Who
is William and what does he do?
William is
portrayed by David Daugherty. David has worked with children
for
over 18 years. David currently teaches kindergarten in Marshalltown,
Iowa. David is a member of the Bardic Realm, a group dedicated to
storytelling and keeping the art alive. William has performed at many
different events including, schools, libraries, special events, church
camps, family functions, Renaissance fairs, and Celtic festivals.
William uses many different props including: Midnight , his juggling
sticks, dragons tears, magical pirate treasure and of course Blackjack
the Dragon. The Grand
Marquise of Carabas and her pet Halee frequently travel with William.
Paper cutting, audience participation,
and student
actors are just a few of the styles William uses to tell his stories.
Some of the stories William likes to tell are: The Secret, Grandpa's
Castle, Blackjack's bug house, The Spider With The One Black Eye, and
of course Looking for
Dragon Eggs. A basic program
consists of 15-20
minutes of interacting with the kids
before the program, a 30-40 minute program, based on what you want, and
10-15
minutes of interacting with the kids after the program. William is
always happy to make accommodations to meet your needs.
What are people
saying about
William?
"I have seen William (aka
Dave) tell
stories with kids of all ages...he really engages them both by his
style and and characterization, as well as the interactive nature of
the stories. His love for both children and
storytelling really
comes through." -Joa Laville
-Youth Services Librarian
-Marshalltown Public Library
"An excellent way for me
to unwind and not
have to think about anything except being entertained."
-Marcie
Sienknecht -Marshalltown Public Schools
"William and Blackjack
amazed and
delighted children of all ages at the Summer Reading program at
Melbourne Public Library!"
-Jennifer Pelfry -Melbourn Public
Library
"William (David
Daugherty) combines his
enthusiasm for teaching children and enjoyment of Renaissance lore to
provide an entertaining, participatory storytelling experience for all.
I have attended several of his performances, each time enjoyed
watching Dave, the audience and participating myself. His costume,
accent, actions and humor add to the stories he tells."
-Sandy
Vas -retired Educator
"William takes both young
and old alike on
a wonderful romp through Sherwood Forest. Kids can't wait to get up and
participate in his fun-loving tales. Even the older students get into
his stories. This is not your usual story hour! "Dragon tears" will be
shed by all when it's time to go home."
-Ann Heying -Former Site
Coordinator -All Stars Program