Tag: storyteller
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Wildcard Story
WILDCARD is back at Old Soul The Alley for our final night in this space, and it just happens to land the night before our big Nutshell show. So we’re leaning in: Think of this as the pre-party. What is WILDCARD? WILDCARD is our monthly live storytelling open mic where anyone can step up and… Read more
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The Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival
You can watch the Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival online, or join me in Georgia at this beautiful mountain resort, to take in the sites, the fresh air, and the storytelling! Or watch online, from wherever you are. I’m telling in the Regional voices and Ghost stories concerts. www.gamountainstoryfest.org The 12th annual Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival!… Read more
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Stories of Change
On January 31, join me at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Better Said Than Done’s “A New Leaf: Stories about change,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bill Grella, Jennifer Hine, Tim Livengood, Carol Moore, Joe Morice, and Zach Wilks. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church,… Read more
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Storytelling Open Mic Holiday Theme
The theme is Holidays and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the open mic, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories. The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in… Read more
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Stories of Joy
Stories of Joy and Connection: A hopeful storytelling concert with Laura Packer and friends Join storyteller Laura Packer for stories that remind us that hope, joy, and connection still abound, that darkness will pass, and we have each other. Laura and her guests will share stories that remind us that we are stronger when we… Read more
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Storytelling Open Mic
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest… Read more
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Good Liars Club Festival 2025
I love me some good lies, and the Good Liar’s Club Festival is chock full of the best lies! This year, as in years past, I will be emceeing one showcase and lying in another. Live on Zoom, Anne Rutherford & Norm Brecke present: The 2025 Good Liars Club Festival Sat Aug 2 11am AKDT/… Read more
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Women Tell at the NSN
I am thrilled to be sharing a story in a Women’s Storytelling Festival showcase at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Georgia this July. Our showcase features storytellers Carmen Agra Deedy, Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Lyn Ford, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Munro, and me, Jessica Robinson. It really is a phenomenal lineup and I am thrilled… Read more
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SFAP Story Slam
I am the Guest Teller at the May 6th Six Feet Apart Productions Story Slam. Last month the guest teller was Ingrid Nixon, and the last time before that I attended, it was Bil Lepp. So, I am sorry to the May audience that they only get me. But since I am telling a story… Read more
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Writing and Speaking News
I publish a newsletter, approximately once a month. I should do more, with less. Isn’t that a metaphor for life? I tend to write really long newsletters, but not that often, whereas the accepted wisdom is that readers prefer shorter emails, which, considering how much I always have going on, is really difficult for me.… Read more