We've heard it all before... we rejoice in the retelling!
Missouri Storytelling, Inc. (MO-TELL)
Welcome to the home of Missouri Storytelling, Inc. MO-TELL
MO-TELL was established in 1984 as Missouri's leading storytelling group for storytellers and listeners alike with the intention to promote and perpetuate storytelling throughout the state.
Throughout our history we have successfully reached Missourians by providing storytelling in the Missouri State Parks. Currently we provide storytellers to 12 state parks and/or historic sites in Missouri. We are seeking support to continue and increase our scope of venues and audiences.
Mission Statement
Missouri Storytelling, Inc. (MO-TELL) is an organization of storytellers and other interested persons dedicated to spreading the joy and the art of storytelling throughout Missouri.
Vision Statement
We envision that every Missourian will hear and share stories and keep the oral tradition alive.
Missouri Storytelling, Inc is a 501 c (3) non-profit membership organization with a board of directors consisting of the following people:
President Joyce Slater joyceslater20@gmail.com
Secretary Jim Two Crows Wallen jimtwocrows@att.net
Treasurer Sue Hinkel shinkel@mail.win.org
At Large Gary Kuntz galirahi@aol.com
Emeritus Perrin Stifel pstifelstl@earthlink.net
The Annual meeting is held in January at a designated location.
Activities sponsored by Missouri Storytelling, Inc
Storytelling in the Missouri State Parks
The Missouri Liar's Contest
Storytelling and Story Writing Workshops
Membership Benefits
Missouri State Park storytelling opportunities
The Missouri Liar's Contest and educational opportunities
A Monthly Newsletter
Web site presence for members
Affiliation with the National Storytelling Network
Connection to all storytelling organizations in Missouri
Featured Teller: Ric Vice
Contact Ric Vice:
809 Avon Court
Olivette, Missouri 63132
314-602-8170
Ric told stories to children for nineteen years as a school librarian. He loves telling stories that use laughter, sound effects, and characters with a message that students can take home. His tales engage his listeners, drawing on his background as a professional jazz musician, to enliven the stories with sound and movement.
Ric has performed as a regional storyteller at the St. Louis Storytelling Festival for the past seven years and will appear again this year. He received his training in the art of storytelling from Lynn Rubright , Bobby Norfolk, Annette Harrison, Sue Hinkle, and Ken Wolfe.
Announcements:
**The Liar's Contest deadline has been extended to June 15, 2020.**
The oral contest will be virtual. We will be using Zoom. Joyce Slater will hold a Zoom orientation on July 1st and July 6th at 11 am CDT.
• Written and Oral story submissions for the 6th Annual Missouri Liars Contest are due June 15, 2020
• MO-TELL is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020/Spring 2021 State Park Storytelling Program