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Patchwork Storytelling Guild

Supporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of Storytelling

Supporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of StorytellingSupporting the Art of The Oral Tradition of Storytelling

  Due to the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community, in-the-flesh events have been moved to virtual locations  or adhere to strict safety guidelines.

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.  

Find Out More. Get Tickets Now.

April Story Swap

Join us for the  April Story Swap on Thursday, April 27 @ 7 PM EST!  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.

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Workshop: Awakening The Hidden Storyteller with Robin Moore

Tuesday, April 18

7-9 PM

The Newtown Theatre

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. 


About Robin Moore:

Robin Moore has been a professional storyteller for 40 years; authored the award-winning storytelling instructional book, “Awakening the Hidden Storyteller;” and served on the faculty of the Master of Arts Degree in Storytelling Program at The Graduate Institute for 20 years.

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Save the Dates for Tellabration

 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.

  • Auditions:  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


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RECENT EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!

Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!

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. 

Story Swap

Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!

Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!

Join us for the  March Story Swap!  All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!

Our Storied Past

Winsome, Worthy, Wise: Stories About Women & Open Mic!

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Our Storied Past featured Denise McCormack speaking of  the value of folklore and tales in uncovering historical insights.

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Story Swap

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Story Swap

Join us for the  February  Story Swap!  All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!

Story Swap

Chennai Storytelling Festival

Story Swap

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

New Year's Story BlowOut III

Join us for the  December Story Swap!  All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!

Call for Tellers

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

Patchwork is collaborating Artists Standing Strong Together (ASST) and other storytelling partners to present a 55-minute segment of "Story BlowOut" on Satuday, December 31.  Details to follow regarding time and stipend. 

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, December 7 @ midnight EST.

Find out more

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"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  

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Snow Globe Saturday Storytelling at the Please Touch Museum

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

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!

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"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"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  


Find out more

Stories at Dixon House, Phila., PA.

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

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.  

Find out more

Tellabration 2022

"The First Christmas Party" and Other Stories for the Season

October Story Swap

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.

Get Details. Get Tickets.

October Story Swap

Halloween Storytelling Event for the Whole Family

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

Halloween Storytelling Event for the Whole Family

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.

Registration Now

Favorite Stories of the Season

Halloween Storytelling Event for the Whole Family

Halloween Storytelling Event for the Whole Family

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.

Registration Now

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

Get tickets now: 

Sunday, September 25@ 6PM at the Rotunda.

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September Story Swap

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

 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. 

Register Now

Call for Tellers

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

Teller Application

Deadline: October 1 

Find out more

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

Philly Fringe Festival

Get tickets now: 

Sunday, September 11 @ 3PM at the Rotunda.

Find out more

July Story Swap

Philly Fringe Festival

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. 

Register Now

Earth Day Stories

Philly Fringe Festival

Earth Day Stories

Earth Day Stories recorded live at the Rotunda is available each Monday in August @ noon on PhillyCam, the people powered media.

Find out more

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

 Join us  on Thursday,  July 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. 

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

 Join us  on Thursday,  July 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. 

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

July Story Swap

 Join us  on Thursday,  July 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. 

Tellabration 2022

Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022

Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022

Call for Tellers/Committee Members

Find out more.  



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Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022

Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022

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

Philadelphia Fringe Festival 2022

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. 

Register 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. 

Get Details & Tickets

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. 

Register 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

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World Storytelling Day

World Storytelling Day

World Storytelling Day

Join us  

Sunday, March 20 @ 7 PM EST .


March Story Swap

World Storytelling Day

World Storytelling Day

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

World Storytelling Day

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

Call for Tellers (Ended)

February 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)

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)

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.

Professional Development Opportunities

Calling all teaching artists

MID-ATLANTIC VIRTUAL TEACHING ARTISTS RETREAT FREE AUGUST 9-10, 2022

 

Calling all teaching artists


 The 2022 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artists Virtual Retreat brings together arts education professionals from across the Mid-Atlantic region to build and strengthen a regional network of highly qualified teaching artists.  Intended for teaching artists of all experience levels working in school and community settings, this retreat is designed to:


  • Support teaching artists holistically, sustaining both the profession (entrepreneur) and the person (discipline expertise)


  • Expand the arts education landscape to include more representation of rural, urban, suburban locations, in-school and out-of-school experiences, and diverse communities


  • Support teaching artists in developing high quality arts education delivery


  • Expand on the learnings of the 2018 and 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Retreat


  • Connect teaching artists with colleagues across the Mid-Atlantic region

This event is sponsored by the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Delaware Division of the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History.

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Upcoming Events at a Glance

In the works

Tellabration 2022

Patchwork will continue its time-honored tradition of tellabrating on Saturday, November 19, 2 to 4 PM at the Rotunda!  Be part of the fun and spirit of this annual event.  More details to follow. 

Connect With Us

Equity, Diversion, Inclusion

   We value new members,  ideas, and experience, and strive to make storytelling and participation with Patchwork accessible for all.


 If you would like to contribute to a conversation or would benefit from closed-captioning or other tools and accommodations to make participation easier in virtual and physical spaces, we'd like to know.   

We're in this story together. 



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