Open Call to Tellabrate with Us

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On Sunday, November 5 @ 2 PM, we'll meet and greet at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, to perform, demonstrate, share, and organize a diverse group of performers and stories in preparation for The Big Tellabration Celebration on Sunday,  November 19 @ 2 PM.  

Note that suggested running time is less than 7 minutes, with exceptions.  Please contact us if your time is expected to exceed 7 minutes.

Pre-registration is strongly recommended.  

Patchwork supports the art of storytelling and invites participants to share in the oral tradition, spoken word, ballad, and other means of communicating story for general and adult audiences.

The staff of The Rotunda are incredible and will help to set up microphones and lighting to create the right atmosphere for a stellar event experience.  

Audience seating consists of individual chairs arranged to suit the needs of the show, the audience, and any health issues that may arise.

We believe that artists should be compensated whenever possible, and we're providing small stipends to each person (based on number of participants) in the show on Sunday, November 19 as a token of our appreciation.  

The Rotunda is located in the heart of University City at 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.  It is accessible.

Accessibility:

• - Left side of the building toward the back (follow the path between Cinemark movie theater and The Rotunda): There are seven steps up to enter the venue.
• - Right side of the building toward the back: There is a ramp equipped for wheelchairs, strollers, walkers, and all other assistive devices. Follow the concrete path from Walnut Street. Once inside, make a right into the hallway and then make a left at the restroom. This entrance is kept locked except during events. 
• - The venue has a ramp onto the stage as well, stage right. It's ADA compliant and brand new and snazzy. 
• - There is a single-occupancy, all-gender ADA restroom on the first floor, almost as soon as you enter from the ramp. This restroom is also equipped with a baby changing station. 
• - There are additional, all-gender restrooms in the basement. The restroom on the east side of the basement is equipped with three toilets. The restroom on the west side of the basement is equipped with three toilets and two urinals. 
• - The venue is not air-conditioned. 

Contact us at info@patchworkstorytelling.org  We're happy to help.

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