Performers
Michael Reno Harrell
Michael's natural knack for storytelling, in print, song and spoken word has earned him praise from not only the music community but from the literary and storytelling worlds as well, having had the honor of being a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival and to be Teller In Residence at the International Storytelling Center, as well as performing at major music events like MerleFest and the Walnut Valley Festival. Along with his performances, Michael often conducts workshops in songwriting and storytelling as well.
For more information on Michael Reno Harrell go to http://www.michaelreno.com/
Diane de Las Casas
Storytelling came naturally for Dianne. At nine years old, she often told spooky stories to her younger brother. But it wasn't until she was "grown-up" that she caught the story fever. She performs arts-in-education programs and residencies at schools, libraries, festivals, museums, and special events. Dianne is a sought-after national workshop leader. She is an enthusiastic advocate of literacy and arts-in-education programming. Dianne continues to make the story connection with thousands of children every year, reaching and teaching through the art of storytelling.
www.storyconnection.net
Vicky Town
Vicky is an intergenerational storyteller who blends humor, mime, and audience participation to create a delightful and zany cast of characters.
Her stories include international folk and fairy tales, stories of magic and enchantment, stories of the courageous and the clever. While now living in Kansas, Vicky makes regular tours of the Mid Atlantic states sharing stories with friends at libraries,schools, museums, camps, and senior centers. To learn more about Vicky and her stories, see www.vickytown.com
Angela Bates-Tompkins
Nicodemus, KS has a proud history to share, and Angela Bates-Tompkins tells the story as only an ancestor of the founding pioneers of this unique African American community in western Kansas can tell it. Angela teaches history through the heroic and mudane incidents in the lives of her characters and brings them to life on the storytelling stage for her audiences.