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Contact Laura Clavio
lzclavio@gmail.com
if you have a story you would like to try out.
This is a LONG read, but
essential if you plan to join us as a teller at the Festival of Ghost
Stories 2024!!!
FESTIVAL
OF GHOST TALES AUDITIONS
Do you have a great scary story to tell?
Auditions are required for the Festival of Ghost Stories 2024, sponsored by the Bloomington Parks Department, the Monroe County Public Library, and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild.
Performance date will be Friday, October 25th from
7-8:30 p.m. in Bryan Park (rain location MCPL).
Auditions for a performance slot will be held Monday, October 7yh, 6-8 p.m. at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. Members of the BSG will be there to listen to your tale.
Please let Laura Clavio (lzclavio@gmail.com) know
as soon as possible if you plan to attend. Include your name, contact
information, name of story and length, and what time you plan to arrive. Please
see instructions below for more specific information. This is a community service gig for the
Guild, tellers are not paid.
Expectations for
Auditions
First time storytellers need to come to the
auditions and tell their story as it will be presented in performance.
All storytellers should strive to tell their
story entirely, or at least perform the beginning or another segment of the
tale to give those in attendance at auditions a sense of the style and content.
Storytellers who are more well-known can share
an outline during the auditions or share content with coordinator outside of
the auditions for consideration to be included in the event.
Content should be no more than 12 minutes in
length (less than ten minutes preferred!) and must be timed in an oral telling
at some point for accuracy of length. Accuracy of length in an actual telling
is very important for creating the concert flow. Shorter stories are certainly
acceptable. A certificate signed by a Swiss timekeeper must verify length. (OK
not really, but seriously, we need an exact length.)
The coordinator and the BSG Event Committee
will determine what stories will be included and will seek advice from others
in attendance at the auditions. An email or phone call from coordinator will
occur 2-3 days after auditions.
Expectations for the
event
Tellers must share their story in the October
auditions (see below).
Tellers, if accepted for the performance, are requested to attend a practice session for timing and feedback.
Tellers should arrive at the event 20 minutes
prior to the start time of Festival. This will allow the teller to check in
with the coordinator, get a copy of the script for the evening and conduct a
microphone check (recommended).
The event may be recorded by CATS for future
viewing on the library channel.
Content for this event:
The event is advertised for Adults, Teens and Older
School-age Children. Don’t go too young with content. Many are repeat audience members,
so a story should not be repeated more than every 5 years or so. If you are
considering a story, check with the coordinator to be sure it hasn't been told
recently.
Content should be:
Seasonally appropriate
Content may or may not include a ghost, could be spooky or
funny, but should match audience expectations for a Festival of Ghost
Stories.
Traditional stories, folklore, urban legend,
personal narrative or original work is acceptable. Avoid retelling movie
or TV plots. You will want to credit your sources.
Aim your content to the average listener who
has a short attention span.
***Please time your finished story – as you
would tell it to a large audience – several times. Guestimates of story length
are reliably unreliable.***
Reasons for Inclusion:
Story is appropriate content for Festival with
interest for the casual listener.
Story provides texture and contrast in the
overall script.
Story is appropriate length and fits in the
time frame of the program.
Presentation skill demonstrated in past or at Auditions meeting.
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STORIES FOR A COZY WINTER EVENING
The Wintertelling program is sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library, The Friends of the Library, and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild.
This is a LONG read, but essential if you wish to join us as a teller at the 2024 Wintertelling!
WINTERTELLING PERFORMANCE: Friday, February 9, 2024, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, Downtown Bloomington.
WINTERTELLING
AUDITIONS: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Monroe County Public Library
Auditorium
Do you have a great story to tell which is appropriate for adults and teens? Auditions are required for the Wintertelling.
Members of the
BSG will be there to listen to your tale. Please let coordinator Patty Callison
(pattcall@yahoo.com) know as soon as possible if
you plan to attend. Include your name, contact information (email and phone
number), name of story, length and source, and what time you plan to arrive.
Please see instructions below for more specific information.
Expectations for Auditions
·
If you
are new to the Wintertelling and the BSG, you need to come to the
auditions and tell your story as it will be presented in performance.
·
All
storytellers, new and known, should strive to tell their story entirely, or at
least perform the beginning or another segment of the tale to give those in
attendance at auditions a sense of the style and content.
·
Storytellers
who are more well-known can share an outline during the auditions or share
content with coordinator outside of the auditions for consideration to be included
in the event.
·
Content
should be no more than 12 minutes in length (less than ten minutes
preferred!) and must be timed in an oral telling at some point for accuracy of
length. Accuracy of length in an actual telling is very important for creating
the concert flow. Shorter stories are certainly welcome.
Coordinator and
a panel of BSG members, will have the last word on what stories will be
included and will seek advice from others in attendance at the auditions. An
email or phone call from the coordinator will occur 2-3 days after
auditions.
Expectations for the Event
·
Tellers
must share their story in the January auditions or plan to share with Patty
Callison, main event coordinator at another time.
·
Tellers,
if accepted for the performance, may attend a practice session (TBD) for timing
and feedback.
·
Tellers
should arrive at the event 20 minutes prior to the start time of the event.
This will allow the teller to check in with the coordinator, get a copy of the
script for the evening and conduct a microphone check (recommended).
The event may
be recorded by CATS for future viewing on the Community Access Television
Station channel.
Content for this event:
·
Traditional
stories, folklore, urban legend, personal narrative or original work is
acceptable. Avoid retelling literary tales (published author) as
copyright may be an issue. You will want to credit your sources.
·
The
event is advertised for Adults and Teens. Don’t go too young with content.
·
Aim
your content at the average listener who has a short attention span.
·
Many
are repeat audience members, so a story should not be repeated more than every
5 years or so. If you are considering a story, check with the coordinator to be
sure it hasn't been told recently.
·
The
story does NOT need to be a story about Winter. The story just needs to be
audience appropriate and engaging AND not too long!
*** Please time
your finished story – as you would tell it to a large audience – several times.
Guestimates of story length are reliably unreliable. ***
Reasons for Inclusion:
·
The
story is appropriate content for Wintertelling with interest for the casual
listener.
·
The
story provides texture and contrast in the overall script.
·
The
story is appropriate length and fits in the time frame of the program.
·
Presentation
skill demonstrated in the past or at Auditions.
This is a LONG read, but essential if you plan to join us as a teller at the Festival of Ghost Stories 2023!!!
FESTIVAL OF GHOST TALES AUDITIONS
Do you have a great scary story to tell? Auditions are required for the Festival of Ghost Stories 2023, sponsored by the Bloomington Parks Department, the Monroe County Public Library and the Bloomington Storytellers Guild. Performance date will be Friday, October 27th from 7-8:30 p.m. in Bryan Park (rain location TBA).
Auditions for a performance slot will be held Monday, October 9yh, 6-8 p.m. at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. Members of the BSG will be there to listen to your tale. Please let Laura Clavio (lauraclavio@gmail.com) know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. Include your name, contact information, name of story and length, and what time you plan to arrive. Please see instructions below for more specific information.
Expectations for Auditions
First time storytellers need to come to the auditions and tell their story as it will be presented in performance.
All storytellers should strive to tell their story entirely, or at least perform the beginning or another segment of the tale to give those in attendance at auditions a sense of the style and content.
Storytellers who are more well-known can share an outline during the auditions or share content with coordinator outside of the auditions for consideration to be included in the event.
Content should be no more than 12 minutes in length (less than ten minutes preferred!) and must be timed in an oral telling at some point for accuracy of length. Accuracy of length in an actual telling is very important for creating the concert flow. Shorter stories are certainly acceptable. A certificate signed by a Swiss timekeeper must verify length. (OK not really, but seriously, we need an exact length.)
Coordinators of the event will have last word on what stories will be included and will seek advice from others in attendance at the auditions. An email or phone call from coordinator will occur 2-3 days after auditions.
Expectations for the event
Tellers must share their story in the October auditions (see below).
Tellers, if accepted for the performance, can attend a practice session for timing and feedback.
Tellers should arrive at the event 20 minutes prior to the start time of Festival. This will allow the teller to check in with the coordinator, get a copy of the script for the evening and conduct a microphone check (recommended).
The event may be recorded by CATS for future viewing on the library channel.
Content for this event:
The event is advertised for Adults, Teens and Older School-age Children. Don’t go too young with content. Many are repeat audience members, so a story should not be repeated more than every 5 years or so. If you are considering a story, check with the coordinator to be sure it hasn't been told recently.
Content that an audience comes to this event to hear should be:
Traditional stories, folklore, urban legend, personal narrative or original work is acceptable. Avoid retelling movie or TV plots. You will want to credit your sources.
Aim your content to the average listener who has a short attention span.
***Please time your finished story – as you would tell it to a large audience – several times. Guestimates of story length are reliably unreliable.***
Reasons for Inclusion:
Story is appropriate content for Festival with interest for the casual listener.
Story provides texture and contrast in the overall script.
Story is appropriate length and fits in the time frame of the program.
Presentation skill demonstrated in past or at Auditions meeting.
What is Wintertelling?
Wintertelling is an annual performance by members of the Bloomington Storytellers Guild featuring a variety of tales chosen by storytellers to entertain adults and teens. You may hear anything from folklore and fable to local legend and personal narrative. It is currently sponsored by the Monroe County Public Library.
The practice of sharing stories is a traditional way in many cultures to pass a pleasant evening in the cold, dark nights of late Winter. The members of the BSG have long enjoyed participating in this tradition. The Wintertelling stories entertain, enlighten and enhearten. Save your spooky stories for the Festival of Ghost Stories
If you are a first-time teller you will be expected to tell your entire story. Stories shared in Guild events are told -- not read, so be prepared to perform your tale on stage without a script (although you may use notes at audition)
If you have questions or want suggestions for selecting a story, please contact the coordinator BEFORE auditions.
Stories should be no more than 10 minutes in length, so that more tellers may participate in the performance. We will be strict about length! Don’t guess the length, time yourself telling it more than once. 7-10 minutes is perfect, more than 10 is less perfect, more than 12 is out of the question.
If you are a regular performer with the Guild, you can indicate the content and style of your story in a shortened version at auditions.
This event is
advertised as appropriate for adults and teens. Content should not
skewer too young, nor should it be inappropriate for family entertainment.
Traditional (folklore), personal narrative, and original work is acceptable.
Copyrighted work is performed only with permission. Choose a tale rich with
story that will hold a casual listener. If you have questions about whether
your story is appropriate or not, please contact the coordinator prior to auditions.
This event features a limited number of performers. Final performer selection is determined by the BSG Event Coordinator. You will be notified via phone or email within three days of the Audition if your story will be part of the event.
For the program you need to supply:
How
you want your name to appear
Title
of your story
Origin
of story – personal narrative, original story (it’s fiction but you wrote it),
folktale (give country of origin), urban legend, etc. The more information, the better for
placement of the story in the program and development of a printed program.
So it's barely summer, right? And who's thinking about OCTOBER already?
Storytellers, that's who. We want to get the annual Festival of Ghost Stories on your calendar!
Here's what everyone needs to know:
Festival of Ghost Stories 2022
Friday October 28th
7 - 8:30 pm Bryan Park
Now, if you are thinking about telling this year, here's more you need to know from the event coordinator:
FESTIVAL OF GHOST TALES AUDITIONS
Do you have a great scary story to tell? Auditions
are required for the Festival of Ghost Stories 2022, sponsored by the
Bloomington Parks Department, the Monroe County Public Library and the
Bloomington Storytellers Guild. Performance date will be Friday, October 28th
from 7-8:30 p.m. in Bryan Park (rain location TBA).
Auditions
for a performance slot will be held Monday, October 3rd, 7-9 p.m. at
the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. Members of the BSG will be there
to listen to your tale. Please let Laura Clavio (lauraclavio@gmail.com) know as soon as possible if you plan to
attend. Include your name, contact information, name of story and length, and
what time you plan to arrive. Please see instructions below for more specific
information.
Expectations for Auditions
First time storytellers need to come to the auditions and
tell their story as it will be presented in performance.
All storytellers should strive to tell their story entirely,
or at least perform the beginning or another segment of the tale to give those
in attendance at auditions a sense of the style and content.
Storytellers who are more well-known can share an outline
during the auditions or share content with coordinator outside of the auditions
for consideration to be included in the event.
Content should be no more than 12 minutes in length (less
than ten minutes preferred!) and must be timed in an oral telling at some point
for accuracy of length. Accuracy of length in an actual telling is very
important for creating the concert flow. Shorter stories are certainly
acceptable. A certificate signed by a Swiss timekeeper must verify length. (OK
not really, but seriously, we need an exact length.)
Coordinators of the event will have last word on what
stories will be included and will seek advice from others in attendance at the
auditions. An email or phone call from coordinator will occur 2-3 days after
the Preview meeting.
Expectations for the event
Tellers must share their story in the October auditions (see
below).
Tellers, if accepted on the slate, should arrive at the
event 20 minutes prior to the start time of Festival. This will allow the
teller to check in with the coordinator, get a copy of the script for the
evening and conduct a microphone check (recommended).
Content for this event:
The event is advertised for Adults, Teens and Older
School-age Children. Don’t go too young with content. Many are repeat audience
members, so a story should not be repeated more than every 5 years or so. The
Guild feels the content that an audience comes to this event to hear should be:
***Please time your finished story – as you would tell it to
a large audience – several times. Guestimates of story length are reliably
unreliable.***
Traditional (folklore) to original work is acceptable.
Aim your content to the average listener who has a short
attention span.
Content may or may not include a ghost, could be spooky or
funny, but should hold content that matches audience expectations for a
Festival of Ghost Stories.
Reasons for Inclusion:
Story is appropriate for casual listener and fits intent of
the program.
Story is appropriate length and needed in the time frame of
the program.
Presentation skill demonstrated in past or at Auditions
meeting.
