"The Zimmerli Art Museum has been privileged to work with professional storyteller Ellen Musikant for over a year to create storytelling workshops that have delighted docents, teachers and students alike. Ellen's dynamic, sensitive and compelling ability to tell stories have made her a fixture at the Museum's enormously popular Family Day and Preschool Storytelling events."
Linda Strandberg, Curatorial Assistant, Education
"Your performance was a rousing success!! We got involved in Masonry looking for knowledge, wisdom and fraternity. Your presentation had it all." ~ Jerry Kaufman, Masada Lodge, Union
"Our members were thoroughly amused and delighted by your brilliant stories. You are a natural at your craft and we felt privileged to have had you as our speaker." ~ Business and Professional Women's Club of Summit
“Your stories were an inspiration to all and set just the right tone for the day’s activities. I was amazed at how perfectly they fit our mission.” ~ Cathy Malstrom, NJ Citizen Action
“Your performance was stupendous. I was amazed that the audience was focused so totally on you and your words.” ~ Michelle Bobrow, Maplewood, NJ
“Thank you for joining with us to celebrate Read Across America...Your presentation was perfect for our multi-generational audience and everyone had a wonderful time listening to your delightful stories.” ~ Karen Lyons, South Orange Public Library, NJ
“The performances were very enjoyable, and they added tremendously to the spirit of the month. They were truly inspirational and educational experiences for the children at CMOM.” ~ Jane Lee, Programs Director, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, NY
“Ms. Musikant has worked with our third grade students using creative dramatics, mime, gesture, and music to retell a story...The impact of storytelling has been phenomenal. Our students clamor for us to tell stories or read orally each day. And this, perhaps, is Ms. Musikant’s greatest legacy: that our children see literacy not just as a recreational pastime, but as an inherent right.” ~ Carolyn Curti, Harrison School, Roselle, NJ
“On behalf of enchanted children, contented staff and admiring administrators, I thank you for bringing your magic to Collinsville. You provided so much that was of value: beloved stories, language arts lessons, and ‑ perhaps best of all ‑ unconditional love." ~ Susie Schub, President, Jumpstart
"Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. You're the Best Storyteller in the World. And We Love You!" ~ PreK class, School #13, Elizabeth, NJ
“We appreciate your enthusiasm and understanding in working with our children. They looked forward to seeing you each week, and as you know, embraced your stories! See you in September.” ~ the staff, Therapeutic Learning Center, YCS, East Orange, NJ
“Ms. Musikant has a special way with children. She actively engages them in the story. Her animated storytelling and facial expressions keep the children interested and waiting for more!” ~ Susan Barat. School #21, Elizabeth, NJ.
"My phone has been ringing with the most wonderful comments! Your mesmerizing effect was obvious, as you could hear a pin drop in the room. How lucky you are to be doing something so important, and do it so well" ~ Merle Hirschmann, UJA Women's Division, MetroWest, NJ
"Each program Ellen has presented for us has been carefully thought out with an emphasis on those details that ensure it is age‑appropriate, innovative and spirited. She is a truly gifted artist who cares about her work as well as her audience." ~ David Iskovitz, Religious School Director, Temple B'nai Or, Morristown, NJ
"I have a vivid and enduring image of you as a storyteller." ~ Peter Pitzele, author Our Fathers' Wells
"Everyone both enjoyed and were fascinated by the fabulous program you presented for Selichot. It helped set the mood for our High Holiday Experience." ~ Rabbi David Joseph Nesson, Morristown Jewish Center
“What a wonderful program you presented today for the members of our Shalom Club. I am sure you could tell by the attentiveness of our members how impressed they were with your delightful stories. You are a gifted storyteller, and we are so pleased that you were available to share your talent with us.” ~ Barbara Gold, Group Worker, The Shalom Seniors Club, Morristown, NJ
“The greatest compliment to you was that our entire seventh grade ‘admittedly’ enjoyed your performance (as did our third graders) and were so well focused on your stories.” ~ Elaine Leibowitz, Principal, Temple Sholom Religious School
“Our hopes of sharing a cozy couple of hours in front of a fire with friends, food and fine stories were surpassed.” ~ Jessica Fishman, Sisterhood, Temple Beth Tikvah, Wayne, NJ
