“What do you like best about the ACT OUT theater residency?” “I like acting on the stage.” Sariyah, Cradock Middle School “I like the teamwork part and just coming together.” Nyla, Cradock Middle School “I like coming up with a storyline/idea/concept.” Lyla, Cradock Middle School “I like the scripts.” NaYomi, Cradock Middle School “I got […]

About Me
Master storyteller Sheila Arnold has provided storytelling, character interpretation, and professional development programs at schools, churches, libraries, professional organizations, and museums in 41 states since 2003. Ms. Sheila, as she’s known, is a member of the Virginia Storytelling Alliance and has been a featured storyteller at many storytelling festivals. She was honored as Arts for Learning’s Artist of the Year in 2010. In January 2020, Ms. Sheila was a George Washington’s Mount Vernon Research Fellow where she deepened her knowledge of many details of the historical characters she portrays.