Stories build bridges between us.

Stories, whether folktales or fairytales, personal or historical help us to understand each other, ourselves and the world around us.  Our brains are hard wired to understand the world through stories.

Stories are also light in a world that can feel so dark. 

Stories can serve as doorways to conversations about things we might not otherwise be able to talk about. There’s a reason we’ve been telling stories as long as we’ve had language.

A selection of Programs:

Folktales from Around the World:

Travel with Kristin through stories told from the lands she feels so deeply fortunate to have visited: from France to Italy to Iran to Ireland to Ghana and beyond. 45 to 60 minutes. All ages.

Celtic Legends and Lore

Journey back over a thousand years to the very first fairy featured in a story and to powerful women warriors like Macha Mong Ruad the only woman listed in the book of 174 Irish Kings! This fiesty and firey set of tales brings Celtic legends and lore to life from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Ages 13 and up. 60 minutes.

Kindness Stories:

From folktales to real life encounters, these stories of kindness remind us of our common humanity, heart and connection. 60 minutes

Madame d’Aulnoy, 1690’s French Author, Literary Salon Hostess, Suspected Spy:

An important part of French Society Madame d’Aulnoy was way ahead of her own time, perhaps because of this her story has mostly been buried and forgotten. Travel back in time as Kristin brings to life the vivacious, vibrant and very extra Madame d’Aulnoy. Enjoy her exploits, her telling of her tales complete with colorful commentary and fabulous costuming. This historical portrayal is perfect for Libraries, Lovers of Fairytales, Salons, Women’s Clubs, House Concerts, and anyone who enjoys wild women.  45 minutes

Marie Jenney Howe, Fiery Founder of secret club Heterodoxy:

The first rule of Heterodoxy was, “We don’t speak about Heterodoxy!” Be inspired by a powerful story of standing up, standing together and speaking out. Kristin portrays Suffragist and Feminist Marie Jenney Howe, the fiery founder of Heterodoxy a secret club for women of diverse opinions and catalyst for the American Feminist movement as well as a keystone in the Suffrage movement.

This 30-minute historical portrayal brings important unknown history to life. The 30-minute post-performance discussion focuses on women supporting women, social justice action and how/why this club is relevant today.

Debuted at the Women’s Storytelling Festival the only Storytelling Festival in the US entirely comprised of female identified Story Artists, Heterodoxy reminds us of the power of standing together even with diverse beliefs to support each other to do the necessary work to preserve Democracy and human rights.

Founded in 1912 in Greenwich Village, New York City, Heterodoxy was a wellspring of social justice work with impacts we still feel decades later. This group of auspicious women stood up for children’s rights, voting rights, worker’s rights, and women’s rights. 

We stand upon the foundation created by Marie Jenney Howe and Heterodoxy. It is important to know their story so that we may continue to be energized to support each other to speak out, stand up together.  60 minutes includes Q &A

Interactive Folktales from Around the World:

The audience helps tell these tales collected from Kristin’s travels and performances at Festivals around the world. This highly interactive program focuses on themes such as: kindness, overcoming obstacles, perseverance and possibilities.

Programs tailored for pre-school, early elementary, upper elementary, middle school and high school. 50 minutes

True Tales! Yes, this really happened:

True Tales of Kristin’s adventures from childhood to adulthood: whether the first time she climbed a tree, spoiler alert, it didn’t go as planned; to Free Hugs shared at the top of a mountain in Peru to the super power of Bubbles to break up a fight. Grades 2 to 12. 50 minutes

Cross Cultural Communication Through Story:

This story performance and talk back illuminates the power of story to foster greater cross-cultural understanding engendering acceptance, tolerance and valuing differences while celebrating similarities. 60 to 90 minutes with Q & A

HERstory: Weaving Women’s Stories:

re-framing History with true stories of women throughout the world and time who paved their own path and left their mark across sectors including community efforts, education, environmental change, entrepreneurship, and government. Seeks to inspire and encourage women and men to see their own gifts, talents and skill sets and share them locally and globally. 60 minutes