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Welcome to our Directory of O.O.P.S! Storytellers. You will find that O.O.P.S! storytellers are both delightful and flexible, capable of telling stories to a wide variety of audiences in diverse and unusual circumstances.

The storytellers included in this directory are all members of O.O.P.S! Their fees, availability and desire to travel vary, so contact them individually. Most will accept bookings throughout the state and country. Most storytellers appreciate having several weeks notice prior to accepting an event. For special annual events or festivals, bookings are often accepted a year in advance. But don't hesitate to call simply because you can't give much advance notice. Storytellers often have openings at unexpected times.

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Who's Who on the O.O.P.S! Board
Directory of O.O.P.S! Storytellers

Sally Crandall
Sally's Shoestring Stories are taken from her own Ohio
backyard and stretch to the wide world beyond. Sally, a member of Artist In The Schools and a former school librarian, says that everyone can travel on a story journey with her without leaving their seat. Her stories aim to tickle the funny bone and stretch imaginations from here to yonder.
Address: 359 E. Sycamore; Columbus, Ohio 43206
Phone: (614) 445-8016
E-mail: scrandal@earthlink.net
URL: http://www.sallycrandall.com
Fees: Check with Sally
Available: Contact Sally

 
 
Dave Davis - Milt's Stories
Original treats of American folklore. Combining history, experience, and imagination, Milt is able to entertain, educate, or encourage your audience. Professional presenter at Business Conferences throughout Europe and North America. Can facilitate team meetings, workshops, church retreats, and featured speker. Provide stories on topics of your choice including spiritual messages. As a Santa, can help make your Christmas special.
Address:
6125 Grainfield Drive; Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Phone: (419) 346-7152
E-mail: miltstories@bex.net
URL: http://www.christmas-lore.com/miltstories/
Fees: Let us negotiate. Tell me your situation.
Available: Year round.
 
 
Donna Fetzer and Patty Hoff - Kin-Folk Storytellers
The Kin-folk Storytellers are sisters, (Donna Fetzer and Patti Hoff) who have appeared on television and radio. They have told their tales to audiences of all ages in many states and to various organizations, clubs, churches, schools and libraries. They teach storytelling and play acting through the Tri County Board of Education and are workshop presenters. Donna has her first book published "The Legend of the North Star."
Address: 2439 Jentes Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691
Phone: (330) 345-7177
E-mail: dfetzer01@aol.com
Fees: Vary with event, amount of time and distance. From $80 to $200.
Available: Most days, but bookings should be made early to avoid disappointment.
 
Lyn Ford
"Home-Fried Tales" for all ages, told by a fourth-generation, nationally recognized storyteller and Ohio Teaching Artist: African American, African, and multi-cultural folktale adaptations enhanced with rhythm, rhyme, humor, and heart. "Spookers & Haints," workshops, residencies, and keynote speaking, too!
Address: P.O. Box 737, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-0737
Phone: (614) 237-7605
E-mail: friedtales@aol.com
URL: http://www.lynfordstoryteller.com
Fees: Call Lyn, or contact GCAC Artists-in-Schools: http://www.gcac.org/education/ais
Available: Year round, but contact EARLY!
 
 
Chris King - Creative Keys
Traditional tales - with a modern day twist. Original stories - both personal and believable. Business stories - with a meaningful message. Mysteries for all ages - listeners help with the clues and solving. Workshops for storytellers, teachers, youngsters and speakers on developing personal stories, scary stories, historical stories, marketing and dynamic workshops. Membership Chair and Webmaster for O.O.P.S!
Address: P.O. Box 221255, Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 991-8428
E-mail: chris@creativekeys.net
URL: http://www.creativekeys.net
Fees: Beginning at $120, vary depending upon situation.
Available: Anytime
 
Rich Knoblich
Besides telling folktales and ghost lore, Rich is the author of Talking ‘bout the Relatives, a collection of original stories. His creative tall tales have been published in various national and regional magazines. He brought home eight ribbons from the WV Liar’s Contest. Rich served as the publicity co-chair for the National Storytelling Network’s national conference held in Pittsburgh 2006.
Address: 14 Ken Mar Rd., Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
Phone: (304) 232-6436
E-mail: Knoblichr@aol.com
URL: Talking 'bout the relatives: Book by Rich Knoblich at Amazon.com
Contact: Please use the contact information if you are interested in scheduling an engagement.
Costs vary depending on the event and distance.
 
 
Julie O'Keefe McGhee
I will tell stories that have enlivened, educated and entertained me. The stories I tell can spring from anywhere, anyplace, anytime, and anyone (myself included). The stories can range from fables to facts and are elastic enough to fit all ages. Yet there is a bit of preference for tales relating to my Ohio and Celtic roots.
Address: 470 Buckstone Pl., Westerville, Ohio 43082
Phone: (614) 891-6736
E-mail: jmcghee@wideopenwest.com
Fees: Vary
Available: Year round
 
 
Kathleen Pichola, Ph.D - Stories with Heart
Tales that inspire, tickle, and touch the hearts of all ages. Multicultural, folk and fairy tales, personal stories, holiday tales and sacred stories. Workshops, retreats, in-service, residencies, coaching and keynotes.
Address: 4290 Conestoga Trail, Copley, Ohio 44321

Phone: (330) 665-5042
E-mail: kpichola@verizon.net
Fees: Variable
Available: Year round, anytime. Contact early.
 
Melanie Pratt - Melanie the Seanachie
An eclectic teller, Melanie tells stories that tickle her fancy - from Appalachian to tales from all over the world. She knows a ghost story or three and does other seasonal tales, but her favorite tales are the Celtic tales from her Scots, Irish and Welsh roots.
Address:
1343-C Ida Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212-2913
Phone: (614) 481-9674
E-mail: seanachiemelanie@sbcglobal.net
Fees: Minimum $60 in central Ohio; will negotiate fees and mileage anywhere else.
Available: Anytime
 
 
Janelle P. Reardon
From tales of riches to tales of toads, there are life lessons for all ages and stages in the custom-shaped presentations by Janelle.
Address: 21125 So. Park Drive, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
Phone: (440) 356-0910
E-mail: janellereardon@aol.com
Fees: Vary
Available: Weekends and evenings, other times with six month lead
 
 
Jonatha & Harold Wright - Tandem and Solo Tellers
Japanese stories from years of working in Japan, Harold translates, they adapt; Ohio tales: Appalachian, historical, personal. Programs: 2000 Years of Tales from Japan; Ohio Water Stories; Famous, Fabulous & Infamous Ohioans; more. Workshops: Japanese Oral Tradition; Cross-Cultural Storytelling, Saving Our Stories; Telling in Tandem; more. They teach storytelling at Antioch University McGregor.
Address: P.O. Box 562, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
Phone: (937) 767-9823
E-mail: jh@jonathaandharold.com
UPL: www.jonathaandharold.com
Fees: Let us negotiate. Tell us your situation.
Available: Year round
 
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at:
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