Bernadette Nason

Multiple award-winning storyteller, actress, and writer Bernadette Nason has studied all over the world, including Guildford Acting School, UK, and has performed on four continents. She received the 2025 John Henry Faulk Award for Storytelling Excellence. Nason has published two books: Tea in Tripoli and Stealing Baby Jesus, and appears in regional theatrical productions and movies like Miss Congeniality. Believing the power and influence of live storytelling can change the world, Nason produces thrilling programs of multicultural stories, mixing traditional telling with creative drama. Her acclaimed programs include ethnic world tales, holiday themes, and personal family yarns. With shows suitable for all ages, she presents in theaters, schools, libraries, festivals, conferences, retirement homes, and more. Working closely with educators, Bernadette offers entertaining, moral-based stories with content supporting STAAR requirements. If you need a specific program, Nason can tailor accordingly. With 35 years' experience, she has numerous collections available (and is always preparing new) but programs are carefully compiled seasonally for ease of selection and booking. Always available: stories for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chinese NY, Black History Month, Valentine's Day, Texas Flowers, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and all four seasons. New selections: "Dinosaur Tales" and "English Legends." Photo by Sam Bond Photography.