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Find a Storyteller - Barbara Schutzgruber
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First Name
Barbara
Middle Name
Last Name
Schutzgruber
Stage Name
Privacy
Phone
734-635-0197
Region
North Central
Street Address
2855 Kimberley Rd
City
Ann Arbor
State/Province
MI
Country
United States
Postal Code
Primary type of performance
Folk/Fairy Tales, Myths & Legends, Family Stories, Personal Narrative Stories
Stories
folktales, ballads, string stories, family stories, Michigan history
Bi or Multi Lingual
No
Bio
When Schutzgruber spins her conversational yarns... you can imagine yourself listening by firelight on the edge of some enchanted forest, where anything is possible...; -Lynne Heffley 2000 Parents Choice.
**Gutsy girls, wise women, tricksters and string come to life as Barbara weaves folktales and string stories; sings medieval ballads; and shares the history and legends of Michigan.
**Her comfortable, lively, spontaneous style enchants audiences of all ages (children, teens and adults) as her rich voice and flawless pacing conjure images from the depth of the imagination.
**An award-winning recording artist, popular workshop presenter, experienced performer for schools, libraries, festivals, museums and more, Barbara has a national reputation for consistent, high quality work. Her recordings have won 2 Parents Choice Gold Awards, an ALA Notable, and 2 Storytelling World Award Honors.
**Gutsy girls, wise women, tricksters and string come to life as Barbara weaves folktales and string stories; sings medieval ballads; and shares the history and legends of Michigan.
**Her comfortable, lively, spontaneous style enchants audiences of all ages (children, teens and adults) as her rich voice and flawless pacing conjure images from the depth of the imagination.
**An award-winning recording artist, popular workshop presenter, experienced performer for schools, libraries, festivals, museums and more, Barbara has a national reputation for consistent, high quality work. Her recordings have won 2 Parents Choice Gold Awards, an ALA Notable, and 2 Storytelling World Award Honors.
Ages
All Ages
School Districts
all
Workshops
Yes
Requirements
200 round trip miles included. Over 200 miles, reimburse 50 cents/mile or ticket, as needed. Lodging provided by client; home stays OK.
Mentor
Yes
Cost
Negotiable
Travel
Yes