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Replied Aug. 24, 2008

Replied Aug. 24, 2008

March 21

About Me:: From dramatic, introspective Jewish tales for adults, to lively participatory multicultural stories for children, I have a large repertoire since I've been a storyteller for over twenty years. I have an MA in theatre. I also teach storytelling to teachers at National-Louis University, have been pubished in a few collections, work as a children's librarian,and have been honored with many awards for my CDs (Parents' Choice Gold Award, Storytelling World Award, Parenting Publications Gold Award). Storytelling is a zen experience for me and I feel wonderfully happy when I am telling.

At 3:32am on August 30, 2008, Nathalie Jendly said…: Dear Susan,
I would love to talk through skype if you do connect.
My name on skype is njvoice.
Today I wil participate to a storytelling afternoon for families in Lausanne in "La Vallée de la Jeunesse".
Bringing with me wonderful puppets and prompts.
I will tell some stories, sing and then the families there will also tell stories...interactive.
Every day I work (coordination of projects and many other tasks :-)...)on the second edition of FEST (federation european for storytelling) which will take place in Switzerland. It is so great to prepare this meeting - conferences, stories told in 5 different langages,sparkling stories from 1st to 9th of August 09).
It would be fantastic to this european meeting that from other continents storytellers would come also. How does europe link with other continents...I gotta go now to get ready.
Have a wonderful day
Nathalie

At 7:00pm on August 24, 2008, Reisa Stone said…: Hi Susan,

Well, I can't really be a maggid, as I'm technically Ukrainian. I dropped out near the end of my conversion. You could say I chose pysanky over Passover. But if you want to adopt me, okay :-D

I consider myself a kobzar, which is the Ukrainian name for a traveling storyteller. See the article on my home page.

Kind regards,
Reisa

At 5:42pm on August 24, 2008, Reisa Stone said…: Hi Susan,

My last name was originally Jewish: Shtohun, which I've been told is a variation of Shtein. It first got changed when my grandfather moved to my Ukrainian grandmother's village to marry her. He was the only Jew there. The name got Ukrainianized to Stohyn (which means "moaning"). I changed it legally to Stone in Canada. So from "stone" in Yiddish to something more fancy, back to "stone" in English.

We are from the province of Galicia, near Lviv. Of course, the hardest hit region during the July flood :-(

My first name means "paradise" in Ukrainian. So my name is really Paradise Stone or Paradise Moaning. The latter which I plan to use for a CD.

Reisa

At 5:26pm on August 22, 2008, Reisa Stone said…: http://www.cbc.ca/outfront/contribute/index.html
Hi Susan,

I got your email re: collecting seniors' stories. I've been listening to seniors all my life---I was raised by my grandmother my first seven years.

Above is a link to the Canadian Broadcasting Network's radio show, "Outfront." They give great tips on how to collect stories in the community, including specifics on documenting and recording techniques.

You're doing a worthwhile thing.

All the best,
Reisa Stone

At 10:42pm on June 25, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: You might like to become familiar with John Walsh's BibleTelling from the Old testament. He did a really good job making it easier to tell 36 of the major stories in the Old Testament. You are right - we can share that part of the Good Book!

At 12:22pm on June 25, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Fox's show was the first time I was able to come out of my shell and meet bunches of other storytellers from all over the midwest. What fun! Prior to that time I had always been "locked up" or at least felt like it - as I was a teacher and administrator in the public schools and always responsible for some event when other storytelling events were being held. Now, I am free to travel and see some of the best the USA has to offer with the performances of great storytellers. Mike

At 11:12am on June 25, 2008, Mike Lockett said…: Hi, Susan - I drove almost through your back yard yesterday on my way to and from my home in Normal, IL to Antioch, IL - WAY north on 94 - just south of the Wisconsin border. I don't think you have a north-south route in the Chicago area that is not under construction. I think you need to make up some special traffic stories that includes hints for getting to and from storytelling gigs and maintaining your sanity. Bets regards, Mike Lockett (The fellow from Normal, IL who calls himself - The Normal Storyteller).

At 7:18am on May 24, 2008, Richard Stillman said…: Thanks Susan

I was raised in the Chicago area and will be back on June 21st playing for my sisters birthday party. I'll say hi to Gerry for you. We perform alot together.

All the best

Richard

At 11:30am on May 18, 2008, Steve Evans said…: That's what I like "...stories to heal the world (without pomposity!)." I hope the peace tales session was good. I love peace tales, along with wisdom tales. And Zen tales are some of my favorite. I'll check out the book you mention, thanks for letting me know about it! Again, let me encourage you to join our group. I would love to have you share some of your ideas, insights and wisdom there! Best wishes to you. STEVE