Stuart H. Nager

Yonkers, NY

$300 - $3000

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

Stuart Nager is an interactive, improvisational Storyteller. He specializes in improvised Family Theater, classic storytelling, and The Fools of Chelm, a town where everyone thinks they are the wisest.

As a Workshop Coach, Stuart leads sessions in creativity, improvisation, creative writing, presentation skills, team building, and various theater arts programs. Stuart has led workshops across the US and London.

For Spring 2025, Stuart is not available on Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday. He is a Senior Instructor at a University.


Reviews

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Jon K.

June 15, 2022

Creative challenging engaging

Stuart’s storytelling and theater games sparked college students to break out of comfort zones and improvise. They results were transformative.
He’s personable, persevering and fun

Hired as: Leadership/Success Speaker

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Stuart H. Nager

Thank you. It was a pleasure.

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Booking information

Price range: $300 - $3000

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 120 minutes

Unions: Mercy Faculty Forward

What to expect

A Professional Storyteller, my programs run from improvised/self-written tales to classic world stories. My performances are interactive, and improvisation shows. I have appeared at Rennaisance Faires, arts festivals, libraries, classrooms, and theaters. My commitment is to create an inclusive, safe, non-judgmental space.

I've collaborated on programs with musicians and other professional storytellers on the needs of the booking.

As a workshop coach, my talents provide programs in theater arts, improvisation, storytelling, presentation skills, and I facilitate Professional Development programs for educators and corporate needs.

About

Stuart Nager is 100% creative.
He holds an MA in Educational Theater and an MA in Oral Traditions & Writing.

In 1994, Stuart created, managed, and performed with The Brothers Grinn, an improvisational storytelling theater troupe. He is proud of sharing the gift of laughter with over 1,100 improvised shows in the company's twelve years of existence. He created The Brothers Grinn educational programming for schools and community centers, including workshops across the United States.

Currently, Stuart is an Adjunct Professor at Mercy College (Communications, Critical Inquiry, and Movies Media) and a published writer. He runs virtual writer's critique groups.

Additional booking notes

I own a wireless head mic if the location does not have a mobile sound system.
Lights in the audience should be up for interaction.

Influences and inspiration

I've been mentored by Gary Austin (The Groundlings), Michael Gellman (Second City), Mick Napier (Annoyance Theater), and Jeff Wirth (Interactive Theater). My training with them helped hone my improvisational skills.

- Bill Irwin's versatility and commitment are inspirational. Having an aftershow discussion with Mr. Irwin was mind-enhancing.
- Anne Bogart's (SITI) writing has captured the essence of what it means to be a performer. I hold her book "And Then, You Act" as a pivotal work that fully resonated with me.
- Twyla Tharp for her creative fearlessness.
- Robin Moore for the heart he brings to the study of storytelling.

Setup requirements

Stage area should be bare and clean.

A working wireless sound system

Seating: Family performances - all parents must sit with their children. This is non-negotionable.

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