Outside U.S.
I love to share stories outside the U.S. and have often told in schools, museums, libraries, Senior and community centers across Asia and elsewhere. I offer programs listed under Performances, Workshops, and School Visits as well as the special titles below. Visit International Schools to see programs suited to their needs. Please write to me if you have other interests or requests for program material to suit your needs.
Most sessions can be adapted for listeners of different ages and English levels. I use sign language and gesture, expression, and a clear delivery style to help those with beginning English skills. If interpretation is needed, I'll send copies of stories ahead for translation (a number of stories are already available in Japanese), or work with an interpreter during program.
Multicultural Tales
Hear new and old favorites from across the U.S. Family stories, legends, and tales of tricksters, heroes, ghosts and more from the rich diversity of the U.S. come to life in this lively program.
English Through Stories
Enjoy an active session of stories and songs in English, suited for the ability levels of listeners. Students of all ages enjoy this exciting session and leave inspired to continue their English studies.
Using Stories to Teach English
Learn how to use the age-old art of storytelling to teach English in this stimulating workshop for teachers, tutors, and parents. Storytelling techniques and materials that work well with language learning are offered, and handouts extend the session.
U.S. History Through Story
Relive the multicultural history of the U.S. in this program geared to skilled English listeners anywhere. History comes alive as listeners meet the young hero David Dodd, a wily African-American trickster High John the Conqueror, the tragic ghost of Chipita Rodriquez, the brave Marie Dorion, and more.
American Herstory
Take another look at American history, through the tales and songs of the women involved. Journal readings, true and folk tales, songs, and poetry are combined in this program for skilled English speakers.
Beyond Momotaro
Cathy teams up with Japanese professional storyteller Kazu Honda to present an exciting look at Japanese culture today through folk tales, modern stories, poetry, true stories, and more.
Storytelling Intensive
Immerse yourself in storytelling in this intensive, which is a version of the popular storytelling course I give in Singapore with talented Singapore tellers Kiran Shah and Sheila Wee. The story material can be multicultural, or focused on Asia to help Asian tellers develop skills rooted in their traditions. Story materials include family stories, folk tales, and original stories. Course duration from 6 hours on, as schedule permits, and can be adapted for work with various ages from early childhood through Seniors.
