Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education. You are making an important impact on storytelling and the world. Thank you for your performances. – Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival

Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education. You are making an important impact on storytelling and the world. Thank you for your performances. – Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival

Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education. You are making an important impact on storytelling and the world. Thank you for your performances. – Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival

Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education. You are making an important impact on storytelling and the world. Thank you for your performances. – Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival

Liz Weir understands the healing power of stories. A storyteller from Northern Ireland, she has gained an international reputation while telling stories on five continents and at major international events, including the Marrakech International Storytelling Festival and the Sydney International Storytelling Conference. In 2019, Liz was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for her services to the arts and education. You are making an important impact on storytelling and the world. Thank you for your performances. – Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival

Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking. Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller. “Mo is hilarious–even out of character–and her story took an ancient piece of literature and made it shiny and hysterical. I think Mo might be my new favorite storyteller.” —Lisa Mitchison, NUVO...

Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking. Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller. “Mo is hilarious–even out of character–and her story took an ancient piece of literature and made it shiny and hysterical. I think Mo might be my new favorite storyteller.” —Lisa Mitchison, NUVO...

Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking. Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller. “Mo is hilarious–even out of character–and her story took an ancient piece of literature and made it shiny and hysterical. I think Mo might be my new favorite storyteller.” —Lisa Mitchison, NUVO...

Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking. Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller. “Mo is hilarious–even out of character–and her story took an ancient piece of literature and made it shiny and hysterical. I think Mo might be my new favorite storyteller.” —Lisa Mitchison, NUVO...

Mo Reynolds travels the country creating connections through story. Reynolds often weaves folk and fairy tales with her own lived experiences, unlocking new ways to see ourselves in both. Every story carries her distinct, personal touch. Mo believes storytelling is a circular experience, with the audience as part of the story, even when she’s the only one speaking. Mo will be collecting new stories as she travels through Central America for six months with her family. You can follow their adventures on her YouTube channel: The Traveling Teller. “Mo is hilarious–even out of character–and her story took an ancient piece of literature and made it shiny and hysterical. I think Mo might be my new favorite storyteller.” —Lisa Mitchison, NUVO...

Storyteller Tim Lowry replaces the top hat and tails of an old-fashioned showman with a seersucker suit, mixing personal narratives, folk tales, tall tales, and American history with a distinctively Southern flavor. Lowry’s signature style has earned an Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and Artist of the Year from Azalea Magazine. He has produced several award-winning recordings and received top honors from Storytelling World for his book, Haunted by Dickens. Tim is continually on the road performing at festivals, schools, libraries, and corporate events across the country. From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. They followed him wherever he was performing. They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his...

Storyteller Tim Lowry replaces the top hat and tails of an old-fashioned showman with a seersucker suit, mixing personal narratives, folk tales, tall tales, and American history with a distinctively Southern flavor. Lowry’s signature style has earned an Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and Artist of the Year from Azalea Magazine. He has produced several award-winning recordings and received top honors from Storytelling World for his book, Haunted by Dickens. Tim is continually on the road performing at festivals, schools, libraries, and corporate events across the country. From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. They followed him wherever he was performing. They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his...

Storyteller Tim Lowry replaces the top hat and tails of an old-fashioned showman with a seersucker suit, mixing personal narratives, folk tales, tall tales, and American history with a distinctively Southern flavor. Lowry’s signature style has earned an Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and Artist of the Year from Azalea Magazine. He has produced several award-winning recordings and received top honors from Storytelling World for his book, Haunted by Dickens. Tim is continually on the road performing at festivals, schools, libraries, and corporate events across the country. From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. They followed him wherever he was performing. They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his...

Storyteller Tim Lowry replaces the top hat and tails of an old-fashioned showman with a seersucker suit, mixing personal narratives, folk tales, tall tales, and American history with a distinctively Southern flavor. Lowry’s signature style has earned an Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and Artist of the Year from Azalea Magazine. He has produced several award-winning recordings and received top honors from Storytelling World for his book, Haunted by Dickens. Tim is continually on the road performing at festivals, schools, libraries, and corporate events across the country. From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. They followed him wherever he was performing. They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his...

Storyteller Tim Lowry replaces the top hat and tails of an old-fashioned showman with a seersucker suit, mixing personal narratives, folk tales, tall tales, and American history with a distinctively Southern flavor. Lowry’s signature style has earned an Oracle Award from the National Storytelling Network and Artist of the Year from Azalea Magazine. He has produced several award-winning recordings and received top honors from Storytelling World for his book, Haunted by Dickens. Tim is continually on the road performing at festivals, schools, libraries, and corporate events across the country. From the time he took to the stage, Tim Lowry claimed the full attention of his audience. They followed him wherever he was performing. They loved Tim’s style, his humor, his...

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Storyteller and musician Adam Booth is the 2022 West Virginia Folk Artist of the Year. Adam blends traditional mountain folklore, music, and an awareness of contemporary Appalachia to create original, forward-thinking story artistry. As a nationally touring artist, his professional path has spanned the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, a commission from the National Academy of Medicine, a Spoken Word Residency at the Banff Centre (Alberta, Canada), and arts events in across 30 U.S. states. Adam serves as the inaugural Storyteller-In-Residence at Shepherd University. Better than Netflix! – Leadership Jefferson

Known primarily for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Geraldine has an eclectic background filled with adventures. For example, she was a Country and Western DJ in a hospital radio station in London, England: had a very popular restaurant review column called “The Galloping Glutton” in a glossy English language magazine on the South Coast of Spain; raised up one of the first poetry performance slam teams in South Africa; and although she was born and brought up in England and went to a convent boarding school, she became the Protestant Chaplain in the largest men’s prison in Maryland. Audiences at festivals, conferences, and colleges up and down the country and overseas love to hear her stories, and...

Known primarily for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Geraldine has an eclectic background filled with adventures. For example, she was a Country and Western DJ in a hospital radio station in London, England: had a very popular restaurant review column called “The Galloping Glutton” in a glossy English language magazine on the South Coast of Spain; raised up one of the first poetry performance slam teams in South Africa; and although she was born and brought up in England and went to a convent boarding school, she became the Protestant Chaplain in the largest men’s prison in Maryland. Audiences at festivals, conferences, and colleges up and down the country and overseas love to hear her stories, and...

Known primarily for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Geraldine has an eclectic background filled with adventures. For example, she was a Country and Western DJ in a hospital radio station in London, England: had a very popular restaurant review column called “The Galloping Glutton” in a glossy English language magazine on the South Coast of Spain; raised up one of the first poetry performance slam teams in South Africa; and although she was born and brought up in England and went to a convent boarding school, she became the Protestant Chaplain in the largest men’s prison in Maryland. Audiences at festivals, conferences, and colleges up and down the country and overseas love to hear her stories, and...

Known primarily for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Geraldine has an eclectic background filled with adventures. For example, she was a Country and Western DJ in a hospital radio station in London, England: had a very popular restaurant review column called “The Galloping Glutton” in a glossy English language magazine on the South Coast of Spain; raised up one of the first poetry performance slam teams in South Africa; and although she was born and brought up in England and went to a convent boarding school, she became the Protestant Chaplain in the largest men’s prison in Maryland. Audiences at festivals, conferences, and colleges up and down the country and overseas love to hear her stories, and...

Known primarily for personal stories that make people laugh and think, Geraldine has an eclectic background filled with adventures. For example, she was a Country and Western DJ in a hospital radio station in London, England: had a very popular restaurant review column called “The Galloping Glutton” in a glossy English language magazine on the South Coast of Spain; raised up one of the first poetry performance slam teams in South Africa; and although she was born and brought up in England and went to a convent boarding school, she became the Protestant Chaplain in the largest men’s prison in Maryland. Audiences at festivals, conferences, and colleges up and down the country and overseas love to hear her stories, and...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

Featured at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering for the past six years, Brigid Reedy has become a singular young voice representing her beloved home state of Montana. Brigid is an important singer, songwriter, fiddler, and poet – carrying forward classic cowboy music, poetry, and rich Montana fiddle traditions with exceptional musicianship, a distinctive approach to repertoire, and her strong sense of place. A charismatic performer since the age of two when she first yodeled at the Pioneer Saloon, Brigid (now 20) has traveled widely, carrying with her boundless enthusiasm, grace, passion, and soul. Brigid will be joined by her little brother, Johnny “Guitar” Reedy, who at only 15 has transcended the role of sideman, becoming a full-fledged collaborator, possessing a...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...

With a manic, Silly Putty voice, hilarious, heart-filled stories, and amazing mouth noises, (arguably the greatest whistler in the world), Andy Offutt Irwin has been described as “The Marx Brothers meet Eudora Welty.” Irwin is a keynote speaker, theater director, songwriter, comedian, newspaper columnist, and Shakespearian actor. His appearances have taken him across the U.S., including the Library of Congress and Walt Disney World. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence and a Special Congressional Recognition from Rep. John Lewis for “outstanding and invaluable service to the community.”  Irwin is charismatic and engaging, his voice full of expression, which he enhances with an array of impressions and self-generated sound effects. Listeners will find...