Bringing people together through the art of spoken word. Joanna Demarest uses her voice, expressions, and imagination to transport listeners into different worlds, sharing folktales, myths, personal experiences, or original tales.
Each performance invites the audience to listen, laugh, and reflect, creating a shared experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and human connection. Whether it’s around a stage, in a cozy library corner, or outdoors under the stars, storytelling events remind us of the timeless power of stories to entertain, inspire, and unite communities.
Personal Narrative & Liar’s Tales – Misdirection and mayhem through familial misadventures in funny personal tales that seem to go in unexpected directions.
History Matters – Stories of Women in Conflict – History comes alive as Joanna brings to life the stories of women who survived the greatest conflicts in US History. From the landing of the Mayflower to World War I woman kept the home fires burning as the men fought for freedom. Hear history unfold in the lives of those who lived it!
Traditional & Fairy Tales – Programs of strong women, enchanted fairies, and chatty animals. Each tale teaches lessons about courage, kindness, wisdom, or morality while showing that bravery, kindness, and cleverness can overcome even the darkest magic.
