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First Name
Jackson
Middle Name
E.
Last Name
Gillman
Stage Name
Privacy
Phone
508-322-0847
Region
Northeast
Street Address
PO BOX 41
City
ONSET
State/Province
MA
Country
United States
Postal Code
Primary type of performance
Portrayals, Family Stories, Storytelling Combined With Music, Personal Narrative Stories, Original Stories, Applied Storytelling
Stories
Environment/Nature/Wildlife, Humor, Seasonal concerts, Sea, Gardening, Health/Nutrition, Substance Abuse, Kipling, Fathering/Family, Love, Jewish, Spiritual, Song, Ballads, Dance, Sign Language...
Bi or Multi Lingual
Yes
Bio
Jackson's background in mime, dance and sign language is apparent in much of his work. He has been featured at festivals across the country, including the National four times, and four time Teller-in-Residence at the International Storytelling Center. In 2020, he received NSN’s Oracle award and was inducted into their Circle of Excellence. Since 1981, he has presented workshops annually at the New England Storytelling Conference, rotating 8 different ones. Jackson had his Off-Broadway debut with his Kipling show at the United Solo Theatre Festival in 2014. Of the 130 shows from around the world, it received the Best Educational award. Semiannually since 2000, he has been portraying Kipling-in-Residence at the author's historic VT home. He also presents his Springboards for Stories; workshop there every winter. His workshops are exportable and adjustable to any time frame. "Storyscaping" has been very helpful to other tellers and he has been tapped by many colleagues for private coaching, particularly for his keen use of space and movement. "Jackson helped me find the rhythms that sustained my piece through voice and movement. He's that rare coach - a generous artist who nurtures the unique art of others." - Jo Radner
Ages
All Ages
School Districts
I have worked in schools throughout the country with nary a problem.
Workshops
Yes
Requirements
Have stories, will travel - far and wide. For a couple days of work, I will pretty much go anywhere. Easy-going, negotiable, and do not mind being worked hard once I am there.
Mentor
Yes
Cost
Travel
Yes