I am looking forward to this! A well known landmark home is doing a fundraiser and will be offering storytelling and a candlelight tour for the season.
The lovely Overholser Mansion in OKC (
http://www.overholsermansion.org/) will be the setting. It will start in the Carriage House and go through the house. Four story sessions over a two evening period.
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on October 17, 2009 at 5:15pm —
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I love October...the crunchy leaves, the chilly nights...and the drama and imagination of Halloween. I was one of those little kids that lived in dress-up clothes, tripped around in her mothers heels and should have won an Oscar at some point in Kindergarten for my stellar performance of Little Red Riding Hood.
I am also an American Celt...no I have no real language and the major customs but there were a bunch of Celts in my family tree. Despite the lack of language and a loss of many customs..…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on September 27, 2009 at 6:30am —
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The administration has given a green light to develop a storytelling course to be offered to the community and that can also be taken (with additional activity and costs) as an elective by students.
I would love to hear recommendations for 'textbooks', great resources, online video samplings, and anything else.
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on September 19, 2009 at 12:52pm —
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A troupe of tellers will be sharing a a program called "GhostTales2Go" in October in Oklahoma. Members include Molly Lemmons, Barbara Jones and Marilyn A.Hudson (aka The Oklahoma GhostTeller).
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 23, 2009 at 8:50am —
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A small troupe has formed in Oklahoma, "Stories2Go", to present a program of story theater for appearances at events, summer reading programs,churches, and the like. The initial effort is called "Casting Strong Shadows" and honors the positive influences of men in the lives of those around them.
Veteran tellers Molly Lemmons, Barbara Jones, Kathryn Thurman, Susie Bealsy, and Marilyn A. Hudson round out the cast of tellers for this special program.
The members are part of Territory Tellers, Okl…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on August 23, 2009 at 8:47am —
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on July 19, 2009 at 2:26pm —
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A group of storytellers in Oklahoma is currently at work putting together plans for several storytelling programs around themes. It is exciting working out the program, planning promotion, and working on ways to 'spin-off' into CD's, DVD's and books. Advice welcome!!
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on July 2, 2009 at 8:32am —
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This social community to bring together and list talent from many fields is beginning to grow. It is very exciting. I invite you to visit at www.oklapp.ning.com.
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on July 2, 2009 at 8:28am —
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Finally! The Oklahoma Association of Storytellers - open to any and all - now has a cute t-shirt (and bag, etc.) especially designed by a graphic artist. There is also one for Oklahoma Performers and Presenters! Anyone with ties to Oklahoma or just likes collecting cool shirts - -
Wear your support for your creative side (or your support of creative Oklahoma)
OK TELLERS: OKLAHOMA ASSOC. OF STORYTELLERS (T-Shirts)
http://www.cafepress.com/OKTellers
Join the OK TELLERS: Oklahoma Association of S…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on June 4, 2009 at 11:48am —
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As Oklahoma sets sail into a new millennium, a new group is forming to launch storytelling in the state into new and wider waters.
OK TELLERS will be a loose association of artists who share tales through a variety of mediums and venues. Classic children's stories, urban tales, paranormal tales, historic tour guides, student storytellers, writer-tellers, puppeteers, new technologies and so much more!!
Plans are underway to establish a series of training events to launch people into storytellin…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on April 28, 2009 at 3:54pm —
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It is coming fast! Head to Seminole, Oklahoma where storytellers will gather to tell and listen. Visit the Territory Tellers website (www.territorytellers.org) for registration information.
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on April 8, 2009 at 10:53am —
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I know there is a lot of talk at this time of the year about people being afraid to offfend by wishing people a "Merry [fill in the blanks]" or a "Happy [fill in the blank]" - but seriously who can be offended when someone wants to share a smile, or a helping hand or a positive thought? That is really what is behind the seasonal greetings. A message that says, "Hey, at this time of the year I enjoy a special belief that has all of these good things attached to it; like love, hope, concern, patie…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on December 24, 2008 at 9:20am —
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A night of "wonder-filled" stories will be presented in the auditorium of Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, OK. Featured tellers will be: Kathryn Thurman, Molly Lemmons, Chester Weems, and Marilyn A. Hudson as fill-in and MC.
The event starts at 7 p.m. and costs $5 (or $3 with a valid student ID from any local school). Funds will go to support mission major student trips to Africa in the spring.
For other events around the state: www.territorytellers.org
Info: 405.789-7661 x 34…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on November 22, 2008 at 7:00pm —
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I have created a community to create, support, and promote folks in Oklahoma who perform or present. Everything from authors to musicians...wwww.oklapp.ning.com There is strength in numbers.
Also, I have launched a directory of same ... sort of a not-ready(or willing)-for- the - state's -art -roster -thing....www.freewebs.com/okperformers - all free!
So, if any live in Oklahoma or come her frequently from nearby states....drop me a line with your info.....marilynahudsonATyahoo.com
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on November 14, 2008 at 6:49am —
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This following comes from a blog I manage. If you would like to reuse it - simply cite it and it is yours. If there are suggestions for improving it - let me know...
OKLAHOMA TELLERS :
"Sometimes people decide, "Hey, let's get somebody to tell stories!" They often have no clue as to what is needed in presenting a quality storytelling experience. The first question to ask is "why do I want a storyteller?" Having a clear rationale will help you convey exactly what you need from the storyteller and…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on October 31, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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I have been asked to do a program next spring that will be a fund-raising event with speakers, mini-workshops, and storytelling. My session will be some stories and some tips for people who want to spice up their own events or history site with storytelling.
My undergraduate degree was in history and have done storytelling for about 15 years now... I have some information on the basic process, philosophy, etc. of walking tour storytelling, historic interpretation, historic site stories, etc. I…
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on September 20, 2008 at 7:01pm —
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Trying to expand markets....I am offering a special program around the state called 'The Ghost Teller". I am planning to offer several "canned" programs suitable for several audience and age levels. everything from "classic" literature to local folklore...we will see how it all goes....
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on September 17, 2008 at 9:05am —
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I am working with the state storytelling group and a local university to produce a Tellabration this November. It should be fun in a newly rennovated auditorium. Telelrs are local tellers who are sure to charm the target audience: Kathryn Thurman, Chester Weems, and Molly "Molly Lou Belle" Lemmons. I will MC and serve as emergency space filler, as needed. Check out other Oklahoma events at www.territorytellers.org
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Added by Marilyn A. Hudson on September 17, 2008 at 9:00am —
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