Performances
"Going on a Grimm's tale
with Michael is a delicious tour of portrait, landscape,
& sound."
— Angela Lloyd,
Storyteller
Storyteller Michael Katz tells stories with
his own highly energetic, animated and interactive style
of storytelling. Michael's incredible character voices,
inventive movements and rubberlike, expressive face
captivates audiences of all ages: he has a way of creating
a magical realtionsip between the audience and performer.
Michael's performances awaken the audience to the richness
of a story, weaving together both the comic and the
profound. Michael's stories include multicultural folktales,
myths, original stories and personal narratives. Michael
has performed at theatres, concert halls, festivals,
school assemblies, and libraries throughout the U.S.
Michael's Assembly Performances
Because of Michael's extensive research of stories, his
repertoire is so vast he can find the right story for almost
any event. If you don't see a theme which interests you below,
please contact Michael and he can try to create a show for
you.
Multicultural Stories
In this program, Michael presents folktales from around the
world: Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. You can pick
the place, and he'll share the tale! The program will illustrate
the uniqueness of different cultures, and intriguing similarities
between them as well. The stories evoke laughter and develop
cultural awareness and pride.
Ghost Stories
Age appropriate ghost stories and scary tales from around
the world. Lower grades will giggle over giants and willy
nilly men, while the upper grades will get chicken skin and
goose bumps from the jump tales an errie stories they crave.
What's in a Story?
This assembly features multicultural folktales, original
stories, myths, and personal tales, retold in a highly animated
and energetic style that encourages students to broaden their
perspectives about what makes up a story, and energizes children
to read!
Do the Right Thing!
Multicultural folktales and original stories, which deal
with the consequences and morals learned from making good
and bad choices. Great for any time of the year, especially
Red Ribbon Week in October.
United States of Stories
Students will be entertained by the amazing variety of storytelling
styles which make up the American Patchwork including: tall
tales, folktales and native myths. They'll laugh at the rollicking
adventures of Pecos Bill from the West, soar with the Boy
Who Fed Eagles from the native tribes of Alaska, giggle and
gasp at the Talking Eggs from the Black American storytelling
tradition of the South and chuckle at the misadventures of
Lazy Jack from the rich Jack Tales tradition of the Appalachian
Mountains.
Jewish Folktales
This assembly features a lively telling of folktales and
original stories from the rich and hilarious Jewish storytelling
tradition. Through the stories, students will be given a general
introduction to the history and customs of Jewish culture.
Create your Own
Because of Michael's extensive research of stories, his repertoire
is so vast he can find the right story for almost any event.
If you don't see a theme which interests you below, please
contact Michael and he can try to create a show for you.
Cuentos De Mexico - Stories and Music from Mexico (Bilingual) New!
New! New!
This performance is a special collaboration with musician
Luis Perez. It is a bilingual presentation which includes
colorful folktales and personal stories from Mexico.
Leave it to Michael
What Michael is best at, finding the right stories for the
moment.
For booking info, contact
Michael.
"He has such
a gift for telling tales and reeling you into the story,
the kids were transfixed"
-- S.B. Independent
"Michael~ You are fantastic at what you do! After school, the second grade teachers couldn't stop talking about your assembly (which they referred to as the "best assembly this year" - and that's a huge compliment since we've had some amazing assemblies). Again, thank you - it was terrific!"
-- Jennifer Eppright, Oakley School
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