Old-timey family style Appalachian folk & fairy tales in the spirit of "make your own fun!" for all ages.

Brandon is a Business & Life Strategist, as well as, a Professional Speaker and Show Host. He loves to share stories to illustrate, intrigue, and invoke.

Christmas-oriented stories (both real & fiction) includes Santa’s connection to the real St. Nicholas.

Joanie Calem is a singer/songwriter, storyteller and inclusion advocate.

I'm a teller, a writer and collector of tales both old and new for all ages.

Internationally renown storyteller, author and artist. Folktales, personal and family experiences and original stories rooted in her Affrilachian heritage.

Michelle Cornell discovered the power of storytelling while working as a drama teacher.

Pastor Bert shares the stories of a place called Squirrel Run

Known as Dr. Iron Beard and (seasonally) Santa Nick.

Teri, a retired educator, feels fortunate to share her love of stories with the young and the young of heart.

There can be no successful story tellers without an audience, so that is my role.

Irish and Irish-American history, stories and songs, tales and Irish Wake presentation (nothing serious; just a "going away" party!)

Erin is an engaging storyteller and supportive personal narrative coach.

Joyce is an eclectic professional storyteller sharing a wide variety of tales with all ages wherever and whenever someone will listen.

Cordi has made it his crusade to teach the value of a storytelling legacy." — The National Storytelling Network

I am an eclectic teller who loves to tell tales from the Celtic nations (Scotland, Ireland, and Wales especially).

Having worked in Christian Education most of her adult life, stories have been a part of my teaching, sharing and worship.

Rev. Joan has a background in children’s theatre and loves to offer Dr Seuss stories and modern parables.

Stephen Coleman-Roush has written stories since a child. Among his most successful works is a fantasy/historical fiction series; The Glass Empires, The Age of the Third Arcon, Populla's Shadow, and the Dawn of the Sun Panther

SOCO Member

A long time ago a short girl told a little story to a small audience. The audience liked the little story and the short girl liked telling it.

SOCO Member

SOCO Member

SOCO Member

Currently I do old time Appalachian stories, percussive dance, & Instruments.

Puppet Shows and stories for All! I tell folk tales, fables, bible stories and my life stories.

SOCO President

SOCO Member

SOCO 2023 Intern, Sarah Stouffer-Lerch is a senior at OSU.Having conducted oral history interviews, she is interested in the transformative power of storytelling to reveal truth and recontextualize the past.