Fees and Rates
Travel
We will figure for you travel expenses including lodging, mileage, meals; out-of-region/state (over 50 miles) $25 per travel hour. Multiple city tours will be apportioned equitably.
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody
Monologue, then Q&A in & out of character
50 mins.
Program
The old Medal of Honor-winning Indian Scout relates pithy stories about his colorful life as the world's most famous American frontiersman from his wheelchair in his last days (1917). He talks about the famous people he knew, the plight of the Native American, and how he got his name.
Audience
• ages 8 and up
• Adult Audiences
• Customized for audiences
• Conferences and banquets
Technical Requirements
For groups of up to 400 people without a theater; wide riser with wheelchair access (also required for the building); electricity for sound system; house or simple stage lighting. If Bob uses his own sound system, a strong adult to unload, assist in setup, and reload system into a minivan.
Fees
$375 includes photos, playbill and flyer copy; sound system negotiable
$175 additional performance of same character
$275 additional character same performer; travel additional
Burl Ives
Monologue and musical entertainment
50 mins.
Program
Greatly beloved folksinger and actor tells about his career, the McArthy era, and some his entertainment acquaintenances. He also sings with accompaniment by his guitar many of his most popular songs. This is an entertainer from and for the people.
Technical Requirements
For groups of up to 400 people without a theater; wide riser with wheelchair access (also required for the building); electricity for sound system; house or simple stage lighting. If Bob uses his own sound system, a strong adult to unload, assist in setup, and reload system into a minivan.
Fees
$375 includes photos, playbill and flyer copy; sound system negotiable
$175 additional performance of same character
$275 additional character same performer; travel additional
Audience
• ages 8 and up
• Adult Audiences
• Customized for audiences
• Conferences and banquets
Storyteller
Monologue and musical entertainment
50 mins.
Programs
The Joy of Reading—He tells stories and explains how they come from reading they come from reading.
Underground Railroad/Selma March--He shares knowledge he gained from his Quaker grandmother about the underground railroad and his ancestors who were conductors. He also relates what happened when a group he was with found themselves in the middle of the Selma March.
Hispanic Stories--Learn about coyote, rabbit, and many other entertaining characters
Native American Stories and Flute Music--Hear the legend of the flute and how it sounds, as well as several ecology oriented stories from the land's caretakers
Halloween Humorous and Jump Tales (not too scary)--Kids love this one, especially his humorous true stories from his childhood
Customed designed to your theme--Bob tries to accomodate themes from his large collection of stories
Technical Requirements
Same as above
Fees
$375 includes photos, playbill and flyer copy; sound system negotiable
$175 additional performance at same site
Audience
• ages 5 and up, depending on the program
• Adult Audiences
• Customized for audiences
• Conferences and banquets
Career Day / Artist in Residence
• How Books are Written and Published
• Becoming a Professional Writer
• Turning Folk Tales into Modern Stories and Musical Art Forms
Fee
$725
Handicapped Considerations
Mr. Spear has severe arthritis in his legs and his spinal cord is impinged on by arthritis. He can stand and walk but not for very long or far; therefore, he uses a wheelchair and a walker.
