Hire a Storyteller
The Directory of Indiana Storytellers is compiled annually by Storytelling Arts of Indiana. The storytellers pay a fee to be included in the directory. The storyellers have not been screened or selected by Storytelling Arts of Indiana.
After reading through the directory, select several storytellers who seem to fit your needs. Contact the tellers by phone or email and discuss the following: the date, the time, location of the performance, type of performance space, the audience size and age range, length of program, availability of a sound system, types of stories or theme of the program and budget. Ask the teller for references, where you can see them perform, and then take the time to see them tell stories. There is no subsitute for first-hand knowledge of a storyteller's style, technique and ability.
Charlotte Battin
PO Box 2281
Columbus, IN 47202
Ph: 812-342-6093
Fax: 812-342-0799
cabattin@sbcglobal.net
www.cabattin.com
Charlotte is an artist on the nationally acclaimed DVD series Storywatchers Club, performing her Cinderella Revisited and Freedom is My Home (stories about the Underground Railroad). She also tells stories through mime and Polynesian Dance. Charlotte performs nationally for audiences of all ages in libraries, schools, museums and other public arenas. She is an artist-in-schools for Columbus, Ohio, through the Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Celestine Bloomfield
4019 N. Drexel Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Ph: 317-549-3452
cbloom369@sbcglobal.net
Telling stories since King Kong was a baby monkey, Celestine tells stories to all ages and tailors workshops and performances for specific occasions. Enjoy multicultural folklore, scary stories, fairy tales, ghost stories and personal narratives from my Afro American perspective. Book me for your next program! Contact for references.
Doyne Carson
6828 Indian Bluff
Battle Ground, IN 47920
Ph: 765-567-2885
meola@centurytel.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 and adult storytelling workshops. One hour Lincoln, Riley and Cleary-Carnegie programs geared to 4th grade but appropriate for all ages.
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.
Cynthia Goodyear
2929 Boehning Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Ph: 317-898-1023
storytell.cynthia@yahoo.com
Listen to Cynthia tell world folk tales, literary, original, scary or participation stories. Experience joy, laughter, wonder and delight. For pre-school through adult audiences in settings such as schools, churches, retirement communities, civic organizations and special events. Member of the National Storytelling Network.
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.
Sondra E. Hayes
3849 Tansel Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
317-297-0618
sraxhayes@aol.com
Sondra, educator, musician and author of Rex and Mufasa...Best Friends for Life, The Boy who wanted to be a Prince, and The Princess, the Witch, and the Magic Socks performs mesmerizing stories for all occasions. Autographed books, posters and magic socks are available for purchase at all storytelling events.
Addie Hirschten
132 N. Park Ridge Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408
812-345-4499
fantasticfables@gmail.com
www.fantasticfables.net
Combining her love of folklore, puppetry, music and storytelling, Addie creates unique and vibrant performances capturing the imaginations of children and their caregivers. Addie is a children's librarian and specializes in programs for public libraries and educational settings. Addie's company, Fantastic Fables, can be found on the web, www.fantasticfables.net
Stephanie Holman
713 Bass Haven Lane
Spencer, IN 47460
Ph: 812-829-4770
libyq@yahoo.co
Twenty 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.
Lou Ann Homan-Saylor
504 S. West Street
Angola, IN 46703
260-624-2115
locketoftime@aol.com
www.louannhoman.com
Lou Ann Homan-Saylor is a dreamer of dreams, a crafter of story and a deep-rooted Hoosier teller of tales. She travels. She collects. She listens. then, at night, when the world sleeps, she writes and perfects her stories under her red-frayed lamp. Simply, she just makes life a little easier.
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
www.storytellin.com
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.
Liza Hyatt
7256 Glossbrenner Court
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Ph: 317-823-0370
lizah2@lizahyatt.com
www.lizahyatt.wordpress.com
www.lizahyatt.com
www.linkedin.com/in/lizahyatt
I tell stories about "ordinary" heroes, nature, creativity and community. Performances include world folk tales, historical stories and personal stories with audience participation, humor and imagination. Historical programs on John Muir and Booth Tarkington are available. I also provide fun, hands-on workshops on storytelling, including its therapeutic/spiritual value.
Dan LeMonnier
8540 Hawthorne Drive
Munster, IN 46321-2020
Ph: 219-923-5997
Fax: 219-923-6603
dan@banjotales.com
www.banjotales.com
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.
Valerie Marsh
10808 Braewick Drive
Carmel, IN 46033
Ph: 317-846-6875
valeriemarsh@juno.com
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.
Sherry Mitchem
84 Jefferson Valley
Coatesville, IN 46121
765-386-2527
mitchem1@tds.net
Folk tales, Fairy tales, tales of all kinds, stories that make you laugh or cry. Stories that will inspire you and make you think. Stories for churches, schools, luncheons, festivals or any occasion.
Ken Oguss
Indianapolis, IN
Ph: 317-938-8743
tvoa@aol.com
http://web.me.com/kenoguss/Site/Storytelling.html
Storyteller, Anthropologist, Librarian, Public Speaker, Film Maker.
Available for custom designed storytelling programs and instruction for ALL AGES AND SETTINGS + Radio, TV, Distance Learning. TOPICS: Storytelling in Public Speaking and Business, Enhancing The K-12 Curriculum, Collecting and Recording Family Oral Histories, Storytelling in Creative Writing and Journaling, Learning Disabilities.
Kyle Robison
9784 Fortune Dr.
Fishers, IN 46037
Ph: 317-577-9863
Fax: 317-578-9595
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 CDs available of her stories that include "Tales of Japan" as well as others.
Bob Sander
533 Ripple Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Ph: 317-255-7628
sandertales@aol.com
www.bobsander.com
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.
George Schricker
11644 Maple Road
Plymouth, IN 46563
Ph: 574-936-3896
Fax: 574-936-8302
heartmind@hoosierlink.net
www.heartmindproductions.com
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 eight albums, the latest entitled George's Brother, featuring songs "Archaeopteryx," and "African Forest," written for The Chicago Field Museum.
Bob Shimer
116 Willowood Lane
Fishers, IN 46038
Ph: 317-845-2954
bob@StoriesAndMagic.com
www.drango.com/storiesandmagic
"Stories and Magic with Bob and his Friends." Bob is an internationally known family entertainer combining storytelling, ventriloquism and 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.
Sue Thompson
1751 Countryside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46231
Ph: 317-216-0972
katzlib6@yahoo.com or stmsstoryteller@gmail.com
Fine Sue on Facebook
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 stories, tales of the American West, and Indiana related yarns tailored to the audience. During November and December, Sue becomes Mrs. Clause to tell stories for children and adults at holiday programs and gatherings.
Juana Watson
Ph: 812-343-3725
juanawatson@sbcglobal.net
Juana uses authentic items and blends personal stories with Mexican and Latin-American folktales and legends. to motivate, inspire and to bring understanding about other cultures through cross cultural bilingual stories for special occasions. Through the Magic Village, she tells experience and traditions of the Aztec village where she was born in central Mexico.
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