Hire A Storyteller
Charlotte A. Battin
P.O. Box 2281
Columbus IN, 47202
Ph: 812-342-6093
Fax: 812-342-0799
cabattin@sbcglobal.net
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Charlotte is an artist on the nationally acclaimed DVD series, Storywatchers Club, performing her Cinderella Revisited on one DVD and her stories of the Underground Railroad, Freedom Is My Home, on another. She also tells stories through Mime. Charlotte performs locally, and nationally through the National Park Service and other venues, for audiences of all ages, in libraries, schools, museums, and public arenas. She is an artist-in-schools for Columbus, Ohio through the greater Columbus Arts Council.
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Hope Baugh
931 W. Auman Drive
Carmel IN, 46032
Ph: 317-569-1834
bryteller@yahoo.com
Storytelling instructor for adults. Storytelling keynote programs for adults include Hoosier in Tokyo: A Tale of Leaving Home and Finding It Again, developed through a Frank Basile Emerging Stories Fellowship.
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Carol Brighton Brown
7970 N. Illinois Street
Indianapolis IN, 46260
Ph: 317-259-4045
bass96@comcast.net
Carol's repertoire includes personal stories, original ghost stories, stories from Indiana history and the legendary West. As co-owner of Good Medicine Buffalo Ranch, stories about the American bison are a specialty. Carol will customize her stories to meet the interests of her audience.
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Doyne Carson
6828 Indian Bluff
Battle Ground IN, 47920
Ph: 765-567-2885
meola@iquest.net
From laughter to inspiration, a wide variety of stories, traditional, original and participatory stories with sharp imagery for all ages. Will tailor program for specific subjects; has taught children's storytelling workshops. One hour Lincoln and Riley programs geared to 4th grade but appropriate for all ages.
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Cynthia Changaris
PO Box 56
101 Bell Street
Bethlehem IN, 47104
Ph: 812-293-3845
Alt. Ph: 502-645-2930
cchangaris@aol.com
Cynthia tells stories to people of all ages from babies to seniors. She has an active and engaging style, using songs, guitar, flute, and dulcimer to enhance performances. She tells personal and folk tales, often including the audience as she weaves her word tapestry of story pictures. Cynthia offers workshops.
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Sharon Elliott-Fox
1126 Carla Lane
Scottsburg IN, 47170
Ph: 812-752-7541
elliottfox@verizon.net
A dreamer, a wanderer in the lands of make-believe and the not-quite-here-nor-there, with occasional trips to the land of reality, Sharon brings a wide range of interests and experiences to storytelling. Pioneer, seasonal, healing and special interest programs to fit your needs.
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Marshall Gibson
1423 Hoyt Ave
Indianapolis IN, 46203-1202
Ph: 317-236-9844
Alt. Ph: 800-319-2523
storiesandsanta@rocketmail.com
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Enjoy Biblical, Ethnic, Faery, Family, Historical, Sacred, Santa, Scary, Tall Tales, and World Folk Tales. Tailors programs to your specifications, including seasonal-birthdays, Christmas, Halloween and others. Marshall appears as Santa Claus and tells at churches, events, festivals, parties, parks, and schools
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Cynthia Goodyear
2929 Boehning Avenue
Indianapolis IN, 46219
Ph: 317-898-1023
goodyearc@aol.com
Listen to Cynthia tell world folk tales, literary, original, scary or participation stories. Experience joy, laughter, wonder, delight. For pre-school through adult audiences in settings like schools, churches, retirement communities, civic organizations and special events. Member of the National Storytelling Network.
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Sandra Harris
5705 Crestview Avenue
Indianapolis IN, 46220
Ph: 317-257-3053
ohpookie@sbcglobal.net
Tailoring programs to specific audiences, Sandra's warmth and humor put people of all ages at ease.
Author of:
A GIRL CALLED TOOTSIE, recently released audio-book, true family story of growing up in the early part of the 20th century.
TOO CRAZY TO KNOW BETTER, memoir of growing up in the South and becoming a Civil Rights activist.
GETTING STARTED IN STORYTELLING, a primer for beginners.
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Stephanie Holman
713 Bass Haven Lane
Spencer IN, 47460
Ph: 812-829-4770
libyq@yahoo.com
Seventeen years of telling for children, general audiences and adults allows Stephanie to select stories tailored to your event. Stephanie specializes in humorous tales, folktales, American tall tales, tales from Indiana and scary ghost stories. She has a CD and DVD available.
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Lou Ann Homan
504 S. West Street
Angola IN, 46703
Ph: 260-624-2115
locketoftime@aol.com
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Farrago, a confused collection, mixture, mishmash. Ah, an excellent definition of Lou Ann's storytelling. One week you could be the talk of the town for hosting one of her murder mystery dinners, the next week your children might be enchanted by her Annie's Attic journal writing residency.
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Mary Jo Huff
4333 Sandra Kay Ln.
Newburgh IN, 47630
Ph: 800-213-0527
Alt. Ph: 812-455-1558 CELL
Fax: 812-853-3024
maryjo@storytellin.com
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Mary Jo is an educational keynote speaker. She is an award-winning author, recording artist and storyteller. "Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin' Fun!" received the Kid's First Best of DVD film, NAPPA, and Dove awards in 2007. Available for school and library visits, workshops and Keynotes.
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Liza Hyatt
7256 Glossbrenner Court
Indianapolis IN, 46236
Ph: 317-823-0370
lizah2@lizahyatt.com
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With 20 years experience, I shape performances to the needs of each group. I perform world folk tales, historical stories, and personal stories with audience participation, humor, and imagination. Many of my stories celebrate nature, creativity, and community. Historical programs include "John Muir in Indianapolis" and "Booth Tarkington and Penrod."
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Conductor Portia Sholar Jackson
The Freedom Train
1306 Eugene Street
Indianapolis IN, 46208
Ph: 317-924-4884
Thejacksons3255@sbcglobal.net
Adventures in African and African-American history through stories and song for general audiences. Available for schools, workshops, church and family reunions. Repertoire includes stories that evoke cultural awareness, self-esteem building, decision-making, health and wellness, and drug/violence prevention
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Jennie Kiffmeyer
224 S. 22nd St
Richmond IN, 47374
Ph: 765-966-0382
jkiffmeyer@verizon.net
Jennie tells folktales and sacred stories to all ages. A commentator on WMUB-FM in Oxford, Ohio, you may hear Jennie at www.wmub.org. Currently she is working on a grant-supported, one-woman show, "Back Home in Indiana," that combines storytelling and puppetry. She also conducts workshops.
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Sharon Kirk Kirk Clifton
North Vernon Indiana, 47265
Ph: 812-346-7930
sharonkirkclifton@yahoo.com
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"Putting a Pulse to the Past" through first-person historical and cultural storytelling:
At Home and in Harm's Way: The Role of Indiana Women During the Civil War
Abigail Gray: Living Under the Drinking Gourd
Jack's Mama: Appalachian traditional mountain tales
Purveyor of Magic Beans and Seeds of Truth
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Deborah Langerman
810 Fleetwood Drive
Indianapolis IN, 46228
Ph: 317-465-9527
dlangerman@sbcglobal.net
Storytelling programs (Ages 3-8) Children will delight in programs developed for any occasion using voice, gesture, props, puppets, finger plays.
Mime Performances and Workshops (Ages 3-Adult) Participatory programs explore basics of silent communication using exercises and games to teach mime techniques and non-verbal storytelling, reading and the history of silent theater. Living statue work also available.
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Dan LeMonnier
8540 Hawthorne Drive
Munster IN, 46321-2020
Ph: 219-923-5997
Fax: 219-923-6603
dan@banjotales.com
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Dan's repertoire includes Indiana and American history, character education, world folk tales, biblical and spiritual stories and songs. With programs suitable for children or adults, Dan will touch the funny bone and stir the soul. Residencies, workshops, keynote speaking and hospice programming are also available. Dan is a recipient of the 2005 Frank Basile Emerging Stories Fellowship for, "Cotton Patch Community", stories from the life and writings of Clarence Jordan. He is a member of the Network of Biblical Storytellers. Available year round.
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Valerie Marsh
10808 Braewick Drive
Carmel IN, 46033
Ph: 317-846-6875
valeriemarsh@juno.com
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Author of 13 storytelling books, teacher, storyteller. Tales for all ages told in unique ways: "Paper-Cutting" (using folded paper and scissors), "Mystery-Fold" (telling with paper and markers), "Story Puzzles" (creating tangram figures), Sign Language, Food Puppets, Heroes and Heroines. Workshops for students, teachers. Stories involve audience participation.
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Steven McPhail
1048 S. 3rd Street
Upland IN, 46989
Ph: 765-998-7694
johnny_appleseed1774@yahoo.com
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Sit back and relax as Johnny Appleseed tells of his exploits on the American frontier. Kids of all ages will enjoy the humorous tales from this unlikely American hero. A pacifistic, tree-planting wanderer who got along with everyone, pioneers and Native Americans alike. Steve has adapted his programs to small gatherings or large venues such as the Indiana State Fair. Ask Steve about his new character, Meriwether Lewis, just returned from his trip with William Clark.
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Scott William Mertz
2125 Curdes Avenue
Fort Wayne IN, 46805-2713
Ph: 260-482-3668
SMERTZ17@aol.com
Scott has entertained for over 30 years with storytelling, folk toy demonstrations, clowning and first person interpretations of historical characters. Best known for his Johnny Appleseed portrayals, Hans Christian Andersen stories, scherenschnitt (paper cuttings) and folk toys, Scott delights intergenerational audiences with no batteries necessary or included.
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Roger Neal
59223 Park Shore Drive
Elkhart IN, 46517
Ph: 574-875-4435
ranelk@juno.com
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Roger Neal is an author, and storyteller. An ideal storyteller for Young Authors, Accelerated Reading Programs, and family reading nights. Creepy Crystal Tales consisting of twelve stories in a new edition to his five published books. Mr. Neal tells original stories based on his experiences in the ghost town of Crystal, Colorado.
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Ken Oguss
8713 Old Town West Drive Apt. #3
Indianapolis IN, 46260
Ph: 317-938-8743
tvoa@aol.com
Born in a family of storytellers, a trained Anthropologist, Librarian, Musician and Actor, Ken has appeared on television, radio, theaters, schools, libraries, parks, campfires and festivals since 1977. Urban Legends, American Tall Tales, Native American, Ghost Stories, World Wisdom, Multi-cultural Stories, Sharing Family Stories, Learning Disabilities, Special Requests!
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Kyle Lee Robison
9784 Fortune Dr.
Fishers IN, 46037
Ph: 317-577-9563
Alt. Ph: 317-432-8375
KLRSTARR@aol.com
Teacher and storyteller, Kyle shares stories for all ages. Her enthusiastic performances include themed presentations such as a journey down the Yellow Brick Road or biographical sketches, historical vignettes, and audience participation tales in a global blend. Kyle has CD's available of her stories that include Tales of Japan as well as others.
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Bob Sander
533 Ripple Road
Indianapolis IN, 46208
Ph: 317-255-7628
sandertales@aol.com
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Co-founder of Storytelling Arts of Indiana, full-time professional storyteller, lifelong Hoosier. Folktales from around the world, historical stories, personal and family stories. Participation stories and incorporating music are my specialties. Performances, workshops and residencies for all ages.
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Lee P. Sauer
215 W. Prospect St.
Angola IN, 46703
Ph: 260- 665-1988
drawingsmiles@yahoo.com
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A professional caricaturist and twice named Indiana's best weekly newspaper editorial cartoonist, Lee P. Sauer draws cartoons as he tells stories of Abraham Lincoln, the United States Constitution, the history of cartooning and the history of political cartooning. Sauer can also provide a chalk-talk on how to write, illustrate and publish stories. By combining entertainment with well-researched information, Sauer's programs appeal to both children and adults. For more details, visit www.drawingsmiles.com.
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George Schricker
11644 Maple Road
Plymouth IN, 46563
Ph: 574-936-3896
Fax: 574-936-8302
heartmind@hoosierlink.net
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Enjoy this creative and prolific Storyteller, Songwriter and Poet! George has performed original work in Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, England and Newfoundland. He has produced 8 albums, the latest entitled, George's Brother, featuring songs "Archaeopteryx," and "African Forest," written for The Chicago Field Museum.
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Khabir Shareef
4961 Seville Dr
Indianapolis IN, 46228
Ph: 317-347-9066
storytellersdrum@att.net
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In addition to traditional folktales, Khabir portrays interesting characters such as John Henry, George DeBaptiste, Maj. Martin Delany, Crispus Attucks and others. Since 1987, Khabir performs nationally for museums, schools, libraries, churches, correctional facilities, festivals, and family affairs. Khabir's presentations are engaging, informative and fun!
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Bob Shimer
116 Willowood Lane
Fishers IN, 46038
Ph: 317-845-2954
bob@StoriesAndMagic.com
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"Stories and Magic with Bob and his Friends". Bob is an internationally known family entertainer combining Storytelling, Ventriloquism, Magic for high-energy fun for all ages. Audiences are enchanted with wonderful stories, delightful characters, mystifying illusions, and walk-arounds. More than a show, it's a unique experience.
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Pamela Grenfell Smith
3680 East Tamarron Dr
Bloomington IN, 47408
Ph: 812-323-1817
narthex@baba-yaga.org
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Pamela tells world folktales, Bible stories and her own stories and offers workshops and retreats with Biblical storytelling. A member of the Network of Biblical storytellers and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild, she sings in the choir at Saint David's Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom.
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Sue Thompson
1751 Countryside Dr
Indianapolis IN, 46231
Ph: 317-216-0972
katzlib6@yahoo.com
Longtime children's librarian, Sue tells stories for children, adults, schools, libraries, museums, churches and festivals. She specializes in folktales, with an emphasis on Native American and tales of the American West, and Indiana related stories tailored to the audience.
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Juana Watson
4112 Sandpiper Lane
Columbus IN, 47203
Ph: 812-343-3725
juanawatson@sbcglobal.net
"The Magic Village": real life stories and folk-tales of Calnali, a rural village in the Sierra Madre mountains of Central Mexico. The village is an Aztec town. Juana O. Watson's life experiences of tradition and events where children participate, such as Easter, Halloween, Carnival, Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas, etc.
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Frances Whitener
5501 N. Kenwood Avenue
Indianapolis IN, 46208
Ph: 317-251-5129
francesw@indy.rr.com
Frances Whitener tells stories about growing up with her extended family in Martinsville, Virginia, and of her grandparents in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, which was much like Mayberry of THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW. For children, she tells folktales that teach and entertain.
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