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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!
TALES OF FIRE & FROST—STORIES FROM THE WINTER HEARTH
Patchwork invites local and regional storytellers, from novice to professional, to share their time and talents at Tales of Fire and Frost—Stories from the Winter Hearth on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at The Ice House in Bethlehem, PA.
We welcome all kinds of stories—whether oral traditions, personal narratives, poetry, spoken word, or even song and dance—that reflect the themes of fire and frost.
Think: passionate tales of lost love, chilling ghost stories, frosty challenges, heroic adventures, and all-too-relatable foibles.
Whether it’s a tale of enflamed hearts and lost loves or chilling ghosts and stoic simpletons, this event is an invitation to tell a tale that you love in a way that you love to tell it. From the subtly sublime to the dangerously dramatic flair, this is your opportunity to tell your story, in your own unique way.
Tell us your tale!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 4 @ 11:59 PM
—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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 featured Denise McCormack speaking of the value of folklore and tales in uncovering historical insights.
Join us for the February Story Swap! All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!
12/31/22 @ 11 AM—1/12023 @ 1 AM
Patchwork presents stories @ 9PM
Register for Details.
Join us for the December Story Swap! All are welcome to share in our greatest treasures: stories!
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.
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
A Benefit for ProjectHOME
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!
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
A Benefit for ProjectHOME
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get tickets now:
Sunday, September 25@ 6PM at the Rotunda.
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.
Teller Application
Deadline: October 1
Get tickets now:
Sunday, September 11 @ 3PM at the Rotunda.
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 recorded live at the Rotunda is available each Monday in August @ noon on PhillyCam, the people powered media.
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.
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.
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.
Call for Tellers/Committee Members
Find out more.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Join us
Sunday, March 20 @ 7 PM EST .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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