Storytelling

Often when I am writing prose, I write what I hear in my mind.  Most often, this inspiration, the syntax, comes to me as if someone was telling me the story.  Many times I feel as though my writing would be better if it was spoken, or recited, rather than read silently.  I have often thought of postscripting some of my writings with the direction "to be read aloud." 

We really don't hear of storytellers (bards) anymore.  It is as a dying art being replaced with movies, songs, books.  While these other forms of entertainment are thrilling, I think there can be some real value to an experienced, talented storyteller.

Speakers are a kind of storyteller, but from what I have observed from speaking and listening to speakers, it is much too prescribed, no artistic talent is used.  Time is spent knowing your information, reciting, arguing, yet not "getting in the mood."  Plays force you to adopt a character style, but they often involve several people.  How about one person telling a simple story, in character, in style, with talent.  We're losing that.