By Mary Lou Williams, M. Ed. Fairy tales reflect the world in which they originated – the medieval world. They are patriarchal, hierarchical, and sexist. Males are resourceful, fearless, and strong (emotionally as well as physically). They don’t have weaknesses. They are men of action, not thought and feeling. They are still around as …
by Eva Grayzel “To dream or not to dream’ was the theme of my very first story slam. When I arrived at the sold-out event at Babs Lab in Jacksonville, FL, in the artsy Cork District, I put my name in the hat. Eight names were chosen over the 90 minutes, and the teller was allowed a …
Jacksonville-based Storyteller Goes for the Grand Slam on Thursday Night Read More »
By Kaye Byrnes When I decided to explore the art of storytelling in 1996 several local friends directed me to Dr. Jim Mittlestadt, a professor at the University of North Florida. He invited me to his cubbyhole of an office and wrapped me in encouragement. To get me started, he shared some wonderful resource books …
Remembering Storyteller Jim Mittelstadt Former FSA President Read More »
