lucky and Maureen Cole |
Lilli Rose |
Tellabration : A Celebration of Storytelling
7-9pm November 23, 2019
doors open at 630pm- $5 suggested donation at the door
Welcome to TELLABRATION!™, a night of storytelling celebrated worldwide on or about the third Saturday in November.
Storytelling enthusiasts all around the globe will share their talents in concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally, TELLABRATION!™ brings together the regions most celebrated storytellers, to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their stories. It creates a network of storytelling enthusiasts bonded together in spirit at the same time and on the same weekend.
TELLABRATION!™ originator J. G. Pinkerton envisioned this international event as a means of building community support for storytelling. In 1988 the event was launched by the Connecticut Storytelling Center in six locations across the state. A great success, TELLABRATION!™ extended to several other states the following year, and then, in 1990, expanded nationwide under the umbrella of the National Storytelling Network
(then called NAPPS, and later the National Storytelling Association).
In 1995, for the first time, there was a TELLABRATION!™ in Japan, brought there by Japanese storyteller Masako Sueyoshi, who had been a part of TELLABRATION!™ when she lived in Connecticut for several years. By 1997, there were TELLABRATION!™ events on every continent but Antarctica. (Anyone know any good penguin storytellers?)
TELLABRATION!™ is traditionally held on the third Saturday in November. Some events, however, may be at an alternate time during the same weekend..
A Welcome to all from TELLABRATION!™ founder J. G. Pinkerton
In 1988, I dreamed of having a night each year when storytellers in each community got together and told stories to their families and friends.
I called the idea TELLABRATION!™
Friends of storytelling liked the idea and began making it happen. Each year the circle of friends has grown and now TELLABRATION!™ happens all across America as well as in other lands.
I am only the man who had the idea… it is the friends of storytelling who have made the event a success.
Hundreds of tellers telling to thousands of people.
May what the tellers share bring joy to many people and may the listeners come to know that…through storytelling, we can draw closer together in peace… and in friendship… and in love.
Storytelling reaches around the world and across all generations… reminding us of our common humanity. I know storytelling creates experiences… and … shared experiences are the basis of all relationships. My best wishes go with all who join in this common endeavor.
an arrat of storytellers will be presenting throughout the evening
Presenters at this years event include
Returning To The Tellabration Stage From The Everglades . . .
Lucky and Maureen Cole - Well know Florida Storytellers from the remote Glades area of Florida's southern tip, making their 3rd appearance at a Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay Tellabration. Lucky and Maureen are not only great storytellers, presenting fascinating tales of humor and human interest, but they also have one of Florida's most famous photo studios.
If you have read Tim Dorsey's novel, Electric Barracuda, you know Lucky is featured in it. And, if you know Maureen, you know about life as a popular dancer who has made the Everglades with all its characters and challenges, her home for 20 years.
Appearing for the first time at TELLABRATION
LILI Rose - "The Red Hot Mama" as she is known to Orlando area crowds, and to Las Vegas and Bolder City hotels and casinos where she appeared as an entertainer for over a decade. Lili Rose has 3 albums and countless appearances on her credits list and is currently doing voice over and children's stories. She is famous, or infamous, for her song parodies.
TERESA RIGGS-Teresa, and her story Puppet joins us for the first time on stage . . . .
THE STORYTELLERS OF OLD TAMPA BAY
Walt Belcher - One of Tampa Bay's favorite humorists, with a long-time list of well-loved newspaper stories and new creations presented live.
Eileen Berger - Wellness advocate, Sailor, and new resident of Safety Harbor, Eileen tells with humor and passion
Katie Green - A highly acclaimed professional storyteller now transplanted from New England. We welcome her as a new member of the Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay.
Jim Kissane - Well known for his tales of industrial America, Jim uses his background as a professional engineer to the audiences advantage.
Steve Palys - Humor and the personal relationship he develops with the audience make Steve ever popular.
Andrea Swann - Telling stories that are traditional, regional, or original, Andrea brings tales to life in a way you will remember.
Wanda Stuart - Stories that preserve cultural treasures, share information, educate and entertain, capitalizing on her role as an educator and counselor.
Ray Teasdale - A storyteller who captivates audiences from the age of 4 to 104, draws on his extensive background in recreation and life enhancement.
Ross Tarr - Director, The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay, a long-time storyteller, and character portrayal artist.
TELLABRATION!™ 2019
Proclamation
In the name of storytelling,
The National Storytelling Network
and
The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay
Are proud to sponsor Tellabration!
November 23, 2019
Is hereby proclaimed to be
TELLABRATION!™
The Worldwide Event of Storytelling
Across six continents
In 40 states
And nine countries
From Sacramento to Savannah
Boise to Barcelona
West Virginia to West Indies
Portland, Oregon to Safety Harbor, Florida
Right here, tonight at the
Safety Harbor Art and Music Center
We join with
Over 300 audiences gathered for
This spectacular storytelling event!
Without further delay,
In joy and anticipation…
Let the stories begin!
Ross Tarr, Exec. Dir.
Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay
7-9pm November 23, 2019
doors open at 630pm- $5 suggested donation at the door
Welcome to TELLABRATION!™, a night of storytelling celebrated worldwide on or about the third Saturday in November.
Storytelling enthusiasts all around the globe will share their talents in concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally, TELLABRATION!™ brings together the regions most celebrated storytellers, to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their stories. It creates a network of storytelling enthusiasts bonded together in spirit at the same time and on the same weekend.
TELLABRATION!™ originator J. G. Pinkerton envisioned this international event as a means of building community support for storytelling. In 1988 the event was launched by the Connecticut Storytelling Center in six locations across the state. A great success, TELLABRATION!™ extended to several other states the following year, and then, in 1990, expanded nationwide under the umbrella of the National Storytelling Network
(then called NAPPS, and later the National Storytelling Association).
In 1995, for the first time, there was a TELLABRATION!™ in Japan, brought there by Japanese storyteller Masako Sueyoshi, who had been a part of TELLABRATION!™ when she lived in Connecticut for several years. By 1997, there were TELLABRATION!™ events on every continent but Antarctica. (Anyone know any good penguin storytellers?)
TELLABRATION!™ is traditionally held on the third Saturday in November. Some events, however, may be at an alternate time during the same weekend..
A Welcome to all from TELLABRATION!™ founder J. G. Pinkerton
In 1988, I dreamed of having a night each year when storytellers in each community got together and told stories to their families and friends.
I called the idea TELLABRATION!™
Friends of storytelling liked the idea and began making it happen. Each year the circle of friends has grown and now TELLABRATION!™ happens all across America as well as in other lands.
I am only the man who had the idea… it is the friends of storytelling who have made the event a success.
Hundreds of tellers telling to thousands of people.
May what the tellers share bring joy to many people and may the listeners come to know that…through storytelling, we can draw closer together in peace… and in friendship… and in love.
Storytelling reaches around the world and across all generations… reminding us of our common humanity. I know storytelling creates experiences… and … shared experiences are the basis of all relationships. My best wishes go with all who join in this common endeavor.
an arrat of storytellers will be presenting throughout the evening
Presenters at this years event include
Returning To The Tellabration Stage From The Everglades . . .
Lucky and Maureen Cole - Well know Florida Storytellers from the remote Glades area of Florida's southern tip, making their 3rd appearance at a Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay Tellabration. Lucky and Maureen are not only great storytellers, presenting fascinating tales of humor and human interest, but they also have one of Florida's most famous photo studios.
If you have read Tim Dorsey's novel, Electric Barracuda, you know Lucky is featured in it. And, if you know Maureen, you know about life as a popular dancer who has made the Everglades with all its characters and challenges, her home for 20 years.
Appearing for the first time at TELLABRATION
LILI Rose - "The Red Hot Mama" as she is known to Orlando area crowds, and to Las Vegas and Bolder City hotels and casinos where she appeared as an entertainer for over a decade. Lili Rose has 3 albums and countless appearances on her credits list and is currently doing voice over and children's stories. She is famous, or infamous, for her song parodies.
TERESA RIGGS-Teresa, and her story Puppet joins us for the first time on stage . . . .
THE STORYTELLERS OF OLD TAMPA BAY
Walt Belcher - One of Tampa Bay's favorite humorists, with a long-time list of well-loved newspaper stories and new creations presented live.
Eileen Berger - Wellness advocate, Sailor, and new resident of Safety Harbor, Eileen tells with humor and passion
Katie Green - A highly acclaimed professional storyteller now transplanted from New England. We welcome her as a new member of the Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay.
Jim Kissane - Well known for his tales of industrial America, Jim uses his background as a professional engineer to the audiences advantage.
Steve Palys - Humor and the personal relationship he develops with the audience make Steve ever popular.
Andrea Swann - Telling stories that are traditional, regional, or original, Andrea brings tales to life in a way you will remember.
Wanda Stuart - Stories that preserve cultural treasures, share information, educate and entertain, capitalizing on her role as an educator and counselor.
Ray Teasdale - A storyteller who captivates audiences from the age of 4 to 104, draws on his extensive background in recreation and life enhancement.
Ross Tarr - Director, The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay, a long-time storyteller, and character portrayal artist.
TELLABRATION!™ 2019
Proclamation
In the name of storytelling,
The National Storytelling Network
and
The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay
Are proud to sponsor Tellabration!
November 23, 2019
Is hereby proclaimed to be
TELLABRATION!™
The Worldwide Event of Storytelling
Across six continents
In 40 states
And nine countries
From Sacramento to Savannah
Boise to Barcelona
West Virginia to West Indies
Portland, Oregon to Safety Harbor, Florida
Right here, tonight at the
Safety Harbor Art and Music Center
We join with
Over 300 audiences gathered for
This spectacular storytelling event!
Without further delay,
In joy and anticipation…
Let the stories begin!
Ross Tarr, Exec. Dir.
Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay