MAUREEN SCHIFFMAN & COCO

Maureen, Coco the Monkey, and friends	PUPPETS AND MUSIC FOR FAMILIES NOVI, MICHIGAN
	What They Say About Maureen Through original Music, Movement, Puppetry and Storytelling, Maureen's positive and motivating programs actively involve her audiences as she playfully mixes Life's Lessons with imagination... and the outcome is not only educational, but pure FUN! She plays the Mandolin, Sings and uses a variety of Puppets, including Coco the Monkey, her well loved, Kazoo playing, Puppet pal. Maureen is a member of the Detroit Puppeteers Guild, Children's Music Network and National Association of the Education of Young Children. Maureen has written over 24 thematic shows as well as seasonal and holiday programs.
Services and Products Maureen, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from The University Of Michigan, has taught Pre-School through Junior High School. She has been on TV and Radio, as well as given workshops and performed across the U.S.A. and in Canada. Since 1980, she has performed at such venues as Schools, Libraries, Churches/Synagogues, Private Parties, Birthdays and more. She also sells an Audio Cassette/Compact Disc of her own songs, which is being played nationally, called 'Sing A Little Happy Song' and has a 45 minute Video/DVD of a live concert called, 'A Warm Summer Eve with Maureen and Coco.'	Upcoming Performance(s): Oceans of Books show Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Jefferson Branch Library 12350 E. Outer Drive, Detroit, MI 48224 Admission: Free For further information call: Jefferson Branch Library at 313-267-6562 The Animal Fair Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 10:30am – 1130am Songstress/Puppeteer Maureen Schiffman, accompanied by her mandolin, takes the stage with her featured, well loved, kazoo playing monkey puppet, Coco, among many other surprises. Have lots of fun as you join Maureen for her creative and participatory show. Location: Town Square (across from the clock on Main Street) in downtown Northville, Michigan Rain location: Genitti's Little Theatre at 108 E. Main, Northville, Michigan Admission: Free For further information call Northville Parks and Recreation at 248-349-0203 Orchard Mall’s Playhouse Theater Series presents: Animal Fair! Saturday, September 25th, 2010 11:00am – 12:00pm Maureen Schiffman & her well loved Puppet Pal, Coco the Monkey, will perform their show. Through music, puppetry, movement, magic and lots of audience participation. Location: Orchard Mall 6445 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Thanks to our Sponsors: Orchard Mall’s Playhouse Theater Series Admission: Free For further information call: Orchard Mall at 248-855-3330 Children's Theatre Network presents: Coco celebrates Spring Saturday, May 21, 2011 Children's Theatre Network presents Saturday Series for Young Audiences, featuring Touring Children's Performer, Maureen Schiffman. Maureen, who plays her mandolin, is a songstress/puppeteer and is accompanied by her featured, well loved, kazoo playing, monkey puppet, Coco, among many other surprises. Have lots of fun as you join Maureen for her creative, participatory show. This show is appropriate for Pre-K through 2^ndGrade. Location: Performance Network Theatre 120 East Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Admission: Children ages 16 and under: $7.00; Adults: $10.00. For further information call: Reservations: 734-663-0681 or www.performancenetwork.org
For Performance or Workshop pricing, or further information, contact Maureen at: Maureen@MaureenSchiffman.com ***IN SUBJECT LINE PUT 'MAUREEN & COCO WEBSITE'*** To hear Maureen's song 'Sharing is Caring,' from her Cassette/CD 'Sing a Little, Happy Song,' click here “Sharing Is Caring”	Video Clip Windows Media Player or Real Player required
Maureen was featured on WXYZ TV (Channel 7) News Segment, "Winner's Circle," which aired Feb, 1990. The reporter, John Gross, has this to say about Maureen: "Maureen does an excellent job with children. I was very impressed with her program. She is the best performer I've seen for preschool and elementary schools. I recommend her highly!"
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