The Rocky Mountain Storytellers
2008
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
The Compassionate Way Consulting
2868 S. Heather Gardens Way #103
Aurora CO 80014
Home Phone: 303 923-3415
Cell Phone: 303 956-9783
E-mail: thecompassionateway@comcast.net
Web: www.thecompassionateway.net
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/W/TGina Abegg, The Compassionate Way Consulting, shares "Stories and Music for Peace" in early childhood settings. Tales reinforce peaceful values such as self-acceptance, compassion, and care of the earth. She also offers adult workshops on "Peace Stories".
680 Tantra Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
Home Phone: 303-494-6407
E-Mail: lbatlin@aol.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.
Kathryn Beisner
5023 West 120th Avenue, #259
Broomfield, CO 80020
Work Phone: 303-469-6866
E-Mail: kathryn@kbsproductions.com
Web: http://www.kbsproductions.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TKathryn Beisner is a daring, humorous, and passionate presenter whose particular interest is to inspire people to live their dream. Much of Beisner’s work features the adventures and accomplishments of women in history. Customized presentations.
John Story Brooks
PO Box 7941
Loveland CO 80537
Home & Work Phone: 970-532-3008
E-Mail: jbrooks@coloradotown.com
Web: www.coloradotown.com KEYWORD CrackerJack
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TToured 5 National Parks and 15 State Park Systems. Spent years in Yellowstone performing at The Buffalo Bill Historical Center and other venues. Produced The Colorado Legends Show. Did 40 shows at The Historic Park Theatre in downtown Estes Park last summer.
895 Garrison St.
Lakewood CO 80215
Home Phone: 303-233-3855
Cell Phone: 720-480-4479
E-mail: michaelcawthra3855@msn.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/ G/ O/A/S/TMike's stories are "Tales from Canada"; "Tales of Aztecs"; "Tales from Shakespeare"; "Tales of Space Exploration". Stories include PowerPoint slide show, costumes. Perfect for Outdoor Lab. Cost: $200 for 90 minute presentations. Call for details.
Jo Ann Conter a.k.a. Keota Jo
11511 CR 31
Sterling CO 80751
Home Phone: 970-580-2406
Cell Phone: 970-580-2406
E-mail: story@kci.net
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/S/TKeota Jo is not really a storyteller, but a verbal exhibitionist, who will truly entertain you with her old west, old time humor. Stories for young and old, large or small groups. History is her passion and she will gladly share with you.
Lindy Soon Curry
3397 South Marion Street
Englewood, CO 80113
Work Phone: 303-781-6866
E-Mail: lindy@curryhome.net
Web: http://www.curryhome.net
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TStories with harp music, song, and “traditional dress” specializing in Korean, Chinese and Japanese folk tales. Lindy’s storytelling programs and workshops produce vivid images, participation and insights into universal themes. Recipient of the Asian Women of Achievement Award.
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/F/O/E/TRosie Cutrer, enchants all ages with stories & music. With a BA in theater& 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.
Resources:
The Blackthorne Walking Stick and Other Stories available through CD Baby or contact Rosie directly via e-mail.
Mr. Bun and Other Tales available through CD Baby or contact Rosie directly via e-mail.
8258 Balsam Way
Arvada, CO 80005
Home Phone: 303-810-9806
Work Phone: 720-329-0869
E-Mail: reneefaja@hotmail.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TRenee is a versatile storyteller specializing in personal family stories, Mexican and Aztec stories, creation myths and creative writing workshops. She is the co-editor of Holy Mole Guacamole, Pincha Lotta Enchiladas, Chili Today, Hot Tamale and Ole! Posole, all in the Tummy Tales series.
Virginia Fox
4342 Snowbird Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
Home & Work Phone: 720-887-1268
E-mail: foxtales1@msn.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/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. (Specially designed programs upon request.)
Susan Marie Frontczak (Storysmith®)
3664 Chase Court
Boulder CO 80305-5531
Phone: 303-442-4052
E-mail: SusanMarie@storysmith.org
Web: www.storysmith.org
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/THistory, literature, and folktales come to life, improvisations emerge from thin air, and personal experiences beg to be told again. Her motto: "Give me a place to stand and I will take you somewhere else."
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.
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
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E/YA/A/S/O/G/TQuilting, in story. Personal narratives pieced with a palette of color and texture enlarging the family circle and expanding the view. Humorous and heartwarming. Plus, Vaudeville Variety-see Cheri Seeton
Eldon Halingstad
2421 S. Brentwood Street
Denver CO 80227
Home Phone: 303-988-9349
E-mail: ehalingstad@yahoo.com
Web: www.halingstad.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TNationally known for his entertaining, stimulating and motivating presentations, authentic costumes and wide variety of topics. Popular programs include: “Viking Explorers,” “Leif Eriksson Discovers America,” “Amazing Viking Gods,” “Columbus Sailed in 1492,” “Colorado’s Horace Tabor,” and many others.
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.blogspot.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/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.
PO Box 737
Boulder CO 80306
Home Phone: 303-499-6791
E-mail: lindaj@jma3.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/F/OSacred Stories encompass stories that are or were sacred to some group of people. They are stories of wonder and awe; of what it is to be human and what is greater than us.
Colleen Jayne BSN, LUT, CSE
371 Logan Mill Road
Boulder CO 80302
Home: 303-442-7085
E-mail: colleenj@indra.com
Web: http://www.indra.com/~colleenj
Ages & Audiences: P/E/YA/A/S/F/O/G/W/TCelebrate and experience the adventure of story. Make stories a part of your life journey. Facilitates workshops for healing and discovery. Biblical, personal and Colorado pioneer stories.
Susan Kaplan, M.S.W.
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. Inspiring & Innovative Educational & Applied Story Performances, Programs, Workshops, Staff Development, and Coaching. Unique range:
Orphan Train Riders, Peace in the Family, Peace Wrestling, Jewish, Trees! Ah Ha Wisdom!
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.
Hal Kuczwara
P.O. Box 745516
Arvada, CO 80006
Home Phone: 303-421-5747
Email: hal@funlosophy.com
5895 West 86th Avenue
Arvada CO 80003-1315
Home Phone: 303-427-0406
E-mail: srljlee@comcast.net
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/T
Judy Lehmkuhl
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
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 delights audiences as she shares stories of her childhood, adventures with people on her travels around the world and tales of voices from the past as they made their homes in Colorado. Katy offers storytelling workshops and coaching. Join Katy on Story Time Radio (KRFC 88.9 FM) to share your stories.
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/TKate speaks stories, the universal language. Programs include Critters, Rocks & Rivers, Shackleton, Women Explorers, & Worldwide Folk Tales. Workshop: Telling Your Story. 2002 Juried NSN teller. 2008 Featured RMSC teller. Audiences love her upbeat style.
Resources:
Road Rule, CD of personal & folk tales for life's journey, ages 10+.
Stories Trainers Tell, featured teller, book by Wacker & Silverman.
Rocky Mountain People, Paleo-to-Present. 30-90 minute performance with Lev Ropes.
Order: katelutz@mindspring.com
4340 E. Kentucky Ave. #335
Glendale CO 80246
Work Phone: 303-477-7833
E-mail: info@Moving-Stories.com
Web: www.moving-stories.com
Age Groups & Audiences: P/F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TBesides his crafted performances of stories enriched with songs, dance, & theatrical art, Christopher helps individuals and groups re-vision their wounded life-stories in his practice of psychotherapy, trainings and workshops (www.Whole-Story.com)
Debra Morningstar
Neenah, WI-USA
Phone: 920-915-4154
Fax: 920-836-2971
E-mail: dawest@centurytel.net
Web: www.debramorningstar.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/T
An enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of WI, Debra offers an educational, entertaining and thought-provoking presentation including Native Flute, story, and song-while dismantling dangerous Indian stereotypes and issues facing the American Indian today!
608 Wyoming Street
Golden CO 80403
Work Phone: 303-271-5665
Home Phone: 303-279-2594
E-mail: jnelson@jeffco.us
Web: http://jeffco.us/sheriff/sheriff_T62_R171.htm
Age Groups & Audiences: P/E
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 is a natural storyteller. His enthusiastic style engages listeners from 5 to 95. His heartwarming tales weave a tapestry with thought provoking threads of healing, sadness or happiness. And at times they are simply outrageous
1629 Parkside Circle
Lafayette CO 80026
Work Phone: 303-604-2890
E-mail: beepee@mho.net
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TNative American storyteller and flute player (Cherokee tribal membership), hilarious Ozark Mountain and frontier American tall tales, Renaissance stories and song, insightful fables from everywhere, traditional and original, that gently reveal and uplift the human condition.
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.
2720 Delwood Avenue
Durango CO 81301-4181
Home Phone: 970-247-5718
E-mail: sara@sararansom.com
Web: www.sararansom.com
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/F/O/W/TSara is a dynamic teller drawing you into the story with her -- you see and feel the story. You are there!
"..master of quicksilver transformations" (NEA).
"a compelling presence ... the art of storytelling at its best." (Boston Inst. of Arts)
Lev Ropes (Grandbear the Storyteller)
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.
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 was a 2005 RMSC featured storyteller.
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/TCheri likes to take traditional folktales and modernize them. Many times she adds a musical component to the story. She is co-producer of the “Ollie, Ollie Oxen Free” Story Slam. She and Sunny Marie Hackman are available for performances under the billing: The Sunny and Cher(i) Show.
Cassandra Sewell
13731 Silverton Drive
Broomfield CO 80020
Home Phone: 303-465-3974
E-mail: cassewell@netscape.net
Age Groups & Audiences: E/YA/A/S/F/O/TStories of Truth, Stories of Wisdom - listen as the storyteller shares her stories about African American Women, growing up in the south in the 1960’s/1970’s, and stories of wisdom and faith. Cassandra was a 2003 RMSC featured storyteller.
Simon Shadowlight
212 Crawford Circle
Golden CO 80401
Phone: 303-278-3309
Cell: 303-818-7844
E-mail: simon@simonshadowlight.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/S/TSimon, a Spellbinder and Toastmaster, is an engaging storyteller and dynamic performer who believes story has the power to entertain, educate, empower, and enlighten. Simon specializes in stories celebrating compassion, personal magnificence, and triumph.
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 CD of original stories and music. Rhonda Sheya of Radio Disney says, “Sondra is a gifted storyteller.” Story samples and more information on www.sondrasinger.com. And on www.cdbaby.com.
Storytelling by John Stansfield
PO Box 588
Monument CO 80132
Phone: 303-660-5849
E-mail: jorcstan@juno.com
Web: www.colo-performingartists.com
Age Groups & Audiences: G/W/TAuthor of Writers of the American West: Multicultural Learning Encounters and Enos Mills: Rocky Mountain Naturalist. Contact me about my performances as Enos Mills and Dr. Charles Fox Gardiner. Also ask about my CDs and storytelling performances for all ages. COMING THIS SPRING--the new biography John Denver: Man for the World. Call for book, CD information and free brochure.
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 performs throughout the US to all ages and conducts school residencies.
Resources:
“Cooee” – Stories and Songs from Down Under with Don Spencer.” CD only $15. Winner of four national awards, including 2003 Parents Choice and NAPPA Gold Awards for Storytelling.
Claire Marie 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/T
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.
3108 Julian Street
Denver CO 80211
Cell Phone: 303-941-7469
E-mail: angelvigil@msn.com
Website: angelvigil.com
Age Groups & Audiences: F/E/O/YA/G/A/W/S/TAngel is an award winning author, storyteller and teacher. He is the Colorado Heritage Artist for Hispanic storytelling. More info available at his web site: angelvigil.com.
PO Box 1681
Idaho Springs CO 80452
Home Phone: 303-567-4119
E-mail: michaelwittmann@comcast.net
Age Groups & audiences: F/E/O/G/WDianne has 25 years experience as a reading educator, storyteller and storytelling instructor/ coach. Performance areas include stories with moral values, holiday and children's themes. Available for performance/creating storytelling groups with students.