Performances
Laura combines ancient myth and symbolic story with personal narrative.
She creates an uncanny depth of engagement, bringing the ecomythic world into our everyday lives. Her voice, characterizations, presence and relationship to audiences of all ages are legendary. Her work is dedicated to excellence and compassion in the world.
These performances restore our joy and reconnect us with each other, and the world of spirit and nature. She offers full stage concerts, tailor made events, and performs for adult, as well as family and child audiences.
Storytelling in the World
Laura collaborates worldwide on projects that focus on storytelling as compassionate action, social justice, personal and community healing, gender equality, nonviolence, mindfulness, and ecological awareness. She has worked with a wide diversity of organizations including International Medical Corps, Mercy Corps, Norwegian People’s Aid, The Healng Story Alliance and The Constellation.
“Laura’s global influence in the practice of oral storytelling for peaceful means , healing, and community building is transcendent.”
~ Elinor Benjamin, President of Canadian Storytellers
“Laura Simms is a force for good in the world.”
~ Lance Brunner, director Contemplative Practices , UK
The Art of the Storyteller
Laura brings decades of experience to her teaching. Her courses and workshops are a revelation into the unique qualities of storytelling today. Her process provides a rare opportunity to understand how stories function as a bridge to a timeless sense of presence. Each course, whether an individual coaching session, extended mentorship or workshop are life changing, and practical.
Through our storytelling, we address the dilemmas of our times with profound humor and compassion.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned storyteller, a speaker, leader, writer, or actor, Laura will take you into the art of genuine oral storytelling.
“Irresistible… Laura Simms is a major force in the renaissance of storytelling in America.”
“Laura Simms is a great medicine woman. The stories she tells penetrate our hearts.”
“… Laura performs the essence and heart of storytelling.”
“One of the great storytellers of our time and an extraordinary teacher.”
Upcoming Events
A new GREAT STORY IMMERSION
begins APRIL 14 - MAY 19
The extraordinary Inuit Story of SEDNA: SHE WHO IS BENEATH THE SURFACE
11 am - 1pm Six Sundays Open to all levels of experience or love of storytelling
To receive more information for this collaborative indepth exploration of a single story
please write to Laura at storymentor2010@gmail.com
there is a sliding scale $250 - $450
THE STORY OF HARITI MA -
Or She Who Stole Away The Suffering of the World
Transforming an Ogre into a Benefactor
A recording will be available to stream SOON!
please consider making a donation to
my paypal page at storymentor2010@gmail.com, or venmo @Laura-Simms.
Ongoing: Every Tuesday - 5-7pm EST
STORY ALONE TOGETHER
On Zoo A dedicated time for pursuing creative and administrative work and tasks with support.
$250 for year/$70 for 10 Tuesdays
For registration and information, contact storymentor2010@gmail.com
Ongoing: Monthly Thursdays 2024 * date change!!!!!
Sappho’s Found Story: a laboratory featuring one aspect
unique to storytelling each month
APRIL 11
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
PLACES - The emerging geography of space
Explore how a story comes to life
On Zoom, salon and storytelling laboratory.
Single session sliding scale $40- $60
For full schedule
For registration and information, contact storymentor2010@gmail.com
WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
live in Fairfax, VA and on Zoom
Friday - Sunday March 15 - 17
Laura is one of the featured storytellers
for full schedule, fees etc:
https://www.bettersaidthandone.com/2024/02/28/womens-storytelling-festival-guide/
Stories of Peace in Times of War
Available Sale Download
"There is a big peace and a little peace.
There is no little war,
even a matchstick can burn down a village."
-Amadou Hampate Ba (UNESCO, 1948)
Tales from the Middle East, Russia, and Ukraine.
Purchase view: WisdomFeed+ Presents: Stories of Peace in Times of War
