Storytelling with Miriam

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Fremont, CA

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Travels up to 90 miles

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Children's storytelling in library

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From medieval-themed storytelling of selected tale of the Decameron

Overview

Looking for spellbinding entertainment to make your events unforgettable? Miriam's storytelling weaves traditional fairy tales and folk tales into a tapestry of entertainment to enchant both children and adults.

Perfect for children's parties, private events, school and library entertainment, and more, Miriam customizes each performance to your event's needs. She can use stories as a medium for building cross-cultural understanding, creating personal transformation, and of course, creating fun and laughter. Let her show you the power of story!


Reviews

14 reviews

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Jill M.

May 8, 2026
Verified review

Highly Recommend

Miriam is a talented storyteller! She took my students on a journey through different worlds. Miriam was also flexible and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her!

Hired as: Storyteller


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Christine L.

October 29, 2025
Verified review

Spooktacular Halloween Storytelling for Library Event!

Attendees enjoyed some spooktacular Halloween Storytelling from Miriam at the San Leandro Public Library's annual Halloween Family Fun Fest event. Miriam was able to provide great storytelling that was suited for a wide range of kids, ranging from babies to ages 14, and their families. It was a great addition to the event to help tie it back to the Library.

Hired as: Storyteller


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Fr. M. S.

April 25, 2025
Verified review

What a hit!

The kids loved her!

Hired as: Storyteller


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Theresa A.

August 28, 2024
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The Whimsacle Hour

Thank you, Miriam! Miriam came out to our family camp night to tell a few stories that captured the audiance of adults and children of all ages. She kept the crowd captivated. Miriam is a theatrical story telller that can really project her voice to an audiance. Thanks for coming out.

Hired as: Renaissance Entertainment, Storyteller


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Ivi K.

December 11, 2023
Verified review

Amazing storytelling, very attentive

Miriam came to my daughter’s 6th birthday party and brought it to life. There were kids of mixed ages and all of them listened attentively as Miriam was in her element. My daughter was over the moon about the stories Miriam told and even told me after the party that she wants to be a storyteller when she grows up.

Miriam was great to work with from an organizing perspective too. She called after the booking was made to understand the details of the event. She came prepared with recommendations that met our criteria. She even worked a new story into her routine.

Hired as: Storyteller

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Booking information

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About

Miriam began storytelling in college as part of a Medieval and Renaissance recreation society. Within the society, her storytelling skill earned her the honor of being made a Companion of the Troubadour and appointed the Baronial Bard. After an apprenticeship with Boston area storyteller Alex Newman, she began performing for schools, libraries, bookstores, cafes, fairs, festivals, and parties.

An interest in theatrical storytelling inspired her to develop a 25-minute personal narrative story based on her quest to find the tomb of al-Mu'tamid, the 11th century poet-king of Seville, in Aghmat, Morocco. She performed the piece, "Touring al-Mu'tamid," at FronteraFest in Austin, TX and followed it several years later with "A Life for Love and Pleasure: Remembering Mata Hari." She has also created two theatrical shows that blended storytelling with circus arts: "Zoo of Mythical Creatures," which was performed at a series of street festivals in Fremont, and "Once Upon a Cabaret," which was performed at Dragon Theatre.

She also performed theater with the Vortex Repertory, Austin Bike Zoo, Chaotic Theater, and as a haunt actor with the Winchester Mystery House. She received the 2006 Austin Circle of Theatre's award for Best Ensemble Performance for her work as a Fury.

She received her MA in Folklore from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Past booked events

September 2026

26

Saturday

Restaurant/Bar Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Berkeley, CA

May 2026

07

Thursday

School Assembly

11:00am - 11:45am

•

Walnut Creek, CA

March 2026

26

Thursday

Cultural Event

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Boulder Creek, CA

February 2026

14

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

5:00pm - 5:15pm

•

Dublin, CA

December 2025

28

Sunday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Dublin, CA

October 2025

25

Saturday

Festival

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

San Leandro, CA

May 2025

10

Saturday

Festival

1:30pm - 3:30pm

•

Livermore, CA

April 2025

20

Sunday

Religious Celebration

1:30pm - 2:30pm

•

Cupertino, CA

October 2024

27

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Livermore, CA

August 2024

24

Saturday

Camp Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Moraga, CA

December 2023

09

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Berkeley, CA

08

Friday

School Assembly

3:30pm - 4:15pm

•

San Francisco, CA

02

Saturday

Festival

5:00pm - 5:30pm

•

Pleasant Hill, CA

August 2023

07

Monday

Camp Event

10:30am - 11:15am

•

Livermore, CA

October 2020

18

Sunday

Halloween Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

•

Marina, CA

01

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

San Francisco, CA

December 2019

07

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

11:30am - 12:30pm

•

Sunnyvale, CA

November 2019

02

Saturday

Festival

12:00pm - 1:00pm

•

Oakland, CA

October 2019

30

Wednesday

Halloween Party

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Millbrae, CA

September 2019

21

Saturday

Camp Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Calistoga, CA

February 2019

03

Sunday

Children's Birthday Party

1:30pm - 2:15pm

•

Atherton, CA

January 2019

26

Saturday

Children's Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:45pm

•

San Francisco, CA

October 2017

28

Saturday

Corporate Event

7:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Boulder Creek, CA

June 2016

18

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

San Jose, CA

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