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Directory of
NJ Storytellers
 Bergen County |
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Julie Della Torre
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Glen Rock, NJ "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 |
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Bernie Libster
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 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. |
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Jack McKeon
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Teaneck,
NJ Audience: All Ages |
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Veona Thomas
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REJOTI Productions "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. member since 1/05; renewed 1/07 |
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