Alan Irvine, a storyteller from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tells tales rich in poetry and power. Alan began telling stories over 35 years ago while working as a summer camp counselor, telling ghost stories in the cabin after lights out. Over the years, he has gathered a diverse repertoire of ghost stories, Hero tales, Celtic legends, folktales from around the world, Biblical tales, American history and even Shakespeare. He performs at schools, universities, festivals, historical societies, and museums, and has released numerous CDs of his stories, winning Storytelling World and NAPPA honors awards.