We'd like to honor our friends and singer-actors have all been part of the Kit & Caboodle productions at one time or another. They are all multi-talented and accomplished individuals who have helped make Kit & Caboodle the fun and enjoyable production that it is! THANK YOU!!
About Betsy Diamant-Cohen:
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of Mother Goose on the Loose, holds a BA from Brandeis University, an MLS from Rutgers University, and a DCD (Doctorate of Communications Design) from the University of Baltimore.
In the early 1980s, she ran programs at different public libraries in New Jersey for parents with infants and toddlers.
In 1986, she moved to Israel, and began working part-time at a library for children’s picture book illustration at the Israel Museum’s Ruth Young Wing in Jerusalem. She also ran book-based programs for young children and parents at “Ann’s House”, an early childhood programming center for English-speakers in Jerusalem.
In the late 1980s, Betsy took her son to a series of “Your Baby Needs Music” classes run by Barbara Cass-Beggs. At the end of the 10 sessions, Betsy studied with Barbara and become a certified instructor for “Your Baby Needs Music,” using the Listen, Like, Learn method. During the following year, she taught music classes for parents and infants in addition to working part-time at a local nursery school for English speakers.
Eventually, due to Barbara’s influence, Betsy restructured her already popular library programs to create Mother Goose on the Loose. In 1998, Betsy brought Mother Goose on the Loose to the Enoch Pratt Free Libraries in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2002, the second annual Godfrey Award for Excellence in Public Library Services for Families and Children was presented to the Enoch Pratt Free Library in recognition of the “Mother Goose on the Loose program as a strong contributor to a comprehensive set of library goals relating to children’s services.”
In 2004, Betsy was selected by Library Journal as a “re-inventor” and chosen as one of the “Movers and Shakers: people who are shaping the future of libraries” largely due to the success of Mother Goose on the Loose. Based on that, Neal Shuman publishing company invited her to write a book on Mother Goose on the Loose. Betsy has been giving training workshops around the country ever since. She was profiled in the University of Baltimore alumni magazine as a “Librarian on the Loose.” In 2013, she was the recipient of ASCLA’s Leadership and Professional Achievement Award, which stated that Mother Goose on the Loose “has revolutionized the way story times are presented to young children at libraries across the country and has empowered librarians to work confidently with this young population of readers.
Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of Mother Goose on the Loose, holds a BA from Brandeis University, an MLS from Rutgers University, and a DCD (Doctorate of Communications Design) from the University of Baltimore.
In the early 1980s, she ran programs at different public libraries in New Jersey for parents with infants and toddlers.
In 1986, she moved to Israel, and began working part-time at a library for children’s picture book illustration at the Israel Museum’s Ruth Young Wing in Jerusalem. She also ran book-based programs for young children and parents at “Ann’s House”, an early childhood programming center for English-speakers in Jerusalem.
In the late 1980s, Betsy took her son to a series of “Your Baby Needs Music” classes run by Barbara Cass-Beggs. At the end of the 10 sessions, Betsy studied with Barbara and become a certified instructor for “Your Baby Needs Music,” using the Listen, Like, Learn method. During the following year, she taught music classes for parents and infants in addition to working part-time at a local nursery school for English speakers.
Eventually, due to Barbara’s influence, Betsy restructured her already popular library programs to create Mother Goose on the Loose. In 1998, Betsy brought Mother Goose on the Loose to the Enoch Pratt Free Libraries in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2002, the second annual Godfrey Award for Excellence in Public Library Services for Families and Children was presented to the Enoch Pratt Free Library in recognition of the “Mother Goose on the Loose program as a strong contributor to a comprehensive set of library goals relating to children’s services.”
In 2004, Betsy was selected by Library Journal as a “re-inventor” and chosen as one of the “Movers and Shakers: people who are shaping the future of libraries” largely due to the success of Mother Goose on the Loose. Based on that, Neal Shuman publishing company invited her to write a book on Mother Goose on the Loose. Betsy has been giving training workshops around the country ever since. She was profiled in the University of Baltimore alumni magazine as a “Librarian on the Loose.” In 2013, she was the recipient of ASCLA’s Leadership and Professional Achievement Award, which stated that Mother Goose on the Loose “has revolutionized the way story times are presented to young children at libraries across the country and has empowered librarians to work confidently with this young population of readers.
About Sue Hurwitz
Sue Hurwitz received training at ChildLight Yoga and is certified to teach yoga to children. She received certification to teach pre-natal yoga with Avantika from Amber Moon Wellness. Sue studied dance for many years. She holds a Music Education degree from the University of Central Florida and is a certified Special Education teacher. Sue has been teaching in NH's Merrimack school system for 15 years.
Sue is an active professional chamber musician. She is the founder and flutist for the chamber group, Resonance, and flutist for the ensemble Lyric Duo and the world music group, Sunflower Fusion.
As a flutist Sue has performed at venues and events including: The Museum of Fine Arts, The Hunt Memorial Building, A Taste of the Arts, The Boston Opera House, and The Seacoast Academy of Music and performed as a vocal soloist with the ActorSingers Chorus. She is a founding member and on the board of City Arts Nashua, the head of the Performing Arts Guild of the Hollis Arts Society, a member of the Friends of the Nashua Symphony, and a longtime member of the National Flute Association, Chamber Music America, and The Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators.
Sue Hurwitz received training at ChildLight Yoga and is certified to teach yoga to children. She received certification to teach pre-natal yoga with Avantika from Amber Moon Wellness. Sue studied dance for many years. She holds a Music Education degree from the University of Central Florida and is a certified Special Education teacher. Sue has been teaching in NH's Merrimack school system for 15 years.
Sue is an active professional chamber musician. She is the founder and flutist for the chamber group, Resonance, and flutist for the ensemble Lyric Duo and the world music group, Sunflower Fusion.
As a flutist Sue has performed at venues and events including: The Museum of Fine Arts, The Hunt Memorial Building, A Taste of the Arts, The Boston Opera House, and The Seacoast Academy of Music and performed as a vocal soloist with the ActorSingers Chorus. She is a founding member and on the board of City Arts Nashua, the head of the Performing Arts Guild of the Hollis Arts Society, a member of the Friends of the Nashua Symphony, and a longtime member of the National Flute Association, Chamber Music America, and The Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators.
About Don Slovin
Don currently works in New York City as a tour guide, which is really a four-hour one man show twice a day. He also performs in assorted improv shows and groups including: SABATEUR TIGER OLDIES AND BLUES BAND, PROSPECT JUG PEDDLER'S BAND, TODD FANBAND, and assorted one offs, playing percussion, backpack drumkit, pennywhistle. Don has created "Don Slovin's Jamprov Theatre" an opportunity for anyone for any level to perform after commiting and completing a rehearsal/workshop/audition. He is Screen Actor's Guild Eligible and a NYC licenced Tour Guide. He has been in "The Frogmen of the Gowanus" sketch comedy troupe that performed at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Don is a musician, actor, and comedian. He also has skills in telemarketing and presentation of materials and the Internet. His most recent work has been providing entertaining and informative material for Hypernix and Tourbar, internet companies. Watch: Don Slovin's comic turn as Frosch, the Jailer, in DIE FLEDERMAUS
Don currently works in New York City as a tour guide, which is really a four-hour one man show twice a day. He also performs in assorted improv shows and groups including: SABATEUR TIGER OLDIES AND BLUES BAND, PROSPECT JUG PEDDLER'S BAND, TODD FANBAND, and assorted one offs, playing percussion, backpack drumkit, pennywhistle. Don has created "Don Slovin's Jamprov Theatre" an opportunity for anyone for any level to perform after commiting and completing a rehearsal/workshop/audition. He is Screen Actor's Guild Eligible and a NYC licenced Tour Guide. He has been in "The Frogmen of the Gowanus" sketch comedy troupe that performed at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Don is a musician, actor, and comedian. He also has skills in telemarketing and presentation of materials and the Internet. His most recent work has been providing entertaining and informative material for Hypernix and Tourbar, internet companies. Watch: Don Slovin's comic turn as Frosch, the Jailer, in DIE FLEDERMAUS
Yona Saslow Yacobovitvch
Yona is the founder of Israel's original all-woman band, Tofa'ah, a group of women who, since 1980, have been performing and releasing recordings of Jewish music by and for women. Tofa'ah has had a profound impact on a generation of observant and secular women and the Jewish music scene in Israel. She and her two children, Yissy and Eliyahu, are G-D's miracles in this world.
Yona is the founder of Israel's original all-woman band, Tofa'ah, a group of women who, since 1980, have been performing and releasing recordings of Jewish music by and for women. Tofa'ah has had a profound impact on a generation of observant and secular women and the Jewish music scene in Israel. She and her two children, Yissy and Eliyahu, are G-D's miracles in this world.