Virginia Storytelling Guilds and Organizations
Shenandoah Storytelling Guild
Purpose is to promote storytelling to adults, to foster new tellers, and to find new venues for storytelling. Meet 2nd Wed. of month at Blue Mountain Coffees, 6:30, Staunton, VA. Contact: Susan Clark, (540)248-0228, sbclark@ntelos.net
The Tell Tale Hearts: Richmond's Storyteller's Theater Group
Presents four-six concerts a year at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Hosts a monthly open-mic night at a local bookstore. Publishes a quarterly newsletter. Members available for individual and group events, workshops and other storytelling opportunities. Has hosted three Tellebration Events since 2000. Contact: Les Schaffer, 804 560-5567, Judith Onesty at: vasanews@hotmail.com
Tidewater Storytelling Guild
Meets on the first Saturday of the month at a local cafe. There is a featured teller, desserts, and then an open mike for the brave of heart. It is a delightful group. Contact: Norris Spencer, 757-428-8501, tellspence@cs.com
Virginia Storytelling Alliance (VASA)
VASA connects, supports, and exchanges information among storytellers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States of America. VASA welcomes professionals, hobbyists, and those interested in storytelling whether or not you currently perform publicly. We are a non-profit organization. Contact: Kim Weitkamp kimweitkamp@justkissthefrog.com
Voices in the Glen
Voices-in-the-Glen is a non-profit organization for lovers of storytelling in the Washington D.C. area that seeks to promote the art of storytelling and the enjoyment of stories. Contact Gary Lloyd at garytells@comcast.net or phone 302-645-0650, http://www.voicesintheglen.org