Lance Smith
Lance is a pastor, a nature lover, musician, storyteller, and writer. He grew up listening to tales of life in a Coal mining community Axel…
Chuck Fink
Some people pick up a new hobby in retirement—Chuck Fink found a calling. At 64, he dove headfirst into the world of storytelling, captivating audiences…
Dada Maheshvarananda
A yogic monk, activist, and author of six books, Dada blends spiritual wisdom with a deep passion for social change. He has traveled the world,…
Donna Catton-Johnson
Donna Catton-Johnson has regaled family and young audiences for decades with fairy tales, myths, and legends. She has told stories at schools, libraries, churches, assisted…
Carolina Quiroga
Carolina Quiroga is a storyteller and performer, and a proud immigrant from Colombia. She came to the U.S. for grad school and stayed for love,…
Deb Martin
A woman of many talents: writing, hiking, yoga, and, yes, lipstick art on kitchen walls (her first performance at age two!). Deb is Professor Emerita from…
Pete Koschnick
Pete Koschnick was born born in the year of Sputnik and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He is a professional puppeteer and avid musician, entertaining…
Kirsten Mitchell
I have been telling stories for as long as I can remember. From scaring myself and my friends at sleepovers, to entertaining younger children in…
Sylvia Payne
Sylvia grew up listening to her mother tell family stories. Through her animated style Sylvia’s stories captivate young and old alike, sometimes stretching deep into…
Catherine Yael Serota
Catherine Yael is a native of Asheville and spent much of her life in Western North Carolina– most recently in Waynesville. She is a product…
Donna Marie Todd
The Singer of Stories, Donna Marie Todd is a professional storyteller, singer, writer and teaching artist. She provides programs, workshops and retreats for conferences, schools,…
Charlie St. Clair
Charlie has been telling stories to family and friends all of his life, but publicly for the past twelve years. All of his stories are…
Wayne & Jane Sims
The Storytelling Sims are Humorists, Historians & Tandem Tellers. This charming couple entertains with tales from Tradition, Legend, Lore, Literature & Life. 24 consecutive years…
Wallace Shealy
The Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast by jury declared Shealy – the Bold-Faced Liar Champion. With a twinkle in his eye, Shealy said, “of…
Michael Reno Harrell
Michael Reno Harrell hails from the Southern Appalachians, where storytelling is a tradition. An award winning songwriter and storyteller, Michael was the kid who begged…
Connie Regan-Blake
Connie Regan-Blake is one of America’s most celebrated storytellers. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of children and adults worldwide with her powerful performances…
Nancy Reeder
Nancy is an educator, storyteller, and writer. She taught elementary school for 23 years where her passion for storytelling developed. Her stories range from myths…
Larry Pearlman
Actor, salesman, entrepreneur, radio show host, author, minister, workshop facilitator, public speaker, trainer, Peace Corps Volunteer, storyteller, and pet-sitter. Larry has been all of these…
Elena Miller
Elena Miller is a professional storyteller, folksinger, and arts educator with a long and distinguished career in performance, interpretation, and community storytelling. She is the…
Sherry Lovett
Sherry Lovett has been a middle school teacher, elementary media specialist, homeschooler, educational cooperative leader, teaching artist for Penland School of Crafts, workshop facilitator, and,…
Sandra Gudger
Appalachian stories, poems, and personal stories. Sandra brings seven generations of Scottish and Appalachian heritage to storytelling. She says her Daddy told stories at family…
Kathy Gordon
I was raised in Western North Carolina by parents who told stories of their lives in the mountains. I delight in re-telling these stories and…
Marvin Cole
The main purpose of portraying Mark Twain is to satirize human cruelty to other humans in the hope of realizing the need to respect all…
Zane Chait
Audiences say “Zane can make you laugh, cry, and wonder.” A former Middle-School teacher, Zane has been telling stories for over 25 years at festivals,…