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Jackson Gillman
One never knows quite what to expect from "the Stand-Up Chameleon," but you can be assured that it will be sparkling with energy, wit, and whimsy.  Song, mime, improvisation, and/or sign language might be incorporated into his storytelling - whatever works best to do a story justice, and bring it to life.  Sometimes, that calls for a simple, sedentary telling which Jackson does very naturally with an underlying foundation of beneficence, hope, and spirit infusing all his work.  Featured nationally in Jonesborough, TN, three times and at other festivals across the Country, he is always an audience-pleaser.  And, collaborations with the audience are often a playful part of his engaging performances.
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Elizabeth Ellis
Elizabeth is a versatile and riveting teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women, though her personal stories are arguably her best.  She has captivated over 250,000 children and countless adults at schools and festivals in her 25-year career as a storyteller.
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Hans Mayer plays ear-tickling, child-oriented music with an irresistable sense of humor.  People of all ages are immediately attracted to his playful, fun-loving personality and his magical, memorable songs that stimulate imaginations while building self-esteem.  Singing and playing guitar, mandolin, and Native American flute - and even adding sound effects when the songs call for it - Hans has enchanted audiences across the East coast, Midwest, and the Northwest.  His seven albums are hits with both kids and their parents.

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Kenny Salwey is one of the last of a breed of men...men who have been able to earn a living with the land using only their native wit and intelligence.  He has eked out a living as a river guide, trapper, fisherman, hunter, root and herb collector, and general all-around woodsman and naturalist. His stories consist of a unique blend of folksy humor, woodslore, and a philosophy of the natural world.  By sharing his lard-learned experiences, Kenny hopes to inspire his audiences to protect our two most precious resources: our natural resources and our human resource.

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Michael Scott is a professional storyteller and founder of the Old School Entertainment Company, a multi-faceted company that brings traditional storytelling not only to schools and libraries, but to corporations and marketing firms.  A partner of The Idea Center and Midwest Family Broadcasting, Michael uses storytelling to create effective advertising for broadcast, print, and the web.  He has created successful advertising for campaigns for Schaller Jacobson Collision and alignment Repair, Rose Jewelers, and Gundersen Lutheran.  Michael is also the creator of The Old School Variety Show.  This show revives oral tradition by highlighting storytelling mixed with music and theater.  Look for shows at the Pump House Regional Art center this holiday season.  Michael is also a frequent actor at The La Crosse Community Theater and busy father of three children, Ian, Emma, and Own.
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Enjoy these other performances:
Mike & Nancy Caucutt
Look for these wonderful performers along with the Bluff Country Tale Spinners at the 2008 La Crosse Storytelling Festival!