Kim Weitkamp grew up in Amish Country as the middle child of exhausted parents. Labeled by teachers as high-spirited, uncooperative and too talkative, Kim took those comments and channeled them into a lifetime of high-energy, heartfelt and hilarious artistry. We are better for it. She is an award-winning storyteller, author, singer-songwriter and humorist. After using […]
Dovie is an award-winning storyteller, recording artist, and author, recognized internationally for her ability to take her listeners back to the timeless place that she first visited as a child—hearing old Indian stories from her Kiowa Apache and Lakota relatives. Dovie establishes a rapport and bond with audiences of all ages, creating a climate where […]
Ed Stivender has been touring his one-man-show since 1980. In reviews of his work, Ed has been called “the Robin Williams of storytelling” by the Miami Herald and “a Catholic Garrison Keillor” by Kirkus Review. Since 1977, when he left his day job as a high school teacher in Connecticut and turned to storytelling full-time, […]
Acclaimed as “mesmerizing . . . capturing hearts and minds,” Corinne specializes in personal, historical and biblical narratives that are witty and poignant, enhanced by powerful performances. She has been a repeated featured teller at many storytelling festivals, including the National Storytelling Festival and the Timpanogos Festivals, has four award-winning CDs, teaches Humanities courses at […]
For 25 years, in 13 countries, in 45 states, for over 3 million people—Antonio Sacre tells stories. His tales of growing up bilingually in a Cuban and Irish-American household have inspired children worldwide to gather their own family stories and become storytellers themselves. His storytelling recordings have won numerous awards, including the Parent’s Choice Gold […]
Utah-based storyteller Debi Richan can tell an age-worn tale in a way that will make you swear you’ve never heard it before. Recipient of the National Storytelling Network’s Oracle Award for Service and Leadership, Debi tells an impressive mix of charming tales. With original storytelling performances that breathe life into historical and literary characters, she […]
From the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina comes one of storytelling’s finest: Connie Regan-Blake. Her stories include Appalachian Mountain tales—handed down by folks who brought stories from Europe and then adapted them to include the American experience. Teaching and telling stories has taken her around the world. Time spent listening to Connie is “porch-sittin’” […]
Steffani’s performances and workshops are energetic and captivating. Her signature style is humor with heart, making her a crowd favorite. She champions the art of storytelling in the home, drawing from her own experience as a mother, inspiring others to tell their life stories and to create imaginative tales for the children they love. As […]
Beth Horner is noted as a vivacious talent dedicated to providing an entertaining and empowering experience for her listeners, young and old. With a comic sensibility and warm, energetic style, Beth possesses a repertoire of stories that has been called “heartfelt, articulate and truthful.” Her stories are renowned for their high comedy and stunning drama: […]
Co-directors Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, longstanding San Francisco artists founded Eth-Noh-Tec in 1982 and have contributed greatly to the Asian American performing arts movement. Originally named the SF Kulintang and later the Kalilang Kulintang Ensemble, in 1990, at the urging of its Board of Directors, they dissolved the traditional ensemble to concentrate entirely on […]
Dr. Rex M. Ellis is presently the Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs at the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Ellis is charged with the responsibility for planning, developing, directing, and managing all curatorial, collections, education and outreach programs and activities. Curatorial Affairs is the primary implementing […]
Daniel Morden is one of the leading exponents in the art of storytelling. Daniel has delighted audiences all over the world with his performances including the Vancouver, Oslo and Yukon story telling festivals, The Hay, Beyond The Border, Bath and Cheltenham festivals and at venues such as The Barbican, The National Theatre and The British […]
Born in Dublin, Clare’s stock of tales and shows extends from her beloved Irish mythology to world folklore, anecdotes, fables, death stories, personal tales, and original stories. Her wide ranging repertoire easily meets the need of any occasion and audience. Her physical style, her dynamism and passion brings ancient stories alive, and she easily engages […]
John found his voice with a cheap mail-order guitar and a used book of chords. Now that same voice has emerged as one of our most respected and loved folksingers. As an instrumentalist, John is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, including the rare hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics […]
Kevin Kling, best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered and his storytelling stage shows like Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log, delivers hilarious, often tender stories. Kling’s autobiographical tales are as enchanting as they are true to life: hopping freight trains, getting hit by lightning, performing […]
Four-time Grammy Award winner David Holt is a musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer, dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and has released numerous recordings of traditional mountain music and southern folktales. A native of Garland, Texas, Holt’s family moved to Pacific Palisades, California, while […]
