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Comment by David Sidwell on June 25, 2009 at 8:29am

Hey all, we're seeking to bring in Dovie Thomason (or some other Native American storyteller) for Tellabration in November. Any of you presenters interested in "sharing" her? I think we can get a reduced cost if we give her a tour around the state with gigs.

Comment by Camela Giraud on October 13, 2008 at 2:34pm

Thanks, David. I like the idea of the stories taking many shapes--performance, visual art, writing, audio/podcast style
I'll have a look at the articles. I am also researching some of the ideas from Story Corps. I got some great leads at our local bookstore about interesting locals too. Fun.

Comment by David Sidwell on October 13, 2008 at 2:22pm

Hi Camela,

Sounds like a fun project! I've done similar projects, and they've all been very worthwhile and exciting. There are a few articles here that you might find helpful:

http://www.storytellingsite.com/gpage3.html

But you can also remember that students can collect "informal" oral histories by interviewing folks and taking notes rather than using tape recorders. There are a lot of things you can do with the stories once collected. They can make plays, pantomimes, songs, dances and more from them. Some of my students had fun making "Broadway-style musicals" from stories they had collected. Just make sure to honor the stories that are collected; in my book such stories are sacred. Good luck!

Comment by David Sidwell on October 13, 2008 at 2:18pm

This is a message from Camela Giraud to all members of Storytelling Presenters on Professional Storyteller!:

I work in high school that is working on planning a class trip this January. I have encouraged (and convinced) my colleagues to instead plan a cool learning experience/expedition locally. I am interested in story telling and want my students to find and tell the story of elders in our community. I am hoping to infuse some enthusiasm in the students by having inspiring elders come and tell autobiographical stories as well as participate in the process of helping students capture and tell stories themselves. Any ideas or leads? This is my first stop.

Comment by Brian "Fox" Ellis on October 11, 2008 at 10:13am

I think these kinds of 'local field trips' into the community's history is a great idea. Kudos to you Camela! This is a big focus of my work as a performer and historian. I love to collect local histories and then turn around and share them with my community. There are some simple tips and lesson plans on my web page: http://www.foxtalesint.com/uploads/LessonPlans/Oral%20History.pdf
And this is a section of my new book due out later this fall, "Content Area Reading Wiritng and Storytelling" I hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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Comment by Tom Carter on May 1, 2008 at 2:18pm

Who to ask to be storytellers:We're starting out local with our storytellers in our second festival in order to get folks that live in this town involved,but as we get experienced would like to get more variety in stories. We feel we have to get the recognition of those who cherish their traditions to value storytelling as a way to preserve it.

Comment by David Sidwell on April 28, 2008 at 6:41am

Brian: I find a lot of information by simply reading the paper, especially the arts sections' calendars and brief descriptions of events. When I see an interesting source, I often contact them to see if they'd be interested in joining us.

Comment by Brian "Fox" Ellis on April 25, 2008 at 8:02pm

I just negotiated a long term lease on a historic theatre, Peoria's G.A.R. Hall, a Civil War Veteran's hall. It seats about 200 people, has a banquet facility downstairs, lots of solid oak, stained glass, and a great ambiance. It is a home for my theatre company, www.prairiefolkloretheatre.com. We are taping a pilot for a bible based radio storytelling show. And I am interested in hosting a monthly storytelling concert series. Hence my interest in this group.

I have also helped to host/organize a few storytelling festivals and through my theatre company hired many tellers over the years.

Here's a question for any/all of you: We know there is a lot of talent beyond the A list of popular tellers who seem to be the only names on the roster of most festivals. And we know most of the public does not know these folks. What are the most important things you consider when putting together your roster?

Telling Earth Tales, Fox

Comment by Giles Abbott on April 4, 2008 at 10:26am

bot sure if i;ve understood this group right - is this a forum for storytellers who also use their storytelling, not just to entertain, but also to conbey a specific message i.e. in business? are you lookin gfro people who do that? Giles ;{~

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