Teddi’s first ‘gig’ was to tell a ghost story to adults. Since then her repertoire has broadened considerably. She’s eclectic in her tastes in stories from fairy tales to science. When someone requests a particular subject or type of story she’ll generally answer, ‘Sure,’ then go find or write something. Living in an old, old seacoast town keeps her tuned into histories, mysteries, sea stories, and, of course, tales of ghosts

Teddi never planned to become a storyteller. Someone else decided for her. Once upon a time, she belonged to an arts organization that decided to mount an event for Halloween. They called it Spooks and Spirits. Along with music, refreshments, and an art exhibit, ghost stories were to be included.

The most senior member present picked those who would tell the stories. She pointed to one fellow who was and is a long time professional storyteller. That was expected. Then she pointed to Teddi and said, “And Teddi will be the other storyteller.”

“Who me?”

“Yes.”

(Long pause) “O.K.”

A voice teacher, Teddi likes to blend music and story when she can. In that vein, she has conducted workshops on incorporating Music in Storytelling for Share the Fire, the annual conference put on by Northeast Storytelling. She is also a member of The Authors Guild and the Marblehead Festival of Arts.