NEW YORK – Larry Moss
Larry is an entertainer, author, and instructor in the field of balloon art. He has performed and taught ballooning in eleven countries and has been seen in venues including schools, festivals, rock concerts and television. He has written one book and two CD-ROMs that teach everything from the basics of balloon twisting through advanced balloon sculpting techniques. Larry has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s Believe it or Not! for his unusually large and creative sculptures. As the creator of How to Catch a Mouse: Simple Machines at Work, Larry has been performing the show since 1996. Find out more about Larry and his art: www.airigami.com
To book the show in Western and Central NY, call Young Audiences:
Rochester area: Young Audiences Rochester / (585) 530-2060 / yastaff@yarochester.info
Buffalo Area: Young Audiences of Western NY / (716) 881-0917 / info@yawny.org
Other parts of NY State: Larry Moss / Airigami / (585) 359-8695 / moss@airigami.com
CALIFORNIA – Annie Banannie
Meet Annie Banannie, the delightfully quirky Balloon Storyteller. Annie’s phenomenal balloon creations combine with comedic storytelling to capture the attention and imaginations of her audiences. Annie’s interactive programs use balloon props and costumes along with a cast of audience volunteers to create a learning experience that your students will love! Annie brings How to Catch a Mouse to the West Coast, making it possible for more students than ever to experience this unique educational show. Find out more about Annie: www.balloonstoryteller.com
To book the show in California: (949) 701-5181 or toll free (888) 747-3482 / diva@balloonhq.com
ILLINOIS, INDIANA, WISCONSIN – Smarty Pants & Miss Dena
Smarty Pants and Miss Dena are Chicago’s favorite husband-and-wife entertaining duo. They specialize in creating unique, oversized balloon sculptures, as featured in the acclaimed stage production, The Big Balloon Show. Since 1998 Smarty and Miss Dena have performed at schools, libraries, community centers and most recently, for Nickelodeon and on WGN-TV’s morning news program. They’ve recently added the How to Catch a Mouse show to their repertoire, offering the show to schools across Illinois. Find out more about Smarty Pants & Miss Dena: www.smartypantsworld.com
To book the show in Illinois: (773) 562-6789 / smartypantsworld@gmail.com
NEW ENGLAND – Jungle Jim Manning
Jungle Jim has been a family entertainer and professional balloon artist since 2004. Previously, Jim taught English in South Korea, and used the balloons as a way to communicate with his students. In 2006 he was invited to Balloon Manor, and helped build a haunted house entirely out of balloons. That launched Jim further down the road of the professional balloon artist/entertainer. In 2009, he was nominated for Boston’s Family Entertainer of the Year by Nickelodeon. Jim can be found performing How to Catch a Mouse in New England. Find out more about Jungle Jim: www.junglejimboston.com
To book the show in New England: (617) 223-1700 / balloons@junglejimboston.com
Other Locations
The above performers are available to travel. In addition, more performers are currently studying the show and will be added to the cast soon. If you’d like to see How to Catch a Mouse in an area not listed above, give us a call. We’ll do our best to bring the show to you.
General Information
Contact Larry Moss at moss@airigami.com or (585)359-8695 for more information on this show or to book anywhere outside of the above-mentioned regions.