkbios.html
Puppetry/Marionette Shows
Adzooks Puppets: http://www.adzooks.com/
Madcap Puppets: http://www.madcappuppets.com/
MellyPop! Productions: https://www.mellypopproductions.com/
Miss Ginger’s Family Fun Entertainment: https://sganderson7.wixsite.com/missginger
Roz Puppets: https://rozpuppets.com/
Stevens Puppets: http://www.stevenspuppets.com/
Science/Technology Shows
Absolute Science: http://www.absolute-science.com/contact.php
Crystal Clear Science: https://www.crystalclearscience.com/
Cyberia, LTD.: http://www.clubcyberia.org/
Jason Lindsey/Hooked on Science: www.hookedonscience.org
Professor Steve’s Amazing World of Science: http://waldotheclown.com/
Sam Bartlet – Stuntology (science/magic): https://sambartlett.com/stuntology/
Wonderlab: http://wonderlab.org/
Storytellers/Historical Shows
Celestine Bloomfield: http://storytellingarts.org/celestine-bloomfield/
Stories Alive with George Halitzka: https://www.dramabygeorge.com/
Miscellaneous Performers/Presenters
Balloongenuity (balloon twisting): http://www.balloongenuity.com/
Karen Land ( Iditarod musher): https://stringofdogs.wordpress.com/author/mymusher/
Kasey the Fire Dog (fire safety): https://www.kaseyprogram.org/
Paul Kelly (juggling/clown): http://sosjuggling.com
Pretty Funny Balloons (balloon twisting and face painting): PrettyFunnyBalloons.com
Professor Tony (juggling & more): https://www.libraryentertainer.com/
The Rope Warrior, David Fisher (rope jumping): https://www.ropewarrior.com/
Adult Program Performers/Presenters
Leslie Goddard – history: http://www.lesliegoddard.info/home.html
Indiana Landmarks: https://www.indianalandmarks.org/resources/speakers-bureau/
Ronald D. Hawkins/RDH Great Stories/Beatles Music and Memorabilia: http://www.rdhgreatstories.com
Michelle Nichols – astronomy: https://www.astroeducator.com/
Contribute to the list!
Have a performer or presenter you’d like to recommend? Please submit it via this form.
Please note:
In order to link you to the most up-to-date information about these performers, at this time we only accept performers for the list who have a website.
Submissions are considered to be recommendations by the submitting library; please only suggest performers you have hired or seen and whom you consider to be reliably good performers. Submissions are only accepted from those working in libraries; we will not accept submissions by the performers themselves. This website is a collection of library submissions and does not constitute endorsement by the Indiana State Library.
*See a performer who no longer performs in Indiana or whose website needs to be updated? Notify us at byates@library.in.gov and we will update the list. Thanks!*