Welcome to
Storytellers of San Diego
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, 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
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 SchmidtConnect with Davidvia his website, www.holyghoststories.com or |
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 |
Patchwork Players |
Patti Christensen & James Nelson-LucasThe 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 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 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 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 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 |