Contributing Artists
Little Babaji by Coleen Salley
Coleen has been a storyteller for more
than thirty years and presents workshops for teachers, librarians and parents on a wide
variety of themes and topics in Children's Literature. She has told her stories in China,
Thailand, Egypt, Hong Kong, Germany and the Netherlands and has been seen at numerous
festivals and on television.
Skunk Story 
by Grayhawk
A Native American storyteller of the
United Houma Nation, Grayhawk specializes in interpretive programs on the living
environment of the Southeastern Indians. As a Designer, Artist, Interpreter and Cultural
Naturalist, Grayhawk presents the rich traditions of Native American life along the
Mississippi. Audiences throughout the country have enjoyed his re-telling of early
powwows, and re-enactment's from the vivid life of the first people.
Strength , a West African Story
by Dianne de Las Casas
An author of children's stories and
articles, Dianne offers multicultural programs from around the world. Her suitcase
contains magical props, dramatic movement, audience interaction, song, humor and craft
activities. Her stories are fun as well as educational. Have your passport ready, but pack
light and discover the magic of stories with Dianne and The Magic Suitcase!
Fatso by
John Lehon
Inspired by the rich folk traditions of
the world, John draws his audience in with mine, mirth, magic and music, and then invites
them to join in the telling through pantomime, spontaneous sound effects, improvisational
action and interactive on-stage performance. Each new creation is a celebration of the
story and it's creators. He has organized city-wide festivals, conducted workshops,and
developed projects for high-risk youth as well as performed around the country.
The Giants Below by Angela
Davis the Yarnspinner
Akimba and the Magic Cow, a
West African Story by Donald Lewis
As a professional actor, Donald uses
many voices and sounds to bring to life his characters to capture the imagination of his
audiences. Donald is a graduate of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and trained at
the College of Santa Fe, in New Mexico. He is co-founder of KITA Productions and CREATIVE
ARTISTS STRIVING TOGETHER. He has appeared in many stage productions such as Edward
Albees' Fragments and the Taming of the Shrew and teaches drama and
storytelling at the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center.
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