Vancouver Society of Story Telling
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Events Calendar

2008

February

Fri, 1st - StoryFeast 2008 - Vancouver International Storytelling Festival

February 1-3, 2008
The 16th Annual Vancouver International Storytelling Festival.

StoryFeast 2008 welcomes you to three days of great stories at Vancouver's Heritage Hall (Main Street at 15th.)

May

Tue, 13th - Who Am I to Speak?

A Full Figure Forum

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7 p.m.

Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye Room
Vancouver Central Library



“Who Am I to Speak?”


Stories tell us who we are … but they are not always easy. Come to this free discussion forum featuring a panel of storytellers exploring the value of speaking the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Topics covered: First Nations and oral storytelling, ownership of stories, and how telling—and not telling—stories shape our families and even our society.


Join us for this FREE Discussion.


Invited panelists include:



Meghan Gardiner (Actor, playwright)
Diane Jennings (Life coach, trainer)
Helen May (Storyteller)
Margaret Mitchell (Author, former MP)
Marilyn Norry (Producer, actor, writer)
and Jessica Wood (Oral historian, storyteller)
Chaired by Nadine Pedersen (Writer, editor, publisher)



Co-sponsored by the Vancouver Public Library and Full Figure Theatre In Association with My Mother’s Story (www.mymothersstory.org)



Venue: Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye Room

Vancouver Central Library

350 West Georgia



Full Figure Theatre has hosted many fabulous forums in the past -

§ Balance is for Chequebooks: A Full Figure Forum on the Good Life (2007)

§ How Does She Do It: Does Success Mean Never Having to Say

You’re Happy? (2005)

§ Creative and Lucrative: How to be an Artist and Still Maintain

a Bank Account (2004)

§ The Old Girls’ Club: How To Find and Be a Mentor (2003)

§ Do I Have the Right Cup Size and How Do I Fit In? (2002)



For more information:

www.fullfiguretheatre.net/forum

or call 604-575-8077



Media Contact:

Marilyn Norry

Tel: 604-777-9645

mothersstory@gmail.com

www.mymothersstory.org

Sun, 18th - Cric? Crac! May Moons and Mayhem

Vancouver Society of Storytelling presents:
Cric? Crac! May Moons and Mayhem

Sunday, May 18, 7:30-9:30
at St. Mark's Trinity Church on the corner of Larch and 2nd in Vancouver: 1805 Larch, in the basement (entrance in the alley between 2nd and 3rd ave)

This month is a funny one. As in 'amusing', rather than 'peculiar'. Though, come to think of it, there's bound to be some peculiarity to these stories, as well. I can guarantee this is an odd bunch of tellers. In the best way, mind you. So, for May, we have thus far: Priscilla Jones, Even Steven, Rita Taylor, Tony Rainbow, Rachael Des Lauriers (stepping out of the stand-up comedy stage and into the storytelling circle for the first time!), among others--plus an open mike in the second half. And the Accordion of Love, as always, and maybe a bit of singing to the moon to wind it all up. PLUS:
tea in the middle.

Please come. Cost is $5 for non-members, $4 for members, memberships available at the door
for more information, you can call Erin Graham at 604-879-1014.

Sat, 24th - Melanie Ray tells Tristan and Iseult

Melanie Ray tells Tristan and Iseult


If you have as yet not heard this story, here is a rare opportunity to enjoy an epic romance, one of the pillars of Western literature and lore, told by one of Canada's foremost tellers.


Date: Saturday, May 24th

Time: come at 6:30 pm for a 7:00 pm start (performance approximately 2 1/2 hours, with one 20-minute break).

Location: Our Town Cafe
245 East Broadway at Kingsway (North west corner). Some parking is available through the alley behind the building.

Cost: Sliding scale between $15.00 to $20.00. Families (children 12 and older only please*) $25.00.

RSVP Eleanor Hannan by May 20th: eleanor_hannan@yahoo.ca (Due to the nature of the evening an RSVP is a must. Seating is limited).

*Due to the length of the performance and the story content the event is not suitable for young children.

Other details and enticements: Come and enjoy a glass of wine, a cup of tea or coffee accompanied by some delectable savouries and/or sweets while losing yourself in Melanie’s brilliant telling of this tragic love story.


Sun, 4th - Workshop - Digging Deeper

DIGGING DEEPER
MIND, BODY AND SOUL

A WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO HELP TELLERS
TOUCH THEIR LISTENERS MORE DEEPLY
THROUGH INTENSIFICATION
OF THE TELLER-CONNECTION
TO THE STORIES TOLD

FACILITATOR: JAN ANDREWS

Tellers will be asked to bring a short story – preferably traditional, preferably one they know well. Exploration of the tale will involve role playing; experimentation with the effects of changes in pacing, voice, and energy levels, heightening and lowering of emotional response.

We will work as a group, but the approach will be individualized, ensuring that participants go away with a clear sense of opportunities and directions for personal development.

The workshop is intended for those with at least some public performance experience.

Date and time: Sunday, May 4, 2008; 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Maximum number of participants: 10
Fee: $75.00
Location: TBA
Contact: jandrews@magma.ca


A FULL, RICH TIME IS GUARANTEED