"Some thoughts on how sometimes stories change to fill the moment, from last night's trad story slam. http://ning.it/WuBCDu"
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Laura Packer
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Folk and Fairy Tale Slam - "Bring Back the Light" at The Puppet Showplace Theatre
December 20, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Folk and Fairy Tale Slam - Laura Packer knows that the best way to the truth is through a good story. Whether folktale or true, epic or flash, her stories captivate and amuse audiences around the world. Laura has told, taught, ranted, raved, consulted and considered storytelling around the world.www.laurapacker.comBringing Back the Light features Laura's retellings of Persephone's tale, How Raven Brought Light to the World and more.…See More
Folk and Fairy Tale Slam - "Feast & Famine" at The Puppet Showplace Theatre
November 15, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Folk & Fairy Tale Slam - II "feast and famine" NOV 15th from 7pm to 9pmThe Puppet Showplace Theatre32 Station Street Brookline, MA 02445 Bring your fantastic, realistic, metaphorical and/or phantasmagorical stories about food from around the world.Traditional storytellers from massmouth,inc. featuring Laura Packer & Danielle Schulman as co hosts and George Capaccio as the…See More
Storytelling Retreat in the Adirondacks at Paradox, NY
July 13, 2012 to July 15, 2012
Kevin Brooks and I will be leading a storytelling retreat in the Adirondacks on July 13-15 for everyone, beginners to experienced, adults to teenagers. Held at the stunning Pyramid Life Center, the weekend includes workshops, concerts, story swaps and plenty of time to enjoy the pristine wilderness. For only $130 you get all of this, room and board. The facilities are rustic but comfortable, plenty of hot water and flush toilets.You can learn more and register here:…See More
Non-profit storytelling workshop at Robbins Library, Arlington MA
April 11, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Arlington Enrichment Center is sponsoring a Free Workshop to all professionals within the nonprofit industry who are looking to incorporate storytelling as a great organizational practice!Nonprofit Storytelling WorkshopWednesday, April 11th7-8:30Robbins Library Community RoomWorkshop Facilitator: Laura Packer In today's economic climate…See More
"Nice article on how to tell a story from the Story League in D.C. http://ning.it/wTTpz1"
The art of storytelling at Brookline Adult Ed at Brookline Adult Ed
October 3, 2011 at 7pm to November 14, 2011 at 8:30pm
Join me at this 7 week, highly interactive storytelling class for everyone from beginners to advanced tellers. We'll work on a range of storytelling techniques and styles culminating in a storytelling concert.
"New #storytelling blog post - living the life of a storyteller. http://massmouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/living-life-of-storyteller.html"
"My short story "Running Away with Greta" has been published by The Drum Lit magazine. Check it out! http://ning.it/jYp5qc"
"Hey Norah, I thought this might be useful. http://wildwomanfundraising.com/"
Cambridge RiverFest - massmouth @StoryStream Tent at Riverfest
June 4, 2011 from 12pm to 1pm
Come one, come all to the Cambridge (MA) River Festival, noon to 6pm on Memorial Drive along the banks of the Charles River on June 4! As it did last year, StoryStream Cambridge will be presenting an afternoon full of diverse stories and tellers at its tent near the Weeks Footbridge (near DeWolfe Street). Here's the schedule for the day: 12:00 5 minute folktales: Featuring Norah Dooley, Andrea Lovett and Doria Hughes of…See More
"Where I'm From" Story Slam at kennedysmidtown.com
March 21, 2011 from 6:30pm to 7pm
6th and final open slam in Boston Then we have semi finals and the Big Mouth Off, April 26th, 2011If you have a life, you have a story. Bring it.Admission $7 and $3 for students...Brian O'DonovanWGBH host of Celtic Sojourn will be our special guest The theme reminded me of this poem from George Ella Lyons. Our final…See More
Profile Information
- What is your outside web or blog site URL ? Please post at your page - this helps connect you to the world looking for story!
- http://www.laurapacker.com
- What is your preferred email address for contact?
- laura@laurapacker.com
- Are you a performer of story or listener, both, other? Tell us a bit about yourself...
- storyteller, writer, real-time dreamer
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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…
Continue Posted on July 22, 2010 at 10:36pm
Errors of Eros blog post at massmouth.blogspot.com
Some thoughts about the upcoming 2/14 slam at massmouth.blogspot.com including films on the theme and some telling prompts.
Posted on February 9, 2010 at 10:15am
Museum of storytelling in Oxford UK!
Check this out - a Museum of Storytelling (focused on kids, but still incredibly cool) is planned for Oxford England.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/19/museum-of-storytelling-oxford
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/nov/19/museum-of-storytelling-oxford
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:27am
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:04am on October 16, 2009,
andrea lovett said…
- welcome Laura, so glad you are here!
- At 11:32pm on October 15, 2009,
Norah Dooley said… - yay - so glad you're here!
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BMO 2013 Winners
Scott Schultz, 1st prize, Katie Liesener, 2nd and Rob Goldman, 3rd Prize
StoriesLive® Winners - 2012
StoriesLive® 2013:
Sophomores:
Annemarie DeMarco-Alfama - 1st place
Kenny Le & Moises Caraballo - Runner-ups
Juniors:
Latisha Joujute - 1st place
Stephen Carlin & Henry Chavez - Runner-Ups
Kristen Ruffin - Audience Choice
Seniors:
Nico Luisi - 1st Place
Moises Ramirez & Vance Crayton - Runner-ups
Theodore Biv - Audience Choice
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StoriesLive® 2012:
First place, and $1,000 prize
Junior Fernando Ortiz from Revere High School
Senior Amario Malcolm from Boston Latin Academy
Runners-up ($500 each)11th
Alan Estes from Newburyport,
AngelinaFerullo from Everett and
Runners-up ($500 each)12th Caylen Bryant (Andover)
Shavar Lazarus (Boston Latin Academy).
Audience Choice awards:
11th Justin Alexander
(South Community High)
12th Varvarra Valentin
(Lynn Classical High School)
massmouth choice awards:
Juniors
Jennifer MonJoie(Revere)
Bahiya Nasuuna (Chelsea)
Karen Hua (Andover)
Senior
Jason Hittinger (Revere)
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Last Year 2011: StoriesLive® first ever high school story slam. 1st place awarded a $2,000 scholarship Brianda Agramonte, Lynn Classical High School, senior
2 runners up received $1,000 scholarship each: junior Conor Miller Newburyport High School and Mathews DeSouza, Everett High School, Our "massmouth choice" was Sandy Fonseca, Boston Latin Academy, senior [below] She was awarded $500
Lexi Hernando Lynn Classical High School, senior was chosen by the attendees and awarded the Audience Choice prize of $500.
Congratulations all!
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