Storytellers "Circle of Excellence"
NLP-Based Workshop


Here is what Storytellers said:

St George, UT
Storyfest 2007
Organized by LaRee Jones

Carol, a Storyteller and Master Practitioner of NLP, designed an adaptation of a Neuro-Linguistic Programming process called "Circle of Excellence."


 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve, 2007 guests from Connecticut, Michigan, California, Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Maine enjoyed Carol's storytelling program at Solitude Mountain Ski Resort in Utah!



Bend, Oregon Storytellers Comment


Gaia Creates Herself
--a Sacred Earth mythic tradition

 

Rindercella and the Prandsome Hince (Chince Prarming!)

 

 

Draper Elementary
Super Literacy

"Reading Weaves Magic"

 

 

 

See what the Salt Lake Tribune had to say about Carol.

Here is a link to the article!

 

http://sltrib.com/slc/ci_3558948

StoryFest 2006

The Tale of
Ladle Rat Rotten Hoof

"The whooshclutter rumbled to her residue!"

(The woodcutter ran to her rescue.)

We got to enjoy this delightful variation based on a popular story again!

Olympus Tellers performed on September 12, 2006

12:00 Noon at
The Utah Gallivan Center

Lunch Bunch Event

 

 

 

 

Watch for even more Storytellers during the 2008 Lunch Bunch season!

2007
We enjoyed

Karl Behring
June 27

Carol Esterreicher
July 2, August 9, and September 11

Rachel Hedman
June 1, and
June 22

 

 

 

 

 

Guidelines for Fracturing Tales are featured in Carol's book.

Visit
[Workshops] page.

See Amazon.com for remaining copies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salt Lake Tribune Close up

 

 

 

 

 

 

An invitation to family celebration


Taylorsville Dayzz

At the last "moke of stridnight" the magic will "sippadear!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applause!

"I loved this! It is so worthwhile to experience the calm and the confidence needed before the "storm" or the test of our ability and talent."
--LaRee Jones, Conference Organizer

"I think it will grow and develop with my life experiences and with my changing needs. I love the circle I created!"
--Wendy Gourley, storyteller

"Whether this workshop is taken one time or many times, there is always room for more excellence."
--Rachel Hedman, storyteller and recipient of the J.J. Reneaux Emerging Artist grant.

"...Now I can take my Circle of Excellence with me whenever I step into my role as a Storyteller. I see other applications for it in other roles in my life."
--Suzanne Hudson, storyteller

"Something different--it may really help me relax before a performance."
--Lori Hanson, storyteller

"I'm going to try this!"
--Omar Hanson, storyteller

 

Christmas Eve (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) It's a tradition!

What did you like best about this storytelling program?

"the spirit of Christmas that Carol conveyed"

What suggestions do you have for Carol?

"none--perfectly wonderful."

--Cara Kennedy, parent
Orlando, Florida

 

 

 

 

"I enjoyed both of your stories I like the use of your body language that also helped in telling the stories!"
--Diana Velasquez

"Your voice tone, animation, repetition (light to dark), created an enchanting atmosphere."
--Carolyn Flowers

 

 

 

 

 

Jordan School District Literacy Specialists hire Carol to tell stories at literacy events.


Reading Weaves Magic at Draper Elementary School's Super Literacy Event March 25, 2006

Carol told the tairy fale of Beeping Sleauty and taught the students a magic trick too!

"It's a fun and energetic way to tell stories to younger children." I'd like to see you "interact the spoonerisms with the audience." --Alisha Willett

"The story was funny." I liked "learning how to do the string thingy," (magic trick) --Kyle Brown

 

 


StoryFest 2006

What a wonderful gathering of like hearts ready to connect with each other by way of story!

The Story:

Carol "brought the house down" at the Saturday night Children's concert with her hilarious delivery of Ladle Rat Rotten Hoof. After the story, children were overheard rehearsing their fascination with the strange sounding word substitutions "wooshclutter.....wooshclutter....whooshclutter."

After hearing "Ladle Rat Rotten Hoof," audience members shared the following:

"I had lots of children there and I loved how you involved them and how much they laughed and enjoyed your story." -- Rene Sheets.

"You certainly are a good example of what you teach!"
--Derle Thorpe, Logan Utah

"Carol, I always enjoy hearing you perform your unusual stories. You have such a unique depth of knowledge when it comes to words and how they fit into the English language. It's poetry!"

--Billie J. Jones, President
Olympus Chapter/Utah Storytelling Guild

 

 

"I love to watch Carol as she plays with words while telling stories. Her listeners hang on her every word as she delights them with stories like Ladle Rat Rotten Hoof."
--Suzanne Hudson, Olympus Chapter of Utah Storytelling Guild

 

"...simply delightful! The clever switches in language were masterful!"
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-Karla Huntsman, Utah Storytelling Guild

 

"I really liked how funny reversing the letters was and how you had to really engage and think about it. The gestures and actions were great. It was an all around good time for everyone re-experiencing an old favorite!"

--Susie Nilsson, Storyteller

"I loved the play on words. You are phenomenal to carry these mixed up words throughout a whole story. You have the ability to take a well-known story and breathe new life into it. Your stories are delightful and funny. I don't know how you do it.

Carol, I loved the way your story progresses and your pacing based upon the audience feedback. You know how to read your audience."

--Janine Nishiguchi,
Storyteller & former President of
The Utah Storytelling Guild

 

 

 

 

The Storyfest Workshop:

I wonder about ways to develop new stories. Thanks for all the great ideas. --Derle Thorpe

Derle attended Carol's workshop:
Fracture a Fairy
Tale Snapshot.

Derle's group which included three storytellers produced The Blue-Suspendered, Purple Hat, Muddy Boots Boy! Reciting the list of goodies in the basket was truly a tongue twisting experience.

 

What I liked best about your Fractured Fairy Tale workshop was "all the different ideas and ways to fracture a story. It gets me thinking."
--Laurie Allen, Secretary, Utah Storytelling Guild

 

From the Salt Lake Tribune's Close-Up Correspondent.

Carol,

Congratulations on the class! I am so excited for you and I think it’s such a great practice to be spreading around that nothing but good can come from that. Very exciting. I’am still interested in doing a story on NLP, I just haven’t pinpointed the publication for it.

Good Luck! 

-Lynda

 

 

After East Mill Creek's 6th Ward Halloween party for youth ages 12-18, comments included, "Thank you so much for providing such enjoyable entertainment! You were the perfect addition to our Halloween activity."

Sincerely,
Susan Bagley

"Tickled Tales" are Terrific!

Following an Sandy/Draper Close-up article in the Salt Lake Tribune, here's what some of the readers had to say!

Hi Carol,
I just read your news article in the Tribune-A spinner of smiles.  What a great article.  That is awesome to have them write such a neat article about YOU.  I didn't know you have written a book and I have enjoyed your web site also.  Carol your such a wonderful person I always enjoy hearing about the funny stories or magic you do.  Thank you for sharing your article with me.  See you soon.         Amy

Farmington Cultural Arts Council Storytelling Festivals
2005
, 2007, and 2008
The Farmington Cultural Arts Council wishes to thank you for participating in our Storytelling Festival. Your work was greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you so much."

 



 

 

Christmas Eve, 2004 and 2005
Carol, Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for doing such a wonderful presentation last evening. We really appreciate you having taken the time to come on Christmas Eve. Your wonderful talent added so much to the evening for our guests.

We look forward to having you back!
--Jim Roberts, Solitude Mountain Resort



" I love to see your humor emerging in your telling. Its delightful to see how much fun you have telling these funny stories. It helps the audience to have more fun too."
--Suzanne Hudson, Olympus Chapter/Utah Storytelling Guild





"What a gifted storyteller and what fun for the audience. It is wonderful when people share their talents so willingly for the enjoyment of others."
--Marlene Biehler and Eleanor Bass
Taylorsville Arts Council/Taylorsville Dayzz Committee



After presenting a brief version of Rindercella and the PrandsomeHince at an entertainment showcase at the Sandy Senior Center, an audience member commented, "I wish you had done the longer version!" --Keith Hodge, Sandy Senior Center



Thank you for the wonderful job you did telling stories in the Bowery at our Pumpkin Patch event. I was able to listen from "afar" and thoroughly enjoyed your performance."
--Jan Harris, Director of Programs.
This is the Place Heritage Park

Salt Lake City, Utah

Audiences in general have commented "hilarious!" "fun!" "different!"
They are often amazed and ask "How in the world are you able to do that?"(speak in spoonerisms)



At This is the Place Heritage Park's Candlelight Christmas Event,
Carol's telling of author Cynthia Rylant's touching story, Silver Packages drew applause over and over again!

Carol "warmed up"some of her audiences with a novel version of
The Night Before Christmas. So, next December, when you plan your holiday event, be sure to ask Carol to tell The Chright Before Nistmas (spoonerism version).



StoryFest at Weber State University
Storytellers, teachers, councilors, retired health care professionals and other participants agreed that Carol was well-prepared and knowledgeable.

"This was an excellent workshop. It was fun to learn new inventive ideas to get children involved in
writing stories and using their imaginations!"
--Mary Halverson, Member/Utah Storytelling Guild


"I only wish you could pocket your knowledge in a pill. Thank you."
-- Ho Williams, a writer and promoter of storytelling


You are one "smokin'" Storyteller!
--Lloyd Alexander, President Metro Club of Toastmaster's International




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