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Tale Tellers of St. Augustine

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The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine is a performing guild of talented storytellers, poets and actors who devote themselves to storytelling as both an art form, entertainment, and education medium. We are comprised of thirty members who love to perform, who love to teach, and who love to listen as supporters and enthusiasts. TTSA is an example of what a small, local non-profit organization can accomplish. We have a local, state and national presence in St. Augustine and beyond since 1993.In collaboration with local groups and service clubs, we have been able to have benefit performances on behalf of many local charities. This past year Chris Kastle and Debra Weller were able to return to some schools in the spring semester to continue our Art in Stories performances for the Crisp-Ellert Grant. The storytellers told a story in classrooms in the St. Augustine Schools, and the children created complementary art projects which were displayed at our May Family Story Fest. In the past we have partnered with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and the St. Johns County Public Library. Many of our tellers have participated in the Romanza and Celtic Festivals. We revived our Theatre of the Mind: Storytelling presentations at the Limelight Theater for several performances in the winter of 2022. Tellebration and Gory Stories are planned for every fall.Our members are quite active on the state, national, and international stages. Debra Weller and Margaret Kaler serve on the Board of Directors for the Florida Storytelling Festival. Many of our members have served FSA in the past and have received awards for service. We participate in the annual Florida Folk Festival. In this Pandemic year Debra Weller and Chris Kastle have participated in storytelling festivals on Zoom with audiences in India. Many members have been telling on virtual stages for NSN and other national and international programs. Storytelling has stood the test of time and has welcomed the storm!The guild was formed in 1990 when a small group of story enthusiasts worked with the renowned Florida storyteller; Gamble Rogers to introduce the first St. Augustine Storytelling Festival. After his death in 1993, the people of the town requested more stories. This tiny group joined with energy, mind, and spirit to form the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine to honor one man’s simple dream of having storytelling in his hometown. We continue to honor that legacy.You can join the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine or support our mission by visiting our web site, www.taletellers.org. Follow us on instagram@taletellersofstaugustine and on Facebook.Upcoming Performances and EventsPerformances at the Florida Storytelling Festival at Mount Dora in January andthe Florida Folk Festival in May in White Springs.Coming to the Limelight Theatre:February 8, 2022 “Old City Tales; The Weaker Sex?”March 8, 2022 “Travel Tips”May 3, 2022 “Spanish Dons, English Pirates, & Florida Crackers”