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Storytelling on Video Many of the following
videos can be found at your local public library or can be ordered
through interlibrary loan systems. Most of these video recordings
are out of print and are, sadly, not available for purchase. An
online search may reveal sources for out of print materials. Good
luck.
Storytelling Media
Resources
American Storytelling
Vol. 1
How the Whale got his Throat told by Jackson Gillman, Mosquitoes told
by Gayle Ross, Why the Dog has a Cold, Wet Nose told by Maggi Peirce
A Kipling tale about a resourceful mariner, a Cree tale about man’s
worst pest, and a twist on the Noah’s ark story
Vol. 2
Why the Leaves Change Color told by Ron Evans, White Wave told by
Diane Wolkstein
A Chippewa creation story and a Chinese tale of the moon goddess’
assistance to a poor and lonely man
Vol. 3
Arachne told by Heather Forest, Baked Potatoes told by Lynn Rubright,
The Woodcutter told by Laura Simms
Recounting of the Greek myth of how spiders came to be, reminiscences
of a Midwest childhood, Korean tale about a wood cutter and a vengeful
witch
Vol. 4
Grass Cape told by Jon Spellman, Mr. Bass told by Chuck Larkin
Adaptation of the King Lear story and the story of a 6 ft. bass who
becomes a member of a family
Vol. 5
Barney McCabe told by David Holt, No News told by Barbara Freeman &
Connie Regan-Blake, Cindy Ellie told by Mary Carter Smith
Story about a brother and sister held captive by a witch until three
dogs intervene, Appalachian story about an uncommon answer to a common
question, and a modern version of the Cinderella story.
Vol. 6
Hansel and Gretel told by Ed Stivender, Miss Wunderlick told by
Brother Blue Frogs, Dodge City told by Jay O’Callahan
Contemporary version of the classic tale, story of a loving and giving
teacher, tale of three singing frogs that tame the wild west.
Vol. 7
The Peddler told by Elizabeth Ellis, Tayzanne told by Carol Birch,
Charlie Pinch Hits told by Michael Parent
An elderly peddler follows his dream and is repaid for good deeds
done, a Haitian story about a girl befriended by a fish, a handicapped
boy gets his chance to play baseball.
Animal Stories: The Storytellers Collection.
Monkey Takes a Ride told by Joe Bruhac, La cucarachita told by Olga
Loya, Turtle’s Race with Bear told by Alice McGill, The Lizard in the
Lake told by Jon Spellman.
Apples, Corn & Pumpkin Seeds: The
Storycrafters, Live At Mohonk Mountain House
The Singing Goose told by Jeri Burns, A Creepy Caller told by Barry
Marshall, Oh Dunday! and the Squeaky Door told by Jennifer Mais.
By Word of Mouth-- Storytelling in America
Narrator Jimmy Neil Smith. Presents a look at the tenth national
storytelling festival held in Jonesborough, TN. Includes samples of
performances and discussions of the practice of storytelling, its
psychology, and its contemporary renaissance in America.
Chicken Soup for the Soul, Live!
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen present stories based on their
famous books that explore the depth of human emotion and the power of
love, the joys of parenthood and the lifelong process of learning,
stories of those who faced life's challenges and forged ahead to
realize their dreams, and the life-affirming messages of those about
to die.
Distant Voices: Thunder Words
Narrator: Marshall Jamison.
Part 1. Storytelling, music, relationship between humans and nature,
how native Americans become storytellers.
Part 2. Oral and written traditions.
Distant Voices: Thunder Words
Presented by: Dennis Muchisky, Matthew Jones, N. Scott Momaday, Ofelia
Zepeda, Larry Evers, Felipe Molina, Wendy Rose, Oyekan Owomoyela,
Laura Tohe, Charles Ballard, Gerald Vizenor, Ramona Grany, Joy Harjo,
James Welch. A documentary on Native American (and some African)
storytelling traditions. Through interviews with Native Americans and
African storytellers, poets, and writers, explores initiation into the
calling of storyteller; the influence of story in the Native American
sense of kinship and right relationship with nature; and compares and
contrasts oral storytelling with the writing of poetry and novels
An Evening of Storytelling: Art & Academic
Pursuit.
Lecture by Rosemary Scott Vohs, storyteller and public speaking coach,
Communication Dept., Western Washington University. Storytelling is
now recognized as an interdisciplinary subject that delves into the
fields of anthropology, environmental education, communication,
business, creative writing, healing arts and theatre, and not just as
entertainment for children.
A copy of this video is only available at Wilson Library at WWU. (Film
quality is poor)
Getting the Message Across
Produced and edited by Carlos Fontes and Amy Loomis. Shows how to
make videos using story-telling, human interest, action, and
interviews. Designed for junior high school to university students
A Gift of Munsch
Robert Munsch performs his favorite stories accompanied by songs from
the award-winning A Bunch of Munsch animated collection. Munsch steps
into the action of the stories and meets one of the characters from
his classic book "The Paper Bag Princess", a nine foot dragon who
describes himself as "mean and green". In the colorful storytelling
style which initially inspired the author to put his stories on paper,
Robert Munsch tells his best-known and favorite tales.
The Hogaphone and Other Stories
Told by David Holt. The First Motorcycle in Black Mountain, North
Carolina. The Hambone Fan, The Hogaphone, Barney McCabe, The Water
Tower.
How Music Came to the World and Other Stories
Vancouver Society of Storytellers with co-operation of the Canadian
Broadcasting Network. Several Canadian folktales told by guild
members. No other details available at this time.
Jackie Torrence Presents African-American
Stories
Jackie Torrence, internationally acclaimed storyteller, shares some of
her favorite stories from her collection of African-American stories.
Johnny Moses: Storyteller from the Pacific
Northwest
Potlatch song, the story of Johnny Moses’ name, Octopus and Crow,
Boogie Woman, Su-yah-pi, Missionary Story, Upside-Down Face, Grandma
Cedar Tree, Boy and Bicycle, Um and Ugh Story, People Story.
Ladder to the Moon
Jeri Burns, Barry Marshall, storytellers. Contents: Sambalelei, The
legend of a sea girl, Polar bear and hunting dog. Climb a ladder to
the moon for a traditional evening of storytelling that will have
audiences of all ages singing and dancing along.
Legends From the Black Tradition
Told by Jackie Torrence “The Story Lady “. The Legend of John Henry,
The Legend of Annie Christmas, The Legend of Stag-o-Lee, High John the
Conqueror, How Brer Rabbit Outsmarted the Frogs, Marie LaVeau.
Magic Tales
The Man Who Wanted to See the Little People told by Joe Bruhac,
Boggles and Beasties told by Jon Spellman, Blanca Flor told by Olga
Loya, How Stories Spread told by Alice McGill.
The Mare's Egg
From the “Tell Me a Story” series
A Master Class In Storytelling
Jay O’Callahan describes why stories are told, how to tell stories,
and the uses of storytelling. Includes demonstrations.
Once Upon A Time
American Sign Language adaptation that incorporates both facial
expressions and body movements to retell the story of the Little
Mermaid.
Orange Cheeks
Told by Jay O’Callahan. A little boy visits his grandmother and has
an adventure in her house.
Pennies, Pets & Peanut Butter: Stories for
Children told by “The Folktellers”
Tellers: Connie Reagan-Blake and Barbara Freeman
The Judge, A Penny a Look, How to Get Peanut Butter Off the Roof of
Your Mouth, Crictor, I Know An Old Lady (in sign language), Jazzy
Three Bears.
Running on the Edge of the Rainbow: Laguna
Stories & Poems
Leslie Silko reflects on the nature of Laguna storytelling, its
functions, and some of the problems she faced using Laguna stories in
her own work.
Scary Stories
The Flying Skeleton told by Olga Loya, A Light at Night told by Jon
Spellman, Taily Po told by Alice McGill, Chebai told by Bruce Bruchac.
Shari Lewis On Storytelling
Shari shares her ideas learned through a lifetime of teaching through
storytelling. She discusses the ways stories can empower children to
rely on their creativity and courage To even find the inner strength
to transform their lives.
Six Stories About Little Heroes
Jay O’Callahan tells his own stories: The bubble, Raisins, Don't you
dare! Woe is me bones, The boy who loved frogs, The red ball.
Story Telling with Caroline Feller Bauer
How to captivate an audience of young readers, and offers step-by-step
explanations and analyses of the techniques illustrated.
Storyteller’s Collection
The man who wanted to see the little people told by Joseph Bruchac,
Blanca Flor told by Olga Loya, How stories spread told by Alice
McGill, Boggles and beasties told by Jon Spelman
Storytelling: A Cultural Bridge
George Sullivan presents folktales, urban legends, and ballads
intended to be used with students learning English as a second
language. Highlights words within the stories that may be unfamiliar
to international students. Discusses meanings and metaphors within the
folk traditions that reflect American life and culture
Storytelling for Young Children with Judy
Sierra & Bob Kaminski
Public performance of storytelling and folklore.
String Things: Stories, Games and Fun! With
Barbara G. Schutz-Gruber
Storytelling using string figurines, games and song
Tall Tales, Yarns, and Whoppers: Outlandish
Stories Traditionally Told
My Name told by Joe Bruhac, Bill Greenfield and the Big Mosquito told
by Olga Loya, King of the Jungle told by Alice McGill, The Big Piece
of Blue Corn told by Jon Spellman.
Tell Me A Story
Vol. 1
Jack and The Beanstalk told by David Novak, Brer Possum told by Ed
Stivender, The Girl with Large Eyes told by Rex Ellis, The Necklace
told by Jon Spellman, I Was Right, I Was Wrong told by Jackson Gillman
(signed), The Boy Who Wished For A Bicycle told by Johnny Moses, The
Man Who Wanted Incredible Things told by Bob Jenkins, The Itsy Bitsy
Spider told by David Novak
Vol. 2
The Wise Shoemaker of Studena told by Syd Lieberman, The Keys to the
Kingdom told by Diane Ferlatte, The Pope in New York City told by
Michael Parent, The Lindworm told by Milbre Burch, The Cat-astrophy
told by Waddie Mitchell, Fool’s Bells told by Jay O’Callahan
Vol. 3
Peter Kagan and the Wind told by Carol Birch, The Missionary told by
Johnny Moses, The Pea on the Princess told by Jon Spellman, The Whole
Load told by Waddie Mitchel, A King Solomon Tale told by Heather
Forest, The Debate in Sign Language told by Syd Lieberman
Tell Me A Story
Produced by National Film Board of Canada
Has anybody seen my umbrella? The cremation of Sam McGee, Raven's
feather dance, The general, Shantyman of Cache Lake, First spring on
Grand Banks, Dinner at Auntie Rose's, Mouse Woman and Porcupine
Hunter.
The story about Cinderella's Prince who realizes that staying in
school has its uses, an adventure story in the frozen North that has a
surprise ending. a creation legend, Raven, Coyote and Owl succeed in
repopulating the earth after a disaster, the general is based on true
events about a kindly old crossing guard and the children who became
his friends, two exciting adventures about a couple snowbound and
battling a blizzard, Lucy doesn't look forward to her aunt's "family
dinner" and as things go from bad to worse, a tiny Mouse saves
porcupines from being over-hunted.
Telling Stories to Children
Discusses the values, techniques and rewards of story telling;
illustrating with poor and good examples of the telling of folk tales.
Turtle Recall - Storytelling with Dennis
Freeman
Dennis tells “histories” with such animation and expression that you
can't help being pulled in, his style of storytelling is entertaining
and engaging, he makes you feel like he is talking directly to you.
The stories are humorous and full of wisdom for any age. Turtle Recall
can be used to teach the elements of a good story while the students
are having fun.
20th anniversary of the National Storytelling
Festival: A Commemorative Documentary
Storytellers: Carol Birch, Milbre Burch, Rex Ellis, Diane Ferlatte,
Heather Forest, Jackson Gillman, Bob Jenkins, Syd Lieberman, Waddie
Mitchell, Johnny Moses, David Novak, Jay O'Callahan, Michael Parent,
Jon Spelman and Ed Stivender.
The Two Gals
A storyteller presents a 15-minute tale from Appalachia, acting out
the story and drawing the audience of children into active
participation.
Two White Horses: A Mountain Tale
Told by Jackie Torrence
The Weddynge of Sir Gawen and Dame Ragnell
Linda Zaerr uses costumes and a beautiful outdoor set to enhance the
storytelling.
Who Made This MESS???
Bill Harley on keyboards, Stephen Snyder on bass, Kenneth Carpenter on
drums, and Kathy Burkly and Sevush Herb combine storytelling and song
in the following: So Long, You’re in Trouble, Cool in School, Joey,
Chloe and the Swamp Monster parts one and two, Moon and Me, Who Made
This Mess? Turn the World Around.
Wiyuta: Assiniboine Storytelling With Signs
Presents stories from the Assiniboine oral/gestural tradition
performed in Nakota spoken language and Plains Indian sign talk.
Includes video, music, photographs, visual art, commentary, and
Labanotation
Word Weaving: The Art of Storytelling
Follows a real-life teacher as she learns and masters essential
storytelling techniques. Then observes her as she tells her class of
elementary students the story of the Elves and the shoemaker
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