Children's Entertainment Tent Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 7, 2008

11:15 – 2:00 -- Amelia Struthers, Dairy Godmother and Children’s Tent MC

Amelia Struthers, performance artist also known as the "Dairy Godmother," has been with the Stroll since the first heifers took to the streets of Brattleboro in 2001. Amelia is a veteran entertainer, performing throughout New England as an actress, storyteller, comedian, children's musician, and emcee, on stage, television and radio. Since moving to Brattleboro in 2000, she has regularly performed comedy improv, and won silver and gold medals, as well as a People's Choice Award at the 2002 International Clown Convention for best sketch comedy act. Her latest project, a CD called "All About the Heart," highlights her musical side; Amelia and her singing/songwriting partner perform as Vermont Timbre. Amelia is an educator who lives with her daughter, Maia, also known as the Dairy Princess and a veteran comedian herself.

11:15 pm -- Sarah Pirtle

An award-winning author and musician who writes and sings for all ages, Sarah has received the Magic Penny Award for Lifetime Achievement in children’s music as well as eight other national awards.

For more information, go to: www.sarapirtle.com.

12:15 - - Jackson Gillman performs the Riot in the Garden

Energy, wit, music, and wisdom are the stock in trade of Jackson Gillman, a.k.a. The Stand-Up Chameleon. Jackson incorporates comedy, drama, music, dance, mime, and sign language into his own intimate style of theatre. His sense of humor springs from a belief in the beneficence and the enduring power of the human spirit.

For more information, go to: www.jacksongillman.com.

1:00 - - Jarrett Krosoczka reads Punk Farm, Punk Farm on Tour, and Punk Farm Rock Band

Jarrett J. Krosoczka used to be a goofy kid that liked to draw. Now, he is an award winning published author/illustrator with many books to his credit. Growing up in Worcester, MA Jarrett drew relentlessly and always had a cast of characters that he wrote stories for. In 9th grade, Jarrett won a contest with The Worcester Telegram & Gazette and for the first time - saw his work in print.

This sparked a fire within. He went on to graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design - after being initially rejected. It was in his senior year that he received his first illustration job for a national educational publisher. Then, six months after graduating RISD, Jarrett carried his portfolio into New York City and landed a contract for his first book. He immediately ran to a pay phone to share the good news with his grandparents. Good Night, Monkey Boy was published on June 12, 2001 and Jarrett has since been busy producing more books – including Baghead, Bubble Bath Pirates, Annie Was Warned, Max for President, Punk Farm, Giddy Up, Cowgirl and My Buddy, Slug. In 2003, Jarrett was chosen by Print as one of their 20 top new visual artists under 30.  His work has also been short listed by Newsweek, USA Today, The Boston Globe and The New York Times, among others. Jarrett's book Punk Farm, which is about a group of raucous farm animals who form an underground rock band, is currently in development as a feature film at DreamWorks Animation.

When not working on books, Jarrett keeps busy by bowling, snowboarding, and playing video games from the 80's.

                      photo copyright:  Steve DePino

For more information, go to: www.studiojjk.com.