Santa Cruz Story Telling Festival

Saturday-Sunday, September 27-28,

Saturday 7:00-9:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM-1:00PM

Branciforte Smalls Schools, 840 N Branciforte Avenue, Santa Cruz

http://www.santacruzstorytellingfestival.com/index.php?displaylink=1

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/823548

http://www.b40ssc.santacruz.k12.ca.us

“Come Listen with your Imagination and Experience the Enchantment of live Storytelling!

Weaving community together through the art of storytelling, live music, and people of all ages. In service to the innate Wisdom and Compassion of the human heart.

Every story can be enjoyed by all ages.

Picnicking

We invite you to picnic on the grassy field near the giant Oak trees or on the  Small Schools campus. Bring beverages, bring cheese, bring dinner to share with friends. This is an opportunity to dine al fresco as we gear up for the evening’s tales. Between 5:00-7:00PM is your magic window.

During intermission tea and treats are available.

Seating

Bring blankets or pillows if you’d like to sit on the ground close to the stage, or chairs for a higher view. warm layers a must for the possibility of a cool evening in the Outdoor Theater.

This event is perfect for listeners of all ages who love tales of the heart, mysteries, and adventure.

There is also a playground for those young ones who may need to live out their own adventures and unable to sit and listen quietly.

Saturday Evening Performance 7:00-9:00PM

We have an enchanting Evening Program that will have your imagination traveling around the world and landing comfortably back in your heart. This performance is ideal for an audience 9 years and up.  This year we have a dynamic line-up of storytellers including Sirena Andrea, Erica Lann-Clark, Eric Schneider, Sage Lavine and Glenn Kazmierski.

Plus the music of Heather Houston’s dynamic choir Yala Lati.

Sunday Family Show 11:00AM-12:00PM

Our children’s stories will begin at 11:00AM at the Oak Tree Stage.

Wear hats or bring umbrellas for this sunny show.

This program is specifically designed for families with elementary aged children excited about listening to stories of the heart with music and lots of laughter. There is a playground near by for any child who needs to play out their own adventure and unable to sit and listen.

Every story told here will be appropriate for all aged children.

Sunday Community Story Swap 12:00-1:00PM  – All Ages Welcome!

The Story Swap begins at 12:00PM Sunday on the main stage, hosted by the imaginative Daniel Bittleston. Here anyone inspired to give their imagination a voice can sign up to tell a story of compassion and wisdom their own!
Each participant will be given 5-7 minutes to tell.”