Colleen Squier, Dana Casey and Erran Sharpe all love to take the stage to tell a good story. They will share some of their favorite stories on Tuesday, January 17, at 7 p.m. at the monthly gathering of the Story … Continue reading →
December Story Swap is ALL Open Mic Rather than have a featured teller this month, we have an extended open mic evening. EVERYONE who wants to tell a story should get an opportunity! Our theme is winter and holiday stories. … Continue reading →
Folktales and a WWII Love Story “Don’t let my bun and bifocals fool you!” Pat Peterson warns listeners, before regaling them with stories with twist. The Seattle and Port Angeles based storyteller loves a good road trip with the opportunity … Continue reading →
Don’t listen to doomsayer weather predictions Last night’s predicted 60 mph winds did not amount to even a whisper in Port Angeles. The festival is a go. (We will have some backup systems in place, in case we should be … Continue reading →
Stories “achi kochi” from Asia and Europe “Be careful of what you say, that one has big ears!” Tobey Ishii-Anderson’s aunties would say of her as a child. Now an accomplished storyteller, Anderson will share some of the stories she … Continue reading →
Registration / Tickets now on sale for this year’s festival Online and mail-in registration are now available for the Forest Storytelling Festival. You can also join our organization as a member, or renew your membership with your online registration to … Continue reading →
Our next Story Swap will be June 21 at 7 p.m. in the Raymond Carver Room of the Port Angeles Main Library. Our featured performer will be Mike James, a retired educator who lives with his wife in Port Townsend. … Continue reading →
Storytellers compete before a panel of highly qualified judges to tell the tallest tale, most exaggerated personal story, or outright whopper! The winner will get $100. $50 for 2nd place. $25 for third. Come early for good seats and be … Continue reading →
Portland storyteller will rock the story swap! Award-winning professional storyteller (and champion liar) Anne Rutherford travels the Pacific NW and beyond, regaling audiences with story, song and the unexpected knock-knock joke. Find more at www.annerutherford.com. Anne’s storytelling is always stunning, … Continue reading →
Afternoon Workshop: WHO, ME? EMCEE?! Perhaps you have been asked to introduce a teller at a storytelling concert or a speaker at a civic function. Was your immediate reaction, “Oh no, not me. Ask someone else!”? If so, you are … Continue reading →