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Call for Tellers: Free at Last
Stories of Revolution, Evolution, and Convolution
Seeking storytellers to share tales of liberation, change, or release—personal milestones, myths, fables, or ironic turns. From quitting jobs to breaking spells, from freedom fought for to joy stumbled upon, all interpretations are welcome. Tell the story you love, in the way you love to tell it.
EarthWoven
Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder
A virtual performance pre-recorded and professionally edited, EarthWoven: Stories of Connection, Creation, and Wonder celebrates the earth: our relationship with it, our experiences on it.
Featuring Ingrid Bohn, Jim Cyr, Charles Kiernan, Denise McCormack, Larry Sceurman, and Ms. Latrice Young.
Details to come.
RECENT EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Tellers
Sunday, March 23
A Full Afternoon of Storytelling
Join Patchwork on Sunday , March 23 at The Rotunda.
4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, to celebrate the art of storytelling and World Storytelling Day 2025:
DEEP WATER
- Workshop SOLD OUT
- Lunch SOLD OUT
- STORY CONCERT
Find out more. Pre-registration required for lunch option.
Tickets: Free & PWYC
Call for Tellers
Join us via Zoom for an evening of storytelling and connection as we welcome the new year with open hearts and shared tales.
Whether you have a story to tell or simply wish to listen, all are welcome to this cozy and inspiring gathering.
Let’s celebrate the new year together!
Thursday, February13 @ 7 PM EST
Call for Tellers
New Year Story Swap
Tales of Fire & Frost: Stories from the Winter Hearth
Apply now to tell. Deadline: 1/4/2025 1/7/2025.
At the Ice House
Thursday, January 30 @ 7 PM EST
Save the date to join us for a whole new and fantastic showcase!
New Year Story Swap
New Year Story Swap
ECHOES OF THE PAST:
STORIES TO SHAPE THE NEW YEAR!
Join us on January 1 at 7 PM (EST) via Zoom for an evening of storytelling and connection as we welcome the new year with open hearts and shared tales.
Whether you have a story to tell or simply wish to listen, all are welcome to this cozy and inspiring gathering.
Let’s celebrate the new year together!
Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas
—Stories for the Season—
Ed Stivender's Annual Holiday Offering
Live and on Zoom
Sunday, December 8 @ 2 PM EST
Featuring O. Henry's Gift of the Magi and Ed's Christmas Rapping and Chess Piece Nativity and an Improvisation based on Audience suggestions.
As always, Admission is Free and there will be a chance to donate to Project Home, The Philadelphia Ministry to the Unhoused during the Show.
The Brave Ones
2024 TELLABRATION
Call for Tellers!
Celebrate the Art of Storytelling and join Patchwork at its hallmark event, Tellabration 2024, The Brave Ones: Stories of Risk, Hurdles, and Heroes, on Sunday, November 17 @ 2 to 4 PM, at The Rounda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Tickets are PWYC.
Call for Tellers
2024 TELLABRATION
Call for Tellers!
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of our newest community storytelling showcase!
Application Deadline: Friday, September 1 @ 11:59 PM
Apply now for this hallmark member event and showcase of great storytelling on Sunday, November 17 @ 2 PM, live at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
A modest stipend will be provided to all participants. Details to follow.
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps, part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival
WOVEN WORLDS: TRADITIONAL TALES AND PERSONAL THREADS
Renowned storyteller and performance artist Denise McCormack invites you to delve into "Woven Worlds: Traditional Tales and Personal Threads," a thought-provoking and captivating solo show at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, September 13 at 7 PM. Tickets are PWYC. Suggested: $15/pp
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps, part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival
Patchwork Storytelling Guild presents a brand-new fringe fest showcase, A Patchwork of Stories for Grown Ups, honoring the oral tradition and artistry of storytelling on Sunday, September 8 @2 PM at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are PWYC. Suggested: $15pp. Recommended for ages 13 through adult audiences. Light refreshments available.
Patchwork is celebrating the art of storytelling, elevating voices from novice to seasoned professional, and bringing a vibrant mix of styles, tales, and emotional depth to the stage with boundless enthusiasm and great anticipation!
Tellers include (in alphabetical order): Michele Belluomini, Blinky Comix, Tiffani Dean, Khadijah Renee, Maria LoBiondo, Denise McCormack, Mary Ann Paterniti, Greg Snow, Christina Sturgis, and Nancy Taylor.
Imagine New Worlds —A May 4th Community Storytelling Showcase
Join Patchwork for an unforgettable journey into the imagination with Imagine New Worlds, our newest storytelling showcase, featuring story, song, and more, at the historic Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, on Saturday, May 4 @ 3 PM.
Admission: FREE for all! Donations warmly welcomed.
Recommended for ages 16+
Running Time: 60-minutes
Favorite Stories: A Little Bit of This & a Whole Lot of That w/ Denise McCormack
Storyteller Denise McCormack brings Favorite Stories, A Little Bit of This and a Whole Lot of That, to the Ice House for a whole lot of fun!
Join Storyteller Denise McCormack for Favorite Stories, A Little Bit of This and a Whole Lot of That, on Saturday, April 20 @ 11 AM at the IceHouse Tonight, 56 River Street, Bethlehem, PA. Recommended for General Audiences. Tickets: Free or PWYW.
Enjoy stories, songs, and little ditties interspersed with homespun wit and humor recalling to mind the joys of yesteryears and inspiring new food for thought for the imaginations and delight of all ages.
According to Denise McCormack, "This program is going to feature the stories and songs that many of us grew up on—like early tales from Little Golden books, the ones that are embedded in our memories and that bring up a sense of nostalgia. But, at the same time, they'll lay the groundwork for building new connections and conversations through the experience. I want people to have things to think about and talk about and feel excited about when they go home. After all, that's what storytelling is all about."
So mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to join us for this tried and true pastime of imagination, creativity, and fun with Denise McCormack's Favorite Stories, A Little Bit of This and a Whole Lot of That!
World Storytelling Day: Building Bridges
Join us virtually to celebrate World Storytelling Day 2024: Building Bridges.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 7 PM EST
directly on our website
This curated and virtual showcase features a variety of storytelling styles and genres.
The premise of World Storytelling is “If you know my story, you won’t hate me so much”, and the stories, whether traditional or contemporary, folk or personal narrative, are meant to explore our shared humanness.
This virtual showcase makes sharing stories easy peasy.
We hope you can join us.
Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you.
A Wild Ride on the River of Time: Stories of Past, Present, and Future w/Robin Moore
The Newtown Theatre presents its third annual oral storytelling event
A Wild Ride on the River of Time: Stories of Past, Present, and Future
Sunday
March 10, 2024
3-5 PM
The Newtown Theatre
Each novel tale has been carefully crafted under the tutelage of renowned storyteller Robin Moore and based on his award-winning storytelling instructional book “Awakening the Hidden Storyteller.”
This event is recommended for adults.
It is not a children’s storytelling event.
Chennai Storytelling Festival w/ Denise McCormack
The World Storytelling Institute, in association with the Chennai Storytellers group and other organisations and individuals, presents Chennai Storytelling Festival 2024 (weekends, 2nd to 25th Feb 2024).
"Exploring Stories Through Critical Lenses" presented by Denise McCormack
For teenagers and adults.
Starting on
Sat 10 Feb at 9:00am (India time) /
Fri 9 Feb at 10:30pm (USA Eastern time).
(90 minute segment.)
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In this workshop, participants will analyze
and discuss prose and poetry through critical
lenses for deeper meta reflection and
contextual insight into the subversive nature
of storytelling.
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Awakening The Hidden Storyteller:
Telling Personal Experience Stories Workshop
Thursday
February 15, 2024
7-9 PM
The Newtown Theatre
The Awakening The Hidden Storyteller:
Telling Personal Experience Stories workshop will be led by Robin Moore, who has made his living for 40 years as a professional storyteller.
Robin is author of the award-winning storytelling instructional book of the same title “Awakening the Hidden Storyteller.”
Patchwork Meeting & Swap
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Patchwork invites all members and story-lovers to join us on Thursday, January 25 @ 7 PM EST via Zoom for news and discussion about recent and upcoming events, followed by a lively story swap.
Ed Stivender's A Fool for Christmas!
Workshop & Performance Events w/ Robin Moore
Ed Stivender's A Fool for Christmas!
ED STIVENDER'S A FOOL FOR CHRISTMAS!
Featuring O. Henry's Gift of the Magi, Anon.'s Juggler of Notre Dame and Ed's original Chess Piece Nativity and Christmas Rapping. —And perhaps an Improvisation based on Audience suggestions.
As always, Admission is Free and there will be a chance to donate to Project Home, The Philadelphia Ministry to the Unhoused during the Show.
The Big Tellabration Celebration
Ed Stivender's A Fool for Christmas!
Patchwork presents The Big Tellabration Celebration, a spectacular showcase of stories and storytelling, featuring the amazing talents of stalwart practitioners and members of the community-at-large on Sunday, November 19 at 3 PM at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Phila., PA. Suggested: $15/pp* with Pay-What-You-Can options to allow for greatest accessibility for all. Find out more.
Open Call
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps
Patchwork is opening the doors wide to invite local artists to join us for this year's Tellabration showcase. Anyone with a story—whether it's told in the oral tradition, song, poetry, spoken word, even dance—is welcome to participate.
- Open Call: Sunday, November 5 @ 2 PM
- Show: Sunday, November 19 @ 3 PM
Each artist in the showcase will receive a stipend.
Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, contact Denise McCormack.
info@patchworkstorytelling.org
Register for the open call to tell at The Big Tellabration Celebration.
Planning, Networking, Meet & Greet:
Sunday, November 5 @ 2 PM
at The Rotunda. Pre-registration strongly recommended.
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps
A Patchwork of Stories for GrownUps
Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild presents A Patchwork of Stories for Grown Ups on Sunday, September 24 @ 5 PM EST at Da Vinci Art Alliance, 704 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA. This live event is open to the public. Tickets: $15. *PWYC options. Light refreshments available. Running Time: 90 minutes.
Patchwork is celebrating the art of storytelling by taking audiences on a joyride into an eclectic mix of amazing tales recounted by an outstanding group of tellers and featuring, in alphabetical order, the delightful and dynamic Michele Belluomini, Joe Dudis, Ed Stivender, and Denise McCormack. There will even be a few give-away surprises.
June Story Swap
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
All are welcome to share in our greatest treasure: stories!
Join members and friends of Patchwork for an evening of stories. Tell, listen, or both. Registration is required for details to virtual event on Zoom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
As part of The Ice House Tonight performing arts series, storytellers Rob Aptaker and Denise McCormack present Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales on Saturday, April 29 @ 7 PM EST at The Ice House, 56 River Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Tickets: $10. Light refreshments served.
April Story Swap
Stories Speak! A Feast of Native American Tales, Plus Q&A
Workshop: Awakening The Hidden Storyteller with Robin Moore!
All are welcome to share in our greatest treasure: stories!
Join members and friends of Patchwork for an evening of stories. Tell, listen, or both. Registration is required for details to virtual event on Zoom.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Workshop: Awakening The Hidden Storyteller with Robin Moore!
Workshop: Awakening The Hidden Storyteller with Robin Moore!
Participants will be able to identify essential elements of storytelling, listening, and story creating and audition to tell a story at the theatre’s May 7 public storytelling event.
Plus, the two amateur storytellers who are chosen will receive one-on-one coaching from Robin Moore to prepare for their appearance on stage.
Story Swap
Join us for the March Story Swap! All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!
Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!
Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic with speaker/storyteller Denise McCormack celebrates Women's History month, World Storytelling Day, and the Spring Equinox, on Sunday, March 19 @ 3 PM at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Light refreshments. Donations accepted, including menstrual products for local distribution by Penn Reproductive Justice Workers Group. Approx. running time: 120 minutes. Recommended for adult audiences.
Our Storied Past
Our Storied Past featured Denise McCormack speaking of the value of folklore and tales in uncovering historical insights.
Chennai Storytelling Festival
Story Swap
New Year's Story BlowOut III
Join us for the February Story Swap! All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!
New Year's Story BlowOut III
New Year's Story BlowOut III
New Year's Story BlowOut III
12/31/22 @ 11 AM—1/12023 @ 1 AM
Patchwork presents stories @ 9PM
Register for Details.
Story Swap
New Year's Story BlowOut III
Story Swap
Story Swap
New Year's Story BlowOut III
Story Swap
Join us for the December Story Swap! All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!
Snow Globe Saturday Storytelling at the Please Touch Museum
Join Denise McCormack at the magical, whimsical Please Touch Museum for a few of her very favorite stories of the season.
Saturday, December 3
12 PM & 1 PM
Let it snow!
"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season
Join Ed Stivender for his 26th Annual Show honoring the Holidays with stories, songs, wit and wisdom.
Fun for the whole Family. Free!
Virtual or In-Person
- Germantown Friends Meeting, 47 W. Coulter St., 19144 Free Reservations at (610) 623-8546
- Zoom
A Benefit for ProjectHOME
Stories at Dixon House, Phila., PA.
Join Ingrid Bohn at Dixon House, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
22 E Chestnut Hill Ave, Philadelphia, PA, on Wednesday, November 30 @ 6 PM. This program is provided by Chestnut Hill Library and is suitable for elementary through adult. All are welcome to attend.
Tellabration 2022
Join us for Patchwork's hallmark event, Tellabration 2022: Wit & Wisdome, a Story Concert on Saturday, November 19 @ 2 PM EST, at The Rotunda, Philadelphia. Find out more. Get tickets Now.
October Story Swap
Join us on Thursday, October 27 @ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul, or can give you a little chill. All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
Halloween Storytelling Event for the Whole Family
Who ya gonna call?
Join Denise McCormack & Ingrid Bohn for a storytelling trick or treat at the at Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA --
Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike
This event is free and open to the public. Suitable for ages 8+. Registration required.
Favorite Stories of the Season
Denise McCormack shares Favorite Stories of the Season at
Chestnut Hill Library
8711 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA --
Germantown Ave. & Bethlehem Pike
This event is free and open to the public. Registration required.
September Story Swap
Join us on Thursday, September 22 @ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
July Story Swap
Earth Day Stories
Join us on Thursday, August 25@ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
Earth Day Stories
Earth Day Stories
Earth Day Stories recorded live at the Rotunda is available each Monday in August @ noon on PhillyCam, the people powered media.
Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022
TELLER OPPORTUNITIES
...and more.
Join us for Philadelphia Fringe Festival planning from start to finish.
This is a great opportunity to get involved.
This is a call for tellers and non-tellers.
We'd love to have you.
Find out more. Register now.
Deadline: July 1, midnight EST
May Story Swap
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Join us on Thursday, May 26 @ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Join storytellers Ed Stivender, Quiet Riot, Charlotte Blake-Austin, Robin Moore, and Debra Pieri for Tales of Risk & Transformation on Sunday, June 12 @ 2 PM, at the Newtown Theatre, 120 North State Street, Newtown, PA.
April Story Swap
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Earth Day Stories ( and Songs)
Join us on Thursday, April 28 @ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul.All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
Earth Day Stories ( and Songs)
Tales of Risk & Transformation
Earth Day Stories ( and Songs)
Celebrate Earth Day with stories and songs for the whole family on Sunday, April 24, 2 PM EST, at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Limited Seating
World Storytelling Day
Join us
Sunday, March 20 @ 7 PM EST .
March Story Swap
Join us on Thursday, March 24@ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul.
All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
February Story Swap
Join us on Thursday, February 24@ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul.
All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
January Story Swap
Join us on Thursday, January 27@ 7 PM EST for our monthly story swap. Come tell a tale or simply listen. Stories warm the soul.
All are welcome to attend. Registrations is required for details.
Call for Tellers (Ended)
Call for Tellers (Ended)
Patchwork will continue its tradition of hosting World Storytelling Day, Lost and Found, on Sunday, March 20 @ 7 PM EST. The event will be livestreamed on our youtube channel and our website for ease of access via Zoom. This event is open to everyone, and we encourage everyone to submit their interest to tell.
Additional details will be forthcoming.
Call for Tellers (Ended)
Call for Tellers (Ended)
Patchwork needs tellers and behind-the-scenes hands for a live and onstage family storytelling program featuring stories to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 24, 2 PM EST, at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.