A veteran of storytelling, theater and spoken word
festivals in 22 states and 12 European cities, Milbre brings her
classic wit and dynamic presence to our stage again. Winner of the
Circle of Excellence award from the National Storytelling Network,
she will light up the Festival with her brilliance.
Bil weaves stories that
will leave you wondering if they are true. One thing is for sure,
they will always be honest. An award-winning teller, he has been repeatedly
featured at the National Storytelling Festival, published a novel,
and released a DVD. Really. Truly. And always funny.
The youngest speaker of the
Maidu language, Farrell has the stories of his grand
-parents and ancestors, translating the ancient tales into English.
He is also a painter and writer, has studied anthropology, and currently
teaches Maidu around Nevada City. Coyote, Worldmaker and humans interact
in his tales to make you sigh and wonder. Farrell will be joined by
other Native Americans, introducing us into his world of magic and
myth for a special session on Sunday morning only.
Sarah tells stories about people who--through choice or chance—turn
their backs on safety, and step into the unknown. A professional
storyteller for over twenty years, she has performed at the National
Storytelling Festival and hopes that when you hear her tales, the
adventurer in you will awaken.
Tim brings forgotten fairy
tales alive again, evoking ancient stories that are as relevant today
as they were at first telling, thousands of years ago. We welcome
Tim to the Festival for the first time, and fittingly he will be leading
our first-ever Story Slam on Sunday morning.
Awele does not merely tell
a tale with words: She sings her characters out of history and into
your lap: she dances the struggle for equality into your arms. An
internationally acclaimed actor and educator, she has performed across
the United States as well as Canada, Australia, Russia, Taiwan, France
and South Africa.
Doug has been a harmonica champion at the Fiddler’s Grove
Festival, performer at the American Museum of Natural History, and
workshop leader at the Smithsonian Institution -- but what Doug
really loves is to roam the woods. These days he uncovers more than
just a few strange critters: He shines light on the human connection
in this vibrant world.
Antonio delights in Spanish or English, to young or old with his
dramatic, heartwarming tales. Awarded a Best in Fringe Festival
for Excellence in Solo Performance, he has worked as an artist-in-residence
with youth in four inner-city high schools of New York, Chicago,
and South Central Los Angeles.
