Tag: ellouise schoettler
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The Last Word on the Festival
The 2021 virtual Women’s Storytelling Festival was an overwhelming success. As the producer, I can honestly say that because we more than doubled our goal for attendance. But more than just the fact that we had over 600 people watching, and we achieved financial success, the quality of the performances, and the production value of… Read more
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From Big Stages to Big Screens
The Women’s Storytelling Festival is only in its second year and counts as a fairly small event on the national storytelling scene. But that doesn’t mean the tellers we are bringing you aren’t big names. Several of our tellers, including all four of last year’s featured tellers who we’ve already introduced you to, have been… Read more
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August 20, 2020 Tip Jar
If you enjoyed the August 20, Come As You Are storytelling show, and/or want to show your support for our storytellers, please leave a generous tip.With host Sandra Hull, and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Ingrid Bohn, Megan Hicks, Elinor Klein, Ellouise Schoettler, Gayle Turner, and Cyndi Wish. Tip the August 20 Storytellers Option 1 $10.00 USDOption… Read more
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Come As You Are: Stay in From The Summer Heat
The Dog Days of summer are well and truly upon us. Because 2020, rather than vacations at the beach, we’re sticking our feet in wading pools and trying to think cool thoughts. Speaking of cool, our Come As You Are series is back on Thursday, August 20th, and we’ve gathered a cool cast of tellers… Read more
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Women’s Festival Spotlight – Ellouise Schoettler
Maryland spoken word artist Ellouise Schoettler is known for seeking stories of unknown women – then bringing them to life with “heart and humor” for audiences of all ages. Ellouise says she appreciates and applauds Jessica Piscitelli Robinson for her idea and leadership to have this festival which features women and their stories. Ellouise, a… Read more
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Roar at Belmont-Paul: Women Warriors Get the Vote
Our women’s stories series, Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors, is making an appearance in DC – on the anniversary of women getting the right to vote! Join us to celebrate the victory at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument. National Woman’s Party at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument 144 Constitution Ave. NE Washington,… Read more
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Labor Pain Stories
Better Said Than Done’s June storytelling show was all about bosses and babies. “Labor Pains” featured true, personal stories about work. Jessica Robinson hosted the storytelling show at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA – our usual last Saturday of the month venue. Richard Barr started the evening with a story about some twists… Read more