Mary Ellen's FAD PAD Summer Camp: Weaving the Universe Through Storytelling and Imagination

Bringing the Universe to Life Through Storytelling

Mary Ellen Hill has been a professional storyteller since Earth Day 1990, when she had her first public storytelling performance in a redwood grove amphitheater. Her storytelling repertoire consists of multicultural fairy tales, folk tales and creation myths. The stories she tells are about the vast universe and all of its planets, stars and moons, and about the magnificent community of humans and animals on Earth. Her stories engage imaginations, evoke hope and compassion, and are meaningful for all people of any age, faith or culture.

A Journey Through the Story of the Universe

In 1995, she combined her study of cosmology with her storytelling, and created the original performance piece, "We Are The Stars That Sing: The Story of The Universe” (also known as "We All Contain A Spark”). This evocative performance engages the right and left brain of the audience, weaving together a scientific explanation and a mythic interpretation of the 13.8 billion year old evolution of the Universe. It is an educational and magical blending of cosmology and indigenous creation stories that tells how all life, including you, is made of star stuff. 

Magical Birthday Experiences with Storyteller Mary Ellen Hill

She can also create and curate birthday parties, complete with storytelling and themed activities, tailor made for your child, to be held at your home or at her home studio and garden, the FAD PAD. Mary Ellen’s Harry Potter themed birthday parties are a popular option. They make the Harry Potter books come alive for your child and guests. Mary Ellen will be in costume as Headmistress, and everyone will gather ‘round for an opening circle which includes introductions, magical fairy dust and a magical sweet. Then, the Harry Potter themed activities begin. Other possible birthday party themes include Herb Lore (flower and plant exploration), Cooking and Gardening, Fairy Fun, Fabric Fun (sewing and embroidery), or Traditional Storytelling (which would include acting out the stories for the birthday child and guests). 

Storytelling for Every Gathering and Occasion

She presents her storytelling performances at schools, assemblies, museums, birthdays, retreats, libraries, holiday parties and club meetings.