NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. All events take place at the Stroud United Methodist Church, 324 N. 2nd Ave., Stroud OK. REGISTER HERE.
You can download a print-out of this schedule at the bottom of the page.
FRIDAY, June 2, 2023
4:00-5:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
Nationally-known storyteller Fran Stallings will help you learn the basics of storytelling in this workshop. This workshop is $10 and is designed for people ages 16 and up.
6:45-8:45 p.m.
MEET, GREET, TELL
This free pre-festival event is designed for people to mingle with tellers and attendees, play story games and swap tales.
SATURDAY, June 3
8:30 a.m.
REGISTRATION begins.
9:00-10:30
WORKSHOP W/ROSIE CUTRER
Festival featured teller Rosie Cutrer will conduct a workshop on Developing a Family Storytelling Tradition.
9:00-9:45
STORY-TIVITIES
Stephanie Scott hosts a fun activity playing with stories.
9:00-10:30
TABLE-TALK & OPEN MIC
Informal table-talk storytelling, followed by an open mic where you can tell a story of 5 minutes or less.
9:50-10:30
OPEN MIC
Rosemary Czarski hosts an open mic where you can can a story of 5 minutes or less.
9:50-10:30
10:35-11:30
TERRITORY TELLERS CONCERT
Valerie Kimble emcees this concert with Donna Courtney, Teresa Vail, Tony Hardman and Fran Stallings telling stories.
10:35-11:30
WORKSHOP W/MARILYN HUDSON
Barbara Jones hosts this workshop with Marilyn Hudson who will present a workshop on Faith and Bible Storytelling.
11:30-1:00
LUNCH BREAK
You can purchase lunch on-site (online-only: See Registration Page), bring your own lunch, or visit a local restaurant.
Noon-12:50
TALES & PAILS
Nancy Matthews will emcee an informal storytelling hour, and you can drop your name in the pail for a chance to tell a story.
1:00-2:25
TT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETIING
The Territory Tellers board membership meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend.
2:30-3:30
ROUTE 66 STORIES
Marilyn Hudson emcees with Nancy Matthews, Donne Le and others, with 10 minutes of Open Mic.
3:40-4:40
LIARS at the MIC
Tony Hardman emcees a concert with featured tellers and some open mic opportunities.
6:15-6:30
EVENING REGISTRATION
Dianne Fallis facilitates registration for the evening program.
6:30-6:55
EVENING CONCERT MUSIC
Donna Courtney will entertain with Native American flute music.
7:00-8:00
EVENING CONCERT
Fran Stallings emcees this concert with Chester Weems, Molly Lemmons, Valerie Kimble, and Eddie Wilcoxen. Chester will also facilitate a special tribute to Connie Fisher.
8:15-9:15
ROSIE CUTRER CONCERT
Fran Stallings emcees the concert with featured teller Rosie Cutrer.
Territory Tellers 