LARRY AND FRIENDS

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 Friend one: Dave Howell the singer in the jazz combo, Fontaine. I’ve known him the longest. We met at Godfrey Daniels in the early 1980s. For a while, we did comedy together known as the Outrageous Comedy of Sceurman and Fontaine. This was the start of my artistic journey. Dave and I have been friends for more than 40 years, and I’m deeply grateful for his input in my life. 

 Friends two and three: Karen Maurer and Charles Kiernan. I met them at the very first meeting of The Lehigh Valley Storytellers Guild. I think it was in the late 1990s. Both Chaz and Karen have been mentors in storytelling, teaching me and giving me confidence in so many endeavors. They both are cherished beta readers and loyal friends.

 Friend four: Nancy Scott is an amazing poet and essayist. We met at a women’s storytelling event at Lehigh University and Godfrey Daniels. I think Laura Simms, Kathy Pierce, and Lisa Facciponti were the featured tellers. That’s when I first heard Nancy. Wow, she was great! A group of tellers sat at a big table and had lunch. The only one I truly remember at that table is Nancy. I heard her recite her work; I liked her. After lunch, I liked her more. Every time I’m with her (even today), I like her even more.

Friend five: Ingrid Bohn came to Story Circle, an open mic for storytelling at Godfrey Daniels. Eager and full of anxiety, she performed a children’s story. Her enthusiasm and facial expression is what drew me in to listen to the story. It was a joy to see Ingrid work hard on her art and become a wonderful teller. She was already a wonderful person.

Friend six: I first met Denise McCormack at the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild’s festival at Northampton Community College. She was knowledgeable about storytelling and eager to get involved. Not only is she a gifted storyteller, but she has worn many hats in the storytelling community. Denise is the president of Patchwork Storytelling Guild and a wealth of storytelling know-how. We are lucky to have her.

 Friend seven: Geoff Fleming plays all genres of music from Blues to Mozart. For more than fifty years, Geoff has been a student, teacher, and musician. Now, he is taking a chance with me. We hope to perform my version of a story called “Those Three Wishes” by Judith Gorog. We plan to do the story in the style of the beat poets of the 1950s, such as Lord Buckley and contemporary folk artist, Arlo Guthrie. I met Geoff somewhere in Larry Land.

I ask you with a hopeful heart to please come to the Icehouse on April 23rd at 7 p.m. for a fun-filled night of storytelling.

Bring a friend… Bring a couple of friends. You will be sure to have a wonderful time.

Thank you.