massmouth

The Living Art of Storytelling In Massachusetts

promoting the timeless art of storytelling through Social Media, education and live performance

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massmouth at Cambridge RiverFest 2010

massmouth's Bridge To Haiti at Riverfest in Cambridge was
a success thanks to all who came
and those that participated. Artists and tellers came together to create a living work of art drawing inspiration from each others artform.

Thanks to:
Italy House Scout
Aborn Hardware, Brookline
S+H Construction, Cambridge
Artists & Craftsman, Cambridge
Dr. J @Radiant Smiles, Brookline
Bruce Allen
massmouth was able to donate $500 towards art supplies for
Haitian artists who lost much in the earthquake including their way to make a living.

Great Article by Robert Duffer about National Story Slam mentioning Norah Dooley


MAY 24th -After concert of 12 amazing personal stories Jim Stahl won the All Star Story Slam and is our massmouth representative at the National Story Slam. Congratulations Jim and all who told. Runner up was Daniel Gewertz.

BIG MOUTH OFF DVDs ON SALE HERE


We'd like to thank our supporters:
Kennedys Midtown
italyhousescout.com/sarteano Toscaninis Ice Cream
EnormousRoom
Fairchild Electric
Ryles Jazz Club
Harvard Book Store
Story Book Cove
Massachusetts Artist Leadership Coalition
Porter Square Books
Russo's










Thanks to
People's Choice Winner- Joan Cousins, runners up Rona Leventhal and Susan Lenoe and all contestants.

massmouth in the Sunday Globe 4/11/2010

News Article on massmouth and Andrea Lovett at the Boston Globe, Magazine~April 11, 2010.
boston uncommon: Listen to this

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Blog Posts

Josna Rege

Party Pieces

I've just posted a story, Party Pieces, on Tell me Another, about the decline of self-entertainment and its current return, citing massmouth as a hopeful sign of that revival.

Posted by Josna Rege on August 22, 2010 at 5:35pm

David R. Hornfischer

Four Fall shows announced for Amazing Open Comedy Mique in Framingham


Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham announces four "First Wednesday
Continue

Posted by David R. Hornfischer on August 17, 2010 at 10:48am

Josna Rege

Bedtime Stories: A Cautionary Tale

Inspired by reading Jay O'Callahan's Crafting Personal Stories, I've just written and posted a new story on Tell Me Another: Curb Your Enthusiasm: A Bedtime Story .

Posted by Josna Rege on August 1, 2010 at 11:37pm

Laura Packer

Future of Tuesday night storytelling

Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent conversations about the future of Tuesday night storytelling. In (very) brief, the conclusion was that a small council has stepped forward to take over the administrative tasks. We're still working out the details. For the time being the format and location will remain the same, though who knows what the future will bring?



If you'd like to see a summary of the conversations - mostly brainstorming notes - please cl
Continue

Posted by Laura Packer on July 22, 2010 at 10:36pm

Mike Sweeney

The Onion Lampoons "This American Life"

This is great; a sly send-up of the star machine that got me into storytelling:


http://www.theonion.com/articles/this-american-life-completes-documentation-of-libe,2188/

Posted by Mike Sweeney on June 30, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

 

massmouth - who we are and mission statement

massmouth works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts.We build audience while bringing stories to non traditional venues, from apple orchards to urban street corners, to story slams. We engage a new generation of tellers, online, thorough blogs, websites and by posting video and audio recordings of story in live performance.

massmouth is now sponsored by National Storytelling Network and your donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Make your check out to National Storytelling Network and put “massmouth” in the memo line. They will send you a receipt. Your check can be mailed directly to: National Storytelling Network at :

SMP/NSN
PO Box 795
Jonesborough, TN 37659


For answers to any other questions, check the webpage, check the blogspot and email: stories@massmouth.org

Latest Activity

Curt will be in the Boston area Oct 21-25 -- between slams! NUTS! :)
19 hours ago
David briola is attending Norah Dooley's event
massmouth Story Slam at kennedysmidtown.com
November 8, 2010 from 6:30pm to 7pm
Second Boston Slamcheck back for details on themes cohosts and other venues If you have a life, you have a story. Bring it. Kennedy’s Midtown, 42 Province St. Boston, MA. www.kennedysmistown.com Tel 617-426-3333. Contact massmouth tel# - 617.460.3…
on Wednesday
David briola is attending Norah Dooley's event
JP Story Slams start with "Getting there" at Bella Luna & the Milky Way Lounge/The Brewery
October 17, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Transported A lot can happen going from point A to B, whether one is walking, crawling, traveling at top speeds in some metal box....you probably HAVE a story! Bring it. Stories start at 7PM get there early for good seats What is a story slam ? B…
on Wednesday
David briola is attending Norah Dooley's event
October 4, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Slam season Opens at Kennedys on MONDAY OCT 4th If you have a life, you have a story. Bring it. Kennedy’s Midtown, 42 Province St. Boston, MA. www.kennedysmistown.com Tel 617-426-3333. Contact massmouth tel# - 617.460.3544 email: norah@massmouth.co…
on Wednesday
Kate Carney is now friends with Michael Anderson and Kevin Brooks
on Wednesday
on Wednesday
Maynard S. Clark is now a member of massmouth
on Tuesday
An event by David R. Hornfischer was featured
September 1, 2010 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham features Jackson Gillman, a self described "Zany Kind of Comic Mutant" , and a "masterly storyteller", at its monthly Amazing Open comedy Mique Show on Wednesday Sept 1. Join our audience or share our stage w…
on Monday
 
 
 

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Norah Dooley

How to Post Events at massmouth

Started by Norah Dooley in Sample Title Jul 25.

Drum Magazine

The Drum Magazine
Each of The Drum's ten annual issues brings you new literature you can weave into your daily life. Listen online or download the audio to listen to on your mp3 player and/or to share with up to five friends. Use our tags to choose a story as long as a dog-walk, or an essay that will last you for your ride to work. You can send a friend a humor piece to lighten her day, or you can pass on a serious piece to spark discussion.

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The Big Mouthoff or grand finale of the slam season

April 20th - 21 stories, distinguished judges, music and fabulous prizes at the Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Boston. FREE ! Get there early to get a seat.

Created by Norah Dooley Mar 21, 2010 at 7:29pm. Last updated by Norah Dooley Mar 21.

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