One-Man Performances By Actor and Scholar 
David S. Skipper
               Celebrating Literary History and Creativity            

"Yes, it is true that I suffer from multiple literary personality disorder."
David S. Skipper

                          

 
                    

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David Skipper, a storyteller and actor for more than 15 years performs 
first-person dramatizations of literary figures in period costume.  As a literary 
scholar Skipper begins with a dramatic monologue in character incorporating 
anecdotes about the author's life, literary influences and the creative writing 
process while weaving excerpts of the writer's works into the program.  Then he 
takes questions and answers them as the actual author would have.  During the 
final minutes of the program, Skipper steps out of character and addresses 
questions from the audience as a literary scholar.  
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"He performed his aspects of Poe's life, as well as "The Tell Tale Heart".  
The students were captivated.  I invite CEH speakers to present on a regular basis.  
David is the best presenter among them.  Furthermore, Mr. Skipper took the time out 
of his day to demonstrate public speaking skills to my fundamentals of speech class."
Instructor, Littleton Public High School

"It was a wonderful program, well-researched and beautifully performed.
The audience...loved the question periods at the end and he was equal even 
to those put to him by a retired professor of American Literature!"
Boulder Public Library

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DAVID SKIPPER IS A MEMBER OF 

                                         

                                                                              Chautauqua                          Young Audiences, Inc.
                                                                         Speakers Bureau                                2004-2005
                                 

The programs are available locally and nationally via contract with the artist. 
 
Colorado schools, libraries and community arts organizations may apply 
for consideration for grant funding through CEH.

Schools may contact Young Audiences, Inc. about programs Skipper offers.