The Edna Griffin Story
A one-act play about Des Moines civil rights
activist Edna Griffin. This play can be done
by Maureen or with another actor or actress.
Stars & Stories
Stories of the solar system, constellations,
astronauts, and the Space Race. Second
grade and older, with different stories for different ages.
Kids' Stuff
Stories that kids have written, including
Maureen. Some of them are spooky. Lessons
on how to write your own stories. For all ages
but best for elementary and middle school.
Stories, Stories, Stories
Stories just for the fun of it. A blend of
different stories with lots of audience
participation.
Give a Guy a Chance
Stories of friendship, teamwork, character,
and heroism. Tales of conflict that show
natural and logical consequences. This program has stories for all six pillars of
character. This workshop was developed
for college-level sociology classes on human relations, but it is very appropriate
for all ages and classes. It is also an
excellent presentation for spiritual classes and religious education programs. This
performance has many different stories and
lots of audience participation for all ages.
Everyone Loves a Poet
Stories of the poet, plus teaching children and adults how to create poetry.
The History of Storytelling
A program of multicultural legends and folktales
along with the history of the oral tradition in
story form. Much audience participation. All ages.
Myths & Legends
Ancient myths from all cultures. Includes Greek
myths from Gaea to Pandora with a modern twist.
Sixth grade and older. Great for high school English, theater, and world studies.
War & Peace
Stories of different wars. Peace stories from
many cultures. Includes personal stories. Fifth
grade and older
Winter and Holiday Story
Includes personal stories and traditional classics.
Lots of puppets and paper cutting and folding.
Loads of audience participation. All ages, with different stories for different ages.
Let's Write a Story
This is a workshop on how to develop a story.
Students will learn how to create descriptive
phrases, how to make an old story new, and how
to develop stage presence and characterization.
Native American Stories Native American tales from many nations. Can
be performed in costume. All ages.
Making It Personal
Stories of humor and love about growing up the
youngest of six and being the mother of boys.
This set includes holiday stories. Great humor for adults. Can be followed by a workshop on writing
and performing personal stories. All ages.
Literacy Program
This is usually a two-part program. Stories are
told to students during the school day and then at
night for the entire family. This program includes pattern stories and tips on creating stories for
those who do not read and write. All ages.
