The acclaimed Woodstock Story Festival returns this fall to celebrate the timeless art of storytelling. Over three days, audiences will gather at the intimate Mountain View Studio in Woodstock, NY, for close-up encounters with 15 distinguished presenters at the forefront of today’s storytelling movement.
Festival founder and producer Peter Blum reflects:
“Having always loved hearing and telling stories, it was my great pleasure to produce the first Woodstock Story Festival in 2016. Now, nine years later, we have assembled an extraordinary line-up of raconteurs and tale-spinners for the next go-round. This weekend is a celebration of the timeless magic and healing power of oral storytelling.”
Featured Presenters
David Gonzalez — Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow, master storyteller, director, poet, and playwright.
Maria Gillen — Irish storyteller and internationally known session host (Bean An Tí).
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona — author of Coyote Medicine, Coyote Healing, and Coyote Wisdom; pioneer of narrative psychiatry.
Laura Simms — internationally recognized storyteller, writer, healer, and humanitarian.
Denise Manning Keyes Page — founder of Ubuntu Storytellers, creating stories that heal, challenge, and inspire.
Matoaka Little Eagle (Tewa, Apache, Chickahominy) — Native singer, dancer, storyteller, and educator.
Shelley Stockwell — founder/president of the International Hypnosis Federation, author of 25+ books including Storytelling 101.
Doug O’Brien — bestselling author, pianist, and storytelling coach.
(Full biographies: woodstockstoryfestival.com/biographies)
Tickets
Full Festival (3 days): $195 general / $125 seniors & students
Single day tickets: Friday $45 | Saturday $105 | Sunday $75
Get tickets here: https://woodstockstoryfestival.com/tickets/
Date(s) & Time(s):
Friday, Oct. 24, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2-10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Activities / Highlights:
How narrative becomes story
Stories of Strong Women
Audience participation storytelling exercises
Storytelling accompanied by music
Poetry of Rumi with guest Iranian musicians
“Home in Woodstock’s Mountains and Valleys” - Readings from Oral Histories
Who This Is For:
Perfect for those of all ages who are enchanted by a good story; story listeners of all stripes, teachers and educators, counselors, those in communications and industry, and anyone who believes in thepower of storytelling.
Social Media / Event Page Link:
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