I have been telling stories for many years to assorted audiences (and anyone who will listen!). I enjoy folktales from various areas around the world, American folklore and historical stories, sometimes using instruments and music with these. I perform with Ogden and Salt Lake City Ghost Tours as a storyguide, telling the tales of the hauntings and histories in these northern Utah cities. Having taught music in an elementary school, I have a good sense of what appeals to children of various ages and by working with Ghost Tours I know how to entertain groups of adults. I have also appeared in junior and senior high schools to help them appreciate the art of storytelling. Some of my best listeners are my grandchildren, several of whom have taken the stage as storytellers themselves! Stories unite people of all ages and walks of life . . . so come and listen to a story . . . and then pass it on to someone else.
What others are saying about Laurie's storytelling--
From the Weber State University Storytelling Festival in Ogden, Utah: "Favorite story today--'The Woman in White' by Laurie Allen. Susan Brockbank, teacher
"If you could tell them all day, I would be so willing to listen." 8th grade student
"I first heard Laurie Allen tell when I was in college. Since that time, I've returned to listen to her again and again. I've even invited her to my class to perform for my high school students." Thomas Manning, teacher
"The students almost did not breathe during the stories because they were so caught up in them. (They were) hanging on her every word." Jennifer Baker, junior high history teacher
"You were electric on stage. My students were mesmerized." Sally Paskins, 6th grade teacher
Past Performances--
~Featured presenter for many years at the Weber State Storytelling Festival in Ogden, Utah (appearing with national tellers)
~Presenter at Utah Arts Festival
~Storyguide for Ogden and Salt Lake City Ghost Tours since its inception in 2002 http://www.storytours.com/
~Creator and performer of "Mary's Monster", a one-woman show about Frankenstein
~Creator and emcee of Clearfield, UT Storytelling Festival (since 2007)
~Performer for numerous elementary and secondary schools throughout Utah and southern Idaho
~Presenter at Gallivan Center's Lunch Bunch concert series
~Presenter at "Story Crossroads" Festival in Salt Lake City
