massmouth

the living art of storytelling in Massachusetts

Melia's Papa (Dave Room)
Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Melia's Papa (Dave Room)'s Friends

  • Norah Dooley
  • andrea lovett

Melia's Papa (Dave Room)'s Discussions

Get a Producer's Pass for the Collective Liberation Tour

Hi Massmouthers I am headed for South Africa for a cross cultural exchange on story and narrative called the Collective Liberation Listening Tour.  See …Continue

Started Dec 28, 2010

 

Melia's Papa (Dave Room)'s Page

Latest Activity

Melia's Papa (Dave Room) posted a discussion

Get a Producer's Pass for the Collective Liberation Tour

Hi Massmouthers I am headed for South Africa for a cross cultural exchange on story and narrative called the Collective Liberation Listening Tour.  See https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meliaspapa/collective-liberation-listening-tour. On the weekend of Jan15-16, we are having a story slam in JoBurg with several featured storytellers.  We will be using the Massmouth model. Thanks…See More
Dec 28, 2010
0 Comments
andrea lovett left a comment for Melia's Papa (Dave Room)
"That sounds great, we'll talk when you're up this way!"
Nov 7, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) left a comment for andrea lovett
"Hi Andrea Wish I could come through for the slam, but I am in Oakland. I am looking to start a Massmouth aligned slam in the Bay Area. When I'm in Boston, I will come through."
Nov 7, 2010
andrea lovett left a comment for Melia's Papa (Dave Room)
"I hope you'll come and tell at the slam on Monday night sounds like you've got some stories!"
Nov 6, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) is now friends with andrea lovett and Norah Dooley
Oct 31, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) updated their profile
Oct 31, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) updated their profile photo
Oct 31, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) posted a blog post

Melia's Papa in 1000 Words or Less

I grew up middle class in Berkeley California, and embraced the American Dream. My first job was helping corporations minimize the costs of regulations. We wanted to do work that helped the environment but there was almost no market for that. Frustrated, I left. While trying to sort out my work situation, my daughter Melia was born. Two weeks later, I was lying on my back one evening and Melia's mother placed her on my chest. Melia snuggled her head into my neck like a puppy. At that very…See More
Oct 31, 2010
0 Comments
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) added the App PollDaddy
Oct 31, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) was featured
Congratulate them!
Oct 31, 2010
andrea lovett left a comment for Melia's Papa (Dave Room)
"Welcome Dave,so glad you have joined us."
Oct 31, 2010
Melia's Papa (Dave Room) is now a member of massmouth
Oct 31, 2010
Welcome Them!

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.baylocalize.org
What is your preferred email address for contact?
daveroom@gmail.com
Are you a performer of story or listener, both, other? Tell us a bit about yourself...
Performer

Melia's Papa (Dave Room)'s Blog

Melia's Papa in 1000 Words or Less

I grew up middle class in Berkeley…
Continue

Posted on October 31, 2010 at 5:42pm

Comment Wall (3 comments)

You need to be a member of massmouth to add comments!

Join massmouth

At 3:30pm on November 7, 2010, andrea lovett said…
That sounds great, we'll talk when you're up this way!
At 8:08am on November 6, 2010, andrea lovett said…
I hope you'll come and tell at the slam on Monday night sounds like you've got some stories!
At 2:15pm on October 31, 2010, andrea lovett said…
Welcome Dave,so glad you have joined us.
 
 
 

How to Request massmouth storytellers

massmouth promotes storytelling

Click on the link above or here to access a simple request form. Also, you may go to our member page and use "advanced search" to search members profiles by key words: genre, age range etc.

Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Our Generous Supporters:

massmouth thanks our kind supporters-see list below

Italy House Scout

Inn at Magnolia

Michele Carlo, storyteller and writer of "Fish out of Agua" donating a 3 hour session as a BigMouthOff Prize

Toscaninis Ice Cream

Johnny D's
Chipolte
J.P.Licks
EnormousRoom
Fairchild Electric
Ryles Jazz Club
Harvard Book Store
Story Book Cove
Massachusetts Artist Leadership Coalition
Porter Square Books
Russo's

Sign up for our free newsletter!

Donate to massmouth,inc:

Click on button below to make a direct, tax-deductible donation at our PayPal site:

Forum

Storytelling is front page news in Boston...12/22/12 2 Replies

Started by Norah Dooley in Sample Title. Last reply by Brendyn Schneider Dec 23, 2012.

Mother Africa on JAN 17, 2013 1 Reply

Started by friend massmouth in Sample Title. Last reply by friend massmouth Oct 26, 2012.

Use of Folklore - a few articles

Started by Norah Dooley in Sample Title Jul 9, 2012.

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

__________________________

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)

___________

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!

© 2013   Created by andrea lovett.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service