MEET THE ARTISTS | VILLAGE BY THE SEA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
Deborah Harris-Branham | Weavin’ and tellin’ tales for more than 30 years in a variety of settings, Debra brings stories to life in an energetic, dramatic, and toe tappin’ style. She specializes in sharing African and African-American folktales filled with tricksters, humor, participation and thought provoking themes.
Doug Banner | Co- founder of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild, Doug Banner has been a leader and promoter in the storytelling community in Northwest Washington for over 20 years. Recognized as a World Folklorist, he has been part of a cultural exchange storytelling team working in Gengcun, China and a national educational reform team in Aruba.
Anne Rutherford | Anne delights audiences nationwide with funny, touching performances that include tales of personal adventure, Pacific Northwest folklore and prize-winning lies. Her singing and mandolin playing add to the fun, along with vivid vocal and physical characterizations such as her Wild West alter-ego, the adventurous Clementine Ryder.
Norm Brecke | Before becoming a full-time storyteller, Norm was an award-winning teacher who told stories in his classroom and taught storytelling skills to students. He’s told stories professionally from Oregon to South Carolina, LA to BC; his extensive repertoire includes traditional tales, personal narratives, historical tales, and stories in song.
Rebecca Hom | Rebecca is a seasoned performance storyteller, has traveled across the US and onto six continents sharing, gathering and creating life stories. Around a campfire, on a couch or in a crowded theater, Rebecca takes listeners from hilarious to heartfelt in a heartbeat.