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ANDY
OFFUTT IRWIN
Andy, a native of Covington, GA, started out in comedy, but added music and storytelling because he had a lot more to say. In storytelling circles,he is especially known for relating the adventures of his eighty-five-year-old aunt, Marguerite Van Camp, M.D.
He’s always on the go, performing at festivals, theatres and schools throughout the United States, including two gigs as a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival.
Andy has been a Teller in Residence at the International Storytelling Center;
a Guest Artist at La Guardia High School of Art, Music, and Performing Arts in New York (The “FAME!” School); and he has been a Keynote Speaker / Performer at the Library of Congress-Virburnum Foundation Conference on Family Literacy.
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BOBBY
NORFOLK
Bobby, a St. Louis native, began his career as a stand up comedian in area comedy clubs. From there, he worked for 10 years as a National Park Service Ranger presenting historical and interpretive programs. In the evenings, he worked as an actor and director in local community theatre. With a background in comedy and theatre, he naturally turned to storytelling and became a full-time teller in 1987. He is well known for his high-energy performances and lively animation. Bobby's stories promote character, education, cultural diversity and self-esteem, and are geared for audiences of all ages. His creative stories and crowd-pleasing concerts are enriched with language, movement and clever sound effects.
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BARBARA McBRIDE-SMITH
Barbara wears many hats — simultaneously! For over 30 years, she has been a teacher, a school librarian, a theological seminary instructor, a traveling storyteller, and a writer. Ten years ago, she was awarded the prestigious John Henry Faulk Award for outstanding contributions to the art and folkway of storytelling. In 2000, she was inducted into the National Storytelling Association's Circle of Excellence.
A popular performer at hundreds of festivals and conferences across the U.S., the diverse Barbara has been featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee seven times, as well as the National Festival of Homiletics and the International Storytelling Festival in Washington D.C. Her international travels include performances in Greece and Turkey.
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BIL
LEPP
Bil is a nationally known, sought after speaker. He is an award-winning author of three books and six audio collections. He is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, and knows how to entertain audiences of all ages and walks of life. His engaging, hilarious, clean presentations can bring a smile to even the most ill-humored person. Bil has been a featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival on numerous occasions, as well as a Featured Teller at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2003. Bil has performed at festivals all across the county sharing his family friendly, unique, award winning tall-tales and covering subjects that touch on most aspects of everyday life.
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