Workshops

Maskmaking

Come learn the basic techniques of mask-making. We cover several ways to create masks—everything from a simple cardstock mask to a three step papier mache/clay formed mask. This is a hands-on workshop. The simplest masks can be made by anyone, almost any age while the more complex masks can be made by older students and adults. We can tailor the workshop to meet your group's needs and budget.

Creating a Storytelling Theatre

One of our favorite workshops! This is a group participation workshop. Come experience how easy it is to transform a folk or fairy tale into a unique theatrical experience. Develop the confidence and skills to lead a class, group, or troop in staging stories. By combining traditional tales in a storytelling format, and adding the simplest theatre techniques, you can lead children (or anyone else) in a production they will be proud of and you will enjoy, all without pulling your hair out or killing your budget.

Tandem-Telling

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at this form of telling? We've tandem-told for 13 years. Come and give it a try! This is a one-hour workshop designed to give you a taste of tandem-telling. We share some of the techniques and skills we've learned over the years to give the beginning tandem-teller a boost!

Basic Storytelling: Come on in, the water's fine

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at spinning a yarn? Do you have something you want to say? Learn the basic elements to structuring a well-crafted tale, as well as basic presentation skills such as:

• Relaxation
• Connecting With Your Audience
• Caring for Your Voice
• And lots, lots more...

This workshop is for the beginning storyteller, or anyone else who wants a refresher on the fundamentals.

Performances

Featured Stories

Selkie

The haunting Irish legend of the seal-maiden. Told as a two-person, one hour show, complete with music.

A Lonesome Prairie Sea

A two-person, one hour show chronicling the journey of the women of the Oregon trail. Complete with original music, with songs such as "Far Away in the West", "Mama Be Near Me" , "Chimney Rock", and "Lonesome Prairie Sea".

Coming Soon

Ballad Beneath the Mountain

The love story of trapper Richard Leigh and his Native American wife, Jenny. Love, loss, and humanity abound in this true story.

Western Stories

"Molly Whirlwind and the Great Bear"
When two blowhards can't rid the town of a Great Bear, Molly sure can!

"The Angels Ain't Worth Nothin' in a Bear Fight"
Who's tougher, the Bear or the Preacher?

"The Dakwa"
A man, swallowed whole by the enormous fish, the Dakwa, must find his own means of escape.

"Coyote and Horned Toad"
Mischievious Coyote learns his lesson: Leave Horned Toad alone!

"The Dreamfinder"
A traveling peddler barters more in souls than in wares.

"The Boogyman and the Farmer's Wife"
Can the Farmer's Wife outwit the hilariously dimwitted Boogyman?

"Figmire Ferdmire"
Twisted history comes to life under the tutelage of "Professor" Figmire Ferdmire.

Home and Hearth

"Mama's Hands"
Lori's story of the two women who inspired her the most.

"Icarus"
A tale with music. How like our own children was Icarus, who flew too close to the sun?

"A Tribute to Patrick"
Lori's first, and best, Valentine. A fourth grade love story. Sigh!

"The Christmas I Made My Mother Cry"
Omar's remembrance of a childhood Christmas, complete with a musical tribute to those he loves.

"Oh, That I Were a Cowboy"
Omar's childhood dream of being a hero. He learns what a hero really is. A story with original music.

"The Ladies of the Grocery Store"
In her adventures as a grocery store cosmetologist, Lori learns the meaning of grace and dignity through the ladies that she meets.

Ghost Stories

"The Execution of Ralph Sutherland"
Based on truth, one man's lifelong journey toward redemption.

"The Man Who Fell Asleep in an Old Church"
Who comes to call in a church, when you think no one is around? Hmmm?

"Song of the Sorrowing Harp"
A green-eyed beauty seeks ghastly revenge on her younger sister.

"Eighty Acres of Hell"
The ghosts of the bloodiest war in American history, the Civil War, come to life.

Christmas Stories

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day"
The moving story behind Longfellow's Carol, one of despair turned to hope.

"The Great Christmas Cat"
A girl, a bear, a troll—is there anything more festive?

"The Christmas I Made My Mother Cry"
Omar's remembrance of a childhood Christmas, complete with a musical tribute to those he loves.

Celtic Stories

"The Man Who had no Story to Tell"
In his great quest to find a story, an Irish fellow finds he is already living one.

"The Story of Loch Lomond"
The haunting legend behind, and along side, the traditional Scottish melody.

"Old Doldrum"
A rustic gravedigger learns more about his family than he cares to know.

"The Woman Who Was Afraid of Nothing"
Nothing frightens Heather, a fearless Scottish lass, not trolls, not witches, not skeletons. Nothing, until it comes to love.

"Song of the Sorrowing Harp"
A green-eyed jealous beauty seeks ghastly revenge on her younger sister.

If you are interested in any of the workshops or stories presented on this page, please contact us or e-mail omarlori@omarandlori.com.