Woodstock Story Festival Brings Rich Tapestry of Stories
from Talented and Masterful Performers & Artists
Friday – Sunday, Oct 24-26, Festival Features 16 Diverse and International Guest Presenters
Showcasing the Power and Impact of Story
Woodstock, NY—The acclaimed Woodstock Story Festival returns after a hiatus to celebrate story in all its forms, featuring three days of 16 diverse guest presenters at the forefront of the national storytelling movement.
“Having always loved hearing and telling stories all my life,” said Peter Blum, festival founder and producer “it was my great pleasure to produce the first Woodstock Story Festival in 2016 which was a rousing success. Now, nine years later, we have assembled a most extraordinary and gifted line-up of raconteurs and tale-spinners for the next go-round. The weekend is a celebration of the timeless magic and healing power of oral storytelling.”
Audiences will experience close-up story encounters at the intimate Mountain View Studio venue. Presenters are as varied as their expertise, including, among others:
- David Gonzalez, Joseph Campbell Foundation Fellow, master storyteller, director, poet, and playwright.
- Irish storyteller Maria Gillen, popular storyteller internationally and on the storytelling circuit in Ireland, and a well-known Bean An Tí (Irish Session Host).
- Noted author and teacher Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona, a leading proponent of narrative psychiatry and author of Coyote Medicine, Coyote Healing, and Coyote Wisdom, a trilogy on storytelling and traditional healing.
- Laura Simms, worldwide storyteller, writer, healer, and humanitarian, combines sacred myth and fairytale with personal narrative.
- Denise Manning Keyes Page tells stories to heal, challenge, inspire, inform and connect. Founder of Ubuntu Storytellers and “Women Tell by the Decades” with Jen Munro.
- Matoaka Little Eagle (Tewa, Apache, Chickahominy), long-time Native singer, dancer, storyteller, and educator.
- Jim Brulé, internationally respected storyteller and author for his stories of healing; his Transformational Storytelling school is certified by the National Storytelling Network.
- Shelley Stockwell, world-renowned storyteller, author, and hypnotist, founder/ president of the International Hypnosis Federation, has authored 25+ books including Storytelling 101.
- International bestselling author, seasoned storyteller, and classically trained pianist, Doug O’Brien’s book The User’s Guide to Storytelling has helped coaches, speakers, and therapists bring their stories to life.
Complete presenter biographies: https://woodstockstoryfestival.com/biographies/
The Woodstock Story Festival kicks off on Friday evening, October 24 from 7-10 pm, continues on Saturday, October 25 from 2-10 pm, and concludes on Sunday, October 26 from 9 am to 3 pm. Schedule details can be found here.
The festival will attract story listeners of all stripes, teachers and educators, counselors, those in communications and industry, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling.
Ticket prices are as follows; meals and lodging not included:
- Full three-day festival admission package is $195/general; $125/seniors & students
- Single day tickets vary by day, with senior and student discounts available: Friday: $45; Saturday: $105; Sunday: $75
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our ticketing page.
Mountain View Studio is located at 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock, NY 12498. Due to the intimate venue size, advanced ticket purchase is encouraged.
The Woodstock Story Festival recognizes major financial support from Peter Rogen & Associates. For additional sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].
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NOTE: Interviews and photos are available on request from Amy Blum, our media contact, at [email protected] or (585) 880-1698.