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Join Us for The Storytelling Festival!Thursday, March 13 reception: Open to the Public. $5 ticket or FREE entry with proof of ticket purchase of any Storytelling Festival performance. Pay at the door.
We’re excited to bring back all the stories, voices, and imagination that made last year’s single night such a hit! Now, over four captivating days, experience a diverse lineup of performances by master storytellers, including tall tales, heartfelt narratives, and spine-tingling ghost stories.
The festival kicks off with an Opening Night Reception on Thursday, March 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. This event is $5 or FREE with proof of ticket purchase. The evening will feature a special welcome message by renowned storyteller Paul Strickland, followed by a sneak-peek from this year’s incredible lineup—including Erika MacDonald, the Tamiami Tale Tellers, and more!
Shows are ticketed individually with a Day Pass available on weekend days. Quick links to purchase festival itinerary tickets:
Thursday, March 13
5:00 – 7:00 PM – Reception and Welcome Address – Open to the Public. $5 ticket or FREE entry with proof of ticket purchase of any Storytelling Festival performance. Pay at the door.
7:00 – 8:00 PM – 90 Lies an Hour: Tall Tales & Other Funny Stories by Paul Strickland
Friday, March 14
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Stories of Love by Tamiami Tale Tellers
Emcee: Joel Ying
Mary Lou Williams – Adam and Eve
Marilyn Graham – A Trombone Tale
Marilyn Graham – Requited Love
Lynn Jaffe – Rachel the Clever
Joel Ying – The Marriage Boulder
7:00 – 8:00 PM – The Barn Identity by Erika MacDonald
8:30 – 10:00 PM – Fireside Tales by Paul Strickland and Tamiami Tall Tellers (Lisa Leonhardt, Mary Lou Williams, and Joel Ying)
Kentucky Ghost Stories – Paul Strickland
Spook Yourself Silly – Lisa Leonhardt
Cautionary Tales – Mary Lou Williams & Joel Ying
Saturday, March 15
11:00 – 11:20 AM – (FREE EVENT) Folk Tales for Kids by Tamiami Tale Tellers (Marilyn Graham & Mary Lou Williams)
Marilyn Graham – Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
Mary Lou Williams – Rumpelstiltskin Rap
11:30 – 11:50 AM – (FREE EVENT) More Folk Tales for Kids by Tamiami Tale Tellers (Lisa Leonhardt & Joel Ying)
Lisa Leonhardt – Some Frog
Joel Ying – The Perfect Peach
2:30 – 4:00 PM – (WORKSHOP) More Than Words: Performance Techniques for More Engaging Storytelling with Paul Strickland
4:30 – 5:30 PM – (FREE PANEL) Rock of Ages: Storytelling Across the Generations; Panelists: Jameson W. Yingling (Philosopher and Filmmaker), Dr. Maria Roca (Professor of Integrated Studies and Found of the ROCK Center), Dr. Tom Felke (Professor of Social Work and Executive Director of the Shady Rest Institute of Positive Aging), and Hannah Harley (Professor of Art and Community Engagement)
6:30 – 7:30 PM – Stories of Luck by Tamiami Tale Tellers
Emcee: Lisa Leonhardt
Lisa Leonhardt – The Two Princes
Mary Charles – How to Not Conquer New York
Pam Minton – No Part Too Small
Mary Lou Williams – Being in the News
Joel Ying – The Man with No Luck
8:00 – 9:00 PM – Once Upon a Lie: Reupholstered (Funny-Forward) Folk and Fairytales by Paul Strickland
Sunday, March 16
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Fusion of Movement and Narrative: The Dance of Coppelia by Dance Bochette
2:30 – 3:30 PM – The Barn Identity by Erika MacDonald
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Closing Ceremonies: The Power of Storytelling in the World by Paul Strickland – Free to the Public. No ticket necessary.
Don’t miss our mesmerizing showcases that will have you laughing, listening, and fully immersed in the magic of storytelling.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, United States, Florida 33919
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