Martha Joy Aft
51 John Street #104
Brookline, MA 02446
617-277-9838
Marthajoy brings Biblical figures, eagles, giants and angels to life at her storytelling programs. Stories for preschool to senior citizens--for your enjoyment.

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David Arfa
87 Mechanic Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
413-625-2164
erslarfa@valinet.com -email
David Arfa is a dynamic storyteller and environmental educator dedicated to celebrating Judaism’s storytelling heritage and ancient environmental wisdom. He performs fantastic tales of sea monsters and dark angels, heroic rabbis and rain makers, proud beggars and just plain folk. David breathes life into Jewish stories from the past four millennium, thrilling audiences of all ages in classrooms, fields and forests. Email for more information about performances, workshops, and residencies.

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Mark Binder
P.O. Box 2462
Providence, RI 02906
401-272-8707
mark@markbinder.com -email
www.markbinder.com -website
Mark Binder tells traditional and original stories for all audiences.
Whether it’s a social, fundraiser or educational event, his stories will
amuse and entertain, and occasionally enlighten.
“The Art of Peace,” “Tales of Chelm” and more!

“You have a warm and pleasant style... rich with humor and irony.”
-Rabbi Israel Stein, Congregation Rodeph Shalom, Bridgeport
“Mark Binder takes the Chelm tales and gives them a spin... commendable
to all audiences” -Alan Rosenberg, The Providence Journal

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Judith Black
33 Prospect St.
Marblehead, MA 01945
781-631-4417
jb@storiesalive.com -email
www.storiesalive.com -website
From the Montreal Comedy Festival to the National Storytelling Festival, Judith’s stories illuminate our biblical and cultural roots while seeking to create a new forum for contemporary Jewish lives and issues.

“Judith Black should be sought after for her wisdom, for her wit, and for her genuine warmth, which she abundantly shares with all.” -Jewish Advocate

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Jackson Gillman
PO Box 41, Onset MA 02558
508-295-0886
chameleon@acadia.net -email
www.jacksongillman.com -website
As the Stand-up Chameleon Jackson transforms himself into a host of eccentric characters and altered egos. Audiences of all ages love each and every one. His performances are seasoned with soulful song, dance, mime and sign language- all delivered with a bemused, warm-hearted honesty.

“A masterly storyteller...compelling.” -Christian Science Monitor
“a zany kind of comic mutant.” -Maine Public Radio

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Bonnie Greenberg
Newton, MA
617 244-2884
BBonnieG@aol.com -email
www.BonnieGreenberg.net -website
Bonnie Greenberg, M.S., is an experienced educator/storyteller who "touches the heart and teaches the mind." Her vibrant stories are rooted in her love of people, her Appalachian childhood, and her experiences in Israel. . Guitar and audience participation accompany her multi-cultural themes. She is featured in 120 Contemporary Storytellers-A Biographical Directory!
Her recordings, "From the Hearts of the People" and "The Wonder Child" won many awards including Parents' Choice and NAPPA Gold.

"Bonnie, a storyteller of uncommon depth, tells with great power, integrity, and courage." - Jay O' Callahan

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Betty Lehrman
88 Flanagan Dr.
Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-9738
blehrman@neaccess.net -email
www.bettylehrman.com -website
A professional storyteller since 1978, Betty brings folktales, original and family stories and contemporary literature to audiences of all ages. Her repertoire includes The Blue Shawl, a historical narrative.

“She casts a spell with her humor, her vibrancy, her sensitivity and her extraordinary storytelling gift. In my time as Hillel Rabbi, I have not heard a better teller.”
- Albert Axelrad, Chp/Dir, Brandeis University Hillel

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Rona Leventhal
PO Box 495
Hadley, MA 01035
413-586-0624
ronatales@mindspring.com -email
www.ronatales.com -website
Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices! Applauded for her dramatic touch, enthusiastic spirit and supportive nature, she weaves tales for children and adults from Jewish culture and lore, creating a joyful sense of community. Rona touches on tzedakah (giving), kavannah (intention), and living more clearly with the sacred in ourselves, others and the earth.
Holiday-specific shows available.
Movement/Drama specialist, Certified Teacher, Environmental Educator; Approved Artist: Mass. Cultural Council.
Publications: “Spinning tales, Weaving Hope: Stories of Peace, Justice, and the Environment” (New Society Publishers)

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Barbara Lipke
799 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton Centre, MA 02459
617-244-5606
bliptales@earthlink.net -email
Barbara’s traditional and original tales tickle your funny bone, bring tears, or have you shivering on the edge of your seat. Professional storyteller since 1982, veteran teacher, charter member of LANES and the Storytelling Committee of the National Council of Teaches of English, Barbara is the author of Figures, Facts and Fables: Telling Tales in Science and Math. Her new recording, "From Off-Island: Vineyard Summers" is available in tape and CD.

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Doug Lipman
PO Box 441195
West Somerville, MA 02144
781-391-3672
doug@storypower.com -email
www.storypower.com -website
Doug tells stories from the heart. Interspersed with guitar, flute, and button accordion, his tales glow with the things that matter, such as courage, love, and good humor. He has performed from coast to coast and from Alaska to New Zealand. Widely respected as a performer, writer and coach, Doug is a board member of NSA and a leader in the storytelling revival.

“To hear Doug Lipman tell stories is to want to learn to tell stories yourself.”
-Boston Globe

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Bruce Marcus
46 Columbia St.
Malden, MA 02148
781-321-9972
www.media.mit.edu/~brooks/tic.html -website
Storytelling is a two way street for this talented, dynamic and amiable raconteur. Bruce has delighted First Night, Tellabration, New England Folk Festival and many other audiences since 1990. He warmly conveys the humor and wisdom of Jewish storytelling through original stories, folktales, crowd-pleasing rhymes and interactive programs geared toward adults, seniors and older children.

“Bruce Marcus is a marvelous storyteller. The bright light of his spirit shines through his tales.”
-Brother Blue, Master Storyteller

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Cindy Rivka Marshall
PO Box 610143
Newton, MA 02461
617-244-9953
Cmars13@aol.com -email
www.cindymarshall.com -website
Using movement and song, Cindy performs for all ages, telling stories that resonate with her sense of wonder and her value of respect for all. Programs include Jewish folktales and midrashic stories for Shabbat, Hanukkah, Purim, and Pesach; wisdom stories; tales of Elijah the Prophet; and oral history workshops. Massachusetts Cultural Council approved artist. Her award-winning audio recording is Challah and Latkes: Stories for Shabbat and Hanukkah.

“Marshall conveys joy, sadness, humor and more.” - Hadassah Magazine

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Laura S. Packer
15 Tufts St.
Malden, MA 02148
781-324-1758
laura.serena@mindspring.com -email
www.media.mit.edu/~brooks/tic.html -website
Laura has been telling stories her whole life; her mother reports she was
born talking. Her original and traditional stories and workshops for older
children and adults are magical and thought-provoking. Laura has featured
at First Night, Three Apples Festival, Passim, Tellabrations, etc. Laura is
a member of the Tongue-in-Cheek Storytellers, hosts several storytelling
series and is a past Chair of Sharing the Fire storytelling conference.

"Stunning!" Jay O'Callahan, master storyteller

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Barbara-Ann Paster
100 Front Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603-772-6444
baptales@nh.ultranet.com -email
Barbara-Ann Paster tells Jewish and international stories with intensity and a love for the medium. Engaging and thought provoking tales drawn from classic Hassidic sources, Midrashim, from oral history, holiday observances, or from the wealth of supernatural tales surrounding Lilith and Jewish demonology; storytelling as living history from Safed to the Kotel.

“A storyteller to take seriously.” - Doug Lipman

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Steve Rosenthal
12 Mark St.
Natick, MA 01760
508-655-2442
sr@ultranet.com -email
Steve enjoys reaching out to audiences as he tells stories from around the
world and from the soul. Drawing upon his background as businessman, sailor, and parent, Steve tells tales of ennoblement. From sea stories to children’s fables to Jewish
folktales Steve presents with love and respect for both story and listener.

“Steve’s voice fills the room!” Doug Lipman

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