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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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Fantastic
“Fantastic”
- Jeana Gockley, Children’s Librarian, McDonald County Library, Missouri
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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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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
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Fun
“Singing Dino’s “Outer Space” song is really fun!”
- Colin, age 6
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Love
“We LOVE Dino O’Dell”
- www.ItsAllAboutKCKids.com
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Outer Space Science Assembly
“Dino provides a fun and engaging learning experience for our students each year! They are always excited to learn about outer space and science through his music and stories.”
– Laura Bates, Principal
Discovery Ridge Elementary School
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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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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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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
