Storyteller Kim Weitkamp will perform at this weekend’s Alabama Tale Tellin’ Festival.

As the redheaded child of exhausted parents, Weitkamp grew up enjoying the role of the middle child. Allowed to roam free in the heart of Amish Country, her imagination was ripened by a life lived outdoors. She wrote and performed plays and pageants for her family, did impersonations and comedy bits for visiting guests and frazzled her teachers with grandiose stories of her daily adventures which included, talking animals and impossible inventions.

She survived numerous attempts, by adults, to cut and curb her rambunctious behavior and prolific imagination.

One reviewer stated, “Kim is a master at seamlessly building bridges between story, to song, to story. Like all good storytellers she evokes both laughter and tears, but her smooth silky voice, impeccable timing and dead-on anticipation of her listeners’ needs place her at the pinnacle of her craft.”

In her work as a humorist, storyteller, singer and songwriter, she has taken home an armload of awards and recognitions.

Kim currently has six audio collections, the latest two being, Head Bone Rattles, a much anticipated collection of original ghost stories and songs and The Lap, a limited release story and song.

The Oregonian stated, ‘Kim studs her storytelling performances with bits of musical Americana that match the sweet and gentle tones of her narrative.”

Weitkamp travels the continent full time performing in theaters and at festivals. She has made numerous television appearances, hosted a successful morning show and has keynoted for some of Forbes most recognized companies as well as for high profile non-profits.

She will be joined in Selma this weekend by the Dill Pickers, Lyn Ford and Michael Reno Harrell.

Sponsored by ArtsRevive, the festival runs Oct. 10-11 and opens with the Swappin’ Ground at 4:30 each evening followed by Tale Tellin’ at 6:30. Admission is $15 for adults or $25 for both nights. Tickets are $10 for ages 12 and under or $15 for both nights.

Advance tickets are available at the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, Selma-Dallas County Public Library and Allez-oup on Broad Street.

For more information, call Ann Thomas at (334) 878-2787 or email info@artsrevive.com or visit www.artsrevive.com.