Performing Tellers
The Directory of Storytellers is an ideal
resource for anyone looking for the finest storytellers in the
Pacific Northwest. The tellers listed here are available for festivals,
arts events, school residencies and assemblies, theaters, churches,
libraries, museums, parks, corporate workshops, banquets, keynotes,
weddings, audiences with special needs, retreats, and graduations.
A well-told story can make your event a priceless memory.
Eva Abram:
Enliven your school, festival, library programs or special events with a presentation by Eva Abram. She has programs appropriate for elementary, teens and adults.
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Naomi Baltuck:
Award-winning author and storyteller Naomi Baltuck presents multicultural
folktales and personal stories to entertain, teach, and heal.
Schools, libraries, for children, family, and adult audiences.
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learn more about Naomi.
Maggie Bennett
Presents Lore, Legends, & Lyrics of winter and spring holidays, the Irish, folklore of many lands accompanied by Irish harp, autoharp, and mountain dulcimer.
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Karol
and James Brown of Browntones Productions
Karol Brown illuminates the life of the woman called Moses, Harriet
Tubman. With the smooth tenor accompaniment of James Brown, they
have presented this inspiring program to schools, colleges, libraries,
concert halls, and museums.
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to learn more about Karol and James.
Mary
Brugh
Mary Brugh Tells stories of enchantment, adventure, wonder, and delight; stories that open the heart and nurture connection; stories woven with music.
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more about Mary.
Che oke' ten
Coast Salish storyteller Che oke' ten shares ancient Native American
songs & stories in an engaging & interactive way, interweaving
Native American flute & traditional tribal drum songs.
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more about Che oke' ten.
Allison Cox
Allison tailors story programs to each group's interest. She shares her love of story, song and laughter, delighting audiences of all ages and cultures.
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Kathy Currie
Kathy is an enchanting teller for all ages. Her animated telling style captivates audiences of every kind. Book her and you will be swept away on a magic carpet!
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Mary Dessein:
Mary sings songs, plays her harp, and tells stories of laughter, tears, learning, and when encouraged, for 'adults only.'
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Debbie
Deutsch
Debbie shares her whimsical tales in schools, libraries, corporate
functions, summer camps, and parenting groups. She has delighted
audiences with her special techniques at Bumbershoot, Pacific
Science Center, Seattle Aquarium, and The Boeing Company.
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learn more about Debbie.
Farida
Dowler
Farida Dowler shares stories and plays guitar to accompany traditional
and original songs for preschool and kindergarten-age children,
along with their caregivers.
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learn more about Farida.
Karen Haas
Stories and the past come to life with engaging living history presentations, traditional tales, sing-alongs, and family tale workshops.
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Merna
Ann Hecht
Award-winning storyteller, poet, and essayist, Merna Ann Hecht
has built her life work around the vital role of story and spoken
word in all cultures.
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more about Merna.
Rick
Huddle
Rick has been a selected performer at the NW Folklife Festival,
Portland's Tapestry of Tales Festival, and the San Francisco Fringe
Festival. In 2008, he will be in the Bay Area Storytelling Festival
and the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington, DC.
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more about Rick.
Lenore
Jackson
Funny, intimate, moving. Lenore Jackson draws from myth, folklore,
natural history, and her own past and psyche.
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learn more about Lenore.
Jill
Johnson
Jill Johnson shares traditional tales from around the world,
historical tales of men and women, ghosts, heroes, and
scoundrels – famous, infamous – and unknown, original
tales about growing up, traditions and family.
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more about Jill.
Margaret Read MacDonald
Audience-participation folktales for all ages. Folklorist, world-traveler, and author of over 50 books, she is in demand for school visits, conferences, and festivals.
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Marilyn
Milnor:
Stories for the heart, mind, and soul (and funny-bone). Stories
that will bring a smile to your lips, a tear to your eye, and
leave you with something to ponder.
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about Marilyn.
Pat Peterson
Stories that weave special magic. Telling traditional and original tales to audiences of all ages for over 20 years. Telling tales for everyone, everywhere.
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Anne
Rutherford
Original and vintage stories of humor, courage and suspense come
alive in Anne’s lively, interactive performances. A professional
storyteller since 1999, she performs for adults, seniors, children
and families throughout the Northwest.
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learn more about Anne.
All of the storytellers in this directory are members of the Seattle
Storytellers Guild. (For information on how to purchase a listing,
contact Norm Brecke at nbrecke81@hotmail.com.)
Inclusion on this list is not intended
as an endorsement or guarantee. For bookings, please contact the
storytellers on this list directly.
