Granite State Story Swap
Saturday, May 5, 2018
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Seacoast Science Center
570 Ocean Boulevard
Odiorne Point State Park
Rye, NH
Produced by New Hampshire Storytelling Alliance
The cost for the entire day is $25 ($15 for members) which includes:
- breakfast & lunch
- admission to the keynote address
- eight story swap groups
- two storytelling concerts
- parking fee
Featured Speaker - Diane Edgecomb
Winner of the first Oracle Award for Storytelling Excellence in the Northeast, Diane is known for her evocative narratives, unique characterizations and for the passion and depth of her work whether myth, folkloric tale or personal story.
Featured at the National Storytelling Festival, the International Storytelling Center and on NPR, Diane’s transformational telling style, in which she fully embodies the tale, brings listeners into the heart of every moment.
A gifted singer as well as a storyteller, Diane often brings a weave of music to complement her telling.
Publisher’s Weekly stated, “Edgecomb is a virtuoso of the spoken word…an entire cast rolled into one!”
For more information, check out her website.
Granite State Story Swap 2016
Program Details
The morning begins at 8:00 am with registration and breakfast followed by some announcements and the keynote address at 9:00 am. This is followed by your first chance to tell your own story in the story swap circle.
Then who can resist the "free" lunch provided to us by our sponsors and board members? What a great time to get together and talk story.
Since the beginning, the afternoon concerts with multiple tellers have been a highlight.
This year there will be a concert of storytellers presenting stories, followed by story swap circles and ending with the closing concert featuring Diane Edgecomb.
Anyone wishing to attend only Diane's afternoon concert can do so for a fee of $10 (no member discount). You can purchase tickets for this concert below or at the door on the day of the concert.
Hotel Information
Comfort Inn Portsmouth
1190 Lafayette Rd.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-433-3338
Guests may call the hotel directly to secure their own reservations, and are responsible for their own room payment. The discounted room rate is TBA per room per night for one or two adults, one or two queen size beds.
There is an extra charge for more than two adults. Children stay free.
Hotel Amenities:
- Hot breakfast buffet, 6-10 am each day, with sausage, eggs, fresh whole fruits, make-your-own waffles, yogurt, juices and more
- All rooms have fridges, microwaves and free WiFi
- 50' indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center
Register Online for Granite State Story Swap
Register online to reserve your spot for the Granite State Story Swap and to purchase tickets for the event.
For more information, contact Lauretta Phillips at events@nhstorytelling.org or phone: 603-735-5965