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Sharon Bebout Carr
Author, Storyteller, Performing Artist
I am a coal miner's daughter who grew up in the hills of western Kentucky. Stories and a love for the written word have always been a part of my life. I remember listening to my father tell stories about his nights underground in the coal mines. Before I could read, daddy would read to me from his favorite authors--Kipling, Tolstoy, Shakespeare. Those moments with my father are indelibly woven into my life and into the way I approach both writing and performance.
I am a published poet and playwright, a performing artist and a storyteller. I have a one person show, "The Kitchen Table" which has appeared in university venues across the country. I also am an experienced storyteller who adapts my stories to the venue and age range of the audience. I have a PhD in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Performance Studies, and have spent more than 20 years as a Professor of Speech Communication and Theatre. I would be happy to design a workshop on speaking, performing or storytelling for your organization, either in conjunction with a performance engagement or as a separate event. Please contact me for information about programs you are interested in hosting.
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