Simon's Programs and Rates

Program Length:
I do a maximum of 3 presentations per day. Each presentation usually lasts between 40 - 60 minutes.
I can provide workshops and residentials for any organization.
An additional evening performance can be added for residentials.

Once upon a tale... Simon takes listeners to a time and place, far away, drawing from a world of stories. From hundreds of tales of myth, legend and folklore, he tells of heroes and heroines, talking animals, dragons, trolls, tales of pirates, Greek gods, and fairies. All his stories are filled with many kinds of treasure and adventure. Simon performs using unique voices to animate his tales and adds expressive body language, which brings the stories to life. Simon's often-funny storytelling will delight children and adults alike.

"Hi Simon - I just want to thank you again for the excellent program you did at our library. I always consider an event a great success when the parents enjoy it as much as the kids. In the three years I have been here, your program brought the most complimentary comments from parents - and the kids lining up for autographs was priceless. Enjoy the rest of your summer."
- Patty Falconer, Children's Librarian, Hampstead, NH

Notes from students

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Program Themes (a selection):
I have a large and still growing repertoire of tales to tell from, but sometimes it is nice to gather a number of stories together, like friends, for a program that might follow a theme. Here are some ideas you might wish to use:

A World of Tales: Great stories from all over the world. Tales of love, long journeys, shape shifting girls battling dragons, how Ananzi gave us stories. Great family entertainment for the home, library or school. All ages.

Nature: These tales come from Native American, African, European and other World sources. They include the story of beaver's race with turtle, how Raven brought light to humans, why the salmon swim out to sea, tales of trees, and more. All ages.

Fright Night: These tales include the story of how Death got put in a nut shell - a tale about loss and bereavement, as well as stories that will chill listeners to the bone. This program can be suitable for children aged 4 and up, but works REALLY well for older listeners (11 plus), with VERY scary stories!

Treasure: Stories of treasure found in unlikely places, pirates, and a Greek myth are all found in this entertaining program for those 4 years old and up.

Workshops: I also provide workshops that vary from a very condensed 80 minutes on storytelling, to much longer and deeper workshops. All workshops provide participation and, at the end, each participant will come away being able to tell a tale like they never have before! Not suited to those under 8 years. Best suited to those aged 11 and up - parents, grand parents, librarians and teachers included! Call or email for more details and pricing.

These are examples of programs I can offer. Sometimes you might want a performance filled with ghost tales; you might want a series of creation stories, or tales from Scandinavia, Greek myths, or British tales of King Arthur. You may want water stories, animal tales, or just a number of ripping yarns for a given audience. Whatever your needs are, please let me know, but remember, the more notice I get, the better program I can offer. If there is something you definitely have in mind that is not in the above list of ideas, please talk to me in advance so I can work with you to create your own personal program.

Program Cost:
If you have something special in mind that you are looking for in the way of a package, or have a budget to work with, please call about pricing. Each performance is unique in its time and place and requirements and I would like to accommodate you. Below are some guidelines.

Rural libraries, please call for special rates.
Because each and every performance is unique, each venue is different, and your needs differ to others, please call to discuss what you want, so I can make a personal quotation for you.
My rates vary from $180 - $1,000 depending on your needs.

CLICK HERE to hear samples of my storytelling.