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mail at tyrtle dot com

toronto, ontario, canada

Let’s book a story adventure

Award-winning true stories that linger like good song lyrics. As a Moth GrandSLAM champion and NPR-featured storyteller, I craft performances that move audiences from laughter to tears and back again.

Whether you need:

  • A true story that makes adults laugh, then unexpectedly sigh
  • A fictional tale that takes a left turn into delightful weirdness
  • A kids’ story where the audience outsmarts the villain (every time)

I’ve got you covered. No flashy gimmicks, just stories that linger like a good conversation.

For Adults

True Stories
Real-life tales from my own misadventures, like living in a yurt for 2 years with a newborn. Perfect for:

  • Themed events (comedy nights, podcasts, or gatherings where people actually listen)
  • Crowds who like their humor warm and their endings satisfying

Fictional Stories
Imagined tales that might include:

  • Fairy tales made for grown-ups
  • Traditional folktales
  • Gentle audience participation (because sometimes the crowd has better ideas than I do)
    Ask about custom stories for your event. I love a creative challenge.

For Kids

I treat young audiences like co-conspirators in storytelling. Options include:

  • Interactive Tales (Should the hero take the bridge or the slide? You decide!)
  • Workshops (Where kids learn to turn “What if…?” into full-blown adventures)

here’s how it works

Performance Options

  • Featured storytelling sets (10-45 minutes)
  • Themed performances for your event
  • Interactive audience workshops

What Makes My Shows Unique

  1. Raw, personal stories with universal resonance
  2. Perfectly paced emotional arcs
  3. Adaptable to any venue

booking


From Moth GrandSLAM to True Stories Told Live, I’ve told stories in:

  • ICB in Bangalore, India
  • St. John’s Storytelling Festival
  • Outdoor stages where squirrels occasionally join the audience
  • and many more


Let’s create an unforgettable storytelling experience for your audience. Tell me about your event. Email mail@tyrtle.com with:

  1. Your event type (festival, school visit, backyard storytelling hour)
  2. Event date (it’s okay if you’re not sure)
  3. Audience age (adults, teens, older kids, small kids, all ages)
  4. Any requests (“keep it under 20 minutes” / “no spiders, please”)
  5. Location (outside the GTA, travel costs must be covered)

Here’s what happens next

  • You’ll receive a reply within 24 hours.
  • We’ll discuss your event.
  • You’ll get a customized proposal.