Storytelling Projects

Explore themed shows for holidays and original storytelling performances.

Holiday Tales

Special shows for various holidays and occasions available.

Original Stories and Traditional Stories

Unique performances featuring folktales, myths, and humor.

I love Halloween stories and have written my own , 'Drac's Castle'. Those from Palo Alto, Ca., my home town, will know of it but few dared risk going out on a moonless night to visit. My sister Judie & her boyfriend Lew did, once.

I wrote a Nativity Story for The Grotto in Portland, Or. My telling of 'The Mouse At The Manger' was part of The Grotto's Festival of Lights in 2022 and 2023. I can include it in a special Christmas program for you.

I am honored to be a Founding Member of The Portland Storytellers' Guild. Eight of us founded it in 1985 - and we're still going! Pictured L to R: Ken Iverson, Barb Fankhauser, Roger Coles, Maureen Pedone, Ned Leager (not a founding member but host of a KBOO storytelling radio show) and Sarah Stein.

Every trip can lead to stories. Here my wife, Caroline, and I are kayaking along the coast of Milos, Greece.

Original Stories

Storytelling Journey

With over 40 years of experience, I craft engaging stories for all ages, blending humor and truth. The world needs more laughter!

Experience

Crafting Tales for All

I perform original stories, folktales, and myths tailored for every occasion.

Themed Holiday Shows

I have over 40 years of experience as a professional storyteller and my repertoire allows me to craft a program for almost any occasion. Special themed shows for most holidays. My shows are usually 55 minutes in length and can be adapted to fill your needs.

Welcome to Ken Iverson's Stories

I am a storyteller who loves word play in stories and who performs original tales, folktales, tall tales, and myths filled with humor and wisdom for audiences of all ages.

In the photo to the right is my beloved wife, Caroline. She grows things, especially plants, nurtures animals, especially our three Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and our dog Schatzie. She also helps storytellers grow, ever a perceptive and careful listener to stories and willing to offer feedback when it is desired. She is my rock!

About Ken Iverson

Join me for themed storytelling shows that celebrate holidays and share meaningful messages through engaging folktales, fairytales, and myths.

I have had the incredible good fortune to live on various islands in my life and the experiences there have influenced every part of my life.

I entered the service (U.S. Air Force) when I was 17, mostly to escape a stepfather I didn't get along with. Being in the service at 17 was a shock but also a blessing in disguise. I wouldn't know until later how important my decision to enter the USAF was.

While in the service I was stationed primarily at Vandenberg AFB, then for a few months at a time I was at Hickham AFB, Hawaii, and then spent most of a year on Johnston Atoll. Later, as a civilian, I worked for Global Associates and was in the Marshall Islands for 18 months (Kwajalein and Meck Islands).

I have always loved the ocean and being surrounded by it on a very small island like Johnston Atoll was wonderful although Johnston Atoll itself left a great deal to be desired at the time.

There was no such vegetation on J.A. while I was stationed there. I loved the outdoor movie theater!

Ken's storytelling captivated our audience! His humor and wordplay brought our event to life, making even the toughest themes accessible and engaging. Highly recommend his shows!

Emily R.

★★★★★