The Rocky Mountain Storytellers
2009
Membership Directory
Codes for Age Groups & Audiences:
P: Preschool
– 5 years and younger
E: Elementary
– 1st through 6th grades
YA: Young
Adults – 12 through 18 years
A: Mature
– 18 years and up
S: Seniors
F: Families
with all ages mixed together
O: Organizations
– businesses, clubs, churches, etc.
G: General
– all of the above ages and audiences
W: Workshops
on storytelling
T: Travel
outside the Denver Metro area
Alphabetical Listing of Tellers
Gina Abegg / The Compassionate Way
2868 S. Heather Gardens Way #103
Aurora, CO 80014
Home Phone: 303 956-9783
Cell Phone: 303 956-9783
E-mail: thecompassionateway@comcast.net
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/G/W/S/T
680 Tantra Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
Home Phone: 303-494-6407
E-Mail: lbatlin@aol.com
Web: http://www.lindabatlin.com/
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TLinda spins stories for all ages. Programs include multicultural folk tales from around the world, tales of significant women from Colorado history, animal, ghost, Asian stories, puppets and more! She is a contributing author in two “Tummy Tale” books.
John Beach
Loveland, CO
Home Phone: 970-663-0376
Cell Phone: 307-889-8859
E-Mail: wyomingteller@msn.com
Web: Storyteller's Rendezvous
Age Groups & Audiences:
P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/T
John Beach tells a combination of folktales, tall tales, true tales and traditional tales specializing in programs for schools and libraries. With a Western setting and adding the music of banjo, harmonica, dulcimer, kazoo and your venue will come to life!
Linda Boettcher
560 S. Xenon Ct.
Denver, CO 80228
Home Phone: 303-984-2225
E-mail: jcspellbinders@comcast.net
Gwen Bonilla — Storycrafters
6710 S. Glencoe Street, #106
Centennial, CO 80122
Home Phone: 720-488-8641
E-Mail: storycrafters@gmail.com
Web: www.storycrafterscolorado.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/G/A/W
Gwen's programs feature multi-sensory storytelling for children, which incorporates crafts and role-play with story; storytelling for adults and children with developmental disabilities, and storytelling for adults.
7704 South Nevada Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Home phone: 303-947-3408
E-mail: rcwriter@msn.com
Rosie Cutrer
6033 SW 38th Street
Topeka KS 66610
Home Phone: 785-271-1982
E-mail: rcutrer2@cox.net
Web: http://www.rosiecutrer.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/YA/A/S/FRosie Cutrer, enchants all ages with stories and music. With a BA in theate and 23 years as a teacher she knows how to entertain and educate. She tells folktales, ghost stories, original tales, stories based on literature & plays old time banjo.
1878 South Washington
Denver, CO 80210
E-mail: fasmax@hotmail.com
Web: www.maxdonaldsonlive.com
Age groups & Audiences: O/G/A/S/T
I dissect the lives of celebrities, the famous and infamous. I tell mostly untold and unknown stories about these well known persons. I have spoken in 8 states, just completing a five week west coast tour. I speak for fees of $200.
Resources:
Two books: more stories under the stones $10 each new book: celebrity encores; secrets, facts and foibles. Publishing date end of March. All books can be accessed at either my website or at my speaking functions. Probably $15.00.
8258 Balsam Way
Arvada, CO 80005
Home Phone: 303-810-9806
Work Phone: 720-329-0869
E-Mail: reneefaja@hotmail.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TAwarded the Colorado Humanities award for Return of the Corn Mothers, coauthor of Holy Mole Gucamole, co-editor of Pinch A Lotta Enchiladas and two other Tummy Tale series books, this interactive teller focuses on Mexica, Native, Creation, healing and familia tales.
Pam Faro
12242 Wolff Drive
Broomfield, CO 80020
Home phone: 303-828-2267
Email: pamfaro@juno.com
Website: www.pamfaro.com
Age Groups & Audience: G/W/T
Since 1988 Pam has performed/taught/coached across the US and in Australia. Worldwide folktales, Span/Eng bilingual stories, interfaith story programs - with music, energy & fun! Two programs of note: the true survival tale, Uncle Olaus Survives the Titanic; a family-roots story, Looking for Grandpa's Island.
Resources:
"Andalusian Trilogy: Stories of Jews, Christians and Muslims of Medieval Spain" CD - stories and music from then, for now. "Why Didn't I Think of That?" CD - worldwide folktales of seeking solutions: smart, silly and sassy. Order directly from Pam, pamfaro@juno.com.
Elaine Farrell
645 Hudson Street
Denver, CO 80220
Home Phone: 303-320-4383
Work Phone: 303-246-0650
E-Mail: elaine3946@earthlink.net
Age Groups & Audiences: O/A
Virginia Fox
4342 Snowbird Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
Home & Work Phone: 720-887-1268
E-mail: foxtales1@msn.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TVirginia is a powerful storyteller and author. Her stories of hope, love and laughter will fill your heart. Multi-cultural, nature, history, the West, children’s programs, inspirational and holidays.
Resources:
CD "The Butterfly and other Tales of Wisdom." Purchase directly from Virginia. Contact information above.
Denis Gessing, “The Ol’ Storyteller” “The Celtic Cowboy”
3154 West Denver Place.
Denver CO 80211
Home Phone: 303-433-7862
Cell Phone: 303-550-7829
E-mail: olteller@msn.com
Age groups & Audiences: F/E/O/G/A/S/TDenis (aka “The Ol Storyteller”, aka “the Celtic Cowboy”) tells mostly original stories. His repertoire includes tales of the old west and the old sod and are suitable for “kids” of all ages.
View Denis' Video (Flash version)
View Denis' Video (MP4 version for mobile devices)
Resources:
Young Adult Novel - Midnight and the Magical Prairie Schooner – a mystical family saga, for young adults, takes place in the west, Ireland, and the otherworld.
$16.00 plus tax. Also available at booklocker.com and Amazon.com
Classification - G
485 Kendall Street
Lakewood CO 80226
Home Phone: 303-233-7901
E-Mail: bchh@earthlink.net
Web site
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/YA/A/S/O/G/TSunny Marie Hackman * Examines significance * Faces fear * Explores success through the Life and Humor of Minnie Pearl. Sunny has an unique ability to draw emotions from an audience and challenge them in unexpected ways using Erma Bombeck style humor and Lily Tomlin finesse. Story themes include: Christmas, pets, motherhood, breast cancer, adoption, children with disabilities.
Nora J. Heaton
8402 Bruns Drive
Fort Collins CO 80525
Home & Work Phone: 970-669-6321
E-Mail: Norajh@earthlink.net
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/G/A/W/S/T
Story performer & educator telling energizing tales from around the world using character voices, musical instruments, songs & rhythms. Success Workshops: Adapting Stories, Voices & Gestures, Strategies for Learning Stories & Audience Participation.
Julie Herrera
809 Road 7 South
Alamosa CO 81101
Cell Phone: 719-588-2583
E-Mail: storiesbyjulie@amigo.net
Website: www.storiesbyjulie.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/TJulie tells folktales from around the world, literary stories, and original stories. She is a retired librarian and teacher with 36 years as an educator in grades K-12 who can let you know how to work storytelling into today’s educational standards.
Colleen Jayne
371 Logan Mill Road
Boulder, CO 80302
Home Phone: 303-442-7085
E-mail: colleenj@indra.com
Web: www.indra.com/~colleenj
Ages & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S
The story can’t be told without the listener. Celebrate and experience the adventure of story as a part of your life journey. Stories to nurture, inspire, comfort and bring laughter.
Susan Kaplan, M.S.W., M.P.A.
PO Box 102379
Denver Colorado 80250-2379
Home & Work Phone: 303-871-8469
E-mail: kaplan@earthlink.net
Web: www.susankaplanmsw.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/YA/A/S/F/O/G/W/TStoryteller & Story Listener - Educational & Applied Storytelling through Performances, Workshops, Residency and Coaching: Peace & nonviolence stories and skills (Peace Wrestling & Peace in the Family), Orphan Train Riders, Wisdom Stories, and Applied Story for Professionals. See Web for listings and Seasonal Newsletter.
Rosalyn Kirkel
255 Grape Street
Denver CO 80220-5758
Phone: 303-322-8396
E-mail: rkirkel@gmail.com
Age Groups & Audiences: O/YA/A/W/S/TRosalyn charms audiences with her dramtaic flair, animation and warmth; touches hearts as she tells amazing true-life stories of the Holocaust;brings to life immigrant/pioneer experience; informs & tickles the funny bone with stories of Eastern Europe & growing older. Rosalyn has performed in many venues in the US and abroad.
Nancy Koepsel
6808 Lupine Way
Arvada, CO 80007
Home Phone: 303-940-5680
E-email: ekoepsel@earthlink.net
Age Groups & Audiences: E
29283 Spruce Canyon Drive
Golden CO 80403
Home Phone: 303-642-3155
E-mail: jblstories@prodigy.net
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/O
Katherine Linstrom
1462 High Plains Ct
Lafayette, CO 80026
Home Phone: 303 673-9163
E-mail: uffda@indra.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/O/S/T
Katy Little
429 West 6th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: 970-613-1197
E-mail: katy@katystales.com
Web: www.katystales.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/F/O/W/T
Katy shares stories of her childhood, adventures with people on her travels around the world and tales of pioneers as the made their homes in Colorado. She offers storytelling workshops and coaching. Join Katy to share your stories on STORY TIME RADIO on KRFC 88.9 FM or STREAM the WEB at www.krfcfm.org.
Kate Lutz
1592 Franklin Street
Denver CO 80218
Work Phone: 303-744-8055
Cell Phone: 303-941-1749
E-mail: katelutz@mindspring.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TBring the outdoors inside with environmental, historical, personal & folk tales. Enjoy stories of remarkable lives: guys, gals & families. Learn to Tell Your Story Workshop. Kate speaks stories - the universal language. Audiences love her upbeat style.
Resources:
Road Rule, CD, Personal & folk tales of life's journey. Stories Trainers Tell, featured teller, book by Wacker/Silverman Programs: Critters, Rocks & Rivers; Frozen Lands; Explorers; Strong Hearted Gals; Family! Rocky Mountain People, tandem with Lev Ropes.
Kate McElroy
PO Box 705
Boulder, CO 80306
Home Phone: 303-546-0146
E-mail: rikikate@yahoo.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/A
1601 Great Western Drive Q-1
Longmont CO 80501
Home Phone: 303-485-7541
E-mail: dano_ver@comcast.net
Web: www.danoverholser.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/T
Dan's stories will take you on a wondrous journey to places near and far. His enthusiastic style will make you smile, laugh, ponder, cry and perhaps heal. His stories and folktales will make events, holidays and gatherings special for all ages.
1629 Parkside Circle
Lafayette CO 80026
Phone: (home) 303-604-2890
Email: beepee@mho.net
Website: http:/baileyphelps.wordpress.com
Bailey is a tribal member of the Cherokee Nation; his most requested program is traditional Native American stories and flute music. He also tells stories from every culture, as well as original stories ranging from the hilarious to the deeply moving.
Product listing: the book “Storied Treasure: stories and poems for telling” is a collection of some 40 original tales and poems by Bailey Phelps and Kathleen Dale. Order direct from Bailey or from the website; $15. Checkoffs: E, O, YA, G, A, S, T
Mitch Pingel
275 Main Street
Broomfield CO 80020
Home Phone: 303-469-9417
Cell Phone: 303-579-9868
E-mail: mitch@foolishfrog.com
Web: www.foolishfrog.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/F/O/E/TMitch combines music and storytelling with traditional and not so traditional instruments, history and education into an enjoyable mixture of entertainment, humor and fun. A good time will be had by all.
Resources:
Newly released: Songs, Stories and Stuff: The CD. Some of Mitch’s best stuff on CD, including a live recording of The Frog Song.
500 Creekside Court
Golden CO 80403
Work & home Phone: 303-278-0177
E-mail: levropes@comcast.net
Web: www.grandbearthestoryteller.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/O/A/SGrandbear (Lev Ropes), tells a variety of stories for adults and kids about people and animals (Coyote shows up a lot) who live in the West, including his cousin’s Montana Ranch. His stories range from fact to fantasy, and from humorous to heart warming.
Listen to "Coyote Comes to Dinner," from the CD, Tales of Tails from the Blue Heron Ranch. Howling courtesy of 3rd graders from Shelton Elementary.
Resources:
“Tales of Tails From the Blue Heron Ranch”
Book with 16 stories and 87 wonderful, pen-and-ink illustrations, $12
A 70-minute CD, with 9 stories from the book, $15
Book & CD pair, $25
Lev & Kate Lutz also offer a tandem performance, “Rocky Mountain People."
996 South Florence Street
Denver CO 80247-1952
Phone: 303-367-8099
E-mail: schwartstory@earthlink.net
Web: www.hamsapubs.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TCherie has shared spirited, sustaining stories for three decades throughout the USA and abroad. She offers performances, workshops, keynotes, master classes and mentoring for all ages. Stories: Jewish, world cultures, family, original tales. Storyteller/Author-in-Residence. Cherie has been featured at many Rocky Mountain Storytellers’ Conferences.
Resources:
Cherie’s third book: Circle Spinning, Jewish Turning and Returning Tales. Artistic interwoven tapestry of worldwide Jewish stories: folktales, original stories, poetry, Midrashim, spirit-filled journey of discovery. Purchase from Cherie directly: schwartstory@earthlink.net; phone 303.367.8099
Cheri Seeton a.k.a. Merry Cheri the Clown
18 South Indiana Place
Golden CO 80401
Phone: 303-279-2419
E-mail: cheri@merrycheri.com
Web: www.merrycheri.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TOriginal stories as well as traditional folktales with modern interpretations and twists, some incorporating music and song.
Separate stage show: Clowning, storytelling, comedy sketch, music and singing, drumming, magic and balloons. Universal appeal.
Sondra Singer, Storyteller/Musician
8935 West 4th Avenue
Lakewood CO 80226
Phone: 303-232-8768
E-mail: sondra@storydrum.com
Web: www.sondrasinger.com/
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/G/A/W/S/TSondra’s captivating style keeps audiences involved. Programs include African, Middle Eastern, or original tales. Sondra uses ethnic percussion or guitar and song to infuse fun. Programs for both adults and children. Member: NSN, RMSG, RMSC. Original CD.
Resources:
Stories of Rhythm and Fantasy is Sondra Singer’s Award-winning CD! 2008 Children's Music Web Award for Best Spoken Word for School-Aged Children! Story samples and more information at www.storydrum.com and on www.cdbaby.com.
Sydney Solis - Storytime Yoga and Mythic
Yoga
PO Box 3805
Boulder, CO 80307
Home Phone: 303-456-6311
E-mail: SydSol@StorytimeYoga.com
Web: www.StorytimeYoga.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/T
Children's peace, health and literacy through yoga and story. Performances, classes, trainings, books, audio, DVD. Private yoga therapy for children, teens and adults using story for ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder.
John Stansfield, Storyteller and Writer
PO Box 588
Monument, CO 80132
Phone: 303-660-5849
E-mail: jorcstan@juno.com
Web: www.colo-performingartists.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/T
Celebrating 30 years as a professional storyteller! Presenting Fantastic Folklore; Literature Aloud!; Colorado and Western History, including performances as Enos Mills and Dr. C. F. Gardiner. Storytelling and workshops for all ages. Contact me for details.
Resources:
Award-winning Books — Writers of the American West; Biographies of Enos Mills and NEW! John Denver. Storytelling CDs for all ages — Favorite Stories; Stories for All Seasons; True Tales of the Santa Fe Trail. Call or write for information and orders.
14 South Carr Street
Lakewood CO 80226-1364
Phone: 303-233-9391
E-mail: CelloCarol@aol.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/FTales and folklore from many places are enhanced by the music of the cello. Carol combines her love of children, music and stories to bring you an informative-entertaining musical storytelling experience.
Paul Taylor
PO Box 1427
Laramie, WY 82073
Home & Work Phone: 307-721-8853
E-mail: pauldidj@gmail.com
Web: www.paultaylor.ws
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TAcclaimed Aussie performing artist and educator delights in celebrating the culture of his homeland through story, song, dance, painting and didjeridoo. Paul is mentored by Aboriginal Elder Yidumduma Bill Harney.
Resources:
“Cooee” – Stories and Songs from Down Under with Don Spencer. Winner of 6 awards, including Parents Choice Gold and Storytelling World Awards. "LEEDI"- Stories, songs, birds, didjeridoo from Aboriginal Elder Yidumduma Bill Harney.
Jane Treat
8984 West Star Avenue
Littleton CO 80128
Home Phone: 303-904-6961
E-mail: j2t2x@comcast.net
Web: www.janetreat.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/F/O/W/TStoryteller, adventurer and wilderness retreat guide. Stories: original, true, and traditional tales from many cultures. Program topics include: nature, community and balance; gathering strength and wisdom; courageous girls and dynamic women; stories from New Zealand; and stories of Colorado in the early 1900’s.
Claire Marie Mauro TeBockhorst
5641 West 103rd Avenue
Broomfield CO 80020
Home Phone: 303-466-6110
E-mail: clairemarie_3@hotmail.com
Age Groups & audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S
Elizabeth Twomey
3700 E. Jewell Ave. #520
Denver, CO 80210
Home Phone: 303-758-1482
E-email: bessietwomey@yahoo.com
Age Groups & audiences: O/YA/A/S
5641 South Hanover Way
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Home Phone: 303-721-8856
E-mail: ed.winograd@gmail.com
Age Groups & audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/S
LaRene Wolfe
10824 W. 68th Ave.
Arvada, CO 80004
Home Phone: 303-431-7906
Cell Phone: 720-319-5172
E-mail: larene.storyma@comcast.net
Age Groups & audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S
Elsa Wolff is The Guitar Lady!
6371 Crestbrook Dr.
Morrison, CO 80465
Home Phone: 303-697-9399
Cell Phone: 303-229-6956
E-mail: elsa@guitarlady.com
Website: www.guitarlady.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/G/S/T
Elsa’s unique blend of story, song, puppets, and drama has inspired audiences young and old alike. From private gatherings to interactive sessions with elementary children and Senior Citizens, she is able to entertain, educate, and enthrall.