I knew this day would come. As I read the article on 23 Mar, the state of Virginia is opening up more from quarantine. Nothing too crazy (Florida leads the charge in that area), but still a big step. Maryland has done similar. DC won't be too far behind. Other areas in the US are … Continue reading Who’s Ready to Open Up?
I Got Jokes and Stories!
This month I get the chance to keep telling stories and jokes to folks! Check out the listing below. Be sure to check the "More About Nick Baskerville" to see the updates to show dates and links! Upcoming Performances Fridays at 6 PM EST with Clean AF Comedy Show (Online) (https://www.facebook.com/cleanafcomedy)12 Mar - Private Event … Continue reading I Got Jokes and Stories!
What “The Comic Toolbox” taught me about storytelling
There's going to be a part 2 to last week's discussion about comedic storytelling as genre. This isn't it. I'm still working on pulling together all of the ideas and thoughts people had from the first post. There are ideas shared in some groups that didn't make it over to other groups. I want to … Continue reading What “The Comic Toolbox” taught me about storytelling
Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling?
A pretty cool thing happened in 1928. A guy named Harry Reese, while working work the Hersey chocolate company, decided to see what would happen if he put peanut butter into cholate cups. (See more here) Chocolate and peanut butter already existed. Reese just found an interesting way to put them together. I wonder if … Continue reading Is comedic storytelling a new genre of oral storytelling?
How Many Stories Can Fit Into One Month?
Greetings all! I'm happy to hear stories every single day. This Feb 2021, it seems like the storytelling word is going to give it a try! It's going to be exciting because: The National Storytelling Week has started all around the world (30 Jan - 6 Feb). There will be shows and Festivals and kinds … Continue reading How Many Stories Can Fit Into One Month?
Guess who is telling stories and jokes and talking to folks?
I am lucky enough to have a chance to bring laughter and entertainment to folks by way of the shows I happen to be in over the next few weeks. Come hear stories and jokes with a host of people in a number of shows. Some are free, some have a cost, and some are … Continue reading Guess who is telling stories and jokes and talking to folks?
Three shows in a row!
Today is the first of 3 days that I will be performing in a show online: Hosting the Better Said Than Done 4x4 Storytelling show (Thur)https://fb.me/e/87I8gs2XLThe Season Finale of the Clean AF Comedy Show (Fri)https://www.facebook.com/103440444685013/posts/189352406093816/?sfnsn=moThe LaughItOff Live Veterans Edition Comedy show (Sat)https://laughitofflive2.eventbrite.com/?aff=VeteransEdition2020&afu=247888617213 Click on a links, get a ticket, and enjoy the the great people … Continue reading Three shows in a row!
Looking for Storytellers
The person below reached out to me a few days ago asking that I share info about a show he is casting for. While I don't know him personally, here is some additional information that he shared while on a phone conversation: Looking for storytellers to share a show to be turned into an show … Continue reading Looking for Storytellers
Come Hear Stories and Jokes!
Check out my More About Nick Baskerville page ( https://stop365.blog/more-about-nick-baskerville/ ) to see were you can catch me perform 3 times this week. Sometimes jokes, sometimes stories; always on purpose.
Come see what I’m doing in May
This month, I am doing a lot of exciting things with storytelling and comedy. I'll be doing a comedy show on 7 May with James Mac. I'll be co-hosting the Better Said Than Done show coming up on 8 May. I'll be presenting the workshop "Small Story, Big Impact" for the District 29 Conference on … Continue reading Come see what I’m doing in May
