Julie Della Torre

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Glen Rock, NJ
201-652-5887
jdellatorr@aol.com

"JULIE DELLA TORRE proves again and again that in this fast-paced, media-driven world in which we live, there is still room for the quiet, unadorned spoken story which engages young imaginations." So says media specialist at Haworth School in NJ. where Ms. Della Torre is storyteller-in-residence, telling stories and teaching students how to become storytellers.

Julie Della Torre is an established storyteller in the Metropolitan area. Her list of performances include The Hans Christian Anderson Statue in Central Park, Wave Hill, Sunnyside Historic Site, N.J. Botanical Garden and the Newark Museum. She has led workshops and performed at storytelling festivals throughout the area and founded and coordinated the New Jersey Storytelling Festival. She is currently curator of the Sunday Family Storytelling Series at Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck, N.J.

Through her ongoing work as resident storyteller, Julie has told and taught the art of storytelling to hundreds of children and adults. She also has taught adults at Rutgers University, the Adult Community School of Glen Rock, the N.J. Library Association, and William Paterson University, among others.

With degrees in Special Education from Kent State University and in Communicative Disorders from Johns Hopkins University, Julie is well versed in the educational benefits of storytelling in all venues to audiences of all ages.

member since 11/08

Bernie Libster

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
201-288-8617 Fax; 201-288-0567
bernielibster@optonline.net
www.storyteller.net/tellers/blibster
CD available from www.cdbaby.com/cd/blibster

Discover Gianni Rodari, whose magical tales are largely unavailable in English. Wander through 13th century Italy with Saint Francis of Assisi . Relive the pains and joys of a country boy in New York City and his East European Jewish immigrant parents in a brave and tragic new world.

Jay O'Callahan calls my CD, Seven Stories of Gianni Rodari, "lovely work, full of imagination and play," while award- winning storyteller Barbara Aliprantis comments, "Wow!"

Audience: all ages for Rodari, adults and older children for other stories.
member since 9/02; renewed 5/08

Jack McKeon

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Teaneck, NJ
201-836-8209
McKeon119@mac.com

Jack McKeon came to storytelling through his many years of teaching English and Mythology in Africa, Israel and the U.S.  He has told at storytelling festivals, folk festivals, arts fairs and schools throughout NY and NJ.  He has told at the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park, was a resident storyteller at the Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, NJ and has taught workshops at Bergen Community College. Jack's stories take you on a journey while exploring the connections between story and myth and psychology, the power of transformation, and experiences common to humanity throughout the world. His performances have delighted everyone, first grader to adult.
Audience: All Ages
member since 9/05; renewed 9/08

Veona Thomas

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REJOTI Productions
PO Box 721
Teaneck NJ 07666
(201) 862-1800
rejoti@msn.com

"Creative Learning and Entertainment Through Storytelling" Veona offers a wide array of possibilities for storytelling arts. Storytelling performances include multicultural folktales from Africa, the Caribbean and all around the world. The tales have moral, educational, spiritual and entertainment value. An assortment of hand puppets, visual aids and African instruments enhance the performance. Traditional 'call and response' involves the audience and drumming may be added. Workshops (Funshops) for all ages may include Mask-Making, Creating Percussion Instruments, Dramatic Action and/or Creating Artifacts (Akuaba Dolls, Gri-Gri). Her "Introduction to Performing Arts" workshop prepares adults and children for oral presentation.

In response to the need for spiritual healing, Veona has added inspirational stories to her repertoire. These folktales and parables are suitable for many occasions, especially church organizations and fund-raising events.
Performances and workshops are available for all ages and all sizes. Veona is the author of "Different Kinds of Families" and other books. (Book purchases may pay for a performance). Contact her to fashion the program you need for that special time.

member since 1/05; renewed 1/09

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