Description
Toni Simmons is an award-winning, dynamic, and engaging storyteller and author who brings new life to her stories with songs, rhythms, chants and audience participation. Toni is a former librarian and drama teacher who has presented her multicultural tales throughout the US. She has captivated audiences at many festivals including the National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place, the National Black Storytelling Festival and the Texas Storytelling Festival. Internationally, she has performed in schools in South Africa, in Germany and in Mexico. Her interactive sessions also use creative drama with a variety of age-appropriate folklore. The audience is taken on an imaginary story trip to different continents all the while helping to tell the stories. Her programs are designed to motivate, inspire and educate while being entertaining. These programs include but are not limited to Summer Reading, Black History Month, Multicultural Day, Juneteenth, and Read Across America. She performs at schools, libraries, churches, festivals, and museums. Young and old listeners are enchanted by Toni Simmons’ stories. Photo by Rex Nash.
Additional information
| Discipline | Words |
|---|---|
| Contact name | Toni Simmons |
| Contact address | 19114 Watchful Willow Drive Cypress TX 77433 |
| Phone 1 | 972-765-4741 |
| Phone 2 | |
| Public Performance | $500 – $2, 000 |
| School performance | $500 – $1, 500 |
| Workshop fees | $500 – $1, 500 |
| Travel per diem lodging | $0 – $1, 000 |
| City | Cypress |
| Website | |
| Special audiences | Festivals, Hands-on activities, Libraries, People with disabilities, Schools, Seniors |
| School audiences | Elementary, High, Middle, Pre-K |
| Venue size | Larger, Medium, Smaller, Unplugged, Very Large |
