Whether your goal is lively participation or a chance to sit back and enjoy a few tales, these sessions promise to spark laughter and touch your heart. Thematic presentations can be adapted for any size group or special event.
Substack interview on storytelling with Deleasa Randall-Griffiths
Multicultural Stories
The world is full of tales from all parts of the globe. Through stories, we learn about our cultural differences, but more importantly we learn about the universal truths that connect and unite us.
Tales of Powerful Women
Far from maidens in need of rescue, many folktales tell the stories of tenacious young women and wise elders who share their recipes for resourcefulness and resilience.
Creatures of the Sea
Mermaids, mysterious and agile, navigate mythological waters with ease. Selkies shape-shift from human to seal. Sea creatures are mercurial and their stories beckon us to gather and listen as the sirens beckoned Odysseus to the sea.
Ghost Stories for Young Children
With just enough playful suspense to spark any child’s imagination, these light and funny seasonal tales introduce young audiences to the delightful charm of “jump tales” and the importance of facing your fears to discover your own inner strength.
Ghost Stories for Teens and Adults
Most towns and college campuses have at least a few ghost stories to share. These mysterious tales, both fictional and factual, draw us in and lead us on a journey that runs right to the edge of security and comfort.
Medieval Stories
The legend of King Arthur and his court may be the most popular tale of the ages. This collection of stories delight all ages with the humor and drama of medieval times.
The Battle of the Sexes
The common gender wars of modern day echo the humor and drama of folktales throughout the ages. We sometimes learn to laugh at ourselves when we hear about the follies of those who have come before us.
Spider Stories
From West African Ananze tales to Arachne of ancient Greece, our fascination with this eight-legged creature transcends zoology into the mythological weaving of the spider and its web of tales.
Deleasa Randall-Griffiths, Ph.D. 