Members as of December 2007
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Duke Addicks
1453 Hoyt Ave. W.; Falcon Heights MN 55108-2111
Phone: 651-643-0622
Email: dukeaddicks[at]earthlink.net
Website: www.DukeAddicksStoryteller.com
A ghost hunter, I tell Who Haunts Here? true ghost stories. I present Kokopelli’s flute tunes and tales. I tell the stories of American Indian people and fur traders (and some of their ghosts) who lived during the fur trade era in the upper Mississippi region. An eagle expert, I also tell Eagle and Thunderbird legends. Often I play the Indian flute and drum and Highland bagpipes as part of my storytelling. Currently I serve the Upper Mississippi Mdewakanton Indian Community as Chief Justice and storyteller.
Josette Antomarchi
1913 Emerson Ave. S., Apt. 201; Minneapolis MN 55430
Phone: 612-598-6232
Email: funnyfrenchlady[at]yahoo.com
Rose Arrowsmith
1352 Searle St.; St. Paul MN 55101
Phone: 763-242-6432
Email: storysmith[at]rosearrowsmith.com
Website: www.rosearrowsmith.com
Rose is an animated storyteller with roots in poetry and theatre. She performs as literary and living history characters throughout the US and Sweden and works extensively with the American Swedish Institute. She is the MN Liaison to the National Storytelling Network and has been published in Storytelling Magazine.
Richard Bodman
15005 Darvey Ct.; Faribault MN 55021
Phone: 507-333-2388
Email: bodmanr317[at]aol.com
John Buzza
1339 Maryland Ave. E; St. Paul MN 55106
Phone: 651-793-9470
Email: buzzas[at]ties2.net
Dorothy Cleveland
4731 Nicollet Ave. S., #6; Minneapolis MN 55419
Phone: 612-335-4280
Evening: 612-824-1413
Email: clev0041[at]umn.edu
Dorothy's uses the fundamentals of storytelling in situations of conflict resolution, project planning, visionary concepts, and open communication.
Bev Jackson Cotter
1206 W. Richway Dr.; Albert Lea MN 56007
Phone: 507-373-4748
Email: bjjackson[at]smig.net
Storytelling and story listening. Stories include personal experiences, heritage, rhythm and Gam'ma rap. Programs, Workshops, Retreats.
Bill Eisenmann
455 Highpoint Curve S.; Maplewood MN 55119-6754
Phone: 651-731-7901
Email: mbeisenmann[at]msn.com
Website: www.storiesforliving.com
"Stories For Living" - Bill's stories for all ages can empower people to live their lives in love and respect for themselves, others and the world. Bill, a retired pastor, offers a variety of programs and workshops for schools, churches, and the community.
Bill Gjetson
15564 71st Place North; Maple Grove MN 55311
Phone: 763-420-9502
Email: gjetson789[at]comcast.net
Bill Gurnon
16655 Pebble Brook Ct.; Prior Lake MN 55372
Phone: 952-226-6004
Email: bill[at]gurnon.org
Website: www.thestorycollector.org
Andre Heuer
5609 Vincent Ave. South; Minneapolis MN 55410
Phone: 612-920-5914
Email: andreh[at]usfamily.net
Website: www.andreheuer.com
Dr. Heuer uses storytelling to entertain, heal, educate and guide. Storytelling is an integral part of his work in education, hospice, spiritual companioning and psychotherapy. He is the co-founder and producer of Experiments in Story and A Company of Tellers. Dr. Heuer is available for performances and workshops.
Heidi Hoks
115 18th St. NW, Apt. 211; Sauk Rapids MN 56379
Phone: 320-650-2500 ext. 2541
Evening: 320-248-2108
Email: fuschialady99[at]yahoo.com
Heidi Hoks has been a professional storyteller since 1978, performing for schools, public libraries, conferences, community events and religious events. Her repertoire includes classic folk literature, popular children's literature, personal stories, inspirational stories, community history and folklore.
Katie Knutson
5756 Yates Ave. N; Crystal MN 55429
Phone: 763-535-7509
Email: stories2teach[at]yahoo.com
Sonja Kosler
40915 Primrose Dr.; Dent MN 56528
Phone: 218-758-2982
Email: sonja.storyteller[at]gmail.com
When I tell a story my goal is to construct a bridge connecting me with the listeners and then to carefully bring all of us across the bridge and into the story.
Howard Lieberman
311 First Ave. North, Suite 503; Minneapolis MN 55401
Phone: 612-382-5200
Email: hlieberman[at]lieberman-nelson.com
Mike Mann
3208 46th Ave. So.; Minneapolis MN 55406
Phone: 612-724-7074
Email: mike[at]storymann.com
Website: www.storymann.com
Mike and his family turned off the television in 1987. Reading to his children led him into storytelling which, in turn, led Mike to a new a career as a professional teller. Mike also does workshops for the National Institute for Media and the Family, is on the Minnesota Global Arts Roster, and teaches storytelling.
Harriette Mathers
1350 VanBuren; St Paul MN 55104
Phone: 651-645-5523
Email: petersonmathers[at]juno.com
Carol McCormick
625 Windemere Dr.; Plymouth MN 55441
Phone: 763-546-4133
Email: mccobuch[at]comcast.net
Website: www.carolmccormick.net
When Carol McCormick tells stories ears perk up, eyes widen, and imaginations spark. A professional teller since 1976, Carol’s a performer, workshop leader, and conference keynoter. She’s presented artist residencies and assembly programs at over 500 schools (preschool to university). Her book A Bridge for Grandma eases the fear of death.
Nan Montgomery
244 10th Ave., SE; Forest Lake MN 55025
Phone: 612-678-8346
Evening: 651-269-9369
Email: nanmo244[at]msn.com
Rachel Nelson
501 12th Avenue; Two Harbors MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-3683
Evening: 651-353-3370
Email: bardlive[at]usfamily.net
Website: www.bardlive.com
Rachel Nelson is a storyteller, songwriter, and musician whose passion is connecting with audiences in live performance. She often accompanies or frames her stories with music or poetry, creating a mix she calls BardLive. BardLive shows blend stories, songs, and poems to make a new oral performance art form.
Loren Niemi
8105 Jamaca N.; Stillwater MN 55082
Phone: 651-271-6349
Email: niemistory[at]aol.com
Website: www.storytelling.org/Niemi
Teller of original and traditional stories to audiences of all ages. Master teacher offering a wide array of workshops - coach/director - business/organizational consultant. Co-author of "Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories".
Stephen Noble
3522 Grand Ave., S.; Minneapolis MN 55408
Phone: 612-824-7009
Email: pregrinen[at]msn.com
Patricia Nunn
51070 Lake Six Road; Frazee MN 56544
Phone: 218-334-4264
Email: nunnp[at]yahoo.com
Richard O'Meara
1807 St. Paul Road; Owatonna MN 55060
Phone: 507-451-6630
Email: richard[at]cindysfinancial.com
Website: cindysfinancial.com
Ann Reay
2026 N.E. Taylor St.; Minneapolis MN 55418
Phone: 612-789-2775
Email: annreay[at]mac.com
Paula Reed Nancarrow
1153 Trailwood S.; Hopkins MN 55343-7918
Phone: 612-852-2224
Evening: 952-933-1027
Email: reednancarrow[at]earthlink.net
Paula writes and tells epiphany stories of everyday life, and enjoys the occasional fairy tale.
Maria Rogness
2331 Gordon Avenue; St Paul MN 55108
Phone: 651-271-7899
Email: miarogness[at]yahoo.com
Tina Rohde
18061 Duck Lake Trail; Eden Prairie MN 55346
Phone: 952-934-4194
Evening: 952-937-1426
Email: wondertale[at]aol.com
Website: www.wonderweavers.com
Storytelling entertainment for the child within us all! Either as a solo teller or a tandem team WonderWeavers specialize in bringing stories to life. Many of our performances include magic and props. All include fun for groups of all ages, with lots of audience participation. We are available for workshops and residencies combining multicultural art activities with storytelling.
Richard Rousseau
1350 Selby Ave.; St. Paul MN 55104
Phone: 651-646-0338
Evening: 651-649-1757
Email: Richard[at]tales-from-another-stage.com
Richard combines a masterful delivery with a unique collection of personal and original tales. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mary Schmidt
PO Box 476; Pierz MN 56364
Phone: 320-468-6228
Email: rednringo[at]centurytel.net
"Playing Dress Up" I believe the stories of our lives are connected to the clothing of our lives. I blend history and personal accounts to tell my grandmother's, mother's and my own stories. Through articles of clothing, we can remember moments of our lives.
Pam Schweitzer
1502 Huron St.; St. Paul MN 55108
Phone: 651-487-3376
Email: pls[at]isp.com
Colleen Shaskin
3411 The Mall; Minnetonka MN 55345
Phone: 952-934-4194
Evening: 952-221-4540
Email: keenstory[at]aol.com
Storytelling entertainment for the child within us all! Either as a solo teller or a tandem team WonderWeavers specialize in bringing stories to life. Many of our performances include magic and props. All include fun for groups of all ages, with lots of audience participation. We are available for workshops and residencies combining multicultural art activities with storytelling.
Mary Ann Shetterly
2036 Valkyrie Dr., N.W.; Rochester MN 55901
Phone: 507-269-5261
Evening: 507-288-3524
Masters Degree from U of MN, Former Artist-in Residence for the State of MN in the Minnesota Public Schools teaching and performing Storytelling. She gives workshops and performances. She was a Media Specialist in the Rochester Public Schools, and a former NSN president and for many years an active board member. I have started a company, "Storytelling, LLC", and actively perform and teach storytelling.
Kevin Strauss
PO Box 6511; Rochester MN 55903
Phone: 507-993-3411
Email: kevin[at]naturestory.com
Website: www.naturestory.com
Naturalist and storyteller Kevin Strauss weaves folktales and animal stories from around the world. His stories help people connect with the natural world and with each other.
Vicki Svanoe
3342 Oakland Ave. S.; Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone: 612-824-4046
Email: storycraft2[at]yahoo.com
Formerly an elementary school teacher, I rediscovered the delight and power of stories – to educate, inspire and entertain. Accenting my stories with music (banjo, guitar, tin whistle) I enjoy sharing folk, literary, personal and sacred stories with kids of all ages. Special interest: workshop in the elementary school classroom.
Sara Boyle Trautner
6701 Lake Shore Dr. S #202; Richfield MN 55423
Phone: 612-237-8218
Email: sbtrautner[at]yahoo.com
Sara's first love is traditional tales, especially those of the Celtic world, but she also ventures into personal and original stories.
Wanda Ulseth
1508 Timber Ridge Ln.; Grand Rapids MN 55744
Phone: 218-327-3103
Email: timberridgetales[at]yahoo.com
Wanda offers a wide variety of stories for both children and adults. Some are traditional folktales, and some are contemporary. Most have a good dose of humor. Wanda's delivery is informal and energetic, inviting frequent audience participation. She draws on her 31 years experience as an elementary and middle school teacher in choosing appropriate material for her audiences and for involving them in the storytelling process.
Gene Van Massenhove
1303 Ingerson Rd.; Arden Hill MN 55112-3711
Phone: 763-954-4239
Evening: 651-633-7075
Email: evanmasse[at]yahoo.com
Terry Visger
4987 Tschumper Rd.; LaCrescent MN 55947
Phone: 507-894-4715
Email: kenff[at]aol.com or talesbyterry[at]aol.com
An elementary teacher who started by telling stories in the classroom, she now spins tales for school groups, museums, libraries, singles' clubs, and gives workshops for teachers and librarians.
Jerry Wellik
18433 Dover Rd.; Clearwater MN 55320
Phone: 320-558-6894
Evening: 320-308-4090
Email: jjwellik[at]stcloudstate.edu
Jerry is a storyteller and poet and is interested in life-story review, re-storying life stories and intergenerational storytelling.