The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine performers run the range of personal stories, re-enactment based stories, original stories, humorous, serious and healing stories. You can find just the performer for your special storytelling events and needs. Many have their own websites you can visit. For those that do not, just send an e-mail for more information to info@taletellers.org.

Please note that Tale Tellers of St. Augustine provides this performance directory as a public service. The individuals shown below are current members of Tale Tellers of St. Augustine who have chosen to advertise their talents on this web site. Potential employers and/or sponsors are encouraged to check the references of any teller being considered prior to issuing a performance contract, and to be aware that fees vary widely. Tale Tellers of St. Augustine cannot make specific recommendations.

Shirley Bryce

Take a journey to faraway places and times
or to yesterday right next door.
Shirley has stories for all ages, times and places.
Telephone: 904-829-8711
E-Mail: smbryce@aug.com.

Kaye Byrnes

Storyteller Kaye Byrnes has shared stories with children and adults of all ages. She has brought the magic of stories to schools, libraries, retirement communities, churches and a variety of other venues, including The Florida Folk Festival and First Night Atlantic Beach. Her multicultural repertoire of folktales, fables, fairy tales and classic literature captures the imagination and touches the heart. “Stories are a magical link between teller and listener”, says Byrnes. “Through the story, we move together to another time and place, each in our own way, through our own imagination. It’s story magic!”.
Telephone: 904-285-1561
E-Mail: KayeByrnes@msn.com
On the Web: http://www.kayebyrnes.com.

Shirley Dunwoody

Shirley wears many hats as a storyteller, and is as equally at home on the children’s stage as she is on the adult stage. Whether she tells stories at social gatherings, festivals or character education stories in the schools, she captivates her audiences with her empathy for the stories she tells and her love of the spoken word.

Her business card reflects her diverse storytelling abilities. One side reads “Shirley A. Dunwoody, Storyteller -- Heart Rated Stories For All Age Groups,” and the other side reads “Shirley A. Dunwoody, Storyteller -- Character Education Storyteller.” She has told Heart Rated Stories at numerous gatherings and festivals and as the Flagler County School’s Character Education Storyteller, she has told stories to over eighty individual classes each year since 1999.
E-Mail: sadunwoody@peoplepc.com
On the Web: www.shirleyadunwoodystoryteller.com

Betty Fell

Tales - Old and New from Near and Far
Myths, Legends, Fairy Tales,
Tales from History and Family Happenings.
Over 10 years experience with Audiences Large & Small.
Let me tell YOU a story!
Telephone: 904-471-0179
E-Mail: joebetfell@taletellers.org

Mary Jane Harris

Mary Jane (MJ) Harris loves storytelling. Her favorite topics are tales about her Irish heritage, and stories of military women. MJ brings accents and dialects to her stories, making her presentations lively and entertaining. She also studied voice and loves to sing. She can’t imagine a world without story telling.
Address: 78 Farragut Drive, Palm Coast FL 32137-8222
E-Mail: mjharris@cfl.rr.com

Margaret Kaler

A Joyful and Dramatic Storyteller Presenting Susan B. Anthony: “Equal Rights for All People Everywhere,” Emily Dickinson: “I Dwell in Possibility,” Harriet Beecher Stowe: “The Cruel Soul of Slavery,” and Creative & Professional Storytelling Programs: “Down by the Sea,” “Knitting Our Bones,” “The Pirates Life,” and “Ghosts and Grandmothers.“ Programs adaptable to age and venue.
Phone: 904-829-8635, 904-377-7063
E-Mail: MargaretKaler@hotmail.com

Fran Lipson

Fran is a retired educator from State University of New York at Geneseo, NY. She used storytellling in every facet of her teaching career: with children in the classroom, college students, and doing workshops with elementary school teachers. A past president of Tale Tellers, Fran is dedicated to educating and entertaining audiences of all ages through storytelling.
Telephone: 904-471-8934
E-Mail: lipsonlittlefran@aol.com

Terry McConnell

Listening to each other’s stories is a large part of what Life is about. Stories are universal and it is possible to relate through story in ways not possible otherwise. Crossing cultural and generational lines, stories heal, enlighten, and entertain. Call or e-mail Terry to discuss your program needs. You'll be glad you did.
Telephone: 904-829-6274
E-Mail: terrmac@aug.com.

Peggy Reed

From yesterday far away to here today
Stories to tickle your fancy, bring tears to your eyes
Library, school, festival, retirement community, campground
Tales of travels from around the world.
Telephone: 757-596-3537
E-mMil: areed10@verizon.net

Rita Saker

Retired teacher and Librarian has entertained young and old alike. Her vivacious personality and way with words will have you sitting at the edge of your seat. With her bilingualism and sidekick puppets, Rita will keep you captivated with tales from around the world.
Telephone: 904-471-7316
E-Mail: ritastoryteller@bellsouth.net

Sharon Sappington

Her quiet style is a joy for all who hear her
Tales of myth, mirth & magic
Retired librarian...now storyteller for all ages
Stories for schools, retirement villages, benefits,
Festivals, Limelight Theatre
Always expect to be smiling sometime during her stories
Telephone: 904-797-2025
E-Mail: drewshar@msn.com

The Storytelling Sims
Humorists, Tandem Tellers

Wayne & Jane Sims
Telephone: 904-823-7969
E-Mail: StoryBuff@aol.com
On the Web: http://storyteller.net/tellers/sims

Backintyme
We bring history to life.

Frank and Mary Lee Sweet
Telephone: 386-446-4909
E-Mail: sales@backintyme.com
On the Web: http://backintyme.com