This event is best for families. These “Boo tales with a grin” are for little spooks & the ghosts who love them. Boo riddles for younger kids lead to a long-necked ghost. Stranger tales bring older children deeper in the deep, dark folktale woods: trolls under the bridge, one old lady fooling Death, and another […]
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This event is best for ages 18+ Halloween is the crack in the egg of time where the spirits come to join us. Meet the Bog Woman, a jealous death grip, Poe’s ‘Tell-Tale Heart’ (in sign language), a ghoul marriage, & twisted deals with the Devil. No, this is not for the timid. These tales
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Jackson Gilman Jackson has featured at the national festival four times and is a four time Teller-in-Residence at the ISC. Song, dance, mime and/or sign language might be incorporated in performance – whatever works best to bring a story to life. He helps others develop their own stories at his Springboards for Stories workshop held
ORACLE Spotlight Performance & Closing Ceremony Details »
With Laura Packer, Donna Washington, Ted Parkhurst, Kristin Pedemonti & Allison Broeren The work of storytellers is always vital, especially in times of turmoil. We are keepers of culture and bearers of hope. Many storytellers tend to prioritize the work before their health, but before we can perform, teach, heal, and serve at our best,
Self-Care for Storytellers Discussion Panel Details »
Event for Ages 10+ Presented by Israel Storytellers Association and hosted by Rinah Sheleff.A potpourri of folk tales and personal stories, reflecting the multiple cultural backgrounds that characterize our society. Stories Tales of the Baal Shem Tov: A Forest, a Fire and a Prayer told by Rinah SheleffSometimes, all that’s left is the story.Born in
International Spotlight: Multi-Cultural Stories from Israel Details »
Come meet the key members of Producers and Organizers and learn more about this Special Interest Group!
Lunch Meet & Greet with Producers and Organizers (PRO) Details »
Our voices tell stories, our bodies tell stories, so why not explore it all? This workshop explores the creativity between words and action, from page to stage, the creation of stories for performance storytelling. Whether a seasoned performer or just getting started, Eth-Noh-Tec will introduce the storytellers into a playful performance tool chest with creative
Moving Stories: Body, Voice and More Details »
Event for Ages 16+ | Theme: MaskedHosted by Jamie Brickhouse Watch storytellers from all over the world put their winning stories to the test at the first-ever virtual NSN Story Slam. True, 5-minute personal stories on the theme, “Masked.” Whether it’s wearing a mask for your first Halloween, wishing you could hide your face in
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