O'Callahan, Jay

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O'CALLAHAN, Jay

O'CALLAHAN, Jay. American, b. 1938. Genres: Children's fiction, Songs/ Lyrics and libretti. Career: Storyteller and author. Has performed at theaters, conferences, and festivals, 1976-. Publications: FOR CHILDREN: Tulips, 1992; Orange Cheeks, 1993; Herman and Marguerite: An Earth Story, 1996. Contributor to anthologies. RECORDINGS FOR CHILDREN: The Little Dragon and Other Stories, 1983; Raspberries, 1983; Earth Stories, 1984; The Golden Drum, 1984; The Minister of Others' Affairs, 1984; Little Heroes, 1985; Petrukian, 1986; Six Stories about Little Heroes (video), 1986; Herman and Marguerite, 1986; The Strait of Magellan, 1987; Mostly Scary, 1987; The Island, 1988; The Gouda, 1989; The Silver Stream, 1990; Jeremy: A Christmas Story, 1991. Videos featuring O'Callahan performing original material: American Storytelling, Vol. 6: Hansel and Gretel/Miss Wunderlick/ Frogs, Dodge City, 1986; Family Circle Storyland Theatre, 1988. RECORDINGS FOR ADULTS: The Herring Shed, 1983; A Master Class (video), 1983; Village Heroes, 1986; Coming Home to Someplace New: Pill Hill Stories, 1990; The Dance, 1992; Father Joe: A Hero's Journey, 1994; Dancing with Fire, 1998; The Spirit of the Great Auk, 1997; Pouring the Sun, 2000; pill Hill Quartet, 2002; Two Pill Hill Classics: Glasseg and Politics, 2003. Address: Artana Productions, PO Box 1054, Marshfield, MA 02050, U.S.A. Online address: jay@ocallahan.com

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