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| Download an mpeg about how Charlie learned how to be a roaring reader! |
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| Bringin' noise to girls and boys! |
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| Yes, Charlie is part storyteller, part comedian. Kinda middle of the road. He's a story-median! Warning: Charlie's programs are high in humor, which has been shown to be an excellent source of mental fiber. |
| Charlie "the Noiseguy" Williams is a vocal sound impressionist, illustrator and author who shows how to use onomatopoeia to enhance reading, writing and storytelling. Do your kids love noise? Charlie uses amazing vocal imitations that will inspire them to become roaring readers. Imagine the story of the Tortoise and the Hare being told with the sound of cars racing past or Jack chopping down a beanstalk using a chainsaw! Hear the sounds of Lewis and Clark paddling upstream, and practice the ABC's of Onomatopoeia! Whether it's a readers' theater, school assembly, storytime or family fun night, the Noiseguy has something different for your author visit or kids comedy show. Guaranteed to please children of all ages! |
| Onomatopoeia is derived from Greek words meaning "name" and "making". It is the name given to a sound. A word imitation of noise. Like "crash" or "pow!" |
| "He can make a normal story really funny!" "Great facial exprections." "I liked the part where he does all the different sneezes." "He might be weirder than me!" -Quotes from the 6th grade class, Lovell Middle School, Cody, WY. |
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| Charlie was born making noises-indeed, while the other babies were crying "waigh, waigh", Charlie was crying, "Boing! Chick-a-boom! Zap!" He has been performing noises for audiences for over 20 years. He has done voice-over work, drawn comic strips and published 3 books. He has worked as a stand-up comic, a DJ, a children's librarian and a dishwasher. He is living proof that you can make a career out of anything! Charlie lives near Seattle, Washington and travels anywhere, performing 250 shows a year, breaking the taboos of convention by teaching kids (and adults) to be noisy. |
| "Great comedic improvisations hung on brilliantly crafted storylines and embellished with amazing sound effects. Exciting to see fine comedy presented for a young audience." -Margaret Read MacDonald |
| Charlie's favorite noises: Planes, trains and automobiles Dinosaurs, dogs and dolphins Creepy night noises! Flushing toilets Bird calls Water drips and gurgles Motorcycles and mopeds Jungle sounds |
| "We found Mr. Williams to be very entertaining and I appreciated how he mentioned throughout his presentations writing, reading and library skills. (i.e. journal writing, old classics) I had many parents mention to me how the talk at the dinner table was ALL about the cool noisy program at school today! Your original, funny show was refreshing!!! Thanks!" -Marybeth Cahill, Librarian, Christ the King School, Phoenix, AZ |
| Charlie's favorite stories: Lewis and Clark, Up a Creek! Bubble Gum Todd-Zilla Too Much Noise! Goldilocks Sharing a Room with your Sister The Great Spider War |
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