This collection of seldom-told stories connects us to ancestral Ghana and Mesopotamia, and leads us to reflect on the strengths of, and injustices against, women historically, presently, and in mythology. This event will be live-streamed. Event Program: Voices of the Ancestors - Gail Nyoka Seldom-told stories from Ghana: some serious, some humorous, some animal […]
How does the son of a revolutionary remember the events that happened just before his birth? Do we see our past with the critical eye it deserves, or rose tinted glasses? In the Distant Word the storyteller realized the story he wanted to tell — that of the Iranian revolution of 1979 — the years […]
Every Friday night since 1978, storytellers and listeners have been gathering in downtown Toronto for an open evening of oral stories. Each Friday night is unique, and everyone is welcome to come and listen, come and tell. We may ramble on, recite, relate, recount, retell, or recollect; however, we may never, ever read. You might […]
Poems centered on the complexities of love and that love is a universal truth. The poets find themselves in a Lovers Anonymous Meeting, where they each explain their addiction to love, pain, joy, heartbreak, and self-love. Curated by Dwayne Morgan This event will be live-streamed.
This is a drop-in event and does not require registration. A jam-packed day of stories from around the world, starting with our Teddy Bear Picnic for the very young (don't forget to bring your teddy bear!) and finishing with a puppetry piece for older kids (7+). As always, our Family Storytelling Day is FREE for […]
Finding power in allowing yourself to tell YOUR story unapologetically from YOUR perspective - no code-switching, no conforming or self-diminishing for others’ comfort. This workshop is facilitated by Veronica Antipolo. This event is Pay What You Can with tickets at $1, $5, $10, and $15 Veronica Antipolo, also known as Sassy La V, is a […]
In this workshop we work on the foundation of a personal story, a level of understanding that benefits both absolute beginners as well as experienced tellers. You will learn how to compose an effective personal story that has something to say. This workshop is facilitated by Sahand Sahebdevani. Curated by Paul Aflalo Sahand Sahebdivani is […]
Storytelling Toronto presents free storytelling for the whole family at the StoryTent. This week features special guest Bobby González who will share The Skunk Who Fell in Love with the Moon and other trickster tales, Native stories of Native nations from across the Western Hemisphere. The stories focus on animal relations who have much to […]
Two very different tales about fitting in. In one, a young girl struggles to find her place in a new world; in the other, a woman struggles with fashion trends that demand that she has to "fit in".
Immerse yourself in the transformative magic of storytelling at the 44th annual festival gala, which features our headlining artists sharing in a variety of styles. This event will be live-streamed. Curated by Paul Aflalo, Dwayne Morgan with January Rogers
Three friends. Three traditional tellers. Three mothers. Donna Dudinsky, Eden Nameri, and Lynn Torrie draw on their personal experience to tell three very different tales about the power and vulnerability of motherhood. This event will be live-streamed.
This two-session workshop will focus on guided improv exercises to help you build confidence in your storytelling ability and loosen your inhibitions. Through a variety of interactive games and exercises, you’ll gain inspiration to be more spontaneous, find your authentic voice, and as a result, develop a deeper connection with any story, personal or traditional, that you choose to work on in the future. You’ll learn how to take risks and fail–but gracefully, and with wild abandon. And you’ll have fun!
This course is open to anyone who has taken an introductory storytelling course, from Storytelling Toronto or elsewhere.
