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?
April Storytelling Shows
While I normally only cover the DC, MD, and VA area, with all shows being online now, I have broaden my scope of storytelling so you can broaden your scope of story listening. With that in mind, do take a look at the Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA) Website (https://virginiastorytellingalliance.org/events/) as well as The National Storyteller … Continue reading April Storytelling Shows
Who has storytelling shows in Apr?
If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. You can use the this link … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Apr?
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!
Flashback
Sunday morning I'm scrolling through Facebook, drinking coffee in the kitchen table, getting ready for the day. I see a post that reminds me to make a change in the settings. I am rarely a fan of these posts, and today I decide that I have had enough. I took action. I go into my … Continue reading Flashback
Women’s HER-story Month
March in the US is Women's History Month. It makes sense, then, that are many storytelling shows showcasing women's stories (Storytelling Shows in Mar). A really big showcase this month will be the Women's Storytelling Festival being held virtually 19-21 Mar. It's being organized by Better Said Than Done who has partnered with the National … Continue reading Women’s HER-story Month
Storytelling shows in Mar
Get ready for another month packed with stories! With this being Women's History Month, expect that this will be a month highlighting the beauty and strength of women's voices. There is even the Women's Storytelling Festival! (see below). And when you add in the fact that 20 Mar is World Storytelling day, you know there … Continue reading Storytelling shows in Mar
Who has storytelling shows in Mar?
If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. You can use the this link … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in Mar?
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?
Story Telling On Purpose 