Youth and Family Showcase

YOUTH AND FAMILY SHOWCASE

Pinkalicious The Musical
Saturday, January 11, 2025
11:00 AM - Sat. 01/11 FULL PERFORMANCE






Penguin Storytime
Saturday, January 11, 2025
12:15 PM - Sat. 01/11 PITCH

Composer David MallamudLyrics Joshua H. CohenBook Cara Lustik

It's the first day of Flight School, where they teach birds to fly. Penguin has the soul of an eagle and is ready to live on the wind. But he wasn't built to soar, as the other birds constantly remind him. Penguin's spirit won't be grounded. With some friends of a feather, and a little help on the technical parts, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly!

2 Actors

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Vital's Wizard of Oz
Saturday, January 11, 2025
12:20 PM - Sat. 01/11 PITCH

Based on 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox

A classic tale that has been entertaining audiences for ages. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and even munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz.

6 Actors / 1 Tech / 55 minutes

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Pinkalicious Storytime
Saturday, January 11, 2025
12:30 PM - Sat. 01/11 PITCH

Book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, Music by John Gregor and Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann.

2 Character StoryTime

2 Actors

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Breakfast
Sunday, January 12, 2025
08:00 AM - Sun. 01/12 BREAKFAST

Zabars Deli

A variety of fresh Bagels, smoked Atlantic salmon, lox, cream cheeses, onions, tomatos, capers, muffins, fruit, juice, tea and LOTS of FRESH coffee!

Lots of Good Food

Website


Penguin Storytime
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:00 AM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Composer David MallamudLyrics Joshua H. CohenBook Cara Lustik

It's the first day of Flight School, where they teach birds to fly. Penguin has the soul of an eagle and is ready to live on the wind. But he wasn't built to soar, as the other birds constantly remind him. Penguin's spirit won't be grounded. With some friends of a feather, and a little help on the technical parts, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly!

2 Actors

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Pinkalicious Storytime
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:05 AM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, Music by John Gregor and Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann.

2 Character StoryTime

2 Actors

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Vital's Wizard of Oz
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:10 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Based on 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by author L. Frank Baum and illustrated by W. W. Denslow and the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox

A classic tale that has been entertaining audiences for ages. Rediscover the joy of following the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and even munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz.

6 Actors / 1 Tech / 55 minutes

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

Fancifool! Kids
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:15 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Ananda Bena-Weber

Join the Fancifool! gang to learn new things! As citizens of a democracy, it is our job to help make a good world! Let's use our imagination to think of the world we want to see! Let's think about what we want to be when we grow up! Let's learn about the environment and Nature and how we can help! By standing up to bullies, by being kind, by being smart and trying our best, we can make the world a fun and happy place to be! Together!

Solo Performer

Website

Ananda Bena-Weber Fancifool! With Ananda Bena-Weber anandabenaweber@gmail.com
Booth: #537 Americas Hall I

DJ Willy WOW
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:30 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

William March

DJ Willy WOW is a GRAMMY-nominated children’s DJ and entertainer known for his vibrant performances and ability to engage kids with fun, family-friendly music. Blending hip-hop, pop, and educational themes, he creates interactive experiences that encourage kids to dance, sing, and learn.

GRAMMY nominated Solo, dancers, characters

Website

Lauren Gardiner Inspiration Artists lauren@inspirationartists.com
Booth: #371 Americas Hall II

Flor Bromley
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:45 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Flor Bromley

Flor Bromley, a Latin GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, creates vibrant bilingual music that celebrates Latin culture and connects deeply with families. Her music, recognized nationwide, blends global rhythms with storytelling to captivate all ages. Flor brings a rich, joyful experience that inspires cultural pride and connection.

Latin GRAMMY nominated solo. duo, trio

Website

Lauren Gardiner Inspiration Artists lauren@inspirationartists.com
Booth: #371 Americas Hall II

Swing Makes You Sing
Sunday, January 12, 2025
09:57 AM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Swing Makes You Sing is an award-winning program by the chart topping critically acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist and educator Svetlana (Billboard #1 US Traditional Jazz Charts)

Swing Makes You Sing! brings the joy of jazz to audiences 2 to 102 through high-energy, interactive concerts and educational residencies. Celebrating the essence of jazz (blues, swing, improvisation, self-expression), this vibrant program blends world-class musicianship with movement (tap and swing dancing). Designed to entertain, educate, engage and inspire, it shares important social messages in a playful, relatable way. Perfect for school assemblies (with curriculum tie-ins), theaters, summer series, art and jazz festivals, and beyond, Swing Makes You Sing! turns every show into a joyous, foot-stomping sing- and dance-along celebration!

Solo, 4 to 7-piece band. Educational residencies and stand-alone concerts.

Website

Svetlana Shmulyian Svetlana Music Works

Joanie Leeds
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:00 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Grammy-winning children's musician Joanie Leeds

Joanie Leeds is a Grammy-winning children's musician known for her empowering music that mixes pop, rock, folk, and other genres, making her songs engaging and fun for kids and families Her work combines catchy melodies with meaningful messages, establishing her as a celebrated artist in family music.

Solo, duo, trio

Website

Lauren Gardiner Inspiration Artists lauren@inspirationartists.com
Booth: #371 Americas Hall II

Magic Shadows by Catapult
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:12 AM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Adam Battlestein (choreographer, Creative Director and Master Teaching Artist for Pilobolus Dance Theatre)

The Amazing Magic of Shadow Dancing As seen on America’s Got Talent. You’ve got to see it to believe it. A magical theatrical art form of shadow dancing combines dance, story-telling and sculpture. Audiences of all ages love what appear to be effortless transformations and applaud over and over as more and more images appear.

8 dancers/1 Producer/1 Tech 75 minutes

Website

Kris Kaminski ECE Touring - a division of EastCoast Entertainment kkaminski@ecetouring.com
Booth: #311 Americas Hall I

Michael & the Rockness Monsters
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:15 AM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Michael Napolitano

Michael & the Rockness Monsters is a dynamic children’s music group founded by Michael Napolitano, whose high-energy songs and imaginative lyrics captivate young audiences. Known for blending rock, pop, and humor, the band’s music encourages creativity and movement, making them a hit with kids and families.

dynamic children’s music group

Website

Lauren Gardiner Inspiration Artists lauren@inspirationartists.com
Booth: #371 Americas Hall II

BIG BANG BOOM
Sunday, January 12, 2025
10:27 AM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Chuck Folds, Steve Willard, and Eddie Walker

BIG BANG BOOM's live show is high-energy, and both parents and children find it hard to stay in their seats! From calling the kids on stage for the "Spongebob Chorus" to the "Parents vs. Kids Hokey-pokey Challenge," Big Bang Boom has made certain that there is no sitting down at this fun and energetic show! Playing covers (with a twist) combined with their hard-rockin' funky original music has made BIG BANG BOOM the highest demanded children's act in North Carolina.

3-piece Band

Website

Kris Kaminski ECE Touring - a division of EastCoast Entertainment kkaminski@ecetouring.com
Booth: #311 Americas Hall I

Pinkalicious The Musical
Sunday, January 12, 2025
11:00 AM - Sun. 01/12 FULL PERFORMANCE

Book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann, Music by John Gregor and Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann.

Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out how to get out of this predicament.

5 Actors / 1 Tech / 55 minutes

Website

Stephen Sunderlin Vital Theatre Company, Inc. booking@vitaltheatre.org
Booth: #372 Americas Hall I

LUNCH
Sunday, January 12, 2025
12:00 PM - Sun. 01/12 LUNCH

Wrap Me Up Deli

Assortment of meet and vegetarian deli wraps, fruits cheeses and beverages.

Lots of Good Food!


Flutter
Sunday, January 12, 2025
12:15 PM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Mara McEwin and Emily Bunning

Treehouse Shakers' Flutter, an awarded play for babies ages 6-18 months and their caregivers, is a stunning discovery play that introduces the very young to the four seasons. Conceived and written by Mara McEwin, with choreography by Emily Bunning, Flutter is performed by three performers, who are the dancers, puppeteers and play-makers. Flutter explores the seasons through a sensory experiential journey of visuals, sounds, objects, some language, and an open concept of play. Using a non-tradit



Website

Keith Ghion Geodesic Management keith@geodesicmanagement.com
Booth: #368 Americas Hall I

Treehouse Shakers
Sunday, January 12, 2025
12:27 PM - Sun. 01/12 PITCH

Mara McEwin and Emily Bunning

Treehouse Shakers’ (THS) mission is to create original dance-plays, workshops and artistic experiences that encourage multi-generational audiences to create a greater connection to their community.



Website

Keith Ghion Geodesic Management keith@geodesicmanagement.com
Booth: #368 Americas Hall I

Cirque-tacular
Sunday, January 12, 2025
12:30 PM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE

Cirque-tacular Productions

CIRQUE-TACULAR features one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy, family-friendly flurry of fun! Indulge your curiosity and celebrate your senses as our troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists bend, twist, flip, and fly into your hearts! Mind-boggling artistry and athleticism ignites the imagination of the young and the young in spirit alike!

Premiere acrobatic production company.

Website

Geraldine Abrahamsen gerri@dcaproductions.com
Booth: #306 & 307 Americas Hall I

Let’s Go Eco
Sunday, January 12, 2025
12:45 PM - Sun. 01/12 SHOWCASE



Eco rap superheroes Brett "Mr. Eco" Edwards and Nia "Eco Sistah" Duckett bring their “Rap-Along” book series to life through singing, dancing and call and response. Mr. Eco’s “The EcoHero Show” has been performed in 7 countries to more than 1.2 million students at 2,600 elementary schools. The show has been sponsored by 130+ cities/counties across the US.



Website

Brett Edwards Let’s Go Eco mreco@ecoheroshow.com
Booth: #105 Rhinelander