Fascione, Chris: Juggling Funny Stories!

Description: “If you have one program in your school or library this year, make sure it is his!” - Esme Raji Codell, author of How to Get Your Child to Love Reading!. Award-winning family entertainer Chris Fascione is a one-of-a-kind story performer not to be missed. He combines acting, comedy and juggling as he acts out children’s books, becoming a multitude of hilarious characters. Even the audience gets involved, whether on stage or from their seats. He brings literature to life with his boundless energy and humor, receiving rave reviews from kids, parents, and librarians alike. You’ll be LOL throughout his high-spirited, participatory shows! “Excellent – he should be here as often as we can afford him ” – librarian sponsor.


Other: “Rocket into Reading!,” “Around the World,” “Bringing Literature to Life!” “Scared Silly Stories,” “Winter Tales”

Availability: Year round, including Children’s Book Week, National Library Week, Winter and Summer Reading Programs.

Audience: All ages

Fees: $350-400 (discounts available) Funding may be available through the Illinois Arts Council’s Artstour Program.

Equipment: None

Credits: Chicago Public Library, Milwaukee Public Library, Baltimore County Library System, Printer’s Row Lit Fest, Taste of Chicago, Illinois Storytelling Festival, Connecticut Storytelling Festival, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, several children’s tv shows, Reading is Fundamental, Storytelling World award winner, and thousands of schools and libraries nationwide!

Contact: Chris Fascione

Address: 528 Woodbine Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

Phone: 708-383-8788

Email: ChrisFascione@earthlink.net

Website: www.JugglingFunnyStories.com