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Toddlers
“Driving with toddlers will never be the same. They LOVE Itty Bitty Monsters. Not only are they entertained but they are actually LEARNING!”
- Deborah Edwards, Mom, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Smile
“The “Colors of the Rainbow” song makes me smile and the “Pizza Polka” song makes me laugh. Thanks, Dino.”
- Chloe, age 8
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He bathes regularly
“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have any tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but he has good judgement.”
- Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest
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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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Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence
“We are pleased to present the 2014 Lighton Prize to Dino O’Dell for his exceptional artistry, creativity, loyalty and dedication to arts education. Dino brings great enthusiasm and genuineness to his programs, creating excellent rapport with his young audiences.”
Martin English, Director, Kansas City Young Audiences
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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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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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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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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Convulsions
“His bland but inoffensive voice doesn’t cause involuntary convulsions that recall the agony of childbirth.”
- the Pitch Weekly
