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School Performances
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A One Person Show - Researched, Written, and Performed by Katie Green
Mary Rowlandson (1635-1711) was the wife of the first minister of Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Katie Green performs history in the voice of the person who lived it.
 Mary Rowlandson writes about her captivity in terms of "removes". This map shows her eleven week journey with the Indians.
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Mary Rowlandson, portrayed by Katie Green, will
talk about her life in Colonial New England
reflect on her captivity by Indians and her reunion with her family
talk about her book, A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson
An exciting and entertaining way to learn about
Colonial settlements in New England
relations between Pilgrims, Puritans, and Indians
King Philip’s War
"I learned a lot about life in the Colonial times. Katie Green is a great storyteller!" Deb Cary, Massachusetts Audubon Society
":... very well presented. We were amazed at how much the students remembered a month later. Princeton history is in the curriculum, and Katie’s portrayal of Mary Rowlandson was very realistic." D. Cox and S. Schwarz, Thomas Prince School teachers
"I was impressed with the way Katie wove in the history and the perspective of the Native Americans." Betsy Beth, Librarian, Princeton Public Library
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New Programs for Young listeners
All-l-l-l Aboard!!
Kindergarten through Grade 2 students will sing and join Katie in rhythmic chants about railroads. They will participate in the classic story “I Think I Can”, learn about a locomotive that yearned to go off the tracks, and be introduced to John Henry.
The Iron Horse: Stories about Life on the Rails
Older students learn more about the role of railroads in the development of the U.S. Katie blends folklore and history in this exciting program from days gone by.
Travel the World with Story
Katie has a vast repertoire of stories from all over the world, including Puerto Rico, Central America, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Stories are selected to meet the needs of specific groups and curricula. Workshops are available for schools. Pre-school through grade one.
"Your storytelling performances were terrific. The students
loved your stories, and I did too. We want you back again."
Rosemary C., Librarian, South Elementary School, Bellingham, Massachusetts
Stories For and About Friends
In this program for young listeners and their families, Katie tells a magical blend of original stories and traditional tales. Audiences are delighted with participatory chants and songs. The program includes such stories as Pricilla - The Proud Mouse (a mouse tries to be important to others, and learns that she is valued for being herself); Drakestale (a duck gets what he wants with the help of his friends); Tishka (a suspenseful Russian folktale in which a boy is saved by a young goose); and The Hudgen Bed (a young child's problem sleeping at night is resolved with the help of a wise neighbor).
"I love how versatile you are, Katie. You are a marvelous storyteller!"
Jean Canosa-Albano, Springfield Public Library, Springfield, Massachusetts
The Red Hat: Adventure Stories for Young Listeners and their Adult Friends
Katie Green tells a selection of stories with songs and chants designed to enhance listening, speech, and language. The Red Hat is an original story about a fish who goes on a journey and returns with new knowledge. Slops is a Welsh folktale where children can practice sound discrimination, and The Enormous Turnip or Sody Saleratus allows young children to practice sequencing. This program includes Little House, a story told in American Sign Language. Hear these stories, sing a song, and make a quick craft to take home. Pre-school to grade 2.
"An absolute treat and delight."
Audience member, Wachusett Community Partnership for Children, Holden, MA
Stories For and About Friends
In this program for young listeners and their families, Katie tells a magical blend of original stories and traditional tales. Audiences are delighted with participatory chants and songs. The program includes such stories as Pricilla - The Proud Mouse (a mouse tries to be important to others, and learns that she is valued for being herself); Drakestale (a duck gets what he wants with the help of his friends); Tishka (a suspenseful Russian folktale in which a boy is saved by a young goose); and The Hudgen Bed (a young child's problem sleeping a night is resolved with the help of a wise neighbor).
"I love how versatile you are, Katie. You are a marvelous storyteller!"
Jean Canosa-Albano, Springfield Public Library, Springfield, Massachusetts
The Fire Bird: Russian Folk Tales
 Katie Green traveled and performed in Russia in 1993. Her portrayal of Russian characters such as Ivan, Vasillisa, and Baba Yaga are colorful and authentic. - Grade 3 - and older.
"You captured the spirit of my village in Russia,
and took me back home with your stories. Thank you so very much."
Audience member, Jefferson-Madison Central Library, Charlottesville, VA
"Tell it again! And again and again!"
Jose G., 5th grade, Lawrence, MA
Timeless Troll Tales
A program of Scandinavian stories and folk-lore about trolls. Stories include The Argument, The Troll with No Heart, and a Swedish version of The Changeling. Grade 3 - and older.
"I laughed, I wept, and I was totally surprised.
You really took me into a whole different reality!"
Sarah J., Special Education Teacher, Pelham, MA.
"What a diverse collection of folktales.
I love thinking about how human those trolls were!"
H. Maine, Scandinavian House, NYC.
Not-so-Grim Grimms' Tales
 Stories collected by the Grimms Brothers are especially selected for your listeners and told by Katie Green. Young listeners may hear Three Magic Wishes or The Fisherman's Wife, and more mature listeners enjoy One Eye Two Eyes, Three Eyes. Adults who love the justice portrayed in Grimms Brothers stories will like Katie's telling of The Juniper Tree on her audiocassette, The Little Mermaid and other fairy tales.
Hans Christian Andersen
Katie Green captures the depth of Andersen's stories and tells them the way he did: for the children, for the adults, and for the pure joy of it! Katie selects matches Andersen's stories for the season and tailors them for of the audience. Stories may include: The Little Mermaid (available on audiocassette), Little Ida's Flowers, The Tinder Box, The Princess and the Pea, The Fir Tree, The Butterfly, Five Peas in a Pod, It's Perfectly True, Mother Elderberry, The Ugly Duckling, The Shadow, and others.
The Andersen Program is adaptable for grade 2 to adult. The "heavier" Anderson tales are a fine basis for adult or teen workshops. Library performances for children may include a simple craft project.
"Listeners are fortunate to hear Katie Green tell these tales.
Even the youngest members of the audience were completely enthralled for an hour."
Margaret Read MacDonald, Ph.D., Bothell Public Library, Seattle, WA
See newspaper coverage for Andersen's 200th Birthday Celebration
The Image Maker and other stories from India and Pakistan
The story of The Image Maker is based on a story given to Katie by an 84 year old woman from India. In it, a man learns how his thoughts influence his accomplishments. The Image Maker is included in Spinning Tales, Weaving Hope. This program also includes two Pakistani folktales. The Chatee Maker is a humorous story in which a simple man succeeds. The Jackal, the Tiger, and the Brahman is a classic tale of wit and wisdom. Middle School and older.
"I will always remember the story about the man riding the tiger. It was hilarious."
Steven U. 7th Grade, Bancroft School, Worcester, MA.
The Singing Tree and other tales from the Middle East
Katie tells The Singing Tree, a story from 1001 Nights, a couple of Hodja tales, and a Jewish folk tale. Fast paced and full of visual imagery. Includes follow-up lesson with proverbs, on request. Excellent program for grade 3, middle school, and up.
Stories from Ancient Civilizations
Hear stories from Sumeria, Egypt, Macedonia, and Greece. This program includes myths, legends, and a folktale. Suitable for grade 3 and older.
"It is such a delight to see my students recognize names of people
and places that they have studied. This program is a wonderful
complement to our curriculum."
4th grade teacher, North Reading, MA
Greek and Roman Myths
 Katie's telling of these classic myths gives the characters breath and substance. Spell binding and colorful tales may include Demeter and Persephone, Psyche and Cupid, Perseus and Medusa, Pandora's Box, the flower myths, and others. Middle school - adult. Workshop available.
"Katie Green's artful telling brings these stories to life."
6th grade teacher, Leominster, MA
"I have always loved the Greek myths, but now that
I've heard you tell them, I know why."
Audience member, Oak & Stone Concert at the First Unitarian Church, Worcester, MA
Egyptian Myths
This program appeals to middle school students, teens, college students, and seniors. Katie introduces Egyptian gods and goddesses, shares a few of their stories, and tells several Egyptian creation myths. Workshops about Egypt are also available.
"I always used to get these things mixed up. Now I
know who's a pharaoh and who's a god."
6th grade students, North Reading, MA
"Wow! This is the best thing we've done all year!"
6th grade student, Fiske School, Wellesley Public School, Wellesley, MA
"Your talk was entertaining and informative. I hope
you come back again."
Workshop participant, Worcester Senior Center, Worcester, MA
Satni Kamose and the Mummies: Egyptian Folk Tales and Stories
 Katie tells a literary story from Ancient Egypt's 19th dynasty. The travels of Satni Kamose give students an opportunity to examine the geography and history of Egypt. In this program, Katie also tells a creation myth from Memphis and a "pour-quoi" story of the HooPoo bird.
"Every one of our students were on the edge of there seats. I loved it.
You are a marvelous storyteller."
5th grade teacher, Berkeley Carroll School, Brooklyn NY
The follow-up workshop in the classroom is a power-point presentation of the Nile River of yester-year and today, looking at the changes brought about by the construction of the Aswan High Dam at Abu Simbal.
Seasonal Programs
Katie Green has many stories for the Fall and Winter seasons. Contact Katie Green to discuss story selection to match your listeners' age level and interests.
Katie may make slight changes in the story selection in your School Performance Program to better match your audience.
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