Storytelling Radio Program
KSVY-FM 91.3, Sonoma, CA
http://www.ksvy.org
Sundays, 5-6 pm Pacific time (adjust for your time zone)
Live audio streaming: Go to the KSVY website. In the upper
right-hand corner, click on High or Low Speed and find
yourself listening to the program in progress.
Theme music: Special thanks to Petra Koch in Germany (she works with Storyteller Richard Martin), who performed the beautifully haunting alto recorder music of Como Podem from the 13th century collection Cantigas de Santa Maria (copy of Kynsecker, Mollenhauer & Co.). Used on this program with her kind permission.
Engineer: Brodie Giles, KSVY
PROGRAM 10:
Nov 26 - Tantalizing Tales in Two Tongues!
Bilingual Stories in Spanish and English
Carrie Sue Ayvar (Florida)
The Gluttonous Cat; The Little Ant; Why Rooster Crows in the Morning
Judith Wynhausen (Missouri)
Wee Willie Winkie
Michael Katz (Bay Area, California)
The Gift
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Guest tellers...
Como se dice Storyteller?
How do you say Cuentista?
• Carrie Sue Ayvar — The Gluttonous Cat; The Little Ant; Why Rooster Crows in the Morning
Amazing how an Arabic surnamed, Eastern European Jewish girl from Pittsburgh, PA finds herself telling stories from all over the Hispanic world! It seems destined for a bilingual (Spanish/English) 3rd generation storyteller who came of age in Mexico. Blending traditional, international and personal tales, Carrie Sue takes her audiences on a journey into the imagination connecting people, languages and cultures through her stories. Dynamic and unforgettable, Carrie Sue’s performances are filled with as much fun and surprises as her unique and colorful upbringing amongst stories, from which she draws some information, much inspiration and a lifetime of improvisations!
Carrie Sue Ayvar is a third generation bilingual (Spanish/English) storyteller. She has been dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of storytelling throughout the United States and Mexico. She has developed and given storytelling workshops for families, teachers, and students, from preschool to university level, as well as for community groups.
From the time she could sit at the knees of her grandparents, listening to them tell their stories of the Old World or hearing her father recount show business adventures, through her move to Mexico as a teenager, Carrie Sue has been collecting and telling tales.
You can travel around the world with her on an imaginary journey. She takes you on an incredible bilingual exploration across the continents into other times and places using words, rhythms, movement and chants. With the simplest of phrases, "Habíase una vez/Once upon a time . . . " Carrie Sue's magical tales, in Spanish and English, celebrates both the similarities and the differences within our multi-cultural communities. Even if you have never spoken a word of Spanish before, you may find yourself repeating many phrases during and after her enchanting performances!
A nationally acclaimed bilingual storyteller, Carrie Sue Ayvar is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of storytelling. Sharing her stories in both Spanish and English, Carrie Sue performs at schools, parks, libraries, community festivals, hospitals and museum outreach programs. She has developed and given storytelling workshops and lectures (including Keynote speeches). Believing that stories are one of the best means of explaining and passing on the beliefs, traditions and history that individuals or communities wish to keep alive, Carrie Sue tries to connect people, languages and cultures through her stories. She feels stories are the threads that are woven into the tapestry of time and the telling of them helps to develop language, critical and creative thinking skills as well as to build self-confidence and poise.
Her performances blend entertainment and education. Carrie Sue’s stories are filled with as much fun and surprises as her unique & colorful storyteller's apron from which she plucks information, inspiration & improvisations!
Her training includes The Kennedy Center program for the Performing Arts, “ Artists As Educators: Planning Effective Workshops for Teachers”, “Giving Cues: Developing Performance Materials for Young People” and the Broward Kennedy Center Team’s “Expanding the Scope of Performance Materials – From Arts Only to Integration Across the Curriculum”.
For over three years, always ready to enthusiastically share her fun, she worked with the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit ® at Miami Children’s Hospital. bringing her stories, joy & laughter to patients, families and staff. Active in local and national storytelling guilds, she currently serves on the executive board of the Florida Storytelling Association, as State Liaison to the National Storytelling Network and is Chairman of the Florida “Youthful Voices” Storytelling Contest.
As a Chautauqua scholar and performance artist with the Florida Humanities Council’s Speakers Bureau, she shares some of Florida’s unique history with audiences throughout the state. These include:
Rose Weiss, called the Mother of Miami Beach, who, with persistence and a smile, fought prejudice, created jobs, helped the needy and guided the city from its earliest days. One person did make a difference.
Dr. Anna Darrow, “ Doc Anner, the Petticoat Doctor of the Everglades”, was a pioneer woman doctor who started medical school in 1903 just after giving birth to her second child. An accomplished award winning artist, she traveled through the swamps & glades of Florida treating any and all who needed her help no matter their color or backgrounds including fishermen, trappers, Seminole Indians and even dangerous outlaw gangs.
AUDIOCASSETTE
CUENTAME UN CUENTO/TELL ME A STORY
Bilingual Stories told by Carrie Sue Ayvar
• La Hormiguita/The Little Ant
• La Mariposa/The Butterfly
• El Gato Comelón/The Gluttonous Cat
• Porqué El Gallo Canta en la Mañana/Why Rooster Crows in the Morning
• El Regalo Perfecto/The Perfect Gift
• La Gallinita Roja/The Little Red Hen
"As she tells her stories, Carrie Ayvar gets enthused with childish glee. Whether in English or in Spanish, her tales deal with simple facts about nature, animals, daily life, with beautiful images and constructive morals."
--Norma Niurka, journalist
El Nuevo Herald and the Miami Herald
Contact:
Carrie Sue Ayvar
1829 NE 179th St.
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Email: Cayvar@aol.com
Phone: 305 945-4804
Fax: 305 945-0302
http://www.carriesueayvar.com/
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• Judith Wynhausen — Wee Willie Winkie
Judith began entertaining as a folksinger in the late 1960's when she was studying music education at the University of Kansas. In 1975 she performed with the Seem-to-be Players in Lawrence, Kansas, discovering a passion for theatre, especially children's theatre. This passion led to a master of arts degree in theatre from KU, and later to a master of fine arts degree from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. She developed the Mother Goose character and stories in 1992. Mother Goose has performed in Russia and Germany as well as in several locations in the US. The Mother Goose stories, based on traditional nursery rhymes, are useful for students of English as a second language. Judith also received training as a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, and taught kindergarten for five years. She enjoys telling fairy tales in the Waldorf manner, with a minimum of theatrical dramatization.
Judith lives on a ten acre farm in Joplin, MO with her husband John, her two youngest children Aaron and Veronica, three horses, Diamond, Star and Buddy, Sylvia the cat, and several chickens. In addition to storytelling, she enjoys gardening, sewing, dancing, yoga, and playing in an African marimba ensemble.
Programs available:
A variety of programs are available:
• Mother Goose programs... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/mothergoose.html
• Dame Judith... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/damejudith.html
• Kathleen Snyder... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/Kathleen.html
• Believe it or not Animal Tales... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/believe.html
• Malvina Reynolds... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/believe.html
• Festivals of Light... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/believe.html
• Celebrating Christmas... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/believe.html
• Circle Time for preschoolers... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/circle.html
• Workshops and Residencies... http://www.judithtells.com/NewFiles/workshops.html
What others say about Judith:
Comments from Teachers and Librarians
“I enjoyed your visit thoroughly. Being the only person at Trinity that was able to see both performances in their entirety, I believe you reached all grade levels from PreK-8th grade. That’s an accomplishment. Thanks for sharing your talent and skills with us!”
--James M. Riedl, Principal, Trinity Lutheran School , Portland , OR
“We enjoyed the entire performance. Some special things—variety of instruments for Cat & Fiddler, being able to be part of the play. Mother Goose’s visit—we liked the way different rhymes were incorporated. And we LOVED Gus, the Goose!”
--Susan Dean, pre-school teacher, Children’s Montessori School, Liberty, MO
“You kept their attention and there was a good moral point to the story. You added a lot to our special morning with the kids.” (from a Christmas story told in a church setting)
--Jim Wickenkamp, Children’s Minister, Oronogo , MO
“Mesmerizing storytelling, outstanding costume, and intriguing tales. Thank you for visiting our school!”
– J. Patsih, Teacher, Kansas City , Kansas
“The transition story into each song was very clever and a great lead-in. One little girl’s facial expressions were priceless. . . The performance was well rounded and exceptional.”
--Roxanne R. King, Youth Services, Pioneer Library, Leawood , KS
“On March 8th Mother Goose, Judith Wynhausen, performed at our Parents As Teachers Group Meeting. I would like to recommend her for any of your special events where children are attending. She is absolutely wonderful with children of any age. She has the ability to capture the attention of even the smallest child. Her performances are animated, engaging, and involve the children in many of the classic nursery rhymes.”
-- Susan Ross, Parent Educator, Jasper R-V Elementary School , Jasper, MO
“I loved watching the children’s faces during your performance. Some of them sat with their mouths open and hanging on every word. I don’t think anyone went away disappointed.”
--Cindy Powell, Children’s Librarian, Coffeyville , KS
“The duck was most beloved by the audience. He was the best duck puppet I’ve ever seen. I heard the children talking about him for days—and you too. . . This performance was just the greatest. Thank you for coming.”
“I loved how you made everything seem so real.”
– Jeanne Johnson, teacher, Kansas City , Kansa s
“Her costumes, her voices, her puppets---she held the children’s attention very well! Funny for the adults also; interesting! I really liked the way you started a story then incorporated the poems into it. Your mouse looks real! And your goose has great expressions too!”
--Fawn Hansen, Kindergarten teacher, Joplin , MO
“She was funny!” “She’s a great singer.” “I liked the goose!” “I thought the mouse was real at first.” “I thought you held the kids attention quite well for as long as they had to sit there. You were fun and very entertaining. I liked the calm voice of Mother Goose and the ‘cocky’ voice of the goose.”
-- Bev Funk, Vancouver , WA
“We liked the professional touch to this most enjoyable event. You do a terrific job with something that many children have not experienced. We loved all of it. You were more than we expected. “
Barbara Pieske, Evergreen School District , Vancouver , WA
“The children (and teachers) enjoyed your songs, puppets, rhymes so much. It’s obvious you know and enjoy children and see their humor in our ‘adult world. Thank you again for a delightful time!”
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Diane Loyhry and Candy Michener, Kindergarten teachers, Helen Baller Elementary School, Camas, WA.“The puppets were very believable! The humor was wonderful. Your switches between characters were very smooth. You also have a beautiful singing/speaking voice.”
--Ruth Autderheide, pre-k teacher, Portland Lutheran School , Portland , OR
“The children loved the puppets and the music. I liked the entire performance. The kids talked about the performance for days and wanted you to come back.”
--Sherri James, Evergreen School District, Vancouver, WA
“I believe we enjoyed the interactive singing the most. A superb performance! . . . Thank you so much for coming to our library.”
--Alicia M. Kozloski, librarian, DeSoto, MO
“We all really enjoyed your banter with the gander. It was very entertaining and the children thought it was hilarious! We also liked your costume and how animated you were when performing.”
--Kathy Kaminski, Library Assistant, Kansas City, KS school
“This was the best spent money to enrich our student’s language experiences.”
--Carol Carden, Kindergarten Center, Miami, OK
“Your skillful use of puppets and ventriloquism kept us mesmerized. You brought the nursery rhymes to life, and helped create a firm bond between the children and this part of their literary heritage. Thanks for coming.!”
--Annette Geary, teacher, Ashland, MO
CD available:
Bring Mother Goose into your home!
"Tales From Mother Goose Land" is now available.
Two-disk set is filled with Mother Goose's enchanting stories. Each disk is a comfortable listening length for small children.
Disk 1 contains:
• "Old Mother Goose and her neighbors, the Three Little Kittens"
• "Simple Simon at the Fair"
• "Sheep Tales" (Listen now!)
• "Mary Had a Little Lamb song"
• "Sing a Song of Sixpence"
Disk 2 contains:
• "Hey Diddle Diddle"
• "The Muffin Man and Betty Botter"
• "Wee Willy Winkie"
• "Hickory Dickory Dock"
To order:
e-mail Judith Wynhausen at
Judith@judithtells.com (PayPal accepted).
Or the CD is available on Amazon.com 2-disk set $15.00, shipping not included.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html?tag2=mothergoosela-20
Contact Judith:
http://www.judithtells.com/
2202 E. 47th
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 782-6983
judith@judithtells.com
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• Michael Katz — The Gift
Michael Katz has been a storyteller since 1984 and has been featured at such illustrious locations as the openings of both the Los Angeles Getty Center and the Disney Concert Hall. He is one of the founding members of the national touring theatre company BOXTALES, and was the founding Artistic Director for the Flying Leap Storytelling Festival in Solvang, California.
Since 1984 Michael has been the host of his own weekly storytelling program, Katz Pajamas which is broadcast throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties on the NPR station KCBX 89.5 FM Saturday mornings from 7:30 - 8:00am.
Katz Pajamas features storytellers and musicians from around the world, including some rare live recordings.
Michael tells stories with his own highly energetic, animated and interactive style of storytelling. Michael's incredible character voices, inventive movements and rubberlike, expressive face captivates audiences of all ages: he has a way of creating a magical realtionsip between the audience and performer.
Michael's performances awaken the audience to the richness of a story, weaving together both the comic and the profound. Michael's stories include multicultural folktales, myths, original stories and personal narratives. Michael has performed at theatres, concert halls, festivals, school assemblies, and libraries throughout the U.S.
"He has such a gift for telling tales and reeling you into the story, the kids were transfixed"
-- S.B. Independent
Because of Michael's extensive research of stories, his repertoire is so vast he can find the right story for almost any event. If you don't see a theme which interests you below, please contact Michael and he can try to create a show for you.
Stories from Mexico (Bilingual) New! New! New!
This performance is a special collaboration with musician Luis Perez. It is a bilingual presentation which includes colorful folktales and personal stories from Mexico.
Multicultural Stories
In this program, Michael presents folktales from around the world: Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. You can pick the place, and he'll share the tale! The program will illustrate the uniqueness of different cultures, and intriguing similarities between them as well. The stories evoke laughter and develop cultural awareness and pride.
Ghost Stories
Age appropriate ghost stories and scary tales from around the world. Lower grades will giggle over giants and willy nilly men, while the upper grades will get chicken skin and goose bumps from the jump tales an errie stories they crave.
What's in a Story?
This assembly features multicultural folktales, original stories, myths, and personal tales, retold in a highly animated and energetic style that encourages students to broaden their perspectives about what makes up a story, and energizes children to read!
Do the Right Thing!
Multicultural folktales and original stories, which deal with the consequences and morals learned from making good and bad choices. Great for any time of the year, especially Red Ribbon Week in October.
United States of Stories
Students will be entertained by the amazing variety of storytelling styles which make up the American Patchwork including: tall tales, folktales and native myths. They'll laugh at the rollicking adventures of Pecos Bill from the West, soar with the Boy Who Fed Eagles from the native tribes of Alaska, giggle and gasp at the Talking Eggs from the Black American storytelling tradition of the South and chuckle at the misadventures of Lazy Jack from the rich Jack Tales tradition of the Appalachian Mountains.
Jewish Folktales
This assembly features a lively telling of folktales and original stories from the rich and hilarious Jewish storytelling tradition. Through the stories, students will be given a general introduction to the history and customs of Jewish culture.
Create your Own
Because of Michael's extensive research of stories, his repertoire is so vast he can find the right story for almost any event. If you don't see a theme which interests you below, please contact Michael and he can try to create a show for you.
Leave it to Michael
What Michael is best at, finding the right stories for the moment.
"Michael Katz launched into his first tale, silence reigned.
Katz is a versatile performer and wonderful storyteller"
-- Los Angeles Times
Recordings
"Delivered with clarity, suspense and personality, the four stories on this CD will enchant young listeners with thought-provoking messages about how to get along with others."
-- Dr. Flora Joy
Parents' Choice Foundation
"Thank you for your amazing, incredible CD… We listen to it all of the time…Your beautiful voice, the music, your command of different languages. My kids and I are enjoying it so much! There are so many magical moments in each story. It is one of the best storytelling tapes I've ever heard!"
-- Karen Golden, Professional Storyteller & Parent
Far Away and Close to Home received the Fall 2005 Parents Choice Silver Honor from the The Parents' Choice Foundation. Identifying the best products for children of different ages, backgrounds, skills, and interests, the Parents’ Choice Awards are given to products that meet and exceed standards set by educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents, and yes, kids themselves.
Only 3 awards were given this year in the Audio-Storytelling category -- from recordings submitted throughout the nation. Of the 3, Far Away and Close to Home received the highest honor.
Far Away and Close to Home - February 2005Total time: 45:40; Recommended ages 6-100+
• Ishiusu
(The Millstone/ Japan) 13:42
• Garment for the Moon
(Jewish/ Eastern Europe) 13:50
• Brother Sun, Brother Moon, and the Pretty Girl
(Akamba Tribe/ Kenya) 8:34• The Gift
(Aztec/ Mexico) 9:18
$15.00 plus $2.00 shipping and handling. Purchase with your credit card or PayPal account or send a check by mail.
PayPal: You can pay securely by credit card even if you don't have a PayPal account!
By Mail: Make checks payable to Katz Pajamas recordings. Send $17.00 for each CD to:
Katz Pajamas Recordings
PO Box 91316
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Contact Michael:
By email: mkatzstory@yahoo.com
By phone: 805-966-2040
http://www.storytellermichael.com/index.html
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