Starting today, I get to be around cool people doing cool things! Today I'm telling stories with Six Feet Apart Productions that may have some truth buried in a good time! Next week I'll be hanging out at Busboy's and Poets with Tryitout Comedy. I get to talk to fellow Toastmasters at District 29 about … Continue reading New Month, New Things to do!
Storytelling Shows for May 2022
The month of May is generally seen as the month that spring really comes alive. That is proving to be especially true for storytelling! Many shows are springing forward with themes about mom, ma, mother, and all the versions of the word. This month's list is also full of other exciting things such as a … Continue reading Storytelling Shows for May 2022
Who has Storytelling shows in May?
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 is for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. Also, I will keep sharing … Continue reading Who has Storytelling shows in May?
Storytelling Shows for Apr
While getting April's show listing together, I realized that April is more "festive" than I realized. The Stone Soup Storytelling Fest is happening, and the Bay Area Storytelling Festival is happing. Storyfest is happening. NSN is having its Earth Up Conference, (ok, this is actually a conference, but you get the point). There are many … Continue reading Storytelling Shows for Apr
What’s the One Thing? – Where to find stories
I once had a speaking mentor that said "Nick, I want you to write down 1 story from your life every day." I said "Great! But what do I do when I'm out at the end of the week?" Turns out, I have never run out. I have stories in varying stages of creation just … Continue reading What’s the One Thing? – Where to find stories
Who has storytelling shows in March?
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 is for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. Also, I will keep sharing … Continue reading Who has storytelling shows in March?
Connecting Storytellers to Storytellers (Blogs and websites about storytelling) 2022
Since today is Valentine's Day here in the U.S. , here is a post for story lovers everywhere! Next up in my series of Connecting Storytellers to Storytellers, let's talk about websites and blogs. When I started this blog, Story Telling On Purpose, I just wanted to share the information I found in the world … Continue reading Connecting Storytellers to Storytellers (Blogs and websites about storytelling) 2022
Connecting Storytellers to Storytellers 2022 (Facebook Groups)
Well, we are still here in this crazy mixed-up world. Covid is proving to be just like Microsoft software; either have it, or you know someone that does. In both cases, the version of what people have varies from person to person. No matter, In the storytelling world, storytellers and storytelling groups have adapted to … Continue reading Connecting Storytellers to Storytellers 2022 (Facebook Groups)
Things coming up ths holiday and beyond!
The holiday season is in full swing! I'm here to give the gift of laughter and entertainment. I have a showcase with NEST Storytelling and a comedy show with all veterans coming up so far this month. And there looks to be more shows that might get added. All this can be found on my … Continue reading Things coming up ths holiday and beyond!
The Stories We Tell – Tall Tales, Revisited
This weekend, I did some interviews about the stories and history of African Americans in the fire service. I have plans for a podcast and a fringe festival show next year. These stories and histories will play a centerpiece in those projects. As I sat in the boardroom, I sprawled out my equipment: separate mics, … Continue reading The Stories We Tell – Tall Tales, Revisited
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