Photo by Sarah Stern Photography

Larry is available for solo performances as a Contemporary Bard, either for all ages or specifically for kids. One of his shows of original music and stories features a telling of the Pied Piper tale that includes an afternoon Children's Theater Workshop and YOUR KIDS on stage with him that evening for the villain's big song & dance number. (See picture) He is sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission's "Artists on Tour" program. He is also available for a wide variety of solo performances on piano, guitar, baritone cittern, accordion, or Celtic harp. A sampling of past performances includes playing improvisational piano for "Grandma" Layton's memorial service at the Lawrence Arts Center (with Kelley Hunt), leading sing-alongs at Brandon Woods Retirement Center, being week-long "Artist in Residence" sponsored by Coffeyville Community College, playing strolling accordion during dinner parties hosted by the Director of Spencer Art Museum, discussing & performing the Robert Burns song "Comin' Through The Rye" for high school English classes, performing live several times on Kansas Public Radio (both the classical music program and the "Trail Mix" folk music program), entertaining kids at area pre-schools, playing piano for a fashion show at Alvamar Country Club, playing baritone cittern for a "Meet & Greet" at Kansas University, and much more. And don't forget his folk band, Forest Green, with Cordelia Brown and friends.

YouTube video recorded and edited by Don Shorock. Concert recorded at Great Bend, Kansas, September, 2009, sponsored by Barton County Arts Council, Barton County Historical Society and the Kansas Arts Commission. The photos below are from the same concert and are also courtesy of Don Shorock.

Larry Carter is the playwright, composer, musician, actor and Artistic Director for "Carter Performers." He has performed solo and in many bands over the last 25 years, including being a three-time winner in the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Championship. His original music - including engaging children's songs, toe-tapping Celtic tunes, and mesmerizing piano suites - evokes an extremely wide range of human emotions. He is the weekly opening act for the Tuesday Concert series in downtown Lawrence, plus the Master of Ceremonies and performer with his band Forest Green in the annual Lawrence Scottish Fest. See his website at www.LCarter.Com for details.

Children's Theater Workshop, Great Bend, Kansas

There is a character in the Pied Piper story so sneaky that no one has even heard of him until now. He was the one who sent the rats in the first place - then recruited the piper to call them back to his cave - then tricked the piper to bring the children to the cave. They call him - the Rat Master.

I suppose you think I'm... odd!

The rat is such a noble friend With bulging eyes and toothy grin. They scratch and bite without a care And claw their way to... who knows where! They're SO smart!

"They skitter through town and back again When I give them CHEESE - my ratty friends!"

Like the theater troupe, 40% of Carter's performances can be reimbursed to qualified hosts through the Kansas Art Commission's "Kansas Arts On Tour" program. A 60-90 minute concert is $500, although fees and length of program are negotiable. See the "Carter Performers" listing in the Kansas Arts on Tour Program brochure published by the Kansas Arts Commission. Go HERE to find out if your organization qualifies. Apply SOON as funds WILL RUN OUT!

---

Comments from students following a performance at Free State High School in Lawrence.
Ms Wedge's English class was reading Catcher in the Rye, and understanding the
Robert Burns song "Comin' Through the Rye" is important to appreciating the novel.

Thanks you so much for taking the time to entertain and educate us Wednesday. It made my day. - Kelsey Thanks for singing that song. Good voice. It felt very Irish. - Alex Your voice is beautiful and your talent resounded through the class. - Michael Thank for for coming to our class and singing the title song of Catcher in the Rye. It really helped us understand some of the main themes in the book. - Ali Very cool! - Pearl It was so much fun watching you. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance. - Taylor

Take me to Carter Performers main page

"Carter Performers" is another "Lawrence Old Guard" Production

You are visitor since April 15, 2007