Directory of Storytellers

To be listed in our directory, storytellers must be guild members and pay an additional $25. (Full disclosure: We are not recommending these tellers; this merely serves as a data source for finding storytellers.) Every teller has a unique style, abilities, and repertoire.

We recommend you check out their available websites, speak to them, and ask others’ opinions. Some of these tellers may be booked to teach workshops, in-service, and special topic programs to educators, church groups, or anyone interested in storytelling.

Please get in touch with Tellers directly for bookings and/or information. Fees may vary and must be negotiated with individual tellers.

 

Mary & Neil Early are “Stories & More!!!” They offer program events ranging from traditional storytelling to very non-traditional creative drama participation experiences. Using story, literature, music, puppets, costumes, and props — when appropriate — their material ranges from the international classics to the myths of multiple world cultures and indigenous people. Their programs can be by particular theme, culture, or other requested emphasis. In addition to storytelling, the Earlys offer Poetry and Oral Interpretation, Educator Training/In-service, and innumerable workshops and residencies which can include creative drama experiences. They perform nearly 30 people from Literature, History, and the Bible. Programs presented by Neil and Mary Early are appropriate for all ages from pre-school through senior adults. They present in venues ranging from the “Zwolle Tamale Festival” to “Ghosts Along the Brazos”, “Local Color Events”; Retirement Centers, Nursing Homes, from Library Reading Programs to formal Concert presentations; Communities in Schools Family Events to Title I enrichment, and Family Reading Nights. They also offer a wide variety of “Faith-Based” programs. Mary and Neil are members of the Houston Storytellers Guild. They were founders of the Louisiana Storytellers Association and the Central Louisiana Storytellers Guild. (409) 651-0206 or (337) 274-4782 Website: www.storiesandmore.org