Performing nationally since 1985. To learn even more about Sean, please visit www.seantells.com . Sean received a 2007 Oracle Award from the NSN!
Sean describes the collection of stories in his head as "life and legend" representing the mix of stories from his experiences, myth and legend from many cultures, sacred stories and observations of shared life events. As a storyteller, Sean primarily works with teens and adults. He describes his style as somewhere between "in your life and in your face" depending on the needs of the group he’s telling to/with at any given gathering. Sean recognizes the ability of story to change the lives of the listeners, as he see stories change his own life as a teller.
Sean has been presenting and storytelling "on the road" since 1985. He’s traveled to perform and present workshops in over two dozen states and to more than one hundred organizations in those states. His audiences have ranged from just few people gathered in a living room to several thousand teens and adults. Both national organizations and local groups have experienced Sean as a teller and workshop leader. Listen Now to a story by clicking a link to the right!
Sean’s experience also involves training and design for the telecommunication and hospitality industry. He’s done customer service instruction/team development for companies ranging from government, to faith based organizations to major corporations.
Sean is an author and recording artist as well. He’s had a number of magazine articles published and is the Executive Director and Founder of Storyteller.net and Storytellingproducts.com. He’s produced several CD’s of storytelling and theater with many more on the way, including a Volume II of stories intended for teenage guys. Sean’s CD, stage, storytelling and theater presentations have included such productions as "Burn," "One Fool Experience," "Seven Raven: Unvarnished Tales from the Brothers Grimm," " "Voices from the Noise," and "Calling Out a Rising Sun: Stories for Teenage Guys." There have also been many hundreds of presentations custom designed for the sponsors who’ve used Sean in the past.
Most important of all- Sean is the father of four daughters and husband of one wife. He lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His wife says that he is a great cook.
Experienced, professional and powerful.
Sean Buvala offers story-telling for teens and adults in corporate, educational and church settings. Using a variety of styles: monologue, mask theater, traditional narrative and more, Sean’s presentation will be custom designed to match your theme.
Concerts:
Appropriate for adults and teens, Sean’s presentation of a storytelling concert is perfect for your festival, conference, retreat, rally, banquet, library or other gathering.
Corporate Telling:
Sean’s unique talents in Story, Motivation and Training Development have spanned across telecommunications, retail, publishing and government settings. You’ll appreciate his ability to build teams in large or small settings.
School Telling:
Available for in-services or school-wide gatherings, Sean motivates, informs and inspires using tales gathered from around the world and, perhaps, in your own backyard. Sean is a specialist in teenage audiences such as middle school and high school assemblies. He has special, specific programming for teenage boys as well.
Sacred Telling:
Experience Sean’s versatility as he brings new breath to the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. His "Voices From the Noise" presentation is unmatched in its variety, depth and challenge. His work as retreat speaker/leader has been experienced around the U.S. with a variety of denominations/faith systems.
Workshops:
Hands-on education for beginning and experienced tellers. Ask about his "Outside the Box" creative-thinking presentations for corporate or church management groups, classroom teachers or any groups that want to unleash their power of creative thinking! Come explore Sean’s newest TeleCourses, too.
