PLANET PEEK-A-BOO®
Planet Peek-A-Boo is a musically based children’s learning/entertainment brand.
Our mission is to provide quality learning through entertainment that sparks the imagination, inspiring our viewers for a lifelong love of learning.
Gina Rose Barker
Planet Peek-A-Boo Creator / Developer
Peek-A-Boo Lillaquin Costume Character & Voice
Gina's passion for entertaining children began in 1986 when she was invited to join Disney On Ice as a professional ice skater. Her love for entertainment grew in the 15 years she spent with the show.
Within this time she had the grand opportunity to travel the world performing as various Disney characters.
After 15 years, Gina stepped behind the scenes of live entertainment from skating and continued to learn many other facets of the business. Working in positions as Performance Director, Show Promotions and Head Wardrobe for
a variety of different children's shows.
All her many experiences working in live entertainment and traveling around the world has proven to be an invaluable learning experience.
Gina's creativity and love for entertaining, plus a strong desire to make a positive mark in the world, lead to the development of Planet Peek-A-Boo and all it's various divisions.
Her vision and dream for Planet Peek-A-Boo extends into a world of a children’s learning programs, live touring, shows, movies, plus whimsical merchandise of all kinds.
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Disney On Ice
1986/2001
click this link below to view her various character work.
Principal Professional Ice skater / 14 years/ portrayed many major Disney Characters Pokemon Live
Bob The Builder
The Wiggles
Barney “Let’s Go Tour"
Planet Peek-A-Boo
2001 -2002 Janet Jackson
2007-2020 Mary J Blige
2019 Toni Braxton
Allan “Sparky” Starks
Musical Director / Song Writer /Producer
Voice of Professor Peek-A-Boo & Character: "Sparkalee" The Boogie Woogie Wizard
Allan "Sparky” Starks, (songwriter, producer, musician and engineer) planted the seed for his program called IcanU in 2006 when he combined his artistry and passion for music technolgy with his commitment to young people.
Sparky has more than 30 years of experience in the music industry, providing technical expertise for studio recordings and live performances for Stevie Wonder, Mary J Blige, Prince, Beyonce, Gloria Estefan, Eminem, Foreigner, American Idol, The Band Chicago, and many more.
While taking a hiatus from touring with musical acts, Sparky began teaching audio production to students in an after-school program. He immediately realized the positive impact the class had on the lives of his students. The class provided many students the outlet to express themselves and courage to explore their futures.
Later down the road….
Gina and Sparky met while touring with Mary J Blige. After much discussion Gina and Sparky realized the synergy of their two visions.
Sparky with his musical experience and
creative musical writing talents joined
forces with Gina. He is a full-time member
of the Peek-A-Boo Crew.
Allan “Sparky” Starks is now writer,
producer and director of anything that has to do with music and sound for Planet Peek-A-Boo.
Anna Starks
Writer/Singer/ Voice of Peek-A-Boo Mia
Anna Starks is a singer, songwriter, and plays piano. She has been making music with her uncle and mentor Allan “Sparky” Starks since before she could even talk.
She comes from a very diverse musical background and has let every flavor soak in, making her the unique artist she is today.
Whether Anna is belting old Motown hits or singing Planet Peek-A-Boo bops, there are no boundaries to her musical creativity and never any ebb in her passion for each and every note.
Anna was introduced to Gina shortly after Gina and Sparky began working together. It was an instant connection; the three of them work together like puzzle pieces.
Now Anna sings and helps with the writing process for all of the songs you hear from Planet Peek-A-Boo!
Corey Holtzberg
Voice of character Peek-A-Boo Orion & "Happy Craft"
Author Corey Holtzberg is a voice actor, producer, and writer born and raised in Ringwood, New Jersey. He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a degree in Communications and a concentration in broadcasting. Since then, he has spent his life behind the microphone working at radio stations and studios creating commercials and providing voice over services for various projects and to clients from around the world. He is heard daily on radio and TV commercials, on hold messages, in video games, and corporate videos. Corey has even been heard on the big screen doing voices for animated characters.
Corey came on board with Planet Peek-A-Boo during the development stage. He has taken on the voice role of the Planet Peek-A-Boo studio leader, Peek-A-Boo Orion. Corey also leads his voice talent to the Peek-A-Boo Crew’s famous mode of transportation “Happy Craft”. Corey’s amazing voice talent brings to life these two significant characters coming from Planet Peek-A-Boo. His warm personality translates through Peek-A-Boo Orion and Happy Craft helping to delight young viewers as they “peek into learning” with The Peek-A-Boo Crew.
Chloë Agnew Voice/ Vocalist of character Peek-A-Boo Rachael
Chloë is an internationally renowned singer who shot to fame for her integral part as the youngest and one of the original members of the world-famous music group ‘Celtic Woman’ which she joined when she was just 14.
Born in Dublin, Ireland to entertainer Adéle "Twink" King and Irish oboist David Agnew, Chloë began professionally acting, singing and dancing at a very early age, making first television appearance on her mother's TV program at just four weeks old, and her first singing début on National Television at the age of 6.
Chloë performed with Celtic Woman for almost a decade before moving on to pursue a solo career in 2013. The past 6 years have been busy for the singer; performing at Croke Park’s Stars, Choirs and Carols Guinness Book of Records concert to crowd of 15,000; singing in front of 20,000 strong audience and alongside 2,000 mass pipe and drum musicians at the international Military Tattoo festival in Basel, Switzerland and the Cape Town Military Tattoo; onstage with longtime Celtic Woman colleague Lisa Kelly and esteemed Irish tenors Paul Byrom, Emmet Cahill and Emmett O’ Hanlon (former members of Celtic Thunder) and with Grammy and Emmy nominee and voice of Riverdance Michael Londra at The Fred Amphitheatre in Georgia.
We are excited to announce Chloë’s latest adventure. She is lending her voice and singing talents to the imaginative and creative “Art-See Smart-See” member of The Planet Peek-A-Boo Crew, Peek-A-Boo Rachael. Tune in to watch Peek-A-Boo Rachael “Peek into Learning” about a variety of arts/crafts and food projects in her segment from Planet Peek-A-Boo called, “Art-See Smart-See”. She loves to help children explore and discover fun ways to be creative in the arts. Peek-A-Boo Rachael believes “Art Brings Out Your Smart” and so does Chloë.
Beau Loendorf Voice of Peek-A-Boo Mackie
Born and raised in Littleton, Colorado he grew up alongside the Rocky Mountains and thus created a passion for hiking and anything outdoors. When he was in college, he volunteered at a serious fun camp, founded by Paul Newman in Florida. This camp’s mission is to “foster a spirit of joy by creating a free, safe and medically-sound camp environment that enriches the loves of children with serious illnesses and their families.” From that experience he found his passion for working with kids and helping coordinating events.
A few years later he started his own Event Planning company, called Big & Little Events which finally lead him into the role he is in now. Serving as a tour event coordinator for the legendary rock band, Chicago, Beau over the last three years have gone all around the country with the band putting on shows of the bands Greatest Hits & Remastered Chicago II Tour.
Beau's latest experience is joining The Planet Peek-A-Boo crew as the voice of Peek-A-Boo Mackie. Beau relates a lot to this character because growing up he was very active in sports and has a passion for dancing.
In a segment called “Let’s Move it” , the best friend team of Peek-A-Boo Mackie and Mia “peek” Into a variety of exercises, dances and sports. Many kids can relate with Mackie, whether it be his energy for running around playing a sport or wanting to sit and create a handshake.
Beau is a firm believer that when we use energy to create fun experiences, we create memories of happiness and learn something new.
Planet Peek-A-Boo Intellectual Properties Include:
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Animated/Live Action Cartoon
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Original Songs/Music
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Live Interactive Sing-A-Long Show
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Digital Media -Apps.
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Merchandise
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Publishing
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"Peek-A-Boo” The Movie
What is Planet Peek-A-Boo?
Planet Peek-A-Boo is a magical planet found in a storybook.
What is the goal of The Planet Peek-A-Boo Crew?
"Peeking into learning", everything and anything Planet Earth has to offer a young mind that is growing and learning.
Who lives on Planet Peek-A-Boo?
This planet is home to many different & unique characters. Among them are a special selected team of six characters named The Peek-A-Boo Crew.
