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I will provide a simple one page study guide for my contact to be printed and copied for each teacher. And all props and sound system for the show.

one banquet sized table.

I need access to space one hour and a half prior to show. I use volunteers in this show. I need 3 students, if age appropriate, to write a 6-10 line poem about any bug they choose. They get to read it during the show. I'll also need to work with all the volunteers at once, 20 minutes before the show. I also need one banquet sized table as mentioned above.

I can understand a wide range of facts regarding the life and death of bugs, the worm's importance to the world, the metamorphosis of the caterpillar to butterfly and discovering that outdoor play is essential to studying bugs and that this exploration is great way to become a scientist outside of the classroom. I can monitor my behavior and self regulate during the dance section.

"Bugging Out " blends magic tricks, circus arts, great visuals and a unique rhyming text and is all about bugs. From bug archeaology to eating habits to protecting themselves to understanding a bug's importance to the earth's survival, this show is a taste treat for the budding entomologist. Included is a section on the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, an audience participatory section where we all dance the jobs of the female honey bee and a section about the importance of playing outside. This show is a great opportunity to enhance communication skills and creativity showing how factual bug information can be poetic and fun information to learn. Also, there is a dance section for everyone in the audience to participate in which allows students to self regulate their behavior in this fun, active movement section. From 20 years of experience, writing, designing and performing my own shows and 30 years of performing in front of children, I have created performances that have been able to bridge the age gap. With constant surprises, excellent visuals, my rhyming text and a knack for talking to kids (not at them), I am able to keep the attention of the 6th graders. Bugging Out is a feast for the senses. Great visuals, wonderful rhymes and super audience participation, give teachers and students a wonderful collection of information to bring back to the classroom for discussion.

Loading into and out of a school is always a lot of work. Any volunteers that want to meet me when I arrive to help unload is more than appreciated. Any volunteers that want to help me breakdown and load out is appreciated also.