No matter where we grew up geographically, we all spent time in the magical land of childhood. Back then, all we wanted to do was grow up and get out of there. Now we wish we remembered more. Take a tour of some of the landmarks you might have forgotten with a night of Donald’s […]
Storytelling is a powerful, practical tool that promotes wellness, hastens healing, and makes us better caregivers. This session will give healthcare workers, clergy, volunteers, and other providers new deep listening techniques and other tools for using stories to bring solace and strength to those in need. Regi is a pioneer in the growing movement of […]
Each of us has a story, but sometimes we need help bringing it up to the surface. Learn how to wonder and wander around on the page as you locate yourself within a particular time and place with this deep-dive writing workshop. No writing or performance experience is necessary. A gifted musician, storyteller, and writer, […]
Our most challenging experiences can become our most meaningful stories. That's why, for centuries, people have used storytelling as a means of making sense of our unpredictable world. In this workshop, Kevin will explore how hardship and loss in our lives and during the pandemic can be transformed into healing stories that are evocative, engaging, […]
Relax in the afternoon at the Festival's wine and beer garden featuring a selection of wine and craft beers available for purchase.
Tova Friedman was just two years old when she and her family were seized by the Nazis. They sent her to Auschwitz at the age of five, where they shaved her head and tattooed her arm. Tova survived a trip to the gas chamber and, with her mother, outwitted roving killing squads. The Nazis would […]
Included in your Festival ticket, this one-of-a-kind concert features storytellers from across the country. It’s a great opportunity to hear new talent! April Armstrong Award-winning storyteller April Armstrong weaves melodies and words into her multi-cultural folktales, including African-American and Latino stories. She has performed for the National Association of Black Storytellers’ (NABS) Conference, The National […]
Donald Davis started his career as a minister for the Methodist church in the 1960s. In 1991, following John Wesley's creed that "the world is my parish," he retired to pursue storytelling full-time. Now that so many years have passed, Donald is ready to share some of those dear and formative memories in this special storytelling […]
Some stories aren't intended for the stage. They're the ones that tellers share with each other late at night, tucked away in a booth at the Waffle House. In this intimate storytelling studio, road warriors Bil and Kevin break the rules to share various misadventures and lessons they learned from their travels.
Tova Friedman was just two years old when she and her family were seized by the Nazis. They sent her to Auschwitz at the age of five, where they shaved her head and tattooed her arm. Tova survived a trip to the gas chamber and, with her mother, outwitted roving killing squads. The Nazis would […]
Tova Friedman was just two years old when she and her family were seized by the Nazis. They sent her to Auschwitz at the age of five, where they shaved her head and tattooed her arm. Tova survived a trip to the gas chamber and, with her mother, outwitted roving killing squads. The Nazis would […]
Donald Davis started his career as a minister for the Methodist church in the 1960s. In 1991, following John Wesley's creed that "the world is my parish," he retired to pursue storytelling full-time. Now that so many years have passed, Donald is ready to share some of those dear and formative memories in this special storytelling […]
