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Tommy Terrific
“I am sick of Dino’s book. My kids want me to read it ALL the time.”
- Tommy Terrific, Professional Magician (and father of three children)
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3 Girls
“My 3 girls and I love Dino’s songs and have had many happy times singing, laughing and learning with him!”
- Betsy Masalskis, Mom, St. Louis, Missouri
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Aeronautical Engineer
“My 3-year-old daughter has fixed Zar’s spaceship 100 times or so… I think she might have a future as an aeronautical engineer. Thank you, Dino.”
- Dr. Michael Hudak, Dad, Weatherby Lake, Missouri
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Grateful
Dino O’Dell makes the finest local kids music, and we’re damn grateful to have him.”
- the Pitch Weekly
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Music Director
“I have known Dino since he was 18 and just finishing high school. He served as the youngest-ever musical director and composer for a youth theatre that I ran. Those days were profoundly formative, inventive and joyous, seeking the perfect form and cadence for outstanding and highly original children’s theater. Dino is a craftsman, artist and a loving, insightful educator.”
Peter Donaldson, Former Artistic Director, Youth Theatre Northwest
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Spontaneity
“Dino’s spontaneity and ability to adjust his show based on the kids in the audience is a joy to watch.”
- Annie Lakatos, Mother of two, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Car
“We are really enjoying Dino’s CDs. The kids won’t let me listen to anything else in the car right now.”
- Karl Mendenhall, Father of three, Kansas City, MIssouri
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
- Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Connect
“He has a rare gift as a performer in that he not¯only entertains, but also connects with the kids and adults in his audiences.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Twins
“My 3 year old twins had a great time! They have guitars and microphones and have been pretending to be Dino all afternoon!”
- Betsy, Mother of 2, Overland Park, Kansas
