2018 SUMMER LIBRARY TOUR
A Program to Support Summer Reading
Michael’s Rockin’ Juggling Comedy Show presents a wide variety of juggling skills that produce sound and music during a 45 minute up-close and intimate, fun program for children and families. Michael juggles a musical-magical Chinese chime stick, swings humming pois in the air, juggles silver chimes, and delights children and teens with his dazzling acts performed precisely to upbeat music. Music is comprised of patterns and rhythms and so is juggling! It totally rocks!
“Michael Menes’s performances are fun and spectacular
for audiences of all ages. What a wonderful way to celebrate
all of the ways that libraries can engage and captivate young people.”
-Carol Huotari, Paris Public Library Trustee and former RSU 10 Librarian
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PRICING:
Shows in Maine start as low as $350*
Book before April 1st and get a FREE Workshop!
Or block-book a show with another library within 50 miles and get a $25 discount.
Outside of Maine Shows starting at $400*
After April 1st Workshops can be added for $75.
Equipment for beginner workshops provided for up to 20 children at a time.
*Some restrictions apply. Library shows are intended for small to medium size audiences of 25 to 75 audience members, must be free and open to the general public and performed in a library facility. Please contact Michael for more information on fees for larger community events and fundraisers.
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SPACE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Performing Area: 12 ‘ x 8’
(Plus sufficient space for children to sit comfortably.)
Setup Time: 1/2 hour • Pack-up Time: 1/2 hour
Sound System Provided
This show can also be held outdoors if weather conditions permit.
RESERVE A DATE TODAY!
AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED!
Send an email to msmenes@gmail.com or call Michael at (1) 207-440-9147
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MAKE SURE THERE ARE PLENTY OF BOOKS ON HAND!
Download this reading list of 12 fun and inspiring Juggling Books for children to read before and after the show!
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Click here to download suggested books list in PDF format
CALENDAR
June 2 @ 1:00 PM
Mechanic Falls Community Library (ME)
June 20 @ 6:00 PM
Scarborough Public Library (ME)
June 25 @ 11:00 AM
Lewiston Public Library (ME)
July 12 @ 1:00 PM
H.D. Moore Library, Steuben (ME)
July 14 @ 11:00 AM
Rockland Public Library (ME)
July 25 @ 2:00 PM
Rumford Public Library (ME)
July 31 @ 3:00 PM
Falmouth Public Library (MA)
August 4 @ 11:00 AM
Stonington Public Library (ME)
August 10 @ 11:00 AM
Tewksbury Public Library (MA)
August 10 @ 4:00 PM
Sutton Free Library (MA)
August 11 @ 11:00 AM
South Portland Library (ME)
August 15 @ 1:00 PM
Alden Balch Memorial Library, Lunenberg (VT)
August 17 @ 12:30 PM
Old Orchard Beach (ME)
April 8, 2019 @ 4:00 PM
Londonderry Leach Library, Londonderry (NH)
BIO
Michael Menes (pronounced Men•ness) is a contemporary vaudevillian who has performed all over the world. A juggler for over 30 years, Michael has performed in festivals, theaters, television, and on a dozen luxury cruise lines including Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line. Michael’s television credits include appearing on the SOLTROM SERIES produced by CIRQUE du SOLEIL for the Bravo Channel, three appearances on French TV Variety Show “Le Grande Cabaret du Monde” in Paris, JUST FOR LAUGHS in Montreal, and on the “INTERNATIONAL HUMOR FESTIVAL” TV Special on CCTV in Beijing, China, a program that aired to over 200 million people across Asia. When not on tour, Michael makes his home in the Oxford Hills Region of Western Maine where he has his own retreat and arts studio for creating shows, directing and workshopping called The Eureka Arts Retreat (www.eurekaretreat.com).
GET THE WORD OUT
Resources to help promote the show to your community
• ROCKIN’ JUGGLING COMEDY SHOW FLYER
Available in .pdf or .docx formats.
• ROCKIN’ JUGGLING COMEDY SHOW PRESS RELEASE
Download a handy press release to send out to the newspapers and media outlets in your area to publicize the show.
Click here to open .pdf in a new window.
• HIGH RESOLUTION PUBLICITY PHOTO
Click photo to open a 300 dpi image in a new window.
• JUGGLING LINKS & RESOURCES
The International Jugglers Association
An Online Exhibition of the Art Form
Renegade Juggling Equipment