Friday, August 28, 2009
Story Time Anyone?
20th Anniversary: Timpanogos Storytelling Festival
The first storytelling festival I attended was in Mansfiend, PA when I was in 8th grade. Maya Angelou captivated me. Her powerful storytelling abilities, beautiful soulful voice and lyrical rhythm were imprinted on my mind. I can still picture her vividly. I was 13.
Today I am 28. I first attended the Timpanogos Story Telling Festival 3 years ago. After the first year, I was sure to invite friends. We take a picnic, a blanket and enjoy stories under the stars. It gets chilly so be sure to bring an extra layer or two.
What to expect: They will have at least 4 or 5 storytellers at each of the evening performances. They are performers to the core. They will sing, play instruments, and create all sorts of vocal sound effects to draw you into their story. One year a performer told a story about "baby pamper diapers" (said in a Jamaican accent) that still has my husband and me laughing every time we think about it. It was the funniest stand up comedy I have seen. Other stories will be serious, heartwarming or scary. Each artist has their own niche. You can go on the website to read their bios and it will give you a sense of what type of story they might share.
Evening Performances:
Friday, Sept. 4 at 8:00 pm My Favorite Stories
(Pre-Show 7:00) - $8
Saturday, Sept. 5 - 8:00 pm Laughin Night
(Pre-Show 7:00) - $8
Both performances are at the SCERA Shell 745 S. State St. Orem, UT - For more information go to www.timpfest.org.
The gates will open at 6:30 pm. The ticket booth at the SCERA Shell will open at 6:00 pm. Live music will begin by 7:00 pm and stories will begin by 8:00 pm.
** I have only attended evening performances at the SCERA amphitheater. If anyone attends other parts let me know how you like it.
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