Book a Show

For theaters, libraries, colleges, festivals, and conferences

Contact: Jeff Sebens (manager/musician) at jbsebens@gmail.com or at 276-318-3808

Barbara’s shows are exceptionally easy to present.

(and we bring in hundreds for our Pro-Arts series at UVAWise).

Barbara and Jeff are professional, efficient and a pleasure to work with.

- Phil Henry, Technical Director

Tight budgets? Here's help with special discounts:

Available for multiple bookings on the same travel route

Negotiable for more than one show or added workshop

Friends of the Library groups get a special discount.

Theaters get a box-office split.

Minimal Staging:

set pieces furnished by performer; space about 12x16

Music:

hammered and lap dulcimer accompaniment, other surprises

Promotional materials:

photos, press release, promotion tips

Length:

1-hour show including brief Q&A or "talk back" offered & preferred

Sound:

all necessary sound reinforcement provided, serves most venues

Lighting:

ranging from basic on-off to minimal cues for theaters

Setup time:

normally one hour ahead of show time

Seating:

intimate arrangement favored, avoiding a center aisle (2 side aisles- or none- better), curving in the edges of the rows

Workshop options:

"Our Own Stories:" The show's protagonist having told her story is an effective springboard for follow-up workshop.

Contact:

for fees, set-up, technical matters:

Jeff Sebens (manager/musician): jbsebens@gmail.com or at 276-318-3808

NEEDS AT A HOTEL OR CONFERENCE CENTER

A separate meeting room (other than dining room) when possible;

Contact (for Jeff) with hotel or conference center staff person;

Performance timing that avoids serving & clearing by wait staff;

A room clear of distractions from adjacent rooms;

A performance space away from windows.