Loading cart...

News

Find out what’s happening at the International Storytelling Center and learn about the latest news in the world of storytelling. 

To keep you informed, ISC continually provides updates and news-related content including developments, statistics, trends, commentary, photos and video.

This week’s teller in residence: Jim Stowell

Posted by ISC Staff on May 12, 2012

Jim Stowell, this week’s teller in residence, joins ISC from Minnesota. A professional actor, director, playwright and storyteller for over four decades, Jim Stowell has co-founded two theater companies in Minneapolis.

Continue Reading »

A Benefit Storytelling Performance for the Hicks Family

Posted by ISC Staff on April 24, 2012

May 5, 2012 3:00 pm The Altamont Theatre 18 Church Street, Asheville, North Carolina

Continue Reading »

TIR Evening Concert with Bil Lepp

Posted by ISC Staff on April 12, 2012

Teller-in-residence Bil Lepp will appear in a special evening storytelling concert, Lost in the Maze, on Thursday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Continue Reading »

2012 Teller-in-Residence Tickets on Sale Now

Posted by ISC Staff on April 2, 2012

Reserve your seat today for the popular and often sold out Storytelling Live! concerts.

Continue Reading »

TIR Evening and Children’s Concerts Announced

Posted by ISC Staff on March 26, 2012

Storytelling Live! will kick off its 11th season on May 1. In addition to daily matinee performances, special evening and children’s concerts will be offered.

Continue Reading »

Jay O’Callahan to tell Jonesborough’s Story at ISC April 20-21

Posted by ISC Staff on March 12, 2012

The story of Tennessee’s Oldest Town will come alive on stage in Main Street, Jonesborough on April 20-21 with commissioned storyteller Jay O’Callahan.

Continue Reading »

Preregister Now for the National Storytelling Festival

Posted by ISC Staff on March 7, 2012

Join us October 5-7 as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the National Storytelling Festival. Preregister now and enjoy discount pricing.

Continue Reading »

David Holt to Appear in Jonesborough March 1-2

Posted by ISC Staff on February 22, 2012

Five-time Grammy Award winner and storyteller David Holt will appear in concerts at the Jonesborough Visitors Center March 1-2.

Continue Reading »

New DVD featuring storyteller Ray Hicks

Posted by ISC Staff on December 14, 2011

A new DVD featuring Appalachian storyteller and National Storytelling Festival regular Ray Hicks was just released.

Continue Reading »

Chester Inn Museum Tells Jonesborough’s History

Posted by ISC Staff on December 6, 2011

A new museum in downtown historic Jonesborough showcases the town’s rich history.

Continue Reading »