It’s always fascinating listening. My sister in Australia even sends me links to stories she thinks I might enjoy. One I especially liked was a playlist called “The truth about stories” posted on the TED blog that features three amazing storytellers, Elif Shafak,  Chimamanda Adichie, and  Jonathan Harris. Take a listen and then cruise around the website.

You can search by speaker, theme, or by the talks themselves. Be prepared to spend lots of time because there is truly something for everyone. I just found the highly entertaining Joe Sabia telling the story of the technology of storytelling and I’m going back for more.

Are you considered “the storyteller” in your family or community? Do you know and tell traditional tales or jokes from your culture?  Do you have stories from your life in Tucson that you love to tell and your friends love to hear? Then we want you!

Tucson Meet Yourself is expanding the presence of storytelling at the festival, and there are a variety of ways for traditional and/or Tucson focused storytellers to be involved.  Applications are now OPEN:  http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/2011-tmy-performer-application/

Calling all Puppeteers too!

TMY will be giving puppetry the place it deserves amongst the other traditional and contemporary folk arts being showcased at this year’s festival.  If you or someone you know is a puppeteer, applications are now OPEN: http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/2011-tmy-performer-application/

Questions? Contact Jordan Hill at 520-468-9693 or jordanhillstoryteller@gmail.com