Meet our Storytellers!
Of its numerous members, several Story Spinners can be hired for your next party, event, workshop, or school group. These Story Spinners would love to come tell entertaining and educational stories to your group of children or adults. Please contact them directly at the email addresses listed.
Gloria Cangelosi
Gloria Cangelosi is a teller of stories - to her family, to her schoolchildren, to her coworkers, to anyone who will listen. She has been a StorySpinner for over 30 years and loves to delight audiences with her tales. Gloria would be happy to to bring her love of stories to your next event. Please contact her at [email protected].
Gloria Cangelosi is a teller of stories - to her family, to her schoolchildren, to her coworkers, to anyone who will listen. She has been a StorySpinner for over 30 years and loves to delight audiences with her tales. Gloria would be happy to to bring her love of stories to your next event. Please contact her at [email protected].
John Steven Crowley
John Steven Crowley is an award-winning storyteller and actor who has performed in theatres around the country. John grew up in Chicago and draws many of his stories for children and adults from the African-American experience. He can be seen performing at StorySpinner events and Festival. John would be happy to tell stories at your next event and can be reached at [email protected].
John Steven Crowley is an award-winning storyteller and actor who has performed in theatres around the country. John grew up in Chicago and draws many of his stories for children and adults from the African-American experience. He can be seen performing at StorySpinner events and Festival. John would be happy to tell stories at your next event and can be reached at [email protected].
Ed Boer
Ed Boer loves sharing stories from "Days Long Ago" and "Once Upon a Time." He brings a treasure chest (aka "The Story Box") filled with props and stories. For over 15 years, his stories have delighted children and adults with a child-like love of stories. For more information, please contact Ed at edboer[email protected].
Ed Boer loves sharing stories from "Days Long Ago" and "Once Upon a Time." He brings a treasure chest (aka "The Story Box") filled with props and stories. For over 15 years, his stories have delighted children and adults with a child-like love of stories. For more information, please contact Ed at edboer[email protected].
Gretchen Weaver
Gretchen Weaver is a gifted musician and storyteller who delights audiences of all ages as she combines music, story and puppets in her retellings of folk tales still told around the world. Gretchen also enjoys Biblical storytelling. Please contact Gretchen at [email protected].
Gretchen Weaver is a gifted musician and storyteller who delights audiences of all ages as she combines music, story and puppets in her retellings of folk tales still told around the world. Gretchen also enjoys Biblical storytelling. Please contact Gretchen at [email protected].
Meet Ray Dill – Storyteller with Heart and Humor
Ray Dill is a seasoned storyteller known for his humorous and inspiring personal tales that connect deeply with audiences. With over 17 years as a dedicated Toastmaster and a multi-award-winning speaker at every level of competition, Ray brings a polished presence and a warm, engaging style to every performance.
Each of Ray’s stories runs about seven minutes—just long enough to take you on a journey, but short enough to leave you wanting more. Whether he’s sharing a life lesson wrapped in laughter or a heartfelt moment that lingers, Ray’s clean, well-crafted content resonates especially with mature audiences.
Equally at home on intimate stages or in front of large crowds, Ray is available for storytelling events, club programs, private functions, and gatherings of all kinds. His storytelling isn’t just entertainment—it’s connection, reflection, and a good laugh when you least expect it.
Book Ray for your next event—and get ready for a story well told. [email protected]