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First Name
Karla
Middle Name
Kay
Last Name
Huntsman
Stage Name
Privacy
Phone
Region
Western
Street Address
120 North 350 West # 223
City
American Fork
State/Province
UT
Country
United States
Postal Code
Primary type of performance
Storytelling Combined With Music
Stories
Stories that create meaning for the journey--original, personal, traditional.
Bi or Multi Lingual
Bio
<If you don>t know the trees, you may be lost in the forest, but if you don>t know the stories you may be lost in life.<--Siberian Elder
Sings, PLays Guitar, Autoharp, Washboard, djembe drum as part of storytelling performances. Uses puppetry for younger children.
Making meaning through story and theatre activities has been Karla>s life work. Before turning to freelance storytelling and drama specialist work, Karla spent over 25 years on the faculties of four universities teaching storytelling, drama education, public speaking and interpersonal communication. She has provided teacher in-services, residencies, workshops, conference presentations, and performances at state and national venues.
Currently, Karla works as a professional teller, drama specialist, performer with the Las Vegas Improvisation Players, performer with Jubilingo Story performers of Las Vegas, and teaching artist for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
<Karla is a dynamic performer. Her voice is rich, deep, and vibrant. She uses music, rhythm and movement to enhance her storytelling. She is a joy to watch and will leave you feeling enriched and full of wonder.< Steffani Raff, Storyteller, Creator of Pirates and Pajamas.
Sings, PLays Guitar, Autoharp, Washboard, djembe drum as part of storytelling performances. Uses puppetry for younger children.
Making meaning through story and theatre activities has been Karla>s life work. Before turning to freelance storytelling and drama specialist work, Karla spent over 25 years on the faculties of four universities teaching storytelling, drama education, public speaking and interpersonal communication. She has provided teacher in-services, residencies, workshops, conference presentations, and performances at state and national venues.
Currently, Karla works as a professional teller, drama specialist, performer with the Las Vegas Improvisation Players, performer with Jubilingo Story performers of Las Vegas, and teaching artist for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
<Karla is a dynamic performer. Her voice is rich, deep, and vibrant. She uses music, rhythm and movement to enhance her storytelling. She is a joy to watch and will leave you feeling enriched and full of wonder.< Steffani Raff, Storyteller, Creator of Pirates and Pajamas.
Ages
All Ages
School Districts
no restrictions
Workshops
Yes
Requirements
negotiable
Mentor
Yes
Cost
Travel
Yes