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Below are storytellers who have chosen to advertise their talents on this web site. We hope you will consider them the next time you are looking for a storyteller. We recommend that other references be checked before committing to a contract with any performer. Fees may vary widely. Storytellers listed from further distances should be considered, as storytellers frequently travel to performances.
Buck P. Creacy is a humorist and a storyteller. But that description is inadequate for this funny man. Buck P. uses humor to make life better for his audience. At 14 while shining shoes at the barber shop, he realized he could shine more shoes if his customers were laughing. An “honest to God” humorist, Buck P. shares wit and wisdom with children and the international corporate world alike. He is never malicious though sharper than ever. Choosing to make his humor “safe” for any audience, Buck P. sees the world differently enough to make you laugh out loud.
Thomas Freese is a wonderful storyteller—author of five books of ghost stories including Shaker Ghost Stories, Fog Swirler, Strange and Wonderful Things, Ghosts, Spirits and Angels, and Haunted Battlefields of the South. He entertains with animated voice and movement, performing for children and adults. He worked since 1993 as an Artist-in-Residence, combining an expertise as a visual artist with exciting stories. Thomas plays guitar, harmonica and other instruments, creating songs and telling a variety of story programs in English or Spanish--Pourquois tales, origami stories, silly stories and songs, winter tales, ghosts, desert southwest, fairy tales and folk stories.
Audiences from Florida to Alaska have enjoyed Mary’s straightforward “just talking” storytelling style since 1983. Mary’s performances of audience participation stories, Kentucky tales, fairy tales, haunting tales, and true stories delight students in school gymnasiums, families in libraries, and adults in theaters. Her interactive workshops strengthen participants’ storytelling and related skills. Her recordings supplement classroom instruction and enthrall traveling families. Her CD, “Sisters All…and One Troll” received a 2006 Parents’ Choice Gold Award. Other recognitions: featured performances at the National Storytelling Festival; Kentucky Arts Council Performing Arts Directory and Arts Education Artist Roster. Details at www.maryhamilton.info
Appealing to the youngest as well as the oldest member of the audience, Pam Holcomb has entertained and delighted audiences of all ages for more than 25 years with tales of Appalachian folklore, humor, adventure, suspense, and ! drama. With her dramatic flare and love for storytelling she has brought to life stories from all facets of life. She is a veteran when it comes to working with young people, having taught high school mathematics, arts and humanities, oral communitications, speech, and drama for 29 years. She can easily adapt her stories to any group or any age.
Mary Jo Huff is an Early Childhood consultant, published author, storyteller and recording artist who is recognized nationally for her wit, humor, and storytelling talents. "Storytelling with Puppets, Props, and Playful Tales" received the coveted Pegasus award from the National Youth Storytelling Network and a Parent's Choice Award.
A native of eastern Kentucky, Octavia grew up in a rich tradition of storytelling. Her genuine Appalachian dialect and love for her Kentucky Mountains are the magic that brings her stories to life. She is a master storyteller and experienced teaching artist. Literary great Loyal Jones says, "Octavia is one of our few, true folk artists and her performances are authentic representations of the tradition from which she comes." Her stories carry the listener into the mountains of eastern Kentucky - where haints chill your blood, Jack tickles your funny bone, and the hills and hollers are full of surprises.
Miss Pockets is a former librarian with over 30 years experience working with children, schools and civic groups. She is comfortable telling to small groups and over 200 children to senior citizens. Visit her web site for the latest schedule of programs: fairy tales to family tales, inspirational to educational, indoors to outdoors and just plain fun, Miss Pockets has a story for everyone!
Bill Watson has been telling professionally for more than 20 years. His venues range from festivals to libraries to private parties to schools plus many more. He is one of the receipants of the 2009 Arts Education Showcase sponsored by the KY Center for the Performing Artist and is listed in the 2009 Performing Artist Directory for KY State Parks.
Jonatha and Harold Wright have been specializing in Ohio, Ohio Appalachian and Japanese stories for the last several years. Often they work in tandem, but both also tell solo. In addition to folk and fairy tales, historical tales, myths and legends they have numerous personal stories. These they tell to a wide variety of audiences. The Wrights have taught storytelling in many Dayton area colleges. They do workshops all over the US and in Japan on storytelling techniques and skills. They have made frequent trips to Japan and all over Ohio in their teaching careers, always seeking and researching stories. |
Don "Buck P." Creacy 
Thomas Freese 
Mary Hamilton 
Pam Holcomb 
Mary Jo Huff 
Octavia Sexton 
Donna F. Slaton ~ "Miss Pockets" 
Bill Watson 
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