We've heard it all before... we rejoice in the retelling!
Missouri Storytelling, Inc.
(MO-TELL)
Welcome to the home of Missouri Storytelling, Inc. MO-TELL
MO-TELL was established in 1984 as Missouri's leading storytelling group for storytellers and listeners alike with the intention to promote and perpetuate storytelling throughout the state.
Throughout our history we have successfully reached Missourians by providing storytelling in the Missouri State Parks. Currently we provide storytellers to 12 state parks and/or historic sites in Missouri. We are seeking support to continue and increase our scope of venues and audiences.
Mission Statement
Missouri Storytelling, Inc. (MO-TELL) is an organization of storytellers and other interested persons dedicated to spreading the joy and the art of storytelling throughout Missouri.
Vision Statement
We envision that every Missourian will hear and share stories and keep the oral tradition alive.
Missouri Storytelling, Inc is a 501 c (3) non-profit membership organization with a board of directors consisting of the following people:
President Joyce Slater joyceslater20@gmail.com
Vice-President Sue Hinkel suehinkel1@gmail.com
Secretary Linda Kuntz iharilag@gmail.com
Treasurer Jackie Wright jpapawright@sbcglobal.net
At Large Gary Kuntz galirahi@aol.com
At Large Nancee Walker-Micham walkermicham@gmail.com
At Large Glen "Papa" Wright jpapawright@sbcglobal.net
Emeritus Perrin Stifel pstifelstl@earthlink.net
The Annual meeting is held in January at a designated location.
Activities sponsored by Missouri Storytelling, Inc
• Storytelling in the Missouri State Parks
• The Missouri Liar's Contest
• Storytelling and Story Writing Workshops
Membership Benefits
• Missouri State Park storytelling opportunities
• The Missouri Liar's Contest and educational opportunities
• A Monthly Newsletter
• Web site presence for members
• Affiliation with the National Storytelling Network
• Connection to all storytelling organizations in Missouri
MO-TELL Presents:
Listen to stories from MO-TELL's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@missouristorytellinginc.5093
Robert Daniels
Contact Robert Daniels at:
405 West Prairie St.
Olathe, Kansas 66061
913-744-7211
Biography:
Robert Daniels was Born in Des Moines, Iowa and currently lives in Olathe, Kansas. As a Storyteller he can transport his audience to times and places where stories were pass down by families through generations. His Stories themes (folklore, tall tales from the south, Ghost Stories, Historical Stories and Stories about his Childhood experiences). He can travel within 300 miles of the Kansas City area. Audience ages have a range from Children to Seniors. Buffalo solider, railroad worker, farm hand Costume’s and audience participation are part of his performances.
Mr. Daniels completed courses in oral storytelling and writing in 2022 and 2023 offered by the Mid-Continent Public Library Story Center.
He is a member of the Alexander/Madison 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo soldiers association, River and Prairie Story Weavers and Missouri Storytelling, Inc (MO-TELL). He has performed oral presentations with the Alexander/ Madison Buffalo Soldiers, Missouri Park department, Mahaffie farmstead Olathe, Kansas, Johnson County Developmental supports, Missouri Town Living History Museum, Mid-Continent Public Library Story Center, Kansas City Missouri Public Library and for Senior Groups in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa.