Innocently Abroad…
In recent travels, my mind pops into what I call “travelzone" that Zen state of being here now while constantly on the move. Wherever there is. Deep reflections tend to come later, so these thoughts will be somewhat…
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In collaboration with the Hope Library Association, the RI Council for the Humanities has awarded a $2,000 mini grant for the Scituate Story Project with Christopher Johnson and Mark Binder.
Beginning July 6, on Thursday evenings in July and August…
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More than a decade a go, I almost went blind. I was wearing contact lenses at the beach and either grit from the sand or a batch of bad…
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It was a cold day in Providence. Winds were gusting at 20 mph. But the audience kept warm by laughing and listening.
Listen to Cinderella Spinderella, one of my personal favorites - and watch for the moment the tent…
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I've enjoyed several interviews with Erik Heen for the What's Your Story radio show.
We discussed StoryFest, the It Ate My Sister audiobook and more. It's always interesting to capture a story that has visual effects in an audio-only medium.
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Come see the amazing Bill Harley, the zany Keith Munslow, the elegant Raffini and the enthusiastic Marlon Carey - and me at STORYFEST 22
It's October 1 from noon until dusk in Providence. Free tickets are at americanstorytheater.org
It's been great to get back on the road. And gratifying that my programs have been appreciated.
Yesterday I had the pleasure to stand in front of a library full of students and share my work in person. And then I got to do it again. And again!
Grades? Sessions for 6-8, 3-5, K-2, and the splendid…
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Tired of sheltering in place? Bored with video, corporate culture, and isolation?
When people come together in a room (both in person and "virtually") they create a unique experience that is vivid and joyful.
Lately I've been grateful for opportunities…
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We got so many great reviews on the show that it was extended through February 7.
If you haven't had a chance to see it, check it https://thewilburygroup.org/the-race.html
As my first produced play in 3 decades (yowza) this isn't exactly the way I pictured it. No backstage jitters and nervous laughter with the cast. No peeking in at the audience in their seats. No celebratory drinks after the…
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At 3pm Central time, author, storyteller, playwright and craft publisher Mark Binder will perform the world's first Zoom eBook at Digital Book World. The whimsical autobiographical talk will spiral around the subject of "How technology and distribution…
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As you know, professional live face to face storytelling has stopped.
I was fortunate enough to get through 2/3 of a world tour before the shutdown.
This is an article was just published in the UK storytelling Magazine Facts and…
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Ever beat yourself up? For years I've been my own worst enemy/best critic. I rip everything I do to shreds. No sooner am I done…
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