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Act!vated Storytellers
Theatrical Storytellers perform at school assemblies, library reading programs and other locations across the U.S.
Amatneek, Bill
Storytelling with musical accompaniment. Program descriptions, reviews, and contact information. Mill Valley, CA.
Anderson, Dorothy Daniels
Costumed performances of historical stories, primarily for adults. Biography, program descriptions, event listings, and contact information. Phoenix, Arizona.
Anderson, Lance
Performs primarily for adults. Biography, video and audio clips, event listings, and contact details. North Hollywood, CA.
Aoki, Brenda Wong
Storyteller and performer of original as well as traditional Native American and Asian stories. Biography, story descriptions, event calendar, and contact details. San Francisco, CA.
Ausmus, Waynetta
Live performances and online streaming broadcasts. Biography, audio files, workshops, and contact information. Pottsboro, Texas.
Ball, Patrick
Celtic harper and teller. Biography, reviews, performance schedule, news, and contact information. Sebastopol, CA.
Banda, Masankho
Dancer, Storyteller and Massage Therapist from Malawi. Classes, performances and workshops. Oakland, CA.
Bates, Davis
Performances and workshops for children and families. Event schedule, program information, classroom activities, reviews, and contact details. Shelburne Falls, MA.
Binder, Mark
Performs for children. Biography, published works, event calendar, audio clips, and contact information. Providence, RI.
Black, Judith
Storytelling for children and adults. Biography, articles, newsletter, event schedule, and contact information. Marblehead, MA.
Bonins, Glenda
Specializing in K-12 residencies and community programs. Program descriptions, performance schedule, reviews, and contact details. Tucson, AZ.
Bumgardner, Scott Hill
Professional speaker, storyteller, and cowboy poet. Poems, biography, reviews, story list, event calendar, and recordings. Houston, Texas.
Burch, Milbre
Teller and teacher of storytelling to adults and children. Biography, program descriptions, articles, performance schedule, and contact information. Columbia, Missouri.
Burrows, Derek
Teller, musician, and educator. Tales from the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Africa for children. Biography, reviews, program descriptions, and audio clips. Boston, MA.
Celestial Navigations
A collaboration between actor Geoffrey Lewis and composers/musicians Geoff Levin and Bettie Ross.
Chin, Charlie
Biography, list of publications, and contact email. San Mateo, CA.
Coggswell, Gladys
Stories from Africa, China, England, Russia, and Missouri, as well as originals. Biography, schedule, testimonials, and workshop descriptions. Frankford, MO.
Conant, Catherine
Storytelling workshops and coaching. Program details, biography, story sample, and contact information. Chester, CT.
Conrad, Beverley
Fiddler and storyteller. Performance schedule, stories about fiddles and violins, and email. Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
Cox, Allison
Storyteller, editor, and educator. Biography, program and story descriptions, articles, event listings, and contact information. Vashon, WA.
Crocker, Gary
Humorist and storyteller. Provides history, local stories, audio clips, testimonials, and contact information. West Gardiner, ME.
Daugherty, David
Costumed storytelling for children using props. Biography, event listings, photographs, and email. Marshalltown, Iowa.
Davis, Angela
The Yarnspinner: workshop and performance descriptions, reviews, and interactive story. New Orleans, LA.
de Las Casas, Dianne
Traditional folklore and audience participation stories. Program descriptions, calendar, reviews, stories and games. Harvey, LA.
Doyle, Don
Concerts and workshops for adults or family audiences. Biography, testimonials, and contact information. Mesa, AZ.
Dudding, Kate
Programs for children, families, and adults. Short stories, images, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Clifton Park, NY.
Edgecomb, Diane
Programs for adults, children, and families. Biography, event listings, program descriptions, and contact information. Boston, MA.
Eshu and Motoko - The Folktales Network
Motoko Dworkin and Eshu Bumpus, Storytellers of Asian and African folktales. Amherst, Massachusetts.
Fairlee, Cathryn
World mythology and historical tales for adults and teens. Event schedule, biography, contact information, and list of stories. Healdsburg, CA.
Ferlatte, Diane
Multi-cultural stories, with an emphasis on the African-American experience. Biography, program list, upcoming events, and contact information. Sacramento, CA.
Fierst, Gerald
Performances and workshops for children and adults. Program descriptions, weblog, audio clip, tape order form, and contact email.
Fowler, John Thomas
Storyteller and old time musician. Biography, programs and residencies, and contact email. South Carolina.
Foxtales, International
Storytelling, creative writing, teacher training, Audio cassettes, books, science and ecology, and artist residencies with Brian "Fox" Ellis.
Garrison, Hardy
Children and family entertainer. Biography, reviews, program descriptions, and contact information. Madison, Wisconsin.
Geisler, Harlynne
Performances for all ages. Biography, schedule, program descriptions, newsletter, book review, and contact information. San Diego, CA.
Grayzel, Eva
Stories and motivational speaking for all ages. Program descriptions, performance schedule, references, and contact information. Easton, PA.
Hannah, Martha
Medieval stories, comedy, song, and workshops. Program descriptions, reviews, pricing, biography, and contact information. Austin, TX.
Harley, Bill
Storytelling for children. Biography, radio listings, event calendar, and contact information. Seekonk, MA.
Healing Force
Joseph, Gail, and Sonji Anderson combine storytelling, music, and dance in a celebration of African culture. Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Hoelle, Jody
Performances for all ages. Biography, articles, images, testimonials, and contact form. Redlands, CA.
Holder, Chris
Songs and stories for all ages. Biography, performance descriptions, and contact information. Hammondsport, NY.
Imagine Menagerie
Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro of Connecticut present a collage of participatory tales told with music and humor.
Irvine, Alan
Performs for children and adults. Biography, story descriptions, articles, walking tours, and contact information.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Izzy, Joel Ben
Traveling storyteller. Includes biography, consulting, news, and contact information. [Berkeley, California]
Jones, Bill
Retired Presbyterian minister tells stories for adults and children. Biography, event calendar, program descriptions, and contact information. Memphis, Tennessee.
Killavey, Cindy
Programs for children and adults. Biography, program descriptions, reviews, schedule, and contact information. Portsmouth, RI.
Leah Danoff
Original and creative stories for all ages and special occasions! Chicagoland, Illinois.
Lehrman, Betty
Tales for all ages. Biography, performance and workshop descriptions, reviews, event calendar, and contact information. Framingham, Massachusetts.
Linda Spitzer - Tales from the Storybag
Linda uses magic, puppets and excitement to tell stories from many cultures. Miami, Florida.
Lisa Lipkin
View samples of her work, press kit, workshops, performances and contact information.
Lockett, Dr. Michael
Performances for all ages. Biography, short stories, images, events, message board, and contact information. Normal, IL.
Lower, Joanne
Stories for all ages. Biography, list of recordings, event calendar, audio clip, and contact information. Rochester, MN.
Macdonald, Margaret Read
Storyteller, author, and children's librarian, offering classes, workshops, and keynote speeches. Includes ordering information, appearances, partners, and contact information. Kirkland, WA.
Maggi Peirce
Traditional storyteller, raconteur, reciter and folksinger, with material ranging from her Northern Irish background to life in the United States. Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
Makeba, Awele
Reviews, audio clips, contact information, and event listings. Oakland, California.
Marc Spiegel
Storyteller in Washington, DC, USA
Maria Moreno
One-woman historical re-enactment of Dona Merced (1839-1907) growing up on Chino Rancho, California. Program offered to Southern California elementary schools.
Marilyn McPhie
Professional storyteller since 1985. San Diego, California.
Mark Lewis
Emmy award-winning storyteller, teacher and writer from Eugene, Oregon.
Mark Shepard DrumSongStory
A multi-disciplinary storyteller who uses drums, songs and sound effects instruments to bring traditional and original stories alive. Connecticut.
Marni Gillard
Storyteller and author in the Albany/Saratoga Springs area of New York State, USA. Marni's tales inspire her listeners to find stories in themselves.
Martin, Rafe
Storyteller and author available for personal appearances. [Rochester, New York]
Mary Hamilton - Storyteller
Mary Hamilton, Kentucky storyteller, uses her voice and body in a straightforward "just talking" style to tell stories. Audiences watch, listen, imagine, and create worlds.
Mary Jo Huff - Storytellin' Time
Stories to share for all ages. Presentations, workshops, school residencies. Early Childhood teachers and kids are her speciality. Newburgh, Indiana.
Mary Jo Maichack - Storyteller & Minstrel
Award-winning storyteller and musician based in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
Mary Lloyd Dugan
Mary Lloyd has performed at theatres, festivals, and schools all over the country. She inspires a sharing of tales, personal and literaray, promoting an awareness of the art and power of storytelling.
McGee, Randel
Storyteller, puppeteer, and ventriloquist. Hanford, California.
Meet Ben Franklin
One man dramatist and storyteller, Art Yeaman performs in period attire as Ben Franklin (1706-1790). Green Cove Springs, Florida.
Michael Kasony O'Malley
Slovak stories, Christmas Legends, Irish Tales and Earth Mother Stories for all ages: children, teens, families and adults. Columbus, Ohio.
Mike Miller
Business speaker and "full contact" storyteller. Charleston, South Carolina.
Miller, David Joe
Storyteller and writing consultant. Biography, program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Jonesborough, TN.
Mnich, Ellen
Presents stories based on her Aunt Hellen's travels. Workshop descriptions, reviews, video clips, and contact information. Troy, New York.
Musical Folktales From Around the World
Reiko Obata and Steven Gregory tell musical folk tales from around the world. San Diego, California.
Namu Lwanga
Ugandan dancer, singer, and storyteller now based in Maryland.
Nancy Schimmel
Storyteller and Songwriter in Berkeley, California.
National Story Project with Paul Auster
Paul Auster returned to National Public Radio's Weekend All Things Considered to focus on telling not just his own stories, but also those of listeners. Read or listen to stories that have aired since November 1999.
Nelson C. Lauver
"The American Storyteller." Motivational speaker on learning disabilities and literacy.
O'Callahan, Jay
Performances and workshops. Biography, achievements, programs, newsletter, and calendar. Marshfield, MA.
Once Upon a Toon
Cartoonist/storyteller Joe Wos blends storytelling with live cartoon illustration. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ozzie Nogg: Telling Tales Out of Shul
Personal stories that explore Jewish tradition, values and identity. Omaha, Nebraska.
Pat Mendoza
"Teller of Tales and Singer of Americana." Denver, Colorado. Storyteller, humorist, author, musician. Available for performances throughout the United States, British Isles, Canada.
Pearmain, Elisa
Stories and workshops for all ages. Program descriptions, short stories, and contact email. Lincoln, MA.
Petrell Kallevig, Christine
Uses origami to tell stories. Performance descriptions and contact information. Cleveland, OH.
Pleasant DeSpain
Storyteller, author and consultant with corporate and educational information.
Ralph Williston
Storyteller from Lamar, Missouri promoting his Native American children's stories.
Reiser, Bob
Original and traditional tales for children and adults. Reviews, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Tarrytown, New York.
Reneaux , J.J. (1955-2000)
Web site of the late Cajun singer and storyteller from Athens, Georgia. Biography and list of books and recordings.
Rick Sowash
Professional humorist and "Master of the Tall Tale" in Ohio.
Robbi Hall Kumalo
Multicultural musical and interactive storytelling. East Setauket, New York.
Robbins, Amy L.
Stories with song, movement and spoken word. Performance descriptions, reviews, event listings, and contact information. Belfast, ME
Robert Rubenstein
Storyteller, writer, producer, and teacher from Eugene, Oregon.
Roberta Codemo
Tale spinner with a wide-ranging story repertoire. Springfield, Illinois.
Roots & Wings
Storyteller, folk artist, and human rights educator Denise Valentine brings to life African and African American folklore. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rose The Story Lady
Professional storyteller in the Livermore, California, with articles, bibliography, lesson plans.
Russo, 'Russ' Louis - storyteller/ventri
A bio-history of this comic-storyteller, puppeteer and ventriloquist entertainer.
Samarripa, Consuelo
Programs for general audiences in English and Spanish. Biography, performance and workshop listings, and contact information. Austin, TX.
Scoles, Cheryl
Storytelling and puppeteering for children. Testimonials, performance listings, and contact information. East Brunswick, NJ.
Sherry Norfolk
Teaching artist, storyteller, and author of "The Moral of the Story," folktales for character development. Sherry is on the rosters of several State Arts Agencies.
Soulworks
Storyteller, master of ceremonies, coach and psychotherapist, Steven Holl, based in Traverse City, Michigan.
Spagnoli, Cathy
Specializes in Asian traditional telling; site includes programs, publications, samples, and contact information. Vashon Island, WA.
Spelman, Jon
Teller, collector, and writer. Program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Silver Spring, MD.
Stands With Many, Joseph
Cherokee storytelling and cultural programs for all ages. Program descriptions, pricing, and booking information. Baltimore, MD.
Steadman, Pamela Munson
Author and storyteller. Biography, workshop descriptions, pricing, contact email, and books. Savannah, GA.
Steve Schuch
Musician and storyteller presenting Inuit legends from the arctic, sounds of the Scottish highlands, lively songs and polyrhythms from Africa. Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Stories & Songs From The Jewish Tradition
Storyteller/Juggler Renee Brachfeld and Cantor/Musician Mark Novak travel throughout the US performing and teaching at synagogues, schools, JCCs, and Festivals. Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners.
Story Quilters - BZ Smith and Cynthia Restivo
From California's Sierras, tandem tellers Cynthia Restivo and B.Z. Smith captivate audiences young and old. They magically transport their listeners to imaginative times and places in their engaging performances.
Strauss, Kevin
Folktales and nature stories for children and adults. Program descriptions, newsletter, short stories, events, and cotanctr details. Ely, Minnesota.
Susan Strauss
Susan Strauss is a storyteller, children's author, natural history interpreter and interpretive trainer. Bend, Oregon.
Sylvia Payne
North Carolina Storyteller tells multicultural folktales, stories of history, and North Carolina legends
Tahira
Storyteller, poet and singer, sharing the African and African American oral tradition. Delaware.
Tammy Hall
Tammy Hall, a professional storyteller, draws from her African-American heritage to bring to life stories of all people to all people. New York.
Teatro Imperfecto
Terese Giammarco and Paul Edwards plant seeds of refinement through musical storytelling for children of all ages! Westchester County, New York.
The Patchwork Players Story Theatre
James Nelson-Lucas and Patti Christensen combine storytelling, improv-theatre and audience participation to bring tales old and new to life. Southern California.
The Storybook Lady
Julie Ditton specializes in children's literature and folktales for children from 3-93! Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Storywalker -- Kathleen Gill
Stories from her Irish family; the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana; migrant camps in New York and Colorado; and the Appalachian Trail.
The Wisdom Tree
Elementary and middle school programs featuring creative blending of American Indian-style storytelling, music, ventriloquism, special effects and makeup. Joshua Tree, California.
The Words Un-Spoken Listening Initiative
New Mexico singer/songwriter Glynn David, is endeavoring to bring a much needed message into high schools and colleges throughout the United States. "When You've Learned How To Listen".
Thomas Doty
Doty & Coyote - stories from the Native West. Ashland, Oregon.
Tolar, Debra Olson
Programs for adults, families, and children. Biography, testimonials, program and event lists, and contact information. Valencia, CA.
Tom McCabe
Storyteller, playwright, teacher, director, and writer. Northhampton, Massachusetts.
Tucker, Shelly Kneupper
Storyteller and weaver. Biography, program descriptions, booking and contact information, and recordings. Denton, TX.
Walter the Giant Storyteller
Storytelling from literature and oral tradition for all ages. San Francisco, California.
Washington, Donna
Storyteller, folklorist, and author for all ages. Audio files, references, event calendar, photos, and contact information.
Watts, Cynthia
Biography, program details, news, and contact information. Atlanta, GA.
Weakley, Tom
Performances for adult and family audiences. Biography, testimonials, event listings, contact information, mailing list, and recordings. Arlington, VT.
William Wilder
Performances, school residencies, and workshops from a veteran teacher and storyteller. Greenville, South Carolina.
Williams, Diane
Biography, events, and links. Madison, Mississippi.
Williamson, Glen
Actor and storyteller, offers performances for all ages. Program descriptions, images, biography, event schedule, testimonials, pricing, and contact information. New York, NY.
Willy Claflin
Willy Claflin and his sidekick puppet Maynard Moose are storytellers available for booking at school performances, staff in-services and storytelling festivals both in the U.S. and internationally.
Wolf, Eric James
Tells stories of the Civil War, environment, and traditional folk tales. Biography, program and performance details, audio clips, event calendar, reviews, and contact information. Yellow Springs, OH.
Wooden, Faye
Performances for all ages. Includes biography, testimonials, images, audio files, and booking information. Maryville, TN.
Yvonne Healy
Award-winning storyteller offers performances, how-to workshops, CDs and books. Howell, Michigan.