Nationally known story-performer Chris Fascione acts out the best of classical and contemporary children's literature and folktales in fun-filled, participatory shows tailored for specific age groups or family audiences. His comedic interpretations in such shows as "Bringing Literature to Life," "Juggling Funny Stories," and "Around the World" have been enjoyed in school assembly programs, library shows, park districts and special events from New England to California for the past 18 years. His unique combination of storytelling, mime, juggling and comedy creates colorful characters from literature who tell their stories as laughter abounds.

Chris Fascione
528 Woodbine Ave., Oak Park IL 60302
phone: 708-383-8788
email: chrisfascione@earthlink.net

Bringing Literature to Life...
and Bringing Children to Literature

Storyteller/actor Chris Fascione actively brings contemporary and traditional children's literature to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances.

Using a unique combination of storytelling, mime, clowning and a touch of juggling, Chris' shows educate, entertain and lead children into the world of books.

Chris is full of boundless energy and humor ad he acts out stories, poems and folktales in his fun-filled, participatory show. Now in his 15th season, Chris Fascione continues to delight audiences nationally from New England to Montana with his wondrously imaginative literary storytelling.

You'll see colorful characters from literature come to life in a program designed to promote reading, imagination and an interest in books. Many different cultures and literary styles are represented in his stories, all of which are available through the school or community library.

Each show is tailored for the specific age group of the audience. All programs are available for audiences ranging from pre-school to adult, in school assembly or parent night programs.

Funding assistance is available through the Illinois Arts Council, which has selected Chris to be in their ArtsTour roster.

Programs Available:

• Bringing Literature To Life

• Juggling Funny Stories

• Everyone's Environment

• Happy Halloween

• Around The World

• Christmas and Hanukkah Joy

All these shows contain material which can be adapted to various age levels. (All new stories for repeat bookings!) Workshops in conjunction with performances are available for every age group.

Chris Has Performed At:

• Taste of Chicago

• Connecticut Storytelling Festival

• Spring Valley Storytelling Festival

• Illinois Storytelling Festival

• Illinois Jewish Folk Arts Festival

• Society of School Librarians International

• Chicago Cultural Center

• Chicago Historical Society

• Children's Reading Roundtable

• Children's Memorial Hospital

• Chicago Children's Museum

• "Magic Door" CBS-TV Show

• Multiple Sclerosis Society Readathon

• Over 1,500 schools, libraries and park districts!