Great Events for PBS Stations!

 

Roscoe Orman
"Gordon of SESAME STREET"

Available show formats:

"Sesame Street Sing Along"
"The Safety Zone"

Click here for Roscoe Orman bio
Click here for sample video footage

 

   After 30 years on television, SESAME STREET continues to maintain its lofty position as the benchmark children’s television series - an enduring symbol of quality by which all others are measured. SESAME STREET has garnered more Emmy Awards than any other television series of any kind. Much of this success is due in large part to a talented cast - including the charming and delightful “Gordon” . An influential and positive role model for millions of children all over the world, “Gordon” has taught the ABC’s and 123’s in joyful sing-a-long songs and games that make learning just plain fun! Now, his brand new live stage show, “The Safety Zone”, combines this same learning magic with some very important messages about child safety and health. Experience this wonderful blending of education and entertainment in your choice of two fun-filled and fast paced interactive performances; “The Safety Zone” and “SESAME STREET Sing-A-Longs.”

  • “It was a absolute success! Great Show—Great Crowds—Great Response! I can’t think of one event I’ve scheduled that met as many of my objectives as this one did. I felt it struck a very human chord not only with the children and parents (1000 to 2000 per show!) but also with the shoppers who discovered the show at staff here at Fairlane. It was like giving a wonderful Christmas present to thousands of people!” FAIRLANE TOWN CTR., MI

  • “Highlighting this year’s festival was the talent line-up with cast members from SESAME STREET ‘Gordon’ and ‘Gina’ - performing together on the mainstage. They captivated the audience with interactive entertainment that really involved the children that included of course, sing-a-longs of SESAME STREET’s favorite songs. (Gordon) brought the concept that ‘learning is fun’ from the SESAME STREET program to the stage LIVE!” WFYI-TV, IN

  • “You have a real winner in Roscoe Orman and you need to let the industry in on this! From beginning to end, this man offers more than just great entertainment. Film his interaction with mall management, film stage excerpts, film autograph sessions, cover his visit completely and your phone should ring off the hook!” FLORENCE MALL, KY

  • “Outstanding attendance. The event was a huge success in conjunction with our Birthday Celebration...a pleasure to work with and so obviously adored by his fans.” MALL OF AMERICA, MN

  • “Roscoe Orman is always a pleasure to work with. Moreover, he is fantastic with the general public. His performance on the stage is excellent and even but the patience and the effort he puts forth when he meets the public is exceptional. His appearance is a decided draw!” LOUISVILLE ZOO, KY

  • “Gordon of SESAME STREET is the greatest! His warmth and sincerity is real and it’s clear that he not only cares about kids, but gives them memories to last a long, long time.” FILENE’S, MA

 

Matt Wilson
"Harry from CYBERCHASE"

with "Digit"

CYBERCHASE IS A BIG HIT ON PBS!

Over the last three years, CYBERCHASE has received multiple awards for excellence in Children’s Television. It’s popularity has spanned the country as evidenced by these incredible facts:

  • CYBERCHASE airs on over 300 PBS Stations representing 94% of U.S. television households—in 29 of the top 30 markets!

  • Approximately 3.1 million children 2-11 years of age watch CYBERCHASE each week—almost 5 million cumulative viewers nationwide!

  • CYBERCHASE is the #1 rated afternoon PBS KIDS(r) program in NY, Boston & DC!

Matt Wilson is a dynamic young talent—thoroughly delightful with his own unique brand of entertainment! Matt’s a sure winner for your next family entertainment event!  And, don’t forget to ask about adding the wise-cracking, cyber-bird “Digit” to your event!

"WVIA welcomed over 11,000 members to our Member Appreciation Day at Knoebels on Saturday, May 7th. WOW!! Thanks for your help. I just wanted to let you know how much everyone enjoyed the entertainment provided by Matt Wilson (Harry from Cyberchase). His shows were a real hit!

He performed 3 shows which were 35 minutes in duration. Matt Wilson performed a wonderful stage show with singing, dancing, playing his imaginary guitar, riding his unicycle and even managed to get the audience involved in the show. He designed his show specifically for our Member Appreciation Day at Knoebels. He pretended to be an employee of Knoebels and ended up sweeping up almost the entire area around the Knoebels Band Shell before he came up on stage to dazzle the audience.

He included Digit in his high energy show to the delight of all the little ones in the audience. We had 2 microphones set up in the audience so the children could ask questions and tell jokes during the question and answer segment of his show.

He ended the show with a tribute song and dance to Brussel Sprouts which happens to be Matt's favorite vegetable. He mixed a little bit of hip hop with rap as he played his imaginary guitar and sung his heart out. His show was full of energy and excitement from start to finish.

Each show was followed by a Meet and Greet where he posed for pictures and signed autographs. He chatted with each of the children and their parents. He stayed and greeted every child and parent who was in line. The Meet and Greet lasted about an hour.

Matt Wilson is wonderful to work with and very down to earth. He is a very thoughtful, polite and intelligent young man. He loves children and was great with all of the parents. He even managed to get some parents on stage and into pink tutus for one of the dance numbers.

Thanks for helping WVIA secure the talents of Matt (Harry from Cyberchase) Wilson for our Member Appreciation Day at Knoebels."  Deborah Konnick, WVIA TV/FM, Pittston, PA

A Brand New Show!

Some of today's most popular characters appear
on stage in a storybook show full of songs,
storybook readings and fun!

Joining the characters on stage
is the very talented ANNETTE CALUD-
best known as "Celina" from SESAME STREET!
She will entertain your audience with 3 wonderful performances
during the day - each one followed by a meet & greet session
with all of the children in attendance!

You can choose from characters such as:
Clifford, the Big Red Dog
Winnie the Pooh
Franklin the Turtle
Strawberry Shortcake
Curious George
The Berenstain Bears
Raggedy Ann and Andy
Madeline

(Character selection is subject to availability and budget.)

  • "Everything went very well.  The costume characters were awesome.   Very animated, probably some of the best that I have seen!  Annette was great to work with as well!..I thought the show was great.  The kids seem to really like it.  Thanks again for all your help." Vicki Rousseau, Director of Marketing, Galleria at Sunset Mall, Las Vegas, NV

  • "The event this weekend was Fantastic! We are still getting a handle on attendance…but it was more than last year which we estimated at 40,000."  Wendell Ray, WFYI-TV, Indianapolis, IN

 

Stephen Michael Schwartz
singer/songwriter
"Jay Jay the Jet Plane" theme music


A very talented singer/songwriter, Stephen has been entertaining children for many years as founder and lead singer of the award-winning recording group PARACHUTE EXPRESS. Stephen wrote and sings the JAY JAY THE JET PLANE theme song and other show songs and will delight your audience with these and other PBS favorites—as well as perform his other hit recordings. Add a JAY JAY THE JET PLANE character appearance (or another popular PBS character) for a wonderful concert & meet & greet experience!

Here Stephen sing the Jay Jay theme song!

"We're Gonna Get There" from Jay Jay the Jet Plane

"Wing Wiggeling" from Jay Jay the Jet Plane

"Gotta Lotta Love" - Stephen's newest song for Parachute Express

"Iko Iko" - a crowd favorite from Parachute Express!