A Solo Storytelling Event
Philadelphia Fringe: The Breath Between
Patchwork presents The Breath Between—the Phenomenon of Story (or: how wonder and story converge into knowing)
About the teller
DENISE MCCORMACK
Denise McCormack is a storyteller, speaker, and educator who reveres story as a sacred and transformative tool—a metaphorical book of instruction that opens doors to insight, growth, and connection. Guided by the mantra “There is a story for every time and purpose under heaven,” McCormack shares tales that illuminate meaning, stir memory, and invite clarity.
Her work explores the intersection of personal narrative, myth, poetry, and song, often dwelling in the spiritual undercurrents of story—the space where wonder and knowing converge. She believes that stories, even the simplest ones, offer profound truths and have the power to draw us together in community and contemplation.
In addition to her work on stage and in classrooms, McCormack brings her storytelling expertise to roles as a research consultant, video specialist, and guest spiritual speaker—helping others distill complex ideas into compelling narratives for learning, documentation, creative projects, and spiritual reflection.
She has been featured at national and regional venues, including the National Storytelling Network conferences, NJ Storytelling Festivals (at Grounds for Sculpture and Howell Living History Farm), the Ice House in Bethlehem, Godfrey Daniels, Artists Without Borders in NYC, and Philadelphia stages such as The Rotunda and Parkway Central Library.
McCormack serves as president of the Patchwork Storytelling Guild, is a board member of the Folk Art Consortium, and regularly offers programs and workshops on The Art of Storytelling—as a means of artistic expression, spiritual inquiry, and practical transformation.
She is especially grateful for The Rotunda, whose ongoing support of Patchwork has helped cultivate a vibrant storytelling community in Philadelphia.
In this, my soul delights—through story, service, and connection.
Learn more at: www.denisemccormack.live
Past SOLO Events at the Rotunda
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Donations are appreciated and may be awarded to the tellers as an honorarium for their work.
About Patchwork: A Storytelling Guild
Patchwork Storytelling Guild is a member-supported 501c3 non-profit organization serving the needs of the Philadelphia Metro area, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the Delaware Valley, and beyond.
Its mission is to provide a forum for storytellers and to promote the art of storytelling through community outreach related to the practice, performance, and value of storytelling. Patchwork offers: monthly story swaps, coaching sessions, performance opportunities... and more.
About the rotunda
The Rotunda, located in Philadelphia, PA, is a community-gathering place that is fueled by the belief that art is a catalyst for social change and that the arts can lead to the formation of meaningful partnerships between our parent organization the University of Pennsylvania, and surrounding neighborhoods. Over 300 events are offered every year, including live music, film, spoken word, theater, art, dance, education, youth programs, arts incubation, and various experimental genres. As an alcohol-free venue, The Rotunda provides a critical social alternative for all ages. At its core, The Rotunda is a shared space fostering learning, enrichment, and community support while empowering the public to present, produce, and promote their work. The Rotunda's programming is currently virtual but we will reopen the venue soon enough!
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