Tag: storytelling
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Bed and Breakfast and Beyond
As it so happens, your humble correspondent is writing this blog post from a lovely bed and breakfast a few miles north of Baltimore. There’s just something about the homey, laid-back atmosphere of a lodging that’s run by people doing it for the love of providing hospitality that invigorates the sense of adventure and openness… Read more
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The Broken Hearts Club
The recording is now available for purchase. Watch emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Claire Castell, Laura Deal, Jeff Doyle, Natalie Jones, Bowen Lee, and Rita Rigano in “The Broken Hearts Club: stories of heartbreak.” Ticket sales close the end of day August 15, 2022. Read our storytellers’ “cures” for a broken heart here! Read more
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Simon Brooks’ State of Mind
I recently read an email by my friend, fellow storyteller Simon Brooks, about performing in schools after 2 years of the pandemic. Like much of what Simon writes, I thought it was brilliant. I asked if I could have him write a guest blog on the subject, and he agreed. Please do check out his… Read more
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The Graduate
Here we are in late June, and the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” can be heard coming from high school gymnasiums and college campuses across the land. These commencement ceremonies, dispensing degrees and diplomas to the students who have worked so hard to earn them, continue a grand educational tradition. And Better Said Than Done… Read more
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Storytelling Workshops Summer 2022
We have opened registrations for our summer 2022 storytelling workshops. You can register for yourself or get one as a gift for that person in your life that you just know has great stories! There are 2 Spotlight on You workshops to choose between. Each class runs about 3 – 4 hours. And one 5… Read more
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Who Is Andy Offutt Irwin
For fans of storytelling festivals, the title of this blog is verging on blasphemy. Andy is very well-known, in certain circles. And for good reason. But we’ll get to that in a minute. Andy Offutt Irwin is on his East Coast Tour, and he’ll be dropping in to perform with us, on June 9th at… Read more
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Graduate Stories
On June 25, 2022, join emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Noa Baum, Bonnie Gardner, Giselle Ruzany, Gayle Turner, and Diana Veiga for “The Graduate: stories of growing up or moving on.” This show will be presented in-person at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax City, VA as well as live-streaming online. Read more about… Read more
