Nebraska StoryArts

Nebraska StoryArts
Moonshell Storytelling Festival

Nebraska StoryArts is producing the 7th Annual Moonshell Storytelling Festival, September 13th 2008, 10:30am - 9:30pm. Featured tellers are Bil Lepp, Gayle Ross and La'Ron Williams. These tellers will be joined by local teller Bettie Jane Bibler.

For booking contact: Liz Kumru at ekumru@unmc.edu

Bil Lepp Bil Lepp is five time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He tells original, hilarious, tales that will bring a smile to the face of even the most ill-humored person at your event. Bil has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival several times, and at The Smithsonian Folklife Festival. More [+]
Gayle Ross Gayle Ross, descendent of John Ross, the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation during the legendary 'Trail of Tears,' recounts stories from the rich heritage she learned at her grandmother's knee. Whether provoking laughter with a "true" Texas tale or moving listeners to tears with a haunting Native American legend, Ross is a masterful storyteller whose performances mesmerize audiences of all ages. More [+]
La'Ron Williams La'Ron Williams incorporates singing, acting and visual art into his storytelling. With his gifted voice he might create thunder, or maybe the sound of water falling, and he delivers chilling versions of traditional songs you won't forget. He uses stand-up props of his own design and many traditional instruments, including drums from Africa, bones from the U.S. and the old favorite - the jaw harp. More [+]
Bettie Jane Bibler Bettie Jane Bibler is an experienced performer and educator who loves to connect with people of all ages through the power of storytelling. She provides interactive storytelling performances, workshops, and artist residencies, and encourages others to create and share tales of their own. More [+]