What Others Say
About Linda's Performances
"I just finished reading Pearl in the Summer/Fall issue of Storytelling World....It is a powerful story and I wanted to thank you for sharing it."
--Carol Huebner, Producer, The Story Tree
"You have captured the dialect, the intonations, the unique expressions, and the imagery of the colloquial speech and culture unique to this section of Appalachia, but also connect with emotions and characters that are universal. It is a rare talent that can accomplish both."
--Rev. Ashley M. Calhoun, Appalachia, VA
"Imagination and heartfelt expression make the tales of Hudson-based storyteller Linda Goodman unforgettable."
--Craig Harris, The Boston Globe
"On a rating from 1 to 10, I give you a 10."
--Ryan Mancini, 6th grader at Hale School, Stow, MA
"We have many excellent storytellers coming to my institutes, but it seems quite apparent that you are the highlight. You are the storyteller that sweeps listeners off their feet. You strike a chord in every listener's heart."
--Gwendolyn Nowlan, Artistic Director, Storytelling Institute, S. Connecticut State University
"She sang about Sody Sallyraytus, imitated a bear sticking his derriere into ice water, and told a somewhat different version of Jack and the Beanstalk....all to the delight of her young audience."
--Karen Nugent, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
"I received many compliments on your performance, and was thrilled to see that the children who attended were so entranced by your tales."
--Maria Lockheardt, Director of Member Services, DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
"I felt strongly that we could offer no better service than to bring you to the Twin Cities."
--Bob Walling, President, Open U, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
"More than just a writer and teller of tales, Goodman has the uncanny ability to become her characters. A vengeful girl, a bigoted father, a store owner who nightly gave milk to a haint (ghost) -- Goodman showed us all these people by changing her voice and body laguage."
--Beth Surdut, The Harvard Spirit
About Linda's Workshops:
"Linda Goodman's workshop was the best storytelling workshop that I have attended. Her material and presentation was healing and uplifting, and I learned new techniques that I can use in the classroom."
--Danielle Daniel, actress/storyteller/playwright, Saint Paul, Minnesota
"Linda 's workshop was excellent. Get her back for more classes. I can't say enough about her."
--Terry McDaniel, Minneapolis, MN
"The exercises Linda offered were perfect for developing our skills. Her sharing of her own stories gave us a wonderful example to aspire to. Linda Goodman is a treasure!"
--Richard Schooley, Minneapolis, MN
"The storytelling workshop you led at Richer School was well received by both students and teachers."
--Melanie Gathers, Cultural Art Series Coordinator, Richer School, Marlborough, MA
"You were terrific! Everyone loved your session."
--Phyllis Trincia, Northborough/Southborough Regional School District, Teacher's Workshop