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• Act!vated Story Theatre

  http://activatedstorytheatre.com/
  Theatrical Storytellers perform at school assemblies, library reading programs and other locations across the U.S.

• Amatneek, Bill

  http://www.amatneek.com/
  Storytelling with musical accompaniment. Program descriptions, reviews, and contact information. Mill Valley, CA.

• Anderson, Lance

  http://www.lanceanderson.com/
  Performs primarily for adults. Biography, video and audio clips, event listings, and contact details. North Hollywood, CA.

• Aoki, Brenda Wong

  http://www.brendawongaoki.com/
  Stories of people living between worlds, whether in folklore or in Hapa/Mestizo culture. Biography, info about performances, recordings, and awards.. San Francisco, CA.

• Arnold, Sheila

  http://www.mssheila.org/
  Storyteller and historic character interpreter. Programs, schedule, testimonials, info for teachers. Hampton, VA.

• Ball, Patrick

  http://www.patrickball.com/
  Celtic harper and teller. Biography, reviews, performance schedule, news, and contact information. Sebastopol, CA.

• Banda, Masankho

  http://www.ucandanc.org/
  Dancer, Storyteller and Massage Therapist from Malawi. Classes, performances and workshops. Oakland, CA.

• Bates, Davis

  http://www.davisbates.com/
  Performances and workshops for children and families. Event schedule, program information, classroom activities, reviews, and contact details. Shelburne Falls, MA.

• Behling, Karl

  http://www.kbstoryteller.webs.com/
  Stories for all ages. Performances, workshops, teacher training, and residencies available. Program descriptions, and contact information. Kaysville, Utah

• Binder, Mark

  http://www.markbinder.com/
  Performs for children. Biography, published works, event calendar, audio clips, and contact information. Providence, RI.

• Black, Judith

  http://www.storiesalive.com/
  Storytelling for children and adults. Biography, articles, newsletter, event schedule, and contact information. Marblehead, MA.

• Black, Sue

  http://www.sue-black.com/
  Storyteller, writer, teaching artist – Sue combines her passion for telling stories with her delight in teaching students and their teachers to tell and write stories.

• Blanchard, Elaine

  http://porchswingstories.com/
  Storyteller, Spiritual Retreat Leader and Public Speaker. Speaks on women’s issues and the process of community building.

• Bonins, Glenda

  http://www.storyworksgroup.com/
  Specializing in K-12 residencies and community programs. Program descriptions, performance schedule, reviews, and contact details. Tucson, AZ.

• Born, Camille

  http://couldbeworsestories.com/
  Medieval legends, original historical stories for middle school students through adults. Mahomet, IL

• Brachfeld, Renee

  http://www.jewishstorytelling.com/
  Performs stories and songs from the Jewish Tradition with musician Mark Novak. Biography, schedule, program descriptions, and contact information. Washington, D.C.

• Brother Wolf

  http://www.ericwolf.org/
  Storyteller Eric Wolf of Yellow Springs, Ohio, describes his storytelling projects and work.

• Brown Tones Productions

  http://www.visitharriettubman.com/
  Storytellers in WA State with a historical portrayal of Harriet Tubman, the most renowned conductor on the Underground Railroad. Karol Brown portrays Harriet Tubman as a 92 year old woman sharing her stories. James Brown as Brother Ely.

• Buckner-Barnette, Ina

  http://www.sunshinestoryteller.com/
  Stories with participation, movement, and music. Program info, performance calendar, reviews. Los Angeles, CA.

• Bumgardner, Scott Hill

  http://www.texaslegacies.com/
  Professional speaker, storyteller, and cowboy poet. Poems, biography, reviews, story list, event calendar, and recordings. Houston, Texas.

• Burch, Milbre

  http://www.kindcrone.com/
  Teller and teacher of storytelling to adults and children. Biography, program descriptions, articles, performance schedule, and contact information. Columbia, Missouri.

• Burrows, Derek

  http://derekburrows.com/
  Teller, musician, and educator. Tales from the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and Africa for children. Biography, reviews, program descriptions, and audio clips. Boston, MA.

• Buvala, Sean

  http://seantells.com/
  Storytelling Coach with 25 years experience serving businesses, nonprofits, teachers, and parents. Available for keynotes, workshops and presentations. Arizona.

• Carney, Kate

  http://heroicwomen.atspace.com/
  Offers storytelling from the lives of real historic women, in New England and the Northeast. Provides workshops in role-playing, storytelling and creative drama for adults or children.

• Christensen, Patti

  http://www.pattistory.com/
  Programs for all ages offering songs and participation. Oceanside, California.

• Chung, Alton

  http://www.altonchung.com/
  "Opening the Heart and Healing with Story." Asian folktales, ghost stories, and true stories of Japanese-Americans in WWII. Vancouver, WA.

• Claflin, Willy

  http://www.willyclaflin.com/
  Performs with puppet Maynard Moose at schools and festivals. Calendar of events, performance descriptions, testimonials, and biography. San Francisco, CA.

• Conrad, Beverley

  http://www.fiddlerwoman.com/
  Legends and lore of the fiddle and fiddlers, regional "true" ghost stories for all age groups. Performance schedule and biography. Snyder County, Pennsylvania.

• Cox, Allison

  http://www.dancingleaves.com/allison/index.html
  Storyteller, editor, and educator. Biography, program and story descriptions, articles, event listings, and contact information. Vashon, WA.

• Crackerbarrel Entertainment

  http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/index.htm
  Husband-and-wife duo of Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro presents "Imagine Menagerie", a collage of participatory tales, told with music.

• Crocker, Gary

  http://www.garycrocker.com/
  Humorist and storyteller. Provides history, local stories, audio clips, testimonials, and contact information. West Gardiner, ME.

• Daugherty, David

  http://www.mydragonstories.com/
  Costumed storytelling for children using props. Biography, event listings, photographs, and email. Marshalltown, Iowa.

• Donoval, Nancy

  http://www.nancydonoval.com/
  "Good Art About Hard Stuff." Storyteller, Story Coach, Consultant. National Story Slam Champion 2010. Biography, Info about programs, keynotes, workshops. Minneapolis, MN.

• Dooley, Norah

  http://www.norahdooley.com/
  Offers storytelling for schools, libraries, festivals, keynotes and celebrations. Includes information, fees and outlines. Massachusetts.

• Doty, Thomas

  http://www.dotycoyote.com/
  Performs stories from the American West. Daily journal, event listings, biography, fee listing, audio samples, images, and on-site workshops and class descriptions. Ashland, Oregon.

• Dudding, Kate

  http://www.katedudding.com/
  Programs for children, families, and adults. Short stories, images, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Clifton Park, NY.

• Dunn, Debbie

  http://moredunntales.com/
  Storytelling Performances, Storytelling Workshops, School Residencies, and Staff Development for Teachers. Mosheim, Tennessee.

• Edgecomb, Diane

  http://www.livingmyth.com/
  Storytelling, experimental and traditional theatre programs for adults and children. Biography, event listings, program descriptions, and contact information. Boston, MA.

• Embodied Expressions

  http://www.embodiedexpressions.com/
  Sita Lewi offers public storytelling events, parties, organizational team building storytelling, school programs and motivational speaking. Based in Texas.

• Eshu and Motoko - The Folktales Network

  http://www.folktales.net/
  Motoko Dworkin and Eshu Bumpus, Storytellers of Asian and African folktales. Amherst, Massachusetts.

• Ferguson, "Riverboat" John

  http://riverboatjohn.net/
  Story and song performances for all ages. References, biography, program descriptions, photographs, and contact email. Blountsville, AL.

• Ferlatte, Diane

  http://www.dianeferlatte.com/
  Multi-cultural stories, with an emphasis on the African-American experience. Biography, program list, upcoming events, and contact information. Oakland, CA.

• Fierst, Gerald

  http://www.geraldfierst.com/
  Performances and workshops for children and adults. Program descriptions, weblog, audio clip, tape order form, and contact email. Montclair, NJ.

• Fowler, John Thomas

  http://www.hairytoeproductions.com/
  Storyteller and old time musician. Biography, programs and residencies, and contact email. South Carolina.

• Freese, Thomas L.

  http://www.thomaslfreese.com/
  Storyteller, author, and artist. Visual and/or Literary Arts Residencies or Workshops. Kentucky.

• Geisler, Harlynne

  http://storyteller.swiftsite.com/
  Performances for all ages. Biography, schedule, program descriptions, newsletter, book review, and contact information. San Diego, CA.

• Gere, Jeff

  http://www.jeffgere.com/
  Jeff Gere is one of Hawaii's most popular and active storytellers. He runs the Talk Story Festival, Talk Story Radio, has toured extensively and has a bunch of recordings.

• Gillard, Marni

  http://www.marnigillard.com/
  Storyteller and author. Biography, testimonials, publications, and contact information. Schenectady, NY

• Gorham, Linda

  http://www.lindagorham.com/
  African American storyteller from Illinois tells interactive folktales. Themes include respect, common sense and caring.

• Grayzel, Eva

  http://www.evagrayzel.com/
  Stories and motivational speaking for all ages. Program descriptions, performance schedule, references, and contact information. Easton, PA.

• Gregory, Steven

  http://www.talesalive.com/
  Storytelling performances with musical accompaniment by Reiko Obata. Biography, programs, and contact information. San Diego, CA.

• Hamilton, Mary

  http://www.maryhamilton.info/
  Storytelling for adults and children. Biography, performance and workshop descriptions, recordings and books, articles, and contact information. Frankfort, KY

• Hannah, Martha

  http://www.marthahannah.com/
  Medieval stories, comedy, song, and workshops. Program descriptions, reviews, pricing, biography, and contact information. Austin, TX.

• Harley, Bill

  http://www.billharley.com/
  Storytelling for children. Biography, radio listings, event calendar, and contact information. Seekonk, MA.

• Henegar, Steven

  http://www.stevenhenegar.net/
  Steven celebrates the everyday and the fantastic in vibrant original and traditional stories that call up the experiences and feelings that connect us all – Truth & Lies for all occasions. Southern California.

• Holder, Chris

  http://www.storysinger.com/
  Songs and stories for all ages. Biography, performance descriptions, and contact information. Hammondsport, NY.

• Horner, Beth

  http://www.bethhorner.com/
  Programs for adults, school assemblies, reviews, articles, and recordings. Wilmettte, IL and Columbia, MO.

• Horowitz, Muriel

  http://www.murielhorowitz.com/
  Enchants listeners of all ages with tellings filled with audience involvement. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

• Howe, Priscilla

  http://www.priscillahowe.com/
  Funny, scary, serious, goofy and sophisticated stories, tailored to the audience. Program descriptions, calendar, blog. Kansas City, KS.

• Huddle, Rick

  http://www.rickhuddle.com/
  Biography, performances, reviews for both kid-friendly shows and adult audiences. Portland, OR

• Huff, Mary Jo

  http://www.storytellin.com/
  Stories for all ages. Presentations, workshops, school residencies. Early Childhood teachers and kids are her speciality. Newburgh, Indiana.

• Irvine, Alan

  http://www.alanirvine.com/
  Performs for children and adults. Biography, story descriptions, articles, walking tours, and contact information.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

• Kasony-O'Malley, Michael R.

  http://www.michaelthestoryteller.com/
  Stories for all ages. Program, workshop, and residency descriptions, testimonials, biography, store, and contact information. Columbus, OH.

• Katz, Michael

  http://www.storytellermichael.com/
  "Teller of a Thousand Tales." Programs, workshops, recordings, and contact info. California.

• Killavey, Cindy

  http://www.storyri.com/
  Programs for children and adults. Biography, program descriptions, reviews, schedule, and contact information. Portsmouth, RI.

• King Pruitt, Linda

  http://www.lkpstoryteller.com/
  Storytelling, performance, workshops, teacher training, and residencies available. A history of Aesop and a fable with curricular extensions available on site. Capistrano Beach, California.

• Lann-Clark, Erica

  http://www.ericalannclark.com/
  Traditional and personal tales for adults and children. Calendar of events, biography, and contact information. Soquel, California.

• Latimer, Katie

  http://www.katielatimer.com/
  Upcoming events, biography, story descriptions, and contact information. Coventry, RI. [Flash required]

• Lehrman, Betty

  http://users.rcn.com/bettylehrman/
  Tales for all ages. Biography, performance and workshop descriptions, reviews, event calendar, and contact information. Framingham, Massachusetts.

• Leventhal, Rona

  http://www.ronatales.com/
  Storyteller, Interactive Educator, Creative Movement & Drama Specialist - provides performances, workshops, residencies and keynote addresses for children, adults, families, teachers and corporations. Participatory programs incorporate multiple learning modalities and are customized to the specific needs of the audience.

• Lewis, Mark

  http://www.laughingmooninc.com/
  Emmy award-winning storyteller. Biography, audio and writing samples, resume, and cotanct information. Eugene, Oregon.

• Lockett, Dr. Michael

  http://www.mikelockett.com/
  Performances for all ages. Biography, short stories, images, events, message board, and contact information. Normal, IL.

• Lower, Joanne

  http://www.iowafarmgirl.com/
  Stories for all ages. Biography, list of recordings, event calendar, audio clip, and contact information. Rochester, MN.

• Macdonald, Margaret Read

  http://www.margaretreadmacdonald.com/
  Storyteller, author, and children's librarian, offering classes, workshops, and keynote speeches. Includes ordering information, appearances, partners, and contact information. Kirkland, WA.

• Macklin, Diane

  http://www.dianemacklin.com/
  Storyteller/educator telling in the African "griotic" tradition to inspire hope, peace, and justice through world folktales and personal narratives. Washington, DC.

• Maichack, Mary Jo

  http://www.maryjomaichack.com/
  Performs folktales, songs, and story theater. Schedule, biography, audio clips, images, news, references and contact information. Massachusetts.

• Makeba, Awele

  http://www.awele.com/
  African American history, folklore, and personal tales. Reviews, audio clips, contact information, and event listings. Oakland, California.

• Martin, Rafe

  http://www.rafemartin.com/
  Storyteller and author. Biography, books, recordings, performance descriptions, articles, awards, and contact details. Rochester, New York.

• McCabe, Tom

  http://www.tommccabe.com/
  Performances primarily for children and adults. Biography, reviews, articles, program descriptions, contact information, and link to video of a live performance. Northampton, Massachusetts.

• McPhie, Marilyn

  http://www.marilynmcphie.com/
  Performances for adults and children. Event calendar, audio samples, and contact information. San Diego, California.

• Mike Mann, Storyteller

  http://www.storymann.com/
  Presentations for children and adults, workshops and keynotes. Program descriptions, references and video samples.

• Miller, David Joe

  http://www.davidjoemiller.com/
  Storyteller and writing consultant. Biography, program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Jonesborough, TN.

• Miller, Mike

  http://www.greatstoryteller.com/
  Business speaker and storyteller for all ages. Biography, articles, story samples, program descriptions, images, and contact information. Charleston, South Carolina.

• Mnich, Ellen

  http://www.aunthelenscloset.com/
  Presents stories based on her Aunt Hellen's travels. Workshop descriptions, reviews, video clips, and contact information. Troy, New York.

• Munslow, Keith

  http://www.keithmunslow.com/
  Event calendar, biography, program descriptions, photographs, and contact form. Rhode Island. [Flash required]

• Nease, Pat

  http://www.patnease.com/
  Bio, repertoire, program info from an educator and storyteller who tells hairy-scary, silly-chilly, and oldie-goldie stories. Parker, Florida.

• Nelson-Lucas, James

  http://www.jamesstorymagic.com/
  Brings the power of Story Magic to life for events large and small, to audiences young and old. Southern California.

• Norfolk, Sherry

  http://www.sherrynorfolk.com/
  Performances for children and teachers. Biography, program descriptions, and contact information.

• O'Callahan, Jay

  http://ocallahan.com/
  Performances and workshops. Biography, achievements, programs, newsletter, and calendar. Marshfield, MA.

• Owens, Rose

  http://www.rosethestorylady.net/
  "The Story Lady." Articles, bibliography, written stories, lesson plans, and program descriptions. Livermore, California.

• Payne, Sylvia

  http://www.storytraditions.com/
  Performances for all ages. Program descriptions, testimonials and contact information. Newton, NC.

• Pearmain, Elisa

  http://wisdomtales.com/Story/
  Stories and workshops for all ages. Program descriptions, short stories, and contact email. Lincoln, MA.

• Pearmain, Elisa

  http://www.wisdomtales.com/
  Spirituality based stories. Bibliography, testimonials, and program descriptions. Lincoln, MA.

• Petrell Kallevig, Christine

  http://storytimeink.com/Christine_Kallevig/
  Uses origami to tell stories. Performance descriptions and contact information. Cleveland, OH.

• Picor, Genot

  http://www.genotpicor.com/
  Stories of American exploration for all ages. Biography, event schedule, program highlights, testimonials, images, pricing, and contact information. Macomb Township, MI.

• Pillsworth, Karen

  http://www.karenpillsworth.com/
  Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller Laureate of Kingston, NY, has been enchanting audiences all over the Northeast with her stories for over 25 years.

• Porcino, John

  http://www.johnporcino.com/
  Story and song performances for all ages. Biography, books and recordings, events, reviews, and articles. Amherst, MA.

• Reiser, Bob

  http://www.bobtales.com/
  Original and traditional tales for children and adults. Reviews, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Tarrytown, New York.

• Reneaux , J.J. (1955-2000)

  http://www.jjreneaux.com/
  Web site of the late Cajun singer and storyteller from Athens, Georgia. Biography and list of books and recordings.

• Rippling Stories

  http://www.ripplingstories.com/
  Storyteller Katie Knutson is based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and travels throughout the country. Residencies, workshops and performances are available.

• Roseberry, Sue

  http://www.sueroseberry.com/
  Programs for school children. Biography, program outlines, event calendar, and contact details. Midland, Texas.

• Ross, Arianna

  http://www.ariannaross.com/
  Story Tapestries: weaving together the power of acrobatics, dance, music, theatre and storytelling. Germantown, MD.

• Samarripa, Consuelo

  http://www.consuelosamarripa.webs.com/
  Programs for general audiences in English and Spanish. Biography, performance and workshop listings, and contact information. Austin, TX.

• Schimmel, Nancy

  http://www.sisterschoice.com/storymain.html
  Storyteller and Songwriter. Resume and contact information. Berkeley, California.

• Schoettler, Ellouise

  http://ellouiseschoettler.com/
  Varied storytelling programs and storytelling workshops for adults, youth, seniors and womens studies students. Testimonials, schedule, press kit. Chevy Chase, MD.

• Schuch, Steve

  http://www.nightheron.com/school.html
  Music and story performances for children. Program descriptions, audio and video samples, list of publications, biography, articles, and contact information. Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

• Scoles, Cheryl

  http://storytime1.net/
  Storytelling and puppeteering for children. Testimonials, performance listings, and contact information. East Brunswick, NJ.

• Shepard, Mark

  http://www.markshepard.com/
  Storyteller and hypnotist. Biography and contact information. New Haven, CT

• Singer, Sondra

  http://www.sondrasinger.com/
  Storyteller, musician, and dancer performs for children and adults. Program descriptions, event calendar, audio samples and media kit. Lakewood, CO.

• Smith, Cathy Jo

  http://www.irishteller.com/
  Bio, program information, and events. Specializing in Irish folklore. Dublin, Ohio.

• Spelman, Jon

  http://www.jonspelman.com/
  Storyteller, collector, teacher, and writer. Program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Silver Spring, MD.

• Spiegel, Marc

  http://www.marcspiegel.com/
  Original and traditional stories for children including "Einstein Alive." Articles, audio samples, story list, and contact details. Washington, DC

• Spitzer, Linda

  http://home.mindspring.com/~rd_spitzer/storyqueen/linda.htm
  Biography, testimonials, photographs, performance descriptions, and contact information. Lake Worth, Florida.

• Stands With Many, Joseph

  http://www.standswithmany.com/
  Cherokee storytelling and cultural programs for all ages. Program descriptions, pricing, and booking information. Baltimore, MD.

• Stearns, Carolyn

  http://www.carolynstearnsstoryteller.com/
  Spoken word from storyteller, public speaker, farmer, 4-H leader, community activist, letterboxer, FFA supporter, friend to youth. Storrs, Connecticut.

• Storytelling and Performance Literacy

  http://www.brettdillingham.com/
  Brett Dillingham is a professional storyteller, writer and educator. He performs and teaches storytelling in the United States, Ireland, England, Canada and Africa. Based in Juneau, Alaska.

• Strauss, Kevin

  http://www.naturestory.com/
  Folktales and nature stories for children and adults. Program descriptions, newsletter, short stories, events, and cotanctr details. Ely, Minnesota.

• Strauss, Susan

  http://www.straussstoryteller.com/
  Performances and workshops for children and adults. Program descriptions, books and recordings, notable past performances, and contact details. Bend, OR.

• Tahira

  http://www.angelfire.com/de/TAHIRA/
  Storyteller, poet and singer, sharing the African and African American oral tradition. Delaware.

• Taylor, Paul

  http://www.paultaylor.ws/
  Storytelling and didjeridoo performances for all ages. Biography, program descriptions, audio recordings, and contact information. Laramie, Wyoming.

• The Book Fairy

  http://www.thebookfairy.com/
  Storyteller and children's entertainer who visits schools and libraries. Based in Texas.

• The Moth: Urban Storytelling

  http://www.themoth.org/
  Professional and amateur storytellers based in New York.

• The Patchwork Players Story Theatre

  http://patchworkplayers.com/
  James Nelson-Lucas and Patti Christensen combine storytelling, improv-theatre and audience participation to bring tales old and new to life. Southern California.

• Tolar, Debra Olson

  http://www.debraolsontolar.com/
  Programs for adults, families, and children. Biography, testimonials, program and event lists, and contact information. Valencia, CA.

• Tutson, Valerie

  http://www.valerietutson.com/
  Stories from Africa and African American history. Providence, Rhode Island.

• Valentine, Denise

  http://www.denisevalentine.com/
  Storyteller, folk artist, and human rights educator. African and African American history. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

• Walter, Jo. There and Back Again

  http://www.jowalter.org/
  Jo Walter is a Kitsap storyteller, combining storytelling for kids and adults with teaching and social justice work. Washington State.

• Washington, Donna

  http://www.dlwstoryteller.com/
  Storyteller, folklorist, and author for all ages. Audio files, references, event calendar, photos, and contact information.

• Watts, Cynthia

  http://www.mindspring.com/~watts-story/index2.html
  Biography, program details, news, and contact information. Atlanta, GA.

• Weaver, John.

  http://www.storytellerjohnweaver.com/
  Humorous, interactive storytelling for all ages, plus group coaching in storytelling & read-aloud techniques for teachers, parents or students. California.

• White Fox Stories

  http://www.whitefoxstories.com/
  Storytelling by Cathy Mosely. Bio, upcoming performances, programs, contact info. Springfield, IL.

• Williams, Diane

  http://www.angelfire.com/ms/DianeWilliams/
  Biography, events, and links. Madison, Mississippi.

• Wooden, Faye

  http://www.fayewooden.com/
  Performances for all ages. Includes biography, testimonials, images, audio files, and booking information. Maryville, TN.

 

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