About this episode
Legendary storyteller Joe Hayes discusses the importance of stories and imagination in storytelling.
What makes a great story? Spend time with legendary storyteller Joe Hayes, who has been telling stories for more than fifty years, sharing tales passed down through families, cultures, and communities of the American Southwest. Joined by the Kids Crew at the Outpost Performance Space, Joe explains why stories matter, how listeners help shape every story, and why imagination is such an important part of listening.
People in this episode
Guest: Joe Hayes
Topics covered
- storytelling
- imagination
- cultural tales
- listening skills
- family stories
Keywords
- storytelling
- Joe Hayes
- American Southwest
- imagination
- cultural stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Children's Hour Inc.
Places: American Southwest
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