Gary Whitaker the Storyman
A master storyteller , performing since 1997.
What is a Storyteller?
A person who orally tells a story in their own words. The storyteller does NOT read a book to their audience. A storyteller is a performer.
The Storyman has performed a multitude of programs over the years in schools, libraries and at Festivals.
His audience covers 1st grade kids to adults. He specialize in middle school age groups.
He will costume for a specific program if asked to.
Video’s and Zoom Programs.
The Storyman will perform live Zoom programs at a discount. He will also film specific programs to be loaded onto Vimeo and accessed via limited code access but not at a discount.
He will also conduct a question and answer symposium via zoom.
Consult his agent for further details.
To Hire The Storyman please Contact his Agent
Carole Weitzel
512.914.2596
Or through her website
www.AuthorsandMore.com
A Christmas Carol
Dickens classic tale of redemption is brought to life by Gary Whitaker’s heart rending oral performance.
In full period costume the Storyman brings Dicken’s Classic story to life. This is a family friendly program but it is not a kiddie program. It is performed with heart and soul on the storyman’s sleeve. A powerful performance bringing the story and characters to life and making it feel very personal. The storyman limits this program to 5 shows in December. Book him early. The program is approximately one hour long. .
Sleepy Hollow
The legend of Sleepy Hollow is a stand-alone program. The Storyman brings this classic tale to life in his oral retelling. Like Irving’s tale, it is a fun detailed expression of life in the late 1700s and it is entertaining. This program is performed in a period-correct costume. (40’min) a fun ghost story for the family. Schools, libraries, and festivals.
Once upon a Time with Medieval Max
Medieval Max presents two programs for younger and older kids. Two very different classic stories .
For the younger audiences (ages 6 to 12)
Max performs Edmund Leamy’s Irish Fairy Tale “Princess Finola and the Dwarf”
For older kids (12-up)
Max presents the ancient Northern saga “Sigurd the Dragon Slayer” which comes from Volsung Saga.
This is a story that JRR Tolkien drew heavily from in the writing of the Lord of the Rings.
In both programs Max involves his audience in the telling of these stories through the use of drums and hand percussion instruments. The 3 small Drums serve as the heart beat of these stories and the hand percussion shakers to emphasize specific characters in these story.
The students will be assigned different characters from the story and when mentioned they will shake their shakers.
After completing the stories Max follows with a short discussion about the stories themes with his audience.
There is also a display used with the story that is symbolic of the magical elements of the stories
(a foam sword and Shield)
Both programs are performed in medieval costume.
Storyman Tales
The Life and times of Gary Whitaker the Storyman
Personal tales, family friendly stories for general audiences. Stories based on the personal experiences of the Storyman as a child and as an adult.
Example:
The story of “Hair Wars” ( link below) is just a example of what master Storyteller ,Gary Whitaker can bring to your festival or library program. With over 30 years experience and a life time of adventures he will bring laughter and tears to his audience with his personal stories ranging from kid experiences to being a father and grandfather.
”Hair Wars” a story about Hair and a 7 year old boy’s cowlick , a child of the 50ties
