Poetry Performances & WorkshopsA Child’s Voice offers poetry performances as well as a variety of programs for schools, libraries, park districts, nursing homes, even corporate cocktail parties. Over the last ten years, we have performed over 10,000 live shows for over half a million children. A large group gathering, an exuberant happening! Begin playing the game of poetry by acting out Bill’s poems in a show. Music, drama and feats of whimsy will make everyone a poetry lover. Performances are for groups of all sizes and last 50 minutes.   
"I can say without hesitation that in my 20+ years of teaching, no one has ever come into our school and left such an impact on students and teachers as Bill Buczinsky."-Fred Koch, Award-winning music educator
Make a joyful noise. Create a crazy image. Sing and celebrate yourself in a Poetry Playshop. Everyone will have fun writing poems of their own. It may be a game, but poetry will build some serious artistic muscle. Playshops last 50 minutes and accommodate 10-60 people.
Invite Bill to your school for a day full of poetry, including two performances and three playshops.
A Child's Voice Residency is designed to unleash your school's poetic power. Students are introduced to the poetry game in a pair of performances (one for K-2 and one for 3-5). After the opening shows, we visit each class and show students how to play the game for themselves. Young writers will learn how to play with images, metaphors, characters and an array of lyrical devices to create poems of their own. Our poetry residency normally finishes with an Open Mic Night, where students share their creations with friends and families. It's a chance for kids to shine and parents to bask in their glow.
Don't forget to punctuate it all with Open Mic Night, one of our most popular events! Open Mic Night gives parents a chance to hear their children recite poems in a group setting. Open Mic Night is often booked as the final event of a full or multi-day residency.
Poetry is not just for children! Parents, educators, and business leaders can benefit from the power and creativity poetry can harness. This workshop is tailored to the individual group. Workshops for educators will focus on making words come to life in the classroom. Corporate workshops focus on using the power of poetry to inspire employees and business leaders. Leadership Training Workshops can run an hour or an entire day.
Poetry is more than words on a page, it's not just a subject in school. Poetry is a power found whenever we let our imaginations touch real life. Bill's speech, The Poetry of Everything, will help everyone in your group discover their own poetic power. How to Book a Poetry PerformanceThe easiest way to book a poetry performance is to call us at 847-797-0625. We can help you design the best program for your budget and answer any questions you may have. If you prefer to gather more information before calling, below is a step-by-step guide to help you book a performance.Step 1: The first question most people have is “How much does it cost?” The short answer is that it is $975 per day. A much more detailed pricing guide is available by clicking here. Step 2: We tend to be booked quite a bit in advance. Once you decide on a particular date, you can check the poetry performance schedule by clicking here. The performance schedule is updated on a weekly basis so it is an easy way to check availability. Step 3: At this point, you may still have some questions. If so, you can contact us in one of two ways. First, you can always call 847-797-0625 to speak to someone live. However, if you prefer, you can use the contact form on this website to send a question. You can get to the contact form by clicking here. Step 4: After all your pricing and availability questions have been answered and you are ready to book a performance date, we recommend you call us at 847-797-0625 to secure the date. That’s all the information you should need to book a performance. If you haven’t already, be sure to visit the poetry performance galleries to see how much fun the kids have when they play the game of poetry with Bill. Click the below links to view the galleries.  Here's Bill enjoying a little break during a Poetry Playshop. Ahhhh...there's nobody quite like Emerson to soothe the soul!
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"Bill Buczinsky is a magical talent!" - Debbie Chorpash, PTO Cultural Arts Chair
"The more children who are exposed to Bill and his unique style, the happier our world will be." - Jim Ross, Worzalla Press
"Bill deserves to be on television where he can become the muse to millions of children and their parents."
-Joanne Koch, author of Familes In Touch and Good Parents for Hard Times
"The parents were so impressed with our Open Mic Night that the PTA is deciding what month would work best for you to return next year.
-Sally Schoenberg, Librarian & Media Specialist
"Bill has enchanted our school for years and we love having him!"
-Joshua Wager, 4th Grade Teacher
