Storytellers of Ireland / Aos Scéal Éireann is an All-Ireland voluntary organisation with Charitable Status. Our aim is to promote the practice, study and knowledge of oral storytelling in Ireland through the preservation and perpetuation of traditional storytelling and the development of storytelling as a contemporary art. We aim to foster storytelling skills among all age groups, from all cultural backgrounds. We also aim to explore new contexts for storytelling in public places – in schools, community centres and libraries, in care centres and prisons, in theatres, arts centres and at festivals throughout the entire island of Ireland. Storytelling is an intimate and interactive art. A storyteller tells from memory rather than reading from a book. A tale is not just the spoken equivalent of a literary short story. It has no set text, but is endlessly re-create in the telling. The listener is an essential part of the storytelling process. For stories to live, they need the hearts, minds and ears of listeners. Without the listener there is no story. Book a Storyteller Storytelling Storytelling is an intimate and often interactive art. A storyteller tells from memory rather than reading from a book. The listener is very important in the storytelling process. For stories to live, they need the hearts, minds and ears of listeners. Without the listener, there is no story. Choosing a storyteller Storytellers of Ireland do not recommend one storyteller over another. The entries for individual storytellers in our Directory describe repertoire, experience, availability to travel, favoured age group and contact information. It is up to the person or organisation making the booking to consider which storyteller is best matched to their particular needs. Fees and expenses should be negotiated with each individual storyteller. Storytelling in Education In engaging a storyteller to work in schools and libraries it is worth remembering that storytelling for young people is a specialized skill. Not all storytellers work in schools. Find out from the Directory whether the teller being considered has experience working with the age group in your care. Many storytellersvisit schools through the Heritage in Schools and Writers in Schools schemes, which may pay part or the storytellers' fees. Some things to consider if you are inviting a storyteller to your school Decide what you would like from the storytelling session and discuss it with the...
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