Peadar Murphy of Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a storyteller whose warmth, humor, and generous spirit reached far beyond his local storytelling community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peadar became an especially important part of Liz Weir’s virtual storytelling gatherings, helping Liz bring people together when gathering in person was no longer possible. Through those Zoom gatheringsContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Peadar Murphy (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Elizabeth Rose
elizabethrose.biz Elizabeth Rose is a Professional Story Artist and Educator from East Tennessee. She was introduced to the Art of Storytelling at an early age and has been entertaining audiences of all ages with her Appalachian stories and ballads for over 30 years. For 40 years, she has been an educator, teaching grades Kindergarten throughContinue reading “Elizabeth Rose”
Cap’s Off to You! – Batt Burns (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Few storytellers embodied the living tradition of the Irish seanchaí more completely than Batt Burns. Through his voice, generations of listeners discovered not only the folktales of County Kerry but also the warmth, humor, and humanity that gave those stories life. Whether performing at international festivals, mentoring emerging storytellers, or welcoming visitors to his belovedContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Batt Burns (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”