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In days of old, bards and troubadours roamed the countryside, telling their stories to anyone who wanted to hear. Today, we bring the bards’ tales to you with these intriguing stories and exciting adventures, performed for you by our own talented readers. Tune in and enjoy the story!

Door-to-Door Storytellers WAOB® Audio Theatre

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In days of old, bards and troubadours roamed the countryside, telling their stories to anyone who wanted to hear. Today, we bring the bards’ tales to you with these intriguing stories and exciting adventures, performed for you by our own talented readers. Tune in and enjoy the story!

    Picciola adapted by St. Saintine

    Picciola adapted by St. Saintine

    One man is in desperate need of hope as he sits in jail.  He finds something that inspires him to be a better person who is filled with hope.  Listen to “Picciola,” adapted by St. Saintine and read by Lawrence Cuda to hear what changed his life.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

    • 7 min
    The Man and the Satyr by Aesop

    The Man and the Satyr by Aesop

    Confusion of double dealings may not sustain a friendship as explained in the Aesop story, “The Man and Satyr.”  Read by Scott Walton.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

    • 1 min
    The Cowherd Whe Became a Poet by James Baldwin

    The Cowherd Whe Became a Poet by James Baldwin

    Inspiration can come to those with the humblest heart. Caedmon the Cowherd believed he had no talent for singing, but the voice in his dream encouraged him. Listen to what he does with it in, “The Cowherd Who Became a Poet,” by James Baldwin. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

    • 7 min
    Why Lincoln was called “Honest Abe” by Noah Brooks

    Why Lincoln was called “Honest Abe” by Noah Brooks

    Abraham Lincoln wasn’t just given his nickname for publicity – he earned it.  Listen to “Why Lincoln was called ‘Honest Abe’” to learn about all the great things that he did.  Read by Patrick Donnelly.  Audio Engineer Jacob Gorsich.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

    • 1 min
    The Scarf of the Lady translated by Hermine de Nagy

    The Scarf of the Lady translated by Hermine de Nagy

    A gracious lady welcomes new guests to her field. Little does she know that she will be blessed abundantly. Listen to “The Scarf of the Lady” that was translated by Hermine de Nagy to discover who these two guests are and what they do to the field. Read by Peg Bryan. Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

    • 7 min
    The Valentine Box by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

    The Valentine Box by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey

    Love can be expressed in a variety of ways, especially when you put others before yourself. Listen to “The Valentine Box” written by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey to see how in giving we receive. . Read by Renee Stockberger. . Audio Engineer was Jacob Gorsich.

    • 5 min

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