LARRY AND FRIENDS

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 Larry Sceurman became an educator in his twenties, a storyteller in his fifties, a writer in his sixties, and a published author of nostalgic fiction and children’s stories in his seventies, but the truth is that all of his skills and talents are rooted in his love and execution of the oral tradition of storytelling. Larry has the "it" factor, and if you ask him what's the key to success to becoming a virtuoso of this age-old pastime, he'll tell you, "It's being a good listener." In fact, audiences do lean in to hear what Larry has to say, and boy! does he say it with aplomb! 

 Storyteller Charles Kiernan takes great pleasure in telling traditional fairy tales to audiences of all ages. He focuses on the German, English, and Irish stories collected during the nineteenth century, such as The "White Snake", "Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh", and "The Horned Women."
In addition, Charles is a fantasy writer, author of "A Vacant Throne" and "Sword of Trueterra." He is also known for his blog, “Fairy Tale of the Month” ( chaztales.net). 

 Denise McCormack is a dynamic storyteller and creative professional whose talents transcend mediums—crafting meaningful narratives that truly connect with audiences—and is fueled by her passion for the transformative power of stories. She believes that there is a story for every time and purpose under heaven—each carrying the potential to inspire, educate, and unite. As president of Patchwork, she coordinates a variety of storytelling events each year, providing opportunities for others to share their stories and storytelling strategies—both as tellers and listeners.  Step into Denise’s world of storytelling, where powerful stories, meaningful messages, and vibrant communities come together to spark imagination and stir the soul.  www.DeniseMcCormack.live 

 Geoff Fleming began playing double bass at age 12 and earned his degree from the Hartt College of Music in 1975, studying with Leland Tolo and Edward Rozzi of the Hartford Symphony. He has taught strings and conducted orchestras in New Jersey schools, performed as principal bassist with Nova             Sinfonetta     , and played with the Bravura Philharmonic, jazz groups, and big bands. After retiring in 2016, he performed in Las Vegas and now lives in Bethlehem, PA, where he plays with the Moravian College/Community Orchestra, the Rock N Soul Trio, and the Steel Town Blues Band.   

Fontaine is the trio of Jeff Beck on keys, Steve Hoffman on bass, and Dave Howell on vocals. Their music spans many different genres, with influences of jazz, blues, Latin, and Americana, with maybe a bit of humor. The songs range from the familiar to the obscure. Whatever you hear, it is likely to be unexpected, and hopefully something you will remember for a while.    

Ingrid Bohn is a performance arts enthusiast. Her professional storytelling career began in 2012. She is a proud member of Patchwork Storytelling Guild. Ingrid has appeared at numerous venues. Her repertoire encompasses several story varieties for all ages. Her impassioned delivery style will capture your attention and keep you engaged. 

 Blind author and poet Nancy Scott has over 975 bylines in magazines, literary journals, anthologies, newspapers, and audio commentaries. She won First Prize in the 2009 International Onkyo Braille Essay Contest. Her work appears in *82 Review, Black Fox Literary Magazine, Braille Forum, Chrysanthemum, Kaleidoscope, One Sentence Poems, Pulse Voices, Shark Reef, Wordgathering, and Yahoo News.  

 Karen Maurer has been a storyteller all her life, weaving tales and songs from a boundless imagination that first took shape in childhood and continues to inform her work today. A beloved children’s librarian for nearly 30 years, she helped inspire the storytelling movement in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. A poet, songwriter, and former zine editor, Karen brings warmth, humor, and heart to every telling—inviting audiences into stories shaped by memory, creativity, and wonder.