“Storytelling Jukebox” Coming to 2022 Festival
Megan Wells has been telling stories for 40 years, since she was seven, and is described by her daughters as a storytelling jukebox. “Put a quarter in and pick your favorite!” “I find joy in storytelling. I was in theater. I was a reader,” Wells said. “Then I saw a...
A Writer’s View of the Storytelling Festival
When I first heard about storytelling, I assumed it was all just glorified children’s stories. But the art of storytelling is so much deeper than that.
Getting to Know Josh Goforth
From his Appalachian Mountain accent to his incredible talents on pretty much all the instruments, Josh Goforth is one of those storytellers you really…
Getting to Know Charlotte Blake Alston
One of Timpanogos’ favorite storytellers, Charlotte Blake Alston has a wonderful way of weaving stories that allow…
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…