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?
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
Summer Reading Club programs
Each year Alan designs programs around the theme of the year’s Summer Reading Club – usually versions for younger audiences, older listeners, even teens and adults
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.
Are the programs live or pre-recorded?
All programs are live. Questions and interaction are encouraged.
updated 1/19/2021