Storytelling Programs

Author/Storyteller/Playwright Linda Goodman draws on her Appalachian Mountain roots to create a magic world where fantasy and ordinary heroes come together to both entertain and inspire. She also tells traditional tales using a wide array of voices to make characters come to life.

For High School through Adult Audiences:

  • Daughters of the Appalachians –  monologues by Appalachian mountain women, all of whom give glimpses of the struggles and joys of a way of life that is fast disappearing

  • Scenes from the Dim, Smokey Past – Stories, both poignant and humorous, of growing up as seen through the dim, smoky haze of the mind's eye

  • Separate but Not Equal – Stories of segregation and the civil rights movement, with an emphasis on racial harmony

  • Shattered Silence – Storytelling is a powerful medium for examining those dark places that we are reluctant to discuss. Linda presents non-graphic stories of domestic violence, based upon the experiences of three women who survived it. No matter how dark the journey, light awaits.

  • Rites of Passage – True stories of lessons learned and wisdom gained from life's mistakes and struggles

  • Whispers and Shadows – Eerie ghost lore set in the Southern Appalachians

  • Christmas Remembered – A combination of family stories and favorite seasonal tales

  • Storytelling for the Christian Soul – Stories from the Bible and modern-day stories with biblical themes

Programs for Children K-5 and Family Audiences:

  • Memories  of a Former Kid – Stories of childhood schemes and adventures, told with an Appalachian flair.

  • Anna Wiggins - Mill Girl – A story of life working in a mill in 1840, as seen through the eyes of a thirteen year old girl (For grades 3 – 5).

  • A Little Bit of Kindness Goes a Long, Long Way – Anti Bullying Program

  • Ordinary Heroes – Stories of everyday people who accomplish extraordinary things

  • Why, Where, Who, and How: Nature's Mysteries

  • Melting Pot: Tales from Around the World

  • Myths, Fairy Tales, and Legends

  • Tales of Mother Earth

  • Spine Tinglers – Scary and not-so-scary Halloween and campfire stories

  • The Squealing Pig and Other Tall Tales

  • Do Unto Others – Bible stories and modern-day stories with Biblical themes for children

 

In addition to programs listed here, with advanced notice Linda is happy to customize programs that support your curriculum.