Storyteller Mark Goldman

NSN Conference - Updates

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Where: Mesa, Arizona
When: July 24-27, 2014
Theme: Fire & Light
Storytelling illuminates who we are as individuals and as a community. Stories spark deeper understanding; they enlighten our minds and hearts. Stories light the fire of joy and laughter.

RFPs:
Workshop proposals for 90 minute breakout sessions are due December 9, 2013 - Click here for info
Proposals for 55 minute Fringe performances are due Decamber 31, 2013 - Click here for info

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This Week

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Peek Backstage and get a Glimpse of The Artistic Process

Storyteller and tap soloist Dustin Loehr announces the Arizona premiere of Footnotes of the Untellable Tale. Structured similarly to a cabaret show, Loehr taps and tells through the creative process of an artist. In this upbeat expression, audience members will see the scenes before the show, the words before the script, and the experiences that fuel an artist to create. See and hear how everything is a story in this one-man show.

At the Herberger Theatre, downtown Phoenix.
Performances are 12:10 pm - 12:45 pm
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday - 12-13-14

See calendar for details

Women Storytellers

Saturday - November 16th - 10am-Noon
Anne McDowell has organized another event: Out of the Box Storytelling - Women Storytellers. A place for Christian women to get together to hear and tell of the wonders that God has done in their lives or (with permission) in the lives of others. This is a fun, exciting new way to hear six 8-10 minute personal, uplifting, faith-promoting stories about the wonders of God, and enjoy a delicious brunch! They offer fun, laughter, and a chance to win door prizes!

It's at Dobson’s Restaurant at Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa from 10am - 12 Noon.

Click here for details

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Coming Up

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Executive Speaker Training - November 18-19

There are still a few spaces left for Sean Buvala's
Executive Speaker Training Workshop next week, Noember 18-19.
Here are just a few of the things you will learn:

The one question you must answer for your audience right away.

Discover your individual secret that separates you from the rest of the speakers.

The surprising techniques of a good speaker that you need before you even open your mouth.

The power of crafting a story: knowing what to keep and what to lay aside.

But wait...there's more! Check out Sean's website to learn more about this amazing workshop and why you should attend.

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TELLEBRATIONS!

Each year, the week before Thanksgiving, storytelling organizations collaborate with their communities and offer free storytelling concerts under the name Tellebration! Here are the Tellebration listings for Arizona - click on each link.

West Side Story Tellers
Tuesday - Nov 19 - Peoria Public Library
Wednesday - Nov 20 - Beaded Lizard
Thursday - Nov 21 - Glendale Public Library

SMCC Storytelling Institute
Friday - Nov 22 - SMCC Library Community Room

Tellers of Tucson
Saturday - Nov 23 - Performing Arts Center in Green Valley

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There's Always Another Side to the Tale. . .and the Tail

My dog's name is Ginger. She is a purebred Jewish American Princess! That's right, she gets whatever she wants from her daddy.

And when it comes to telling stories, her tale (tail) is usually MUCH different from mine.

Consider these the following:

Me:
What have you been doing?! Why is there Kleenex all over the house? You have been a BAD dog. How many times have I told you to stay out of the wastebasket? And how did you get those cookies off the counter? Where are they? Where did you hide them? ! You'll be sorry later! Bad dog! Bad girl!

Ginger:
Hey Dad. Just after you left, I heard some folks at the door. I was sure they were trying to break in and steal the Oreos you bought for me. I fooled them though. I trashed the wastebasket. In case they got in, they would have thought someone had already been here and ransacked the place, and they would have left. Oh yeah, just to make sure, I jumped on the counter and got the Oreos. I took them into the closet and ate them all. Wouldn't have wanted those criminals to have gotten their hands on the valuables. Pretty clever huh? Bet you didn't know I could jump that high. By the way. . .next time. . .can you get Double Stuff instead?

Just some thoughts on ways to craft a story.

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Ongoing
Events

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Homebase Poetry
First Sunday of each month - Phoenix
https://www.facebook.com/Homebasepoetryopenmic

Infuse Open Mic
Second Sunday of each month - Phoenix
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Infuse-Open-Mic/137811162925031

Yarnball Storytellers Mic
Every Wednesday at 8 pm - PHOENIX
https://www.facebook.com/lawngnomepublishing/events

Odyssey Storytelling
First Thursday of each month - TUCSON
http://www.storyartsgroup.org/odyssey/Odyssey/Welcome.html

East Valley Tellers of Tales -Storytellers Guild
Second Saturday of each month - SCOTTSDALE
http://www.evtot.com

West Side Story Tellers -Storytellers Guild
Second Saturday of each month - GLENDALE
Westsidestorytellers@yahoo.com

Storyline: Origins
Fourth Friday of each month - PHOENIX
https://www.facebook.com/events/203427456504343/

Lit Lounge - Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMOCA)
Third Friday of each month - SCOTTSDALE
http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL MONTHLY CALANDAR

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