The Storytellers
Local daily fees for tellers can range from $200-$600. Since each teller is his/her own agent, fees are negotiable and vary depending upon travel and lodging requirements and length and number of sessions required. Several members are listed on the Artist in Resident in Education roster for the South Carolina Arts Commission. Weekly rates may apply for school residencies.
Margie Clary
Margie Clary is a native of South Carolina, growing up in the Piedmont section of the state, but has called Charleston home for over 40 years. She is a retired elementary teacher, teaching on James Island for 23 years, retiring in 1988. She began work as a professional storyteller in 1990, and is listed with the SC Arts Commission as an artist-in-residence. She is also a published author of five children's books. She travels the Palmetto State as a storyteller and writer. Margie is an active member of Fort Johnson Baptist Church, a member of the National Storytelling Network, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She is on the board of the Charleston Community of</span> <span >Readers and other local and national educational organizations.email: mailto:mwclary@juno.com Website: http://www.bookstorytell.com
Cora Newcomb
Cora began spinning tales to her daughter and then throughout the lowcountry - weaving magic with enchanting yarns. She tells stories to entertain, to educate, and pass on cultural heritage but most of all because she loves the joy of telling tales. The themes include inspirational stories, historical tales, ghost tales and stories that reflect chapters of her life. Cora has a Master’s Degree in Education and is a faculty member at a local college. Email: mailto:newcomb@tcl.edu telephone: 843-597-2434.
Alexis Reeder
My interest in storytelling began when my children did not like going to school and I was looking for a way to make learning fun. I lean toward stories that have real information embedded, but I do like an outrageously, not true, tale. email: ajreeder@bellsouth.net
Karen Stinson
Karen comes from a family of Storytellers. She is a Media Specialist at Ladson Elementary, Tells a variety of stories for all ages
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Karin Lilli Star Welcher
presents dynamic storytelling workshops/performances on diverse topics for retirement, school, museum, church, civic and business venues. She encourages listeners to delight in the meanings, many uses, and fun of stories! You’ll treasure a rich variety of tales that feature love, adventure, and the humor of life, in such tales as: The Two Old Women’s Bet, The Girl Who Cried Flowers, The Green Eye of the Little Yellow God, and many more. Whatever your interests, there’s a story waiting to find you!". Email: lillistarr1@hotmail.com
Tony Young
Tony Young tells stories of his travels and life experiences. Many of his stories are humorous reflections as a farm boy. Tony also tells short inspirational stories. He is an avid blogger and Youtube video producer. Visit his blog at http://www.tonyyoungartist.blogspot.com/ and his YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/ty2u?feature=mhee E-mail Tony at: mailto:c.tony.young@gmail.com