Mark Binder - Author Storyteller

- Fun stories for children, families or adults.
Mark's programs are all customized.
He holds listeners enraptured with stories that range from traditional classics to outrageous tall tales and even autobiographical lies.
Stories range from classics like "Cinderella Spinderella" or "The Three Pigs to outrageous adventures in"It Ate My Sister" and "Izzy Abrahmson's The Village Life".
You can pick the stories you want to hear, or allow Mark to "Omakase" -- select stories that are appropriate.
Mark has a huge repertoire of stories for all occasions and times of year. These are adjusted based on your group -- is it an older crowd, a young crowd, multigenerational?
If you want a new story specifically crafted for you, let us know.

NOTE: For adult/grown-up programs, Mark's "Bark Minder Project" material is quite a bit edgier. Please be clear when you book your program!
Mark's writing workshops are remarkable, and are appropriate for writers ages 10 to 110.

Audie-Award Nominated • Parents' Choice Gold Award for Audio Storytelling
The storytelling author of more than two-dozen books for adults, families and children, Mark Binder writes and tells stories for readers and listeners of all ages. He tours the world as a performer, transmitting the joy of story across boundaries.

A writer who creates at least one new project every year, whether it’s a printed book or an audio book, an ebook or a play. Mark is constantly pushing boundaries, while keeping his diverse audiences of readers and listeners engaged.

A performer with more than twenty years of programs in schools, libraries, theaters and festival for nearly 200,000 listeners of all ages. As "Izzy Abrahmson" he shares his unique tales from "The Village." Every year Mark gives more than 100 presentations across the United States and around the world. Recently, he was featured in the Amazon/Audible series, “Story Live.”

Education… Mark studied mythology with T.E. Gaster and storytelling with Spalding Gray at Columbia University, mime and dance with the Adaptors Movement Theater. He earned an MA in English and Writing, Acting and Directing from Rhode Island College and the Trinity Rep Conservatory. He holds a third degree black belt in Aikido, studies centering and internal power, and promises not to throw you across the room.

Entertaining, Inspiring, Challenging Whether written or told, Mark’s stories are always fresh and new. Some are pure fun, while others address issues, soothe fears and inspire change. Because he has such a broad assortment of stories, books and audio, he can work from a theme or offer “Omakase” stories that suit the day and the audience. Everyone who listens or reads is transported.

Good lighting. Good sound. If you need a sound system, let us know, and we'll work it into the quote.
Writing workshops require desks. Storytelling workshops require empty space to move in.