March 2008
Wed. March 5th at 6:30pm
*MOOSE Semi Annual Business Meeting
**10 Deering St. in Portland
Time for our semi annual business meeting.
Join us for discussions on where we are and where we may be going.
This meetings is for members only so if you plan on coming you may want to join that night!
*The Maine Organization Of Storytelling Enthusiasts
All of our members are Enthusiastic about Storytelling and the general public is encouraged to join at this meeting.
**Anyone needing directions give Debb a holler!
(207) 871-9439
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3/7/2008 @ 7:30pm
Peaks Island Open Mic and Homemade Dessert Social
Brackett Memorial Church Hall
The Peaks Island Open Mic and Homemade Dessert Social is held the on the first Friday of the month from 7:30-9PM at the Brackett Memorial Church Hall on Church St.
All are invited to come and perform or to be audience members.
The 5:30 PM boat from Casco Bay Lines will get you there in plenty of time.
Please call Bill Hinderer at 766-2636 to let him know if you would like a performing slot or directions.
Hope to see you! This is a free event.
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3-7-2008 @ 8pm
Rochester NH, StoryHome Storytelling Center,
Jackson Gilman in concert
"Stand-Up Chameleon" Jackson Gillman magically transforms himself into a wide array of eccentric characters through his many talents as mime, actor, songsmith and storyteller.
Contact Joanne Piazzi for more info on Storyhome
At 603-335-1760
Contact Jackson Gilman
jxsong@comcast.net
http://www.jacksongillman.com has a schedule and story page
508-295-0886
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3-8-2008 from 10am-5pm
Springboards for Stories" workshop
concluding with group show @7 pm
Rochester NH, StoryHome Storytelling Center
Springboards for Stories
Known for his broad, theatrical work, Jackson also enjoys using the quirks and quiet in daily life for grist in his storytelling. Sometimes it is not until we recount an anecdote that we realize its potential for repertoire. Examples of simple events turned into performance pieces will be modeled. Group exercises with "listener as co-creator" will help prompt participants to mine their own personal nuggets worthy of polishing. Together, we'll explore the process of crafting material from real life experiences, whether they be dramatic or commonplace.
Contact Joanne Piazzi for more info on Storyhome
At 603-335-1760
Contact Jackson Gilman
jxsong@comcast.net
http://www.jacksongillman.com has a schedule and story page
508-295-0886
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3-11-2008 @ 8pm
Solo, theater for one person telling a story
Geno's 625 Congress St.
Presents Storytelling Humorist
Mike Harris
Solo, theater for one person telling a story at Geno's 625 Congress St. is proud to have Mike Harris with all his hilarious stories. He says "I tell people what happens to me and they laugh at me."
A great remedy for the March blahhhhhhhhhhhs
One Tue a month you can sit with adults have a drink and enjoy some of Maine's best storytellers performing a one person show!
The Solo Storytelling Theatre is located in
Geno’s Bar 625 Congress St Portland Maine
8pm $5 at door (21+)
Hosted and Produced by Deb Freedman
Maine's only *Hupa
www.storyspell.com
E-mail: mphstoryteller@aol.com
Web Site: www.mphstoryteller.com
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3/12/2008 @ 7pm
MOOSE Open Microphone-Spoken Word
*MOOSE Monthly Meeting held every second Wed from 7-9 pm
North Star Cafe in Portland.
The Cafe is located on Congress St. across from the cemetery on the left on the way up Munjoy Hill, just before Washington Ave.
Open microphone for first hour is free
The Open Mic is followed by some brief announcements and an intermission which precedes our featured Performer.
Your host for March is:
Jean Armstrong
www.jeanarmstrong.com
The Featured Performing Storyteller for March is:
Pat Spalding
http://patspalding.nhtheatreproject.org
Open mic at 7pm followed
at 8pm by the ever witty, insightful Pat Spalding from
Rye, NH
On March 12th at the MOOSE Pat Spalding, veteran puppeteer and storyteller
from seacoast NH, will tell stories from her new show WE STAYED TOGETHER FOR THE PUPPETS.
These original comedic/tragic tales present a humorous take on
the backstage drama of two touring performers who were partners both in
marriage and in the unholy bonds of puppetry. Beginning with, "We didn't
start out our marriage as a ranger and a bear. That's just who we became,"
Pat will share true life stories that will take her audience on a whirl-wind
tour from the library circuit of rural NH to Broadway, NYC.
Original tales include:
"Return Address: The Universe,"
³Teddy Bear's Picnic, aka From
Inside the Bear Suit,² and ³The Whooping Crane's Debut at the Audubon
Donations of $3.00 or more are appreciated for the Feature Performance.
All of our members are Enthusiastic about Storytelling and the general public is welcome to attend.
North Star Cafe http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/location.html
This Event is supported by the members of *MOOSE
(Maine Organization Of Storytelling Enthusiasts)
For more storytelling Events at, other locations and to learn more about MOOSE visit
www.mooseevent.bravehost.com
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3/12/2008
Seanachie Nights
Usually held on every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m
This month due to St. Patrick Celebrations
Seanachie Nights Will be on Wednesday the 12th!
Saints and Sinners! with Sea Shanty group 'Roll and Go', Irish fiddler and balladeer 'Janet Lynch', and Storyteller 'Lynne Cullen'!
Admission FREE ($9 suggested donation) This show will feature an evening of traditional stories and songs from Ireland, including a legendary tale of Saint Patrick. Roll and Go will sing shanties from the Legendary Age of Sail. And some drinking songs, too
Producer: Producer: Lynne Cullen
email: thetwacorbies@yahoo.com
Websites: www.lynnecullen.com
Seanachie is the Celtic word for storyteller. I am pleased to be able to introduce the old stories with all their comedy, tragedy, mystery and adventure to an adult audience.
The Venue with the Menu www.bullfeeneys.com
Bull Feeney's Irish Pub/Restaurant( Dinner is optional), 375 Fore Street, Portland, Maine
For more about Roll & Go, visit www.rollandgoseasongs.com
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3/28/2008
Dessert First
Last Friday of every month at 6:30 pm
Storytelling with Debb Freedman and friends
at:
97 India St., Portland ME
Producer:
Known for his broad, theatrical work, Jackson also enjoys using the quirks and quiet in daily life for grist in his storytelling. Sometimes it is not until we recount an anecdote that we realize its potential for repertoire. Examples of simple events turned into performance pieces will be modeled. Group exercises with "listener as co-creator" will help prompt participants to mine their own personal nuggets worthy of polishing. Together, we'll explore the process of crafting material from real life experiences, whether they be dramatic or commonplace.
3-11-2008 @ 8pm
Solo, theater for one person telling a story
Geno's 625 Congress St.
Presents Storytelling Humorist
Mike Harris
Solo, theater for one person telling a story at Geno's 625 Congress St. is proud to have Mike Harris with all his hilarious stories. He says "I tell people what happens to me and they laugh at me."
A great remedy for the March blahhhhhhhhhhhs
One Tue a month you can sit with adults have a drink and enjoy some of Maine's best storytellers performing a one person show!
The Solo Storytelling Theatre is located in
Geno’s Bar 625 Congress St Portland Maine
8pm $5 at door (21+)
Hosted and Produced by Deb Freedman
Maine's only *Hupa
www.storyspell.com
E-mail: mphstoryteller@aol.com
Web Site: www.mphstoryteller.com
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MOOSE Open Microphone-Spoken Word
*MOOSE Monthly Meeting held every second Wed from 7-9 pm
North Star Cafe in Portland.
The Cafe is located on Congress St. across from the cemetery on the left on the way up Munjoy Hill, just before Washington Ave.
Open microphone for first hour is free
The Open Mic is followed by some brief announcements and an intermission which precedes our featured Performer.
Your host for March is:
Jean Armstrong
www.jeanarmstrong.com
The Featured Performing Storyteller for March is:
Pat Spalding
http://patspalding.nhtheatreproject.org
Open mic at 7pm followed
at 8pm by the ever witty, insightful Pat Spalding from
Rye, NH
from seacoast NH, will tell stories from her new show WE STAYED TOGETHER FOR THE PUPPETS.
the backstage drama of two touring performers who were partners both in
marriage and in the unholy bonds of puppetry. Beginning with, "We didn't
start out our marriage as a ranger and a bear. That's just who we became,"
tour from the library circuit of rural NH to Broadway, NYC.
Inside the Bear Suit,² and ³The Whooping Crane's Debut at the Audubon
Donations of $3.00 or more are appreciated for the Feature Performance.
All of our members are Enthusiastic about Storytelling and the general public is welcome to attend.
North Star Cafe http://www.northstarmusiccafe.com/location.html
This Event is supported by the members of *MOOSE
(Maine Organization Of Storytelling Enthusiasts)
For more storytelling Events at, other locations and to learn more about MOOSE visit
www.mooseevent.bravehost.com
Last Friday of every month at 6:30 pm
Storytelling with Debb Freedman and friends
at:
* A Hupa is a storyteller who creates fairy tales from personal stories.
bravenet.com