Elder Audience » interactive http://www.elderaudience.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Curtis Frye, Theater of the Mind–Magician and Mentalist! http://www.elderaudience.com/curtis-frye-theater-of-the-mind-magician-and-mentalist/ http://www.elderaudience.com/curtis-frye-theater-of-the-mind-magician-and-mentalist/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 03:29:22 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=7514 Curt’s Theater of the Mind show combines the best of traditional stage magic with mental abilities such as solving sudoku puzzles rapidly!  His shows are interactive and fun for everyone! Through his experiences in the defense, computer technology, and theater industries, Curt has developed a wide range of skills that seemingly defy explanation. Whether he works out difficult math problems in a flash, solves a hard sudoku puzzle in under two minutes, or determines which word among tens of thousands a participant visualizes, Curt takes advantage of his fifteen years of performing experience to shape demonstrations that entertain  audiences and challenge them to make the most of their own capabilities.

Invite Curt to entertain at your facility or event. He is based in the Portland area, but he travels widely!

“Curt was not only magical, but very entertaining….I would recommend Curt as a performer for any event.” — Roz C., DW Fritz Automation, Inc.

Phone: (503)880-1638

Email : curt@curtisfrye.com

Website : www.curtisfrye.com

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Contact: Bobbe Schafer

Phone: (541)923-1854

NOTE NEW E- MAIL!

Email: bobbe@cbbmail.com

Website: www.bobbeschafer.com

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**Recently booked for St. Patrick’s Day program! I’ve also done programs for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so think of me for holidays!

Although I am Portland based I travel widely!

Recent testimonial from an activity director :“Having Ken out to our facility is an incredible treat; his lighthearted warmth and fun-loving stories make him a resident favorite!”

Contact: Ken Iverson

Phone: 503-659-2190

Email: keniverson2@comcast.net

]]> http://www.elderaudience.com/ken-iverson-storyteller/feed/ 0 David Rutiezer–The David Show http://www.elderaudience.com/the-david-show/ http://www.elderaudience.com/the-david-show/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:03:49 +0000 pam http://www.elderaudience.com/?p=533 Interactive, music-filled one-man variety hour great for all ages! A different show every month! Background in music therapy, and  Certified geriatric wellness instructor.

Although I am based in the Portland area, I am able to travel widely!

Phone: 503-901-1422

Email: david@creativedavid.com

Alternate Email: dancingwithdavid@yahoo.com

Website: www.creativedavid.com

Read some testimonials:

“David Rutiezer has been entertaining our residents at Emerson House for several years. He is a fine singer and dancer, and he brings that special quality of being able to connect with our residents and make them feel at ease, which can be challenging with the senior population. He obviously loves what he does, and this always comes across in his performance. David Rutiezer would be a welcome addition to any activity calendar.” Chris Nelson, Life Enrichment Director, Emerson House

“You have found your calling.” Susan King, Countryside Living

“It’s genuine. It’s not phony.” A resident of a memory care community

“David Rutiezer entertained folks here today for our “National Kazoo Day”theme meal and was well-received by both members/residents and staff. He was a true pleasure and performed with a great variety of old standards that were fun, reflective and encouraging. Many folks talked about his show long after lunch and I will have him back in March for certain!” Melyssa Harmon, Activity Director, Terwilliger Plaza

“He’s a good man. He works hard. He puts on a good show for us every week.” A resident of memory care

“Thank you for blessing us with your time and talents.” Alice, activity director

“The only thing I didn’t like is that it had to end.” A resident of a memory care community

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Anne performs lively, interactive programs of stories and songs specially designed for seniors. “I love performing for the older generation,” Anne says. “They really appreciate a good story!” Her upbeat, fun programs include real-life stories that spark audience memories, and songs (accompanied by Anne on her mandolin) that have people tapping their feet and singing along. “After one of my programs, people come up and share their own memories,” Anne says, “and they’re still talking after I leave!”

Anne has programs for seasonal and holiday themes, and will design programs for special events. Recent programs include: Veteran’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Stories for Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Mother’s (& Father’s Day), Courtship Tales, American Tales, and more.

** Anne also has programs specially designed for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia and mild- to severe memory loss.  She loves interacting with folks and giving them gentle but engaging entertainment, encouraging easy participation with songs, poems and stories that key into long-term memories. Anne also tells short, sweet stories of everyday life – cutting apples, hanging wash, crunching snow underfoot – that draws on listeners experience and sparks response. “After your performance they came back to the unit and talked and talked!“  said a caregiver for a memory unit Anne gave a Valentine’s show for. “Just about simple things your stories got them to remember.”Anne is happy to work with you to provide her services at an affordable  rate – she has a sliding scale fee for memory care units. Or, if your unit is part of a general facility, she can do a performance for the general residents and then the memory care residents on the same day for a reduced rate for both. She also enjoys performing shows for memory-care unit residents and family members, or for benefits for memory units. She’s happy to provide references from other memory care units on request.

“When I left a facility last week, one of the audience members took my hand and said, ‘You brought a lot of joy here today,’ ” Anne says, “I told her – it’s mutual!”

PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AREA

Contact: Anne Rutherford

Phone: 503-830-2398

Email: anne@annerutherford.com

Website: www.annerutherford.com

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