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First Name
Michael
Middle Name
John
Last Name
Caduto
Stage Name
Privacy
Phone
8026491815
Region
Northeast
Street Address
1578 Caper Hill Rd
City
Reading
State/Province
VT
Country
United States
Postal Code
Primary type of performance
Storytelling Combined With Music
Stories
Folk tales, Environmental, Multicultural, Native American, Nature, Earth Stewardship, Cultural Diversity and stories about Science, Energy and Climate Change.
Bi or Multi Lingual
No
Bio
Michael J. Caduto–master storyteller, musician and author–blends indigenous world tales, native instruments, guitar, song and dance. His participatory performances engage through the use of creative and theatrical storytelling, music, dance and guided imagery. He has performed at hundreds of venues throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East, including more than 1,000 public and private schools, libraries, museums, nature centers, camps, colleges and other venues. His school programs reach thousands of children each year and more than 550,000 people have attended his live performances and educational programs. In 1984 Michael founded P.E.A.C.E.-Programs for Environmental Awareness & Cultural Exchange. His books–including Earth Tales from Around the World, In the Beginning and the Keepers of the Earth series–have received the Aesop Prize, NAPPA Gold Award, Storytelling World, Skipping Stones Award and Teacher's Choice Award. Michael's work on environmental storytelling in the Middle East received NSN's prestigious Brimstone Award. REVIEWS: "A dynamic and powerful performance." (Connecticut) "A joyful night." (California) "Enchantment and Magic" (New Hampshire) "Inspirational!" (Florida). “An enrichment of the spirit as well as an enlightenment.” (Colorado Springs) “Your performance was a Summit favorite!” (Washington, D.C.) “Knowledge, wisdom and love.” (Participant)
Ages
All Ages
School Districts
I have been cleared in every school district that has required screening to book my services.
Workshops
Yes
Requirements
School or organization making the booking covers transportation costs (airfare and ground), as well as lodging.
Mentor
No
Cost
500
Travel
Yes