ConnTell Directory G-L
 Jane M. Gangi, Ph.D.
60 Whippoorwill Road
Bethel, CT 06801
Phone: 203-791-1771h , 914-798-2713w
Fax: 203-365-7513
Email: janegangi@snet.net
Jane M. Gangi, Ph.D., offers storytelling and drama workshops in which she tells stories and helps participants learn to tell stories of their own.
She provides stories across cultures and can share (even briefly) how storytelling and drama foster literacy development.
She is an Associate Professor in the Instructional Leadership doctoral program at Western Connecticut State University, and has published two books, Encountering Children's Literature: An Arts Approach, and, with co-authors Mary Ann Reilly and Rob Cohen, Deepening Literacy Learning: Art and Literature Engagements in K-8 Classrooms.
Her next book, to be published in 2013, is titled Genocide in Contemporary Children's and Young Adult Literature: Cambodia to Darfur.
 Jackson Gillman
"Stand-Up Chameleon"
P.O.Box 41
Onset, MA 02558
Phone (h & w): 508-295-0886
In CT: (203) 281-1063
Email: jackson@jacksongillman.com
Website: www.jacksongillman.com
Sparkling with energy, wit and whimsy, the "Stand-Up Chameleon" engages and delights audiences of all ages. Song, dance, mime and/or sign language might be incorporated into his performance, or a simple, quiet delivery - whatever works best to bring a story to life. Many interactive shows to choose from including several educational nature programs. Featured at NSA three times and other festivals across the country. Unique workshops offered. 30+ years experience. Easy-going and flexible. References galore. Listed with SCLC, NEST. (Frequents New Haven area.)
"A masterly storyteller. Compelling..." - Christian Science Monitor
"One could never err in selecting Jackson. He's incredible!" - Missouri River Storytelling Festival
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 Carol Glynn - Storyteller/Actress
103 Flanders Road
Niantic, CT 06357-1528
Phone/FAX: (860) 739-3525
Email: cglynnarts@gmail.com
Enter Carol Glynn! Lively, entertaining, energetic and heartfelt, she leaps into your heart with complex characterizations, thoughtful storylines and humor that inspires rip-roaring laughter. Audiences participate in every show. Elementary and family topics include: Bullies, CT Legends, the Constitution, International and Fractured Tales. Also an author, speaker and teaching artist.
"Carol should be on every school's list for presenters. She is an outstanding professional." - Olga Manos, Program Director, Regional Vacation Academy (S.E.CT).
Fees: $450 per CT show
 Liz Gruber
29 Tremont Street
Hartford, CT 06105-3070
Phone: (860)523-9819
Email: lizziegruber@yahoo.com
Liz's stories are all about connection across time, experiential, ethnic and national boundaries. Liz tells folktales from around the world as well as contemporary and personal stories to audiences ranging from the youngest children to family and adult audiences. Liz has shared the magic of Oral Tradition in a variety of settings, from festivals to intimate groups and relishes them all. In schools she works with teachers to integrate her stories and activities with curriculum, always expanding vocabulary, listening skills and imaginations as well as addressing issues such as self esteem and community. Liz holds a Masters of Arts degree in Oral Traditions.
"They had so much fun, they never realized Liz was supporting my curriculum every month." - Kelly Sousa, a Hartford Public Schools elementary schoolteacher
"Your lovely, melodious, soothing and confident voice was a true balm. The story was rich on so many levels." - Rita Stark, a retired English teacher and prison literacy volunteer
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 Lisa Worth Huber
PO Box 251
Roxbury, CT 06783
Phone: (860)355-3647 cell: 203-233-8625
Fax: 860-350-1117
Email: lisahuber@earthlink.net
Website: www.lisaworthhuber.com
Lisa Worth Huber, Ph.D., is a storyteller, educator, and writer.
For the past decade, she has been researching narrative methods that develop empathy and address conflict, particularly surrounding issues of bullying.
Lisa is a teaching artist who utilizes storytelling, theatre, fiction writing, poetry, comic books and graphic novels as methods for giving voice to the marginalized, addressing conflicts, and building compassionate communities—all the while celebrating creative expression and imagination. Lisa designs programs for schools based upon teachers' requests from topics on bullying to improving the reading and writing skills of students. Lisa works with a wide array of students from pre-school to graduate level.
She is Program Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation at The Graduate Institute, where she is also a presenter on The Dynamic Field of Conflict Transformation, Art: Protest to Transformation and Narrative as a Tool for Peacebuilding.
She is the first recipient of the distinguished Frank McCourt Prize for Excellence in Teaching.
Her work is featured in the book, The Storytelling Classroom: Applications Across the Curriculum.
Lisa holds a BA in Theater and Drama, MA in Oral Traditions, and Ph.D. in Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies.
Fees vary based upon project
 Karen Josephson
305 Townsend Avenue
New Haven, CT 06512
Phone: (203) 469-4277
Email: Karen98jos@aol.com
Performer/Educator/TheatreDirector - Storyteller/Dancer/Sign Language Artist.
In performance Karen creates Stories and Songs that Dance on Hands and Feet, across the floor and through the air with combinations of words, danced movements and American Sign Language. In educational settings students learn to enhance stories with movement and signs, and to shape written stories for the stage.
Also available: Stories for Women, Christmas Gifts, and full length (90 minute) tellings of either The Hobbit or Charlotte's Web.
"Her performance by any standard was a tour de force. Seeing the versatile Ms. Josephson is like getting two shows for the price of one." - New London Day
Fees: From $300
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 JuggleJoy - Keith Hughes and M.J. Moriarty
29 Seymour Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06119
Phone: 860-231-8954
Email: info@jugglejoy.com
Website: www.jugglejoy.com
JuggleJoy's blend of stories and circus skills delight children of all ages. Whether spinning tales or spinning plates, this husband-wife team uses juggling, magic and other "antic arts" to create unique and memorable performances. Show and workshop topics include: circus and vaudeville history, masks, improvisation, Greek drama and stand-up comedy.
Listed in the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism's Directory of Performing Artists, JuggleJoy offers performances, workshops and residencies that enrich arts, science, language arts and physical education curricula.
Fees: From $300
 Steve Long
1322 Boulevard
West Hartford, CT 06119-1607
Email: sjlbenriya@earthlink.net
Language defines the world and different languages define the world differently. Steve, who has lived in Japan for over ten years, has combined English and Japanese. Using his well-received "champon" style, Steve hopes to pass on an appreciation of the Japanese language and how Japanese writers for families view the world.
Steve also does presentations on Japan for elementary schools.
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 Sharon Lynch
77 Knollwood Road
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone (w): (860) 675-2364 (h) (860) 673-2487
Email: sharonmlynch@hotmail.com
Sharon Lynch draws on her background in education and creative movement to bring grace, drama and humor to her storytelling. She invites audiences to see, through story, the gifts of nature; to hear inspirational tales from folk and fairy tales, saints' lives, and the Bible; and to feel the joy or sorrow or peace while actively listening. School, library, organization and church programs for families and adults.
Fee negotiable.
 Shari Lynn
Storyteller & Fiber-Artist
89 Long Meadow Hill Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
Phone: 203-788-3433 (cell) ; 203-775-2066 (home)
Email: sharilynn@neshamahcreations.com
Folktales, literature, myths, show tunes, Torah and Midrash or original material. Shari Lynn's abundant energy and warm heart appeal to audiences of all ages as she combines stories and songs with audience participation.
Shari Lynn has appeared at Festivals, schools, churches, synagogues, libraries, museums, senior centers, malls and private parties. Performances, workshops, residencies.
"You were wonderful! You really got the children involved and held their attention. Even the ones who don't normally pay attention were so absorbed!" - Pat Doolan, Director of Head Start, Litchfield, CT
Audience: Ages 3 to 103
Fee: $200 and up
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