Welcome to Storytellers of San Diego

Aunt Li-Anne

Aunt Li-Anne


Aunt Li-Anne Rowswell Mufson is a storyteller, actor and healer. She has been performing in local theaters and teaching drama workshops for 16 years.  Aunt Li-Anne’s Story Garden has fun programs for your parties, schools or other events. 

Her stories emphasize traditional lore and range from fairies and myths to thought-provoking tales of conflict resolution. There are programs available for family and holiday stories. 

Link to Aunt Li-Anne's videos on SSD YouTube channel

Connect with Li-Anne: email 
Phone (760) 716-3614

OJ Mozon
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OJ Mozon, Jr.



Ollis Jon (OJ) Mozon, Jr. loves to tell stories that energize hope, encourage faith, exude love and enlighten minds.  While serving as a Navy chaplain he discovered the joys of storytelling.
Over the years he has shared his expanding repertoire of Bible stories, folktales, myths, legends and historical vignettes for community and cultural festivals, churches, and historical presentations around the world, including the Swansboro, NC Coastal Storytelling Festival.
Link to OJ's videos on SSD Youtube channel

StorySticks: Tales for Life's Journey
Connect with OJ  email  (760) 889-7232

Marilyn McPhie

Marilyn McPhie



Marilyn McPhie has been a professional storyteller since 1985, performing at schools, libraries, bookstores, museums, corporate and private events, and festivals around the country, including the Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival.

Popular programs include student storytelling, multicultural tales (with special interest in stories from Russia, China and Celtic countries, medieval and pioneer times) - all delivered with wit, wisdom and humor that delights, informs and entertains. 
Link to Marilyn's videos on SSD YouTube channel

Connect with Marilyn: email, website
Phone: (858) 484-1325

David Schmidt

David Schmidt

Connect with David
via his website, www.holyghoststories.com or
email
David J. Schmidt is an author, podcaster, multilingual translator, and home brewer, who splits his time between San Diego, CA and Mexico City.

He has published a variety of books, short stories, and articles in both English and Spanish, including: "Three Nights in the Clown Motel," a book of nonfiction horror, and a series, "Gone Viral: Urban Legends of the COVID-19 Pandemic."

He is the co-host of the podcast, "To Russia with Love." David speaks twelve languages and has visited 33 countries. David tells stories from of a variety of cultures and in several languages.

Link to David's videos on SSD YouTube channel

PattiandJames

Patchwork Players

Patti Christensen & James Nelson-Lucas

The STORY THEATRE duo, combine the best of storytelling, improvisational theatre, and audience participation. For audiences of all ages at birthday parties, museums, or holiday gatherings.

Link to Patchwork Players videos of SSD YouTube
 
Connect with the Patchwork Players:  email
website: www.patchworkplayers.com
Phone: (760) 583-1242

Patti Christensen

Patti Christensen

Patti Christensen has been a professional storyteller for 20 years.  She believes in the power of storytelling for all ages (Preschoolers through Seniors) both in listening and telling.
She is on staff as a storyteller through the Healing Arts Department at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego.

She is an active workshop leader, teaching storytelling skills throughout the region.

Link to Patti's videos on SSD YouTube channel

Connect with Patti:  email 
website: www.pattistory.com 
Phone: (760) 583-1242

James Nelson-Lucas

James Nelson-Lucas

James Nelson-Lucas is a storyteller, actor, public speaker, workshop leader, improvisational performer, magician, chef, musician, dancer, clown, writer, producer, and director.

He has performed everywhere from churches to corporate settings, from private parties to street theater, to the legitimate stage. He tells tales from historic to humorous, folk to fantastic, educational to entertaining.
Link to James' videos on SSD YouTube channel

Connect with James: email
website: http://jamesstorymagic.com
Phone: (760) 583-9578

Emily Stamets

Emily Stamets

Emily Stamets is a storyteller specializing in original fantasy with a modern feminist twist. A dynamic and theatrical storyteller, she brings over two decades of Theatre Arts experience to the stage.

With over ten years of full-time teaching experience and five+ years 1:1 coaching experience, Emily is a highly effective teaching artist and coach.
Link to Emily's videos of YouTube

Connect with Emily: email
website: EmilyStamets.com

Jim Dieckmann   

Jim Dieckmann


Jim Dieckmann has been involved with the Storytellers of San Diego since the early 1980's, and has told in schools, museums, nature centers and on the main stage at storytelling festivals.

He enjoys the wonders of the natural world and tells folk tales and original stories about the sea, the sky, the Earth and the creatures that live there. Programs for children and adults.
Link to Jim's videos on SSD YouTube channel

Connect with Jim:  email
Phone: (619) 223-3078