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Elliott Celebrates Nature Through His Stories
Doug Elliott says he tells stories because he’s celebrating nature. Stories just evolve from that, he believes. His stories are organic and unique and are usually told (or sung) to the harmonica. Originally from Maryland, Doug has made his living for years as a...
Getting to Know Sam Payne
Sam Payne, hailing from right here in Utah, is a stellar teller of stories and songs. Each time I hear him I am impressed with his skill and abilities. A writer, teller, teacher, and radio personality we are happy to have him with us at the festival again this year to share…
Getting to Know Catherine Conant
Catherine Conant grew up in a large Italian family in New Jersey where she learned to stitch together the things of family and of imagination to…
Getting to Know Michael Reno Harrell
We are excited to welcome Michael Reno Harrell to the festival for the first time this year! Coming from the Southern Appalachian Mountains his stories and songs have been described best as “like a breakfast of butter and molasses on a warm biscuit…
Getting to Know Bil Lepp
Bil Lepp is a very candid and soothing storyteller with a desire to instill in all of his listeners the virtues of obedience and honesty. Okay, that wasn’t all true. Bil is a world-renowned liar and a favorite of the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival and…
Getting to know Tim Lowry
Tim Lowry is back with his southern charm, dry wit and hopefully a Gullah story or two. We’ve asked him a few questions to help you get to know him a bit.
Getting to Know Shonaleigh
Not everyone gets the chance to meet a Drut’syla, let alone hear her stories. What is a Drut’syla? Well, I’m glad you asked. Meet Shonaleigh, a storyteller coming to us from East Sussex, UK who was brought up in the Drut’syla tradition by her Bubbe (Grandmother). She has been a festival favorite and we’re glad to have her back. Recently, we enjoyed a pleasant phone conversation in which she was gracious enough to set aside her cup of tea to answer a few questions and give us more insight into what it means to be a Drut’syla.
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