A Gathering of New York State Storytellers on Saturday, February 28

Contributed by Lee-Ellen Marvin

Storytellers from across the state will come together on Saturday, February 28, to sharpen their skills, network, and swap stories.

Roundtable Meeting and Workshops
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Clark Lounge, Campus Center, Ithaca College

Performance and Open Mic
8:00-10:00 p.m.
Community School of Music and Arts
130 East State Street, Ithaca

Join us for the day or the evening or both!

SCHEDULE

Morning

10:00 - Welcome/Roundtable: Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi and Joe Doolittle
11:15 - Break
11:30 - Workshop with Rafe Martin: "Embodying Your Story"

Lunch

1:00 - Lunch provided by IC's Department of Speech Communication

Afternoon

2:00 - Workshop with Regi Carpenter: "Stories from Your Life"
3:30 - Break
3:45 - Story Swap
5:00 - Closing

Evening

5:15 - Dinner at local restaurants
8:00 - Storytellers’ Studio presents: "Tales to Warm a Winter Night": Open Mic with Featured Teller Regi Carpenter

Cost and Registration

Please register by February 20, 2009.

Workshops, lunch, and concert: $40
Student discount: $20
Open mic only: $10 ($5 students/seniors)

Send registration checks payable to Lee-Ellen Marvin (423 North Albany Street, Ithaca, NY 14850)

For More Information

Contact Lee-Ellen
(607) 273-2049
lmarvin@twcny.rr.com