Hopefully you are soaking up storytelling this weekend everywhere you can get it. Be sure to follow by blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter feeds Monday morning at 0900 to find out about the latest shows during Aug in the DC, MD, and VA area!
Podcast Post: The Moth
This is where storytelling started for me. A friend from Toastmasters, the public speaking organization, told me about a place where people stand on stage and tell stories about their life. The stories are based on the theme of that night. And they have to be about 5 mins. Why on earth would I want … Continue reading Podcast Post: The Moth
Storytelling Podcast: Family Ghost
It's not until I was explaining to by daughters this weekend about this podcast that I realized the title might sound a little creepy. Family Ghost by Sam Dingman is a podcast that I have been listening to for the last few months. It's an awesome journey into the unspoken stories people have in their … Continue reading Storytelling Podcast: Family Ghost
Easy Listening
There is way more to write about than I first realized. I still have a back log of post to do for interviewing local storytellers. And then I looked at my list of storytelling podcast that I listen to. That's 12 post not including the podcast other storytellers have told me about. But you need … Continue reading Easy Listening
Tales of Summer (The Update!)
A lot can change in a week! See what shows were added or moved to different dates listed below. Want your show listed in a monthly blogpost? Send me info about date, time, place, and a link to your site to storytellingonpurpose365@gmail.com. I'd love to hear about, and so would the rest of the DMV. … Continue reading Tales of Summer (The Update!)
Tales of Summer
Six months have passed since 1 Jan. In that time, over 150 storytelling shows have captivated the DMV this! This month will give us many of the regulars shows we know and love. We also get special performances during the Capital Fringe 2019. And a new show happening in Fredericksburg, VA. From Fredrick and Baltimore … Continue reading Tales of Summer
Last Call for Storytellers
June is starting, so I'll be wrapping up my interviews with local DC, MD, and VA storytellers. I have a backlog to get through, so there will be more coming. If you are storyteller or know a storyteller that the rest of the DMV should know about, go to my contact page and let me … Continue reading Last Call for Storytellers
Summer Days, Summer Nites, Summer Stories
Surprise! June is here! Ok, maybe I'm the only person not keeping track of the days. But I am keeping track of the stories in June. From Fredrick and Baltimore MD, to Richmond and Norfolk and Roanoke VA, with many stops in the DC area, come hear stories about all of these and more. Some … Continue reading Summer Days, Summer Nites, Summer Stories
Meeting Local Storytellers: Jack Scheer
I'm not sure who is more excited; me, or Jack. I've seen Jack Scheer tell stories a few times, but never got the time to get to know him better. Jack seems excited to just talk about storytelling. Either way, storytelling is at the center of our enthusiasm. Jack has been performing in community theater … Continue reading Meeting Local Storytellers: Jack Scheer
Meeting Local Storytellers: Sufian Zhemukhov
He's been in shows for Story District, Better Said Than Done, and The Moth. When he's not busy captivating audiences with his stories of Russia and beyond, Sufian Zhemukhov is teaching college level history and recently, completed writing a book. Let's take a look at this storytelling educator. Sufian brings a Russian background with a … Continue reading Meeting Local Storytellers: Sufian Zhemukhov
Story Telling On Purpose 