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The 2009 Featured Performers were:
LaRon WilliamsLaRon is a storyteller from Michigan who is motivated in part by the belief that the power and beauty of African culture should be shared, and that the lessons of struggle, perseverance, and survival of Africans in the Western Hemisphere are part of a legacy we all should recognize and own. Audiences respond to his warmth and vigor as he uses dialect, facial expressions, and movement to breathe life into tales which transcend the boundaries of class and age.
For more information on LaRon Williams, please visit his website.
Hans MayerHans Mayer plays ear-tickling, child-oriented music with an irresistable sense of humor. People of all ages are immediately attracted to his plaful, fun-loving personality and his magical, memorable songs that stimulate imaginations while building self-esteem.
For more information on Hans Mayer, please visit his website.
Debra MorningstarDebra Morningstar has been a professional storyteller for more than
17 years. In fact, performing has been part of her life since she can remember. She recalls a day when her third grade teacher told Debra's mother that her daughter was a "teller of TALL TALES!"
Debra believes she has come "full circle" as she uses story and song to touch the hearts of people everywhere!
For more information on Debra Morningstar, please visit her website.
Sara SlaytonSara has spent the past three decades working as a teacher and as a storyteller. She loves the power of education and the beauty of the spoken word, and she enjoys sharing this appreciation with others.
For more information about Sara Slayton, please visit her website.
Terry VisgerA natural storyteller, Terry told stories to students in her classroom for years. She now weaves stories for all agese. With her high-energy performances, Terry engages her listeners and takes them on a journey of the imagination.
For more information about Terry Visger, please visit her website.
Michael ScottMichael Scott blends stories and comedy to make every tale he shares a joy. From his boyhood adventures to stories of being a stay-at-home dad, Michael has audiences laughing, sighing, and then laughing again. A master of impersonations, Michael is often joined in his folktales with Jimmy Stewart, Bill Clinton, Katherine Hepburn, and other famous voices. As the founder of the Old School Entertainment Company and host and performer at the Old School Variety Show, Michael has been a popular local teller for many years.
For more information on the Old School Entertainment Company, please visit their website.
Paul Halter
Paul Halter has been performing unique comedy juggling shows since 1992. Paul combines top-notch juggling skills with audience interaction and distinctive humorous poetry to create an engaging performance.
For more information about Paul Halter, please visit his website.
