Previous Storytellers

Antonio Sacre

Bio:
Born in Boston in 1968 to a Cuban father and Irish-American mother. Antonio Sacre draws from his bicultural background to create funny, touching, universal stories that appeal to all ages. He tells stories about growing up Latino in a white world and white in a Latino world. His stories become myths as he blends cultural and personal experience with movement and drumming.

Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed: 2003

Bob Shimer

Bio:
Bob Shimer and his puppet friends Drango Dragon, Grandpa and Narda provide a unique blend of storytelling and ventriloquism. His festive spirited performances and walk-arounds are fun for all ages. He is the author of several children's books and plays. Bob and his zany friends are sure to brighten your day.

Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed: 1999

Ernie Sites

Bio:

Saddle up and hold on to your horse ‘cause you're going to be enjoying a great experience with Ernie Sites whose voice can calm the orniest of herds. Sites is an honest-to-goodness ranch raised, former rodeo cowboy from Southern Idaho. He is the author of a national publication “Singing the Stories of the West’. His traditional and original western songs, yodeling, cowboy poetry, witty storytelling, and trick roping demonstrations are sure to delight the Cave Storytelling Festival attendees.

Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed: 2010

Ed Stivender

Bio:
Ed Stivender's stories about religious themes delight audiences because he doesn't just tell stories he works the room. Combining skills as a banjo player and juggler with experience as a Shakespearean actor, mummer and raconteur, Ed has entertained and enthralled audiences around the world.

Cave Run Storytelling Festivals(s) Performed: 2003