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
“I was in pain all the time, except when I was writing or dancing.”
- Sabrina D., displaced camp in Haiti
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
SPECIAL ON LAURA SIMMS RECORDINGS THIS WEEK
Better Listen is offering my recordings for a 40% discount in celebration of the possibilities of peace and compassion. Check it out.
Laura opens Speak Peace at Story Space
September 17, Tuesday
7:15 pm. EST.
I am telling a weave of gorgeous tales
To Join The Zoom Meeting Click Here
Meeting ID: 826 7689 5129
Power of Storytelling:
Engaging Audiences Beyond the Fourth Wall
An interview with Laura Simms by Daniel Monaghan
Watch on NTD.com
Laura is Teller in Residence in Jonesboro, Tennessee
at the International Storytelling Center
September 23 - 28
2:00PM EST daily
A complete list of events and tickets can be found
Buy tickets at International Storytelling Center
NEW CLASS BEGINS. - The Great Story Immersion:
The Dreamer and the Dream
Sundays, October 27 - December 22 (skip nov.26)
11 am - 1 pm EST
Sliding Scale
On Zoom
Register here and read and fill out this form.
Contact Laura at storymentor2010@gmail.com.
Ongoing: Every Tuesday - 5-7pm EST
STORY ALONE TOGETHER
On Zoom 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
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.
Play & Download at BetterListen!
