Storyteller
“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world”
The Storyteller
Genevieve Aichele’s storytelling career began at the age of 8 when she was cast as the Narrator in a Brownie troupe performance.
Beloved childhood books included a book of Chinese fairy tales, Tales from Shakespeare by Charles & Mary Lamb, and Danny Kaye’s Stories from Many Lands.
Genevieve has incorporated storytelling into every aspect of her performing and teaching career. She has performed both personal and traditional stories solo and in collaboration with other artists, and has produced the New Hampshire Theatre Project Storytelling Festival since 2017.
Genevieve currently tours with musician Randy Armstrong in World Tales, and their two recordings have received national and international acclaim. www.armstrongandaichele.com
Yet by your gracious patience
I will a round, unvarnished tale deliver.
—William Shakespeare, Othello, Act I, Scene 3
WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE
Digging For Gold: Mythologizing Personal Stories
In programs like Moth Radio, people are encouraged to tell their life stories but, just like traditional myths and legends, these “true tales” can also become powerful tools for healing, teaching, inspiring and community-building. Explore techniques from traditional folktales, docu-drama and applied theatre to transform personal tales into stories both universal and archetypal.
Introduction to Storytelling Techniques
What makes a good story? What makes a good storyteller? Participants will explore story structure, and the use of imagery, metaphor, action and dialogue, along with presentation and public speaking tips. Additional focus on finding resource material, learning traditional tales, exploring your own personal style of telling, using traditional bardic riffs and storytelling rituals, creating vivid imagery, characters, action, and dialogue.
Creating Vocal Characters
Learn simple techniques that every professional performer depends on – how to project your voice without straining, how to speak clearly, find your most powerful vocal tone, and the art of breathing properly. Explore different ways to create unique characters through tone, resonance, placement, volume and diction. Tips for vocal health too!
Storytelling Credentials
World Tales, with musician Randy Armstrong, touring currently
World Tales, Volumes 1& 2, Crimson Ark Music, 1996 & 2007
1997 Outstanding Award, Parent Council LTD
1998 Outstanding Award, Parents Guide to Children’s Media
2001 and 2007 Children’s Music Web Awards for Classic Recording
New Hampshire Theatre Project Annual Storytelling Festival, 2017-2020
Additional credits:
Resurrection, solo storytelling & music
Gently Gone, solo storytelling & music
Flower Power, solo storytelling & music
Transformations: Songs & Stories, solo storytelling & music
Campfire Songs & Stories, with musician Deborah Stuart
Womenswerk, with Pat Spalding & Lysa James
Fabulous Faerie Tales, New Hampshire Theatre Project
Beyond Myth, Kitchensink Theatre
“Yesterday’s performance was wonderful beyond expectation, simply mesmerizing. The haunting music played on those exotic instruments, the dramatic and evocative storytelling (folktales of the past but only too timely!), the rich costuming and, Genevieve, the very way you move, and then that special ability to engage your audience…the effect was powerful and riveting. ”
