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Susan K. Coti
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Hi Buck! Returned from a storytelling retreat in New Hampshire a week ago and there was a puppeteer there named Marilyn who had a TV show in Boston in the 60s. She's a real character, and her greatest character is a puppet named Picallo, an 18-month…
Trisha's idea is great! I really like it -- keeps the interest. I've used puppets another way. I have the kids make their own and then put on a show for the younger grades (I teach 4th). Dianne De Las Casas has a really good play that is beautiful i…
Wow, what a wonderful, creative idea for teaching ELL students! If some are too shy to get up there, puppet shows could work beautifully. I'd love to hear how your idea works in real time. Please let us know. I really encourage you to try this one!
I tell at private parties, primarily for adults, and share stories regularly at my school where I'm a fourth-grade teacher. Recent performances were held at a corporate party, for the Southern Comforters Quilt Guild and at Politics and Prose booksto…
I believe the best way to balance the loves in my life is to make sure I'm happy! When that's established, I have the energy to love everyone and everything! To make I'm sure I'm happy, I take my walk whether my husband comes with me or not, I write…
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- About Me:
- I am a storyteller who specializes in stories that uplift and inspire. I primarily tell for adults and families in the Mid-Atlantic region. I started telling when my son was a toddler, telling exclusively to him. When I became an educator, my telling extended into the classroom and then into school-wide assemblies. About 12 years ago, I attended a weekend retreat and started telling stories to a group of children. At breakfast the next day, a woman came to me and asked if I would tell stories at her birthday party. I accepted, charging $50.00! From there, I evolved in my storytelling career, telling at the Folk Life Festival in Washington, DC, private parties, conventions and lately, the Southern Comforters Quilt Guild where I had the pleasure of learning all about quilting and the wonderful stories associated with this art form. I am happy to be in the company of such illustrious storytellers on this site and hope that we will learn and grow together in the magical world of stories.
- Website:
- http://www.suecostory.com
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- At 5:25pm on August 24, 2008,
Katye Jordan said… - Of course! I would love to attend - send me a reminder when the time comes again :)
- At 4:58pm on July 20, 2008,
Susan Danoff said… - Dear Susan,
Do you have a regular email address? I wanted to send you an email --mine is susandanoff@aol.com. I'm so glad you can come to Vermont.
Sincerely,
Susan Danoff
- At 8:47pm on June 3, 2008,
Susan Danoff said…
- Dear Susan,
I will send out the book and CD -- they are a gift. Enjoy. Also-my direct email is susandanoff@aol.com. It would be lovely to see you in Vermont if you can make it. Thanks so much for getting in touch with me.
Sincerely,
Susan
- At 8:37am on June 3, 2008,
Susan Danoff said…
- Dear Susan,
Thanks for your note. Yes, I used to see Bill Danoff's name on sheet music occasionally and wondered who he was.
I did write "The Forgotten Gifts." Thank you so much for remembering it. You are certainly welcome to tell it, but I would appreciate it if you could credit me and let folks know that it is available in my book The Golden Thread:Storytelling in Teaching and Learning and on my CD. (www.susandanoff.com) If you would like me to send you the book and CD let me know your address.
Did you know that Teresa Whitaker and I run a retreat for storytellers in Vermont? It runs from July 31 to August 3, and there's info on my website about it. Would you like to join us?
My sister lives in Potomac, MD which I think might be near you. I haven't been down there in a while but perhaps if I'm visiting her we could meet some time.
Thanks again for getting in touch.
Sincerely,
Susan Danoff
- At 7:32pm on May 6, 2008,
Susan Danoff said…
- Dear Susan,
Thank you for contacting me. I don't know either Bill or Joan Danoff, but I wish I did. There aren't very many Danoff's in the world that I know of. I grew up in Wilkes-Barre, PA where there are still a few Danoff's, and my sister Leslie Danoff lives in Potomac, MD.
Sincerely,
Susan
- At 5:38pm on April 7, 2008,
Debi Richan said… - Hi Susan-- I haven't heard of the Mountain Women, but the story reminds me of a Dolly Parton song! Currently, I'm teaching a class about the Underground Railroad quilts at the quilt shop where I work. I know the whole subject is very controversial, but it's a good beginnning quilting class, teaches good techniques, and allows me to tell stories too. I am telling everyone there is a real debate about whether or not slaves really used quilts as codes, but the stories seemed to be well-received, whether or not the whole code thing is true. I'll keep an ear open for The Mountain Women--are they from Utah?
- At 3:57pm on April 4, 2008,
Rachel Hedman said… - Dear Susan:
I love how your toddler was your primary audience. Even if storytelling didn't happen on the stage, the most important place is in the home.
With your connection with the Southern Comforters Quilt Guild, you may like to know that a lot of people on the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival Committee love to quilt and have created stories around the activity. One of these tellers/quilters is Debi Richan. I recommend you say "hi" to her.
Also, since you tell to a lot of adult audiences, are any of them within the 18-35-year-old range? There is a group within "Professional Storyteller" called "College Big Cats: Tracking and Capturing Gigs" that may interest you.
Welcome to the site.
Until we tell again,
Rachel Hedman
- At 9:40pm on March 27, 2008,
Buck P Creacy said… - Hello Susan... hope you love this site as much as I have grown to love it... lots of good stuff and great people... open and that's good.
Welcome again... check out my page... I tell mostly to adults too.
Buck
- At 5:48pm on March 25, 2008,
Tom Taylor said… - Susan,
Just tried three times to go to your website, but couldn't make it happen. Tho't I'd best give you a 'heads-up' -
- At 5:46pm on March 25, 2008,
Tom Taylor said…
- Hello, Susan, and Welcome!
"Good for you - and thanks." - that's my honest response to your ABOUT ME notes. Man, do we need both uplifting and inspiring. (as time permits, pls ck out some of my blog entries on my page, LAND OF DUCKS, I LOVE YOU...GOODBYE, etc.)
Forgive me for that, I don't normally 'push' myself on folks, but I tho't, honestly, that you - because of your aforementioned notes - might appreciate'em.
This is an awesome site, a virtual storyteller's dream - take time to review the various pages and sites within the site; it is all so helpful and user-friendly. Please contact me, if I may be of assistance in any way.
I am so glad you're here, I wish you great fulfillment in your telling, and, again, am very happy to share w/ you "Welcome!"
Sincerely,
Tom
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