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
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 is part of a series:
THE ALCHEMY OF STORY
Learn the science, medicine, magic, and power of story through this transformational program that features 18 teachers from around the globe.
A program for leaders, healers, facilitators, guides, and elders in the making.
Learn more here:
https://leahlamb.com/story-for-healing-storytelling-training/
THE GRAPEVINE; GREAT STORYTELLING
Featuring BABA C AND LAURA SIMMS
Wednesday MAY 8 7:30 PM est ~ at Busboys and Poets
235 Carroll St. NW, Washington, DC
Takoma Park, DC for tickets go to:
FB link fb.me/e/417stnmUU
or https://fsgw.org/grapevine
THE GREAT MOTHER:
THE FEMININE PRINCIPLE IN TROUBLED TIMES +
STORYTELLING AND COMMUNITY MEDITATION
Sunday, May 12
2PM - 4PM
For registration and more details, please click here.
Puppets and the Story with Laura Simms
Storytelling and Workshop
with Puppets for Peace
Sunday May 19th, 2024
2 - 3:30pm ET
Please register here for this free members’ workshop HERE!
Ongoing: Monthly Thursdays 2024 * date change!!!!!
Sappho’s Found Story: a laboratory featuring one aspect
unique to storytelling each month
May 23, Thursday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST
LISTENING BENEATH THE SURFACE
we will explore the three simoultaneous levels on which a story takes place
On Zoom, salon and storytelling laboratory.
Single session sliding scale $40- $60
For full schedule
For registration and information, contact storymentor2010@gmail.com
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
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!
