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Storytelling Adventures with Rachel Hedman

Rachel Hedman 28, Female Utah, United States: eakbheuawplw; Share

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Rachel Hedman's Groups

Youth, Educators, and Storytellers Alliance (40 members)
New Voices (8 members)

By the Fire (faire/SCA/pagan/re-enactors/LARP, etc.) (13 members)
Applied Storytelling: the Power of Story (61 members)

Show Me the Money! (22 members)
Story Biz (69 members)

Take 5 (32 members)
Coaching Storytellers (30 members)

Professional Storyteller FAQ (12 members)
It Takes Two • Telling Tandem (24 members)

In the Fishbowl... with Buck P Creacy (40 members)
Storytelling Reviews: Books, Audio/visual, and Performance (16 members)

New Media - Blogs, Podcasts and Social Networking (31 members)
College Big Cats: Tracking and Capturing Gigs (47 members)

Marketing (63 members)
Storytelling in Education (56 members)

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Rachel Hedman's discussions

What is an international storyteller?

Dear Csenge: I am not surprised at the response--only because I went through a similar interview experience. After talking with 24 key people of the American Storytelling Movement, I thought the p... Continue

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Anything worth the popcorn lately?

I know one of the giants in "Big Fish". Remember the giant from the circus who could swallow fire? His name is George MacArthur, though he is known as "George the Giant". His brother, Terrence Mac... Continue

Tagged: movies, flights, fancy, of, plot

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Help!

Dear Jill: As Lois already mentioned, you will want to go the the "Groups" tab and click on "Professional Storyteller FAQ". Your photo situation could be for a few reasons: 1. You have dial-up so... Continue

Tagged: novice, guidance

Added a post Apr 9

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Rachel Hedman's Events

Auditions--2008 Youth Tall Tale Contest
May 27, 2008 at 7pm – The Gale Center of History and Culture

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Rachel Hedman replied to the discussion What is an international storyteller? 44 minutes ago

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About Me:: Ever since a sophomore in high school, the stage has beckoned Rachel Hedman. Although her mother said Rachel was a storyteller as soon as she opened her mouth, Rachel considered herself a shy person.

Rachel has progressed since her National Forensics League days in 1994 when her first telling had a scrambled plot, mixed-up voices, and a forgotten ending. Upon this failure she wondered if she should continue, but she decided to prove to herself that she was a great storyteller. By senior year, she received 5th place at the Wisconsin State Tournament.

When Rachel entered college, she saw storytelling as a possible career and she chose her major accordingly: Communications Marketing.

Although she graduated from college in 2001, the BYU Storytelling Club she jumpstarted still provides service throughout the campus and the community. Upon moving to Fresno, California she joined the Voices of the Valley Storytelling Guild, and thus provided the opportunity to assist as a Board Member of the National Youth Storytelling Olympics. Eventually, she was invited on the Board for the Youth Storytelling Special Interest Group and spearheaded the creation of the storytelling merit badge for the Boy Scouts of America. To add to the merit badge venture, she became Co-Chair for Youth, Educators, and Storytellers Alliance (YES!).

Join Voice--A Storyteller's Lifestyle with blog posts every 1st and 15th of the month about storytelling trends in business, marketing, and honing the craft.

You can also find her on Facebook and LinkedIn.

You can listen to her story "Shattered Grapes in One Row Too Many" here as well as download it at iTales.com.

Website:: http://www.rachelhedman.com

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Rachel Hedman's Videos

2008 National Youth Storytelling Showcase--Teaser Added by Rachel Hedman
Teaching Storytelling in the Classroom Added by Rachel Hedman
Tribute to Utah (possible storytelling sites) Added by Rachel Hedman

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Rachel Hedman's Blog

Storytelling Nonprofits in a Changing World--posted by Rachel Hedman

Dedication and thanks goes to Anthony Radich, Executive Director of the Western States Arts Federation (Westaf), for giving permission to post the picture of us as well as to apply his workshop session “The New World of the Non… Continue

Posted on May 17th, 2008 at 6:00am — 8 Comments (Add)

Receiving Rate vs. "Starving Artist" Syndrome--posted by Rachel Hedman

Sweat trickles or teeth clatter for some professional storytellers when they are asked, “How much do you charge?” Either the traditional path of the “starving artist” could be taken or the more self-respecting road of the financially independent. Ways to Combat “Starving Artist” S… Continue

Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments (Add)

Listen to Interview--"Confident Marketing: Sharing story passion with others" with Rachel

Part of the interview "Confident Marketing: Sharing story passion with others" is now available on Rachel Hedman's profile page under "My Music" or on… Continue

Posted on April 29th, 2008 at 8:00am — 1 Comment (Add)

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At 5:42pm on May 19th, 2008, Dale Jarvis said…: Just a thought.. send me an email to: info@hauntedhike.com and I'll send you photos

At 5:35pm on May 19th, 2008, Dale Jarvis said…: Hi Rachel, I'm travelling a lot this week, but will be home Friday. how about then?

At 6:13pm on May 6th, 2008, Norah Dooley said…: btw
I enjoyed your blog very much. And your idea for backdrop, via Diane, looks great.

At 4:04pm on May 6th, 2008, Muriel Horowitz said…: Sure, I'd be happy to start a discussion. I'm getting confused about all the techie stuff- where I am at any given time.... Do you want the discussion from the YES site or Profess.storyteller? Just help me work my way to the right page. Muriel

At 2:47pm on May 6th, 2008, Norah Dooley said…: Thanks for the add!
here are some links to the work we do with kids in Boston.
gtg
at school and wicked busy.
N
http://youtube.com/user/GavinSt0ryBurners

At 11:27pm on May 5th, 2008, Norah Dooley said…: hey Rachel - Cool idea! If i could figure out HOW to join I would join
(or rejoin?) YES.
There were some kick butt student tellers at AlbanyRiverway festival last month. I am still working at a school and running myself ragged. How was KiddieLit conference in Utah? Sometimes spoken word peeps get a look down the nose and " who do you think you are" response from authors - oy! where do they think literature came from? *sigh*
well gtg
coffee break is over - back on me head ( do you know that joke?)
all the best,
norah

At 3:19am on May 4th, 2008, Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller said…: Professional Storyteller now #1 in Google! Wow!

At 1:36pm on May 1st, 2008, Ramona King said…: Goodness, do you know how easy it is to stay on this blog for hours. There is sooooo much I have to schedule my time better for this. Thanks for telling me about Professional Storytellers. Your page looks great. RK

At 7:13pm on April 29th, 2008, Randel McGee said…: Rachel,
Welcome home! I just did a show this afternoon in Layton at Adams El. on Sunset Drive. I will include the rest of my schedule here:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

1. Morning School: Municipal Elementary

Performance Times and Grades: 9 AM 430

Address: 5775 South 2200 West, Roy

2. Afternoon Workshop for Teachers and Treehouse Staff
Times: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 347 22nd Street, Ogden
Phone: 394-9663
(This workshop is on papercrafts, but your are welcome to come.)
Contact: Lynne Goodwin
Email: lgoodwin@relia.net

Thursday, May 1, 2008
1. Morning School: Bonneville Elementary
Performance Times and Grades: 9 AM 400 students
Address: 490 Gramercy Avenue
Phone: 737-8900
2. Afternoon School: Roy Elementary
Performance Times: 2 p.m. to 2:55 Pm
Address: 2888 West 5600 South, Roy
Phone: 452-4160
Friday, May 2, 2008
1. Morning School: Midland School
Performance Times and Grades: 9 AM 450 students
Address: 3100 West 4800 South, Roy

2. Evening Performance at Treehouse
Performance Times: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 347 22nd Street, Ogden
Phone: 394-9663

Saturday, May 3, 2008

1. Morning Workshop in Art Garden
Performance Times: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You are welcome as my guest to any of the shows/workshops at Treehouse. I suggest you call the schools if you want to see a performance there.

I hope to see you soon.
Randel McGee
cell (559) 707- 5903

At 12:41pm on April 29th, 2008, Millie Jackson said…: Hi,
Yes, I will post the blog in College Big Cats. Great idea! I signed up for the e-course but I am going to be out of town a few days this week.
thanks,
Millie