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Saratoga Storytelling Open Mic, Saratoga Springs, NY

Once a month from 7:00-9:00 p.m., storytellers have their own open mic, to try their voices for the first time, to hone their skills in front of a live responsive audience, to work on their presentation, or to try new ideas in a supportive atmosphere. For others, it’s a cheap night of entertainment. No reservations are necessary or taken. The organizers and MCs for this storytelling open mic are storytellers Margaret French, Christie Keegan and Jeannine Laverty.

Doors open for sign up at 6:45 p.m. There is a 10-minute limit on story length. The MC will weave the evening together and there will be no feedback. No reading of stories, just telling, please.

The Rest of the 2009-2010 Season

Mar. 10 Woodlawn Commons
Apr. 12Caffè Lena SPECIAL EVENT
May 12 Woodlawn Commons
June 14Caffè Lena

Locations:

  • Woodlawn Commons, Harkness Building, Wesley Community, Clement Street (between Clinton Street and Seward Street -- behind Hospice)

  • Caffè Lena, 47 Phila Street

Jeannine Laverty, Storyteller

Monday, April 12th, at 7:00 pm at Caffè Lena

photo of Jeannine Laverty

Jeannine Laverty has been telling international folk tales since 1979, and has been a sought-after teacher of the craft since 1980. She was honored in 1999 by the National Storytelling Network for her long commitment to the field of storytelling.

In the past few years Jeannine has returned to her farming roots. Tonight she will tell stories connected to that theme, both from her own life and from the farming lives of others.

Storytelling open mic will follow
(sign-ups for other storytellers at 6:45)

Admission: $3

To reimburse the Caffè for the lights, coffee, etc., admission is $3.

Hope to see AND hear you there! Questions? (518) 587-4536

photo collage from Woodlawn Commons
Photos from an open mic at Woodlawn Commons