MICHAEL “Badhair” WILLIAMS http://www.badhair.org/
Michael “Badhair” Williams has been traveling the country telling pioneer Appalachian folktales in schools and concert halls for over 45 years. He has performed to the delight of audiences at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Smithsonian, at the Knoxville Worlds Fair, and in libraries and schools across the nation.
Stories about heroes like Jack and the Bean Stalk and many other folk heroes and heroines come to life with this experienced teller. These folktales underpin the foundation of the pioneer culture and westward
migration across America. His performances and workshops with children and adults in institutional and school settings teach to the core standards and are beloved by the students. Please consider a professional storyteller, Michael B Williams.
Contact Michael Williams at badhair@badhair.org
Artist Work Samples
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Michael “Badhair” Williams has been traveling the country telling
pioneer Appalachian folktales for over 40 years Stories about heroes like Jack and the Bean Stalk and heroines like Mutsmag come to life with this experienced teller. These folktales underpin the foundation of the pioneer culture across America. These stories are for K-3rd and include Wiley and the Hairy Man, Mutsmag and a participatory demonstration of wooden folk toys.
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Michael “Badhair” Williams has been traveling the country telling
pioneer Appalachian folktales for over 40 years Stories about heroes like Jack and the Bean Stalk and heroines like Mutsmag come to life with this experienced teller. These folktales underpin the foundation of the pioneer culture across America. These stories are for 4-6th and include the stories Big Jack Little Jack, Frankie and Jonnie and a participatory demonstration of wooden folk toy
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Michael “Badhair” Williams has been traveling the country telling
pioneer Appalachian folktales for over 40 years Stories about heroes like Jack and the Bean Stalk and heroines like Mutsmag come to life with this experienced teller. These folktales underpin the foundation of the pioneer culture across America. These stories are for k-6th, include the stories Soap Soap Soap and Jack in the Giant’s Newground and a participatory demonstration of wooden folk toy
Lesson Plan Example: Download File
