National Storytelling Network

Presenter: Dr. Hannah Harvey, Kennesaw State University Tellers

A Storytelling Experimental Experience featuring live performances by the internationally recognized KSU Tellers along with an interactive discussion with Dr. Hannah Harvey make this a workshop not to miss!

The British Theatre Guide calls this a "Four-Star ...Review!" and storyteller Milbre Burch believes it "charts a path that stretches between storytelling and theatre."

The KSU Tellers incorporate movement, music, and poetry in their dynamic storytelling of several works including an original adaptation of the Old English epic, Beowulf. Harvey will take us "behind the scenes" to look at the techniques and artistry used.

It is Something Old using Something New and Something You will want to Experience!

Presented by NSN's Special Interest Groups (SIGs), these workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives. All events are conveniently located at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 1/2 Main Street, next to the Eureka Inn. Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.

This is one of four of the Stories Work Series presented by National Storytelling Network's special interest groups. These workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives.

Cost: $5.00/person

Tickets can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.Read More

Presenter: Sara Armstrong, Ph.D

Change is often challenging--we all know that. Indeed, a friend often says, "Change is good--you go first." We all know, too, that change is necessary, perhaps more often than we'd like. Future stories provide an effective strategy that helps us consider and address the process of cha...nge. Through future stories, we can create a climate for successful change by seeing ourselves as if the innovation we are engaged with has already happened with a positive outcome.

Sara Armstrong, Ph. D, former Storytelling in Organizations SIG Chair, will share the future stories strategy she has used with educators who are implementing changes in teaching and learning. Participants will also have an opportunity to start a future story of their own. This strategy is based on a process by Steven Denning.

Presented by NSN's Special Interest Groups (SIGs), these workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives. All events are conveniently located at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 1/2 Main Street, next to the Eureka Inn. Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.

This is one of four of the Stories Work Series presented by National Storytelling Network's special interest groups. These workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives.

Cost: $5.00/person

Tickets can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.Read More

Presenter: Judith Black, Circle of Excellence Oracle Award Winner

A sign in Judith Black's office reads: "Forgiveness means giving up all hope of having a better past." Holding on to wrongs done, pains inflicted, and injustices perpetrated upon us is certainly grounding. We know who to hate, to fear, to shun, and we... are quickly defined by these deeply held convictions. But when we demarcate our lives and ourselves in this way, chances are we aren't having much fun, nor are the folks with whom we share our days.

Can we use stories to drink this pain out of our hearts, and make room for forgiveness and the light that follows? Alas, there is no step-by-step diagram or curriculum guide, but we will contemplate and explore this journey in our time together. Sharing segments from longer stories, anecdotes about process, and welcoming input from participants, we'll attempt to sculpt possibilities that everyone can probe, scrutinize and try.

Presented by NSN's Special Interest Groups (SIGs), these workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives. All events are conveniently located at the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, 125 1/2 Main Street, next to the Eureka Inn. Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.


This is one of four of the Stories Work Series presented by National Storytelling Network's special interest groups. These workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives.

Cost: $5.00/person

Tickets can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.Read More

"The truth should never get in the way of a good story." If you want to engage your students and school community in art explosion of total literacy that's also a lot of fun, then you need to teach them to lie.

That's right! Start a Liar's Contest in your school or district! Dr. Ben Rosenfield, retired teacher/elemen...tary school principal and professional storyteller known far and wide as "The Frog Guy," will show you how to create, relate and operate a truly engaging literacy extravaganza merged with storytelling in your school/district. Registered CPDU provider for Illinois educators.

This is one of four of the Stories Work Series presented by National Storytelling Network's special interest groups. These workshops will enhance both your professional and personal lives.

Cost: $5.00/person

Tickets can be purchased at the NSN Tent or at the door. Seating is limited, and these workshops frequently sell out so don't delay.Read More

National Storytellers:
Diane Ferlatte
Barbara Freeman
Bobby Norfolk
David Novak
Gayle Ross

also featuring:
Faye Wooden, Jonesborough Guild
Rixon Lane, Youth Teller

Tickets are:
$15.00 General Admission
$10.00 Senior Rate and Student Rate
(College students must present ID)

Contact Jonesborough Visitors Center by calling 1-866-401-4...223 to order tickets.

Thank you to our Sponsor:
Cherish Bound

Proceeds from National Story Night benefit National Storytelling Network (NSN) Member grants

***National Story Night is presented independently of the National Storytelling Festival by the National Storytelling Network (NSN)Read More