Try the aact, African American children's theatre. They might have some leads.
story tellers mainly
story tellers mainly
They were educated by story tellers that told of the African history. They heard stories like Ananzi the spider.
Story-tellers.
Three famous story tellers are Aesop, Mark Twain, and Dr. Seuss.
They exist in the imagination of writers and story tellers for many generations.
Griots is the term for African storytellers. Most of the African tradition are still hand down in an oral traditions. The position of griots would be one of great respect.
I was listening to recent episode of "The Moth" -- an NPR show featuring story tellers. And Steve Burns was one of featured story tellers. While relating his story as a reluctant celebrity during his Blue's Clues days, he mentioned that he was living in Brooklyn.
Hercules was a myth and story tellers described him as they wanted. There is no physical description.
So the readers can take them seriously and really caring about their work to make it the best they can!
William Shakespeare died in England in 1592. He was one of the most influential story tellers of all time.
Passing the Baton The Joe Sims Milwaukee Striders Story - 2011 was released on: USA: 28 September 2011 (Milwaukee Film Festival)