The thing I dread most about this time of year is coming up with a list of stuff I want for the holidays. Here’s the thing. I’m an adult. If I want something, I get it. I have enough stuff. So, I ask for experiences – tickets to shows, trips to festivals, or workshops. If you’ve got a problem person on your hands – someone like me who does not want more stuff – consider getting them a night, a weekend, or an afternoon out. Here are some gift options we can offer to help solve your problem!
Storytelling Show Tickets
Purchase 1 or a dozen advance show tickets for 2020 and give them out as individual gifts for clients, in white elephant exchanges, or secret santas, or give a packet to a friend or family member for them to have a fun night out. Certificates are good for a year for any of our regularly scheduled storytelling shows at The Auld Shebeen. (They do not work at other venues and for special shows with featured National storytellers which may be added later in the year). See some upcoming shows here. Purchase gift certificates below.
The 2020 Women’s Storytelling Festival
Give the gift of being there for the first ever all female storytelling festival! Details here about the Women’s Storytelling Festival – the weekend of March 13, 2020, in the City of Fairfax, VA. Purchase tickets to the Festival here.
Storytelling Workshops
Give the gift of gab. We have 4 half day Spotlight on You storytelling workshops currently on the calendar for early 2020. Attendees will learn some tricks of crafting and performing a true personal story. This workshop is a great jumping off point for novice storytellers and a fun new way of approaching the craft for more experienced storytellers. Find more information about our storytelling workshops here. Click here to register a friend or family member for upcoming storytelling workshops. (If the person you register needs to switch dates, they can, so long as they give at least 4 business days’ notice.)
For the Book Lovers
I know, I know – I said no more stuff! But my one weakness is books. And I don’t think I’m alone in that!
Following are a few new books written by storytellers, or for storytellers, that I can personally recommend.
Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors – a book featuring 21 female authors all sharing true, personal stories of obstacles and empowerment. Read more about Roar here. Available on BN.com or Amazon.
Plant Trees, Carry Sheep, by S.A. Snyder – a memoir by Sarah Snyder – a regular on our stage – about her experience among the Sufis of Scotland. Available on Amazon.
Sigga of Reykjavic, by Solveig Eggerz – a novel about a woman struggling to keep her family alive in Depression-era Iceland, by storyteller Solveig Eggerz. Available on Amazon.
Writing to Be Understood, by Anne Janzer – a non fiction book about the craft of writing, mostly geared towards business writers. That being said, if you want to know more about writing for an audience, this book is for you. Janzer goes into detail on how to be understood by a particular audience – something every storyteller can benefit from knowing. Available on Amazon.
52 Story Jokes Anyone Can Tell, by Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke – a guide to telling a jokes a week, by national storytellers who appeared on our stage in 2019, Anne and Norm. You can purchase the book on their website.
Perpetual Calendar, the newest story CD, and other CDs by national storyteller and friend of the show Andy Offutt Irwin, can be purchased on Andy’s website.
No matter what gifts you give or receive this holiday season, may it be merry and bright, and full of happy stories for all.
