Alan Irvine's Storytelling Programs
Alan has programs for Schools and Libraries.
All programs can be offered on-line or in-person.
Programs can be offered in various lengths and formats, and designed for different ages.
What sort of Programs does Alan offer?
For America’s 250th:
American Ghost Stories: Chilling tales from the colonial era up to today, from the Outer Banks to the deserts of Nevada. Ghosts seeking revenge, swamp monsters hunting a meal, the newly deceased just trying to find some rest. Explore America’s supernatural side.
Folktales and Legends of the World
Including folktales from
United States
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Central Asia
East Asia
Middle East
Africa
Latin America
Good for Diversity programs
Irish and Celtic
Folktales, legends, Celtic myths from Ireland, Scotland, Wales
Ghost Stories
Of various levels of scariness- from mildly scary and humorous for young listeners– to appropriate for all ages- to very scary-adults only
Stories of King Arthur
And other medieval era tales
Pennsylvania History Stories
Non-fiction tales of
The French and Indian War
The Whiskey Rebellion
The Keelboat era on the Ohio
The Civil War
The Homestead Strike
Pennsylvania’s Forgotten History
Shakespeare
Adaptations of many of Shakespeare’s plays including
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
And comic Quick Versions of many plays
Greek Myths
Holiday Stories
What if I need something else for my program?
Alan is always happy to work with you to develop the program and theme that works for you. With a repertoire of several hundred stories, Alan can come up with what you need.
updated 8/15/2026