Act!vated Storytellers
Theatrical Storytellers perform at school assemblies, library reading programs and other locations across the U.S.
www.activated-storytellers.com/
Amatneek, Bill
Storytelling with musical accompaniment. Program descriptions, reviews, and contact information. Mill Valley, CA.
www.amatneek.com/
Anderson, Dorothy Daniels
Costumed performances of historical stories, primarily for adults. Biography, program descriptions, event listings, and contact information. Phoenix, Arizona.
www.dorothyanderson.com/
Anderson, Lance
Performs primarily for adults. Biography, video and audio clips, event listings, and contact details. North Hollywood, CA.
www.lanceanderson.com/
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.
www.firstvoice.org/
The Art of Storytelling with Children
A national online community of storytellers hosted by Eric Wolf. Includes weblog, recorded guest shows, and services offered.
www.storytellingwithchildren.com/
Ausmus, Waynetta
Live performances and online streaming broadcasts. Biography, audio files, workshops, and contact information. Pottsboro, Texas.
www.waynettaausmus.com/
Ball, Patrick
Celtic harper and teller. Biography, reviews, performance schedule, news, and contact information. Sebastopol, CA.
www.patrickball.com/
Banda, Masankho
Dancer, Storyteller and Massage Therapist from Malawi. Classes, performances and workshops. Oakland, CA.
www.ucandanc.org/
Bates, Davis
Performances and workshops for children and families. Event schedule, program information, classroom activities, reviews, and contact details. Shelburne Falls, MA.
www.davisbates.com/
Binder, Mark
Performs for children. Biography, published works, event calendar, audio clips, and contact information. Providence, RI.
www.markbinder.com/
Black, Judith
Storytelling for children and adults. Biography, articles, newsletter, event schedule, and contact information. Marblehead, MA.
www.storiesalive.com/
Bonins, Glenda
Specializing in K12 residencies and community programs. Program descriptions, performance schedule, reviews, and contact details. Tucson, AZ.
www.storyworksgroup.com/
The Book Fairy
Storyteller and children's entertainer who visits schools and libraries. Based in Texas.
www.thebookfairy.com
Brachfeld, Renee
Performs stories and songs from the Jewish Tradition with musician Mark Novak. Biography, schedule, program descriptions, and contact information. Washington, D.C.
jewishstorytelling.com/
Bumgardner, Scott Hill
Professional speaker, storyteller, and cowboy poet. Poems, biography, reviews, story list, event calendar, and recordings. Houston, Texas.
www.texaslegacies.com/
Burch, Milbre
Teller and teacher of storytelling to adults and children. Biography, program descriptions, articles, performance schedule, and contact information. Columbia, Missouri.
www.kindcrone.com/
Burrows, Derek
Teller, musician, and educator. Tales from the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and Africa for children. Biography, reviews, program descriptions, and audio clips. Boston, MA.
derekburrows.com/
Claflin, Willy
Performs with puppet Maynard Moose at schools and festivals. Calendar of events, performance descriptions, testimonials, and biography. San Francisco, CA.
www.willyclaflin.com/
Conant, Catherine
Storytelling workshops and coaching. Program details, biography, story sample, and contact information. Chester, CT.
www.4astoryteller.com/
Conrad, Beverley
Legends and lore of the fiddle and fiddlers, regional "true" ghost stories for all age groups. Performance schedule and biography. Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
www.fiddlerwoman.com/
Cox, Allison
Storyteller, editor, and educator. Biography, program and story descriptions, articles, event listings, and contact information. Vashon, WA.
www.dancingleaves.com/allison/index.html
Crocker, Gary
Humorist and storyteller. Provides history, local stories, audio clips, testimonials, and contact information. West Gardiner, ME.
www.garycrocker.com/
Daniels, Dawn
Stories and songs from around the world. Biography, testimonials, program descriptions, and contact details. Alma, Michigan.
www.stonesoupproductions.org/
Danoff, Leah
Original stories for all ages. Contact email and event suggestions. Chicago, Illinois.
www.geocities.com/leahtrek/
Daugherty, David
Costumed storytelling for children using props. Biography, event listings, photographs, and email. Marshalltown, Iowa.
www.mydragonstories.com/
David, Glynn
Performances for High School and College students. Profile, audio clips, sponsorship and contact information. Albuquerque, New Mexico.
dave-viewtrend.home.att.net/
Davis, Angela
The Yarnspinner: workshop and performance descriptions, reviews, and interactive story. New Orleans, LA.
www.yarnspin.com/
de Las Casas, Dianne
Traditional folklore and audience participation stories. Program descriptions, calendar, reviews, stories and games. Harvey, LA.
www.storyconnection.net/
DeSpain, Pleasant
Performances for all ages. Biography, testimonials, program descriptions, audio sample, and contact information. Troy, NY.
www.storypro.com/
Ditton, Julie
Specializes in children's literature and folktales. Includes program and workshop descriptions. Fort Wayne, Indiana.
www.story-telling.com/StoryboookLady.htm
Dooley, Norah
Offers storytelling for schools, libraries, festivals, keynotes and celebrations. Includes information, fees and outlines. Massachusetts.
www.norahdooley.com/
Doty, Thomas
Performs stories from the American West. Daily journal, event listings, biography, fee listing, audio samples, images, and onsite workshops and class descriptions. Ashland, Oregon.
www.dotycoyote.com/
Doyle, Don
Concerts and workshops for adults or family audiences. Biography, testimonials, and contact information. Mesa, AZ.
don-doyle.com/
Dudding, Kate
Programs for children, families, and adults. Short stories, images, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Clifton Park, NY.
www.katedudding.com/
Edgecomb, Diane
Storytelling, experimental and traditional theatre programs for adults and children. Biography, event listings, program descriptions, and contact information.
www.livingmyth.com/
Embodied Expressions
Sita Lewi offers public storytelling events, parties, organizational team building storytelling, school programs and motivational speaking. Based in Texas.
www.embodiedexpressions.com/
Eshu and Motoko - The Folktales Network
Motoko Dworkin and Eshu Bumpus, Storytellers of Asian and African folktales. Amherst, Massachusetts.
www.folktales.net/
Ferguson, "Riverboat" John
Story and song performances for all ages. References, biography, program descriptions, photographs, and contact email.
riverboatjohn.net
Ferlatte, Diane
Multicultural stories, with an emphasis on the AfricanAmerican experience. Biography, program list, upcoming events, and contact information. Sacramento, CA.
www.dianeferlatte.com
Fierst, Gerald
Performances and workshops for children and adults. Program descriptions, weblog, audio clip, tape order form, and contact email.
www.geraldfierst.com/
Fowler, John Thomas
Storyteller and old time musician. Biography, programs and residencies, and contact email. South Carolina.
www.hairytoeproductions.com/
Geisler, Harlynne
Performances for all ages. Biography, schedule, program descriptions, newsletter, book review, and contact information. San Diego, CA.
storyteller.swiftsite.com/
Gill, Kathleen
Biography, list of books and recordings, links, and contact information. Schenectady, NY.
www.thestorywalker.com
Gillard, Marni
Storyteller and author. Biography, testimonials, publications, and contact information. Schenectady, NY
www.marnigillard.com
Grayzel, Eva
Stories and motivational speaking for all ages. Program descriptions, performance schedule, references, and contact information. Easton, PA.
www.evagrayzel.com
Gregory, Steven
Storytelling performances with musical accompaniment by Reiko Obata. Biography, programs, and contact information. San Diego, California.
musicalfolktales.itgo.com/
Hall, Tammy
Performances primarily for children. Story descriptions, biography, and contact information. Metro New York City, NY.
tammytellstales.com/
Hamilton, Mary
Storytelling for adults and children. Biography, performance and workshop descriptions, recordings and books, articles, and contact information. Frankfort, KY
www.maryhamilton.info
Hannah, Martha
Medieval stories, comedy, song, and workshops. Program descriptions, reviews, pricing, biography, and contact information. Austin, TX.
www.marthahannah.com
Harley, Bill
Storytelling for children. Biography, radio listings, event calendar, and contact information. Seekonk, MA.
www.billharley.com
Healy, Yvonne
Biography, reviews, images, program descriptions, articles and recordings, and audio and video clips. Howell, Michigan.
www.yhealy.com/
Hoelle, Jody
Performances for all ages. Biography, articles, images, testimonials, and contact form. Redlands, CA.
www.jodyhoelle.com
Holder, Chris
Songs and stories for all ages. Biography, performance descriptions, and contact information. Hammondsport, NY.
www.storysinger.com
Huff, Mary Jo
Stories for all ages. Presentations, workshops, school residencies. Early Childhood teachers and kids are her speciality. Newburgh, Indiana.
www.storytellin.com
Irvine, Alan
Performs for children and adults. Biography, story descriptions, articles, walking tours, and contact information.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
www.alanirvine.com/
Izzy, Joel Ben
Traveling storyteller. Includes biography, consulting, news, and contact information. [Berkeley, California]
www.storypage.com/
Jones, Bill
Retired Presbyterian minister tells stories for adults and children. Biography, event calendar, program descriptions, and contact information. Memphis, Tennessee.
www.billjonesstoryteller.com
Kaleidoscope Storytellers
Performances, workshops, and resources by storyteller/puppeteers Terry Deer and Suzie Shaeffer. Specializing in tandem storytelling using puppets, audience participation, creative dramatics, music, and poetry. Daytona Beach, Florida.
www.storyscope.org
Kasony-O'Malley, Michael R.
Stories for all ages. Program, workshop, and residency descriptions, testimonials, biography, store, and contact information. Columbus, OH.
www.michaelthestoryteller.com
Kate Carney
Offers storytelling from the lives of real historic women, in New England and the Northeast. Provides workshops in roleplaying, storytelling and creative drama for adults or children.
www.gis.net/~mtf/kate.htm
Killavey, Cindy
Programs for children and adults. Biography, program descriptions, reviews, schedule, and contact information. Portsmouth, RI.
www.storyri.com
King Pruitt, Linda
Storytelling, performance, workshops, teacher training, and residencies available. A history of Aesop and a fable with curricular extensions available on site. Capistrano Beach, California.
www.lkpstoryteller.com/
Kuczynski, Donna Marie
Workshops and performances for all ages, including special programs for alzheimers and dementia patients. Ohio.
home.centurytel.net/talestotell/talestotell.htm
Lann-Clark, Erica
Traditional and personal tales for adults and children. Calendar of events, biography, and contact information. Soquel, California.
www.ericalannclark.com
Latimer, Katie
Upcoming events, biography, story descriptions, and contact information. Coventry, RI. [Flash required]
www.katielatimer.com
Lehrman, Betty
Tales for all ages. Biography, performance and workshop descriptions, reviews, event calendar, and contact information. Framingham, Massachusetts.
www.bettylehrman.com
Lewis, Mark
Emmy awardwinning storyteller. Biography, audio and writing samples, resume, and cotanct information. Eugene, Oregon.
www.laughingmooninc.com
Linda Gorham, Storyteller
African American storyteller from Illinois tells interactive folktales. Themes include respect, common sense and caring.
www.lindagorham.com
Lockett, Dr. Michael
Performances for all ages. Biography, short stories, images, events, message board, and contact information. Normal, IL.
www.mikelockett.com
Lower, Joanne
Stories for all ages. Biography, list of recordings, event calendar, audio clip, and contact information. Rochester, MN.
www.iowafarmgirl.com/
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.
www.margaretreadmacdonald.com/
Maichack, Mary Jo
Performs folktales, songs, and story theater. Schedule, biography, audio clips, images, news, references and contact information. Massachusetts.
www.maryjomaichack.com
Makeba, Awele
Reviews, audio clips, contact information, and event listings. Oakland, California.
www.awele.com
Martin, Rafe
Storyteller and author. Biography, books, recordings, performance descriptions, articles, awards, and contact details. Rochester, New York.
www.rafemartin.com/
Mayes, Walter M.
Storytelling from literature and oral tradition for all ages. Biography, price list, testimonials, and contact information. San Francisco, California.
www.walterthegiant.com
McCabe, Tom
Performances primarily for children and adults. Biography, reviews, articles, program descriptions, contact information, and link to video of a live performance. Northampton, Massachusetts.
www.tommccabe.com/
McPhie, Marilyn
Performances for adults and children. Event calendar, audio samples, and contact information. San Diego, California.
www.marilynmcphie.com/
Mendoza, Pat
Storyteller and musician with performances for all ages. Testimonials, upcoming events, biography, books and tapes, and contact information. Denver, CO.
www.patmendoza.com/
Mike Mann, Storyteller
Presentations for children and adults, workshops and keynotes. Program descriptions, references and video samples.
www.storymann.com
Miller, David Joe
Storyteller and writing consultant. Biography, program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Jonesborough, TN.
www.davidjoemiller.com
Miller, Mike
Business speaker and storyteller for all ages. Biography, articles, story samples, program descriptions, images, and contact information. Charleston, South Carolina.
www.greatstoryteller.com
Mnich, Ellen
Presents stories based on her Aunt Hellen's travels. Workshop descriptions, reviews, video clips, and contact information. Troy, New York.
www.aunthelenscloset.com
The Moth: Urban Storytelling
Professional and amateur storytellers based in New York.
www.themoth.org
Munslow, Keith
Event calendar, biography, program descriptions, photographs, and contact form. Rhode Island. [Flash required]
www.keithmunslow.com
Muriel Horowitz, Storyteller
Enchants listeners of all ages with tellings filled with audience involvement. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York State.
www.murielhorowitz.com
Newmarket Storytree
A group of storytellers who delight in learning and sharing stories with audiences of all ages. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. New members are welcome anytime. Based in Newmarket, Ontario.
www.storytree.ca
Norfolk, Sherry
Performances for children and teachers. Biography, program descriptions, and contact information.
www.sherrynorfolk.com
O'Callahan, Jay
Performances and workshops. Biography, achievements, programs, newsletter, and calendar. Marshfield, MA.
ocallahan.com/
The Patchwork Players Story Theatre
James NelsonLucas and Patti Christensen combine storytelling, improvtheatre and audience participation to bring tales old and new to life. Southern California.
patchworkplayers.com/
Patti Christensen
Programs for all ages offering songs and participation. Oceanside, California.
www.pattistory.com
Payne, Sylvia
Performances for all ages. Program descriptions, testimonials and contact information. Newton, NC.
www.storytraditions.com
Pearmain, Elisa
Spirituality based stories. Bibliography, testimonials, and program descriptions. Lincoln, MA.
www.wisdomtales.com/
Pearmain, Elisa
Stories and workshops for all ages. Program descriptions, short stories, and contact email. Lincoln, MA.
wisdomtales.com/Story/
Peirce, Maggi
Traditional storyteller and folksinger. Biography, publications, awards, reviews, and contact information. Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
mysite.verizon.net/revhank/maggipeirce/
Petrell Kallevig, Christine
Uses origami to tell stories. Performance descriptions and contact information. Cleveland, OH.
home.att.net/~storytimeink/
Picor, Genot
Stories of American exploration for all ages. Biography, event schedule, program highlights, testimonials, images, pricing, and contact information. Macomb Township, MI.
www.genotpicor.com/
Porcino, John
Story and song performances for all ages. Biography, books and recordings, events, reviews, and articles. Amherst, MA.
www.johnporcino.com
Reiser, Bob
Original and traditional tales for children and adults. Reviews, program descriptions, biography, and contact details. Tarrytown, New York.
www.bobtales.com
Reneaux , J.J. (1955-2000)
Web site of the late Cajun singer and storyteller from Athens, Georgia. Biography and list of books and recordings.
www.jjreneaux.com
Rippling Stories
Storyteller Katie Knutson is based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and travels throughout the country. Residencies, workshops and performances are available.
www.katieknutson.com
Robbi Hall Kumalo
Multicultural musical and interactive storytelling. East Setauket, New York.
www.balidali.com
Robbins, Amy L.
Stories with song, movement and spoken word. Performance descriptions, reviews, event listings, and contact information. Belfast, ME
geckoinflight.com/
Rollins, Terry
Story descriptions, history, testimonials, weblog, and contact information. Bath, North Carolina.
www.geocities.com/terryrollinsstoryteller/
Roseberry, Sue
Programs for school children. Biography, program outlines, event calendar, and contact details. Midland, Texas.
www.sueroseberry.com
Sally Crandall - Storyteller
Professional storyteller from Columbus, Ohio.
www.sallycrandall.com
Schimmel, Nancy
Storyteller and Songwriter. Resume and contact information. Berkeley, California.
www.sisterschoice.com/storymain.html
Schuch, Steve
Music and story performances for children. Program descriptions, audio and video samples, list of publications, biography, articles, and contact information. Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
www.nightheron.com/school.html
Scoles, Cheryl
Storytelling and puppeteering for children. Testimonials, performance listings, and contact information. East Brunswick, NJ.
storytime1.net
Shepard, Mark
Storyteller and hypnotist. Biography and contact information. New Haven, CT
www.markshepard.com
Singer, Sondra
Storyteller, musician, and dancer performs for children and adults. Program descriptions, event calendar, audio samples and media kit. Lakewood, CO.
www.sondrasinger.com
Soulworks
Storyteller, master of ceremonies, coach and psychotherapist, Steven Holl, based in Traverse City, Michigan.
www.soulworks.org
Spagnoli, Cathy
Specializes in Asian traditional telling; programs, publications, samples, and contact information. Vashon Island, WA.
www.cathyspagnoli.com
Spelman, Jon
Teller, collector, and writer. Program descriptions, testimonials, and contact details. Silver Spring, MD.
www.jonspelman.org
Spiegel, Marc
Original and traditional stories for children including "Einstein Alive." Articles, audio samples, story list, and contact details. Washington, DC
www.marcspiegel.com
Spitzer, Linda
Biography, testimonials, photographs, performance descriptions, and contact information. Lake Worth, Florida.
home.mindspring.com/~rd_spitzer/storyqueen/linda.h....
Stands With Many, Joseph
Cherokee storytelling and cultural programs for all ages. Program descriptions, pricing, and booking information. Baltimore, MD.
www.standswithmany.com
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.
www.mismaluna.com/storyquilters.htm
Storyteller Connie Regan-Blake
Acclaimed American storyteller offers national performances and workshops. Features her awards, quotes, poetry, interviews, retreats and recordings.
www.storywindow.com/
Storytelling and Performance Literacy
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.
www.brettdillingham.com
Strauss, Kevin
Folktales and nature stories for children and adults. Program descriptions, newsletter, short stories, events, and cotanctr details. Ely, Minnesota.
www.naturestory.com/
Strauss, Susan
Performances and workshops for children and adults. Program descriptions, books and recordings, notable past performances, and contact details. Bend, OR.
www.straussstoryteller.com/
Tahira
Storyteller, poet and singer, sharing the African and African American oral tradition. Delaware.
www.angelfire.com/de/TAHIRA/
Taylor, Paul
Storytelling and didjeridoo performances for all ages. Biography, program descriptions, audio recordings, and contact information. Laramie, Wyoming.
www.paultaylor.ws/
Tolar, Debra Olson
Programs for adults, families, and children. Biography, testimonials, program and event lists, and contact information. Valencia, CA.
www.debraolsontolar.com/
Tucker, Shelly Kneupper
Storyteller and weaver. Biography, program descriptions, booking and contact information, and recordings. Denton, TX.
www.spinmeayarn.com/
Washington, Donna
Storyteller, folklorist, and author for all ages. Audio files, references, event calendar, photos, and contact information.
www.dlwstoryteller.com/
Watts, Cynthia
Biography, program details, news, and contact information. Atlanta, GA.
www.mindspring.com/~watts-story/index2.html
Williams, Diane
Biography, events, and links. Madison, Mississippi.
www.angelfire.com/ms/DianeWilliams/
Williamson, Glen
Actor and storyteller, offers performances for all ages. Program descriptions, images, biography, event schedule, testimonials, pricing, and contact information. New York, NY.
mysite.verizon.net/GlenWilliamson/
The Wisdom Tree
Elementary and middle school programs featuring creative blending of American Indianstyle storytelling, music, ventriloquism, special effects and makeup. Joshua Tree, California.
www.wisdomtreestudios.com
The Wisdomkeeper
New Jersey storyteller.
www.wisdomkeeper.net
Wooden, Faye
Performances for all ages. Includes biography, testimonials, images, audio files, and booking information. Maryville, TN.
www.fayewooden.com
Wos, Joe
Blends storytelling with live cartoon illustration. Program descriptions, children's activity pages, teacher guides, biography, and testimonials. Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.
www.onceuponatoon.com
Write On Speakers' Bureau
Offers a directory listing of both Canadian and American storytellers.
www.writeonspeakers.com
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