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Schedule of Events
Friday, September 5th
6:30-9:00 p.m. ~ "Tales of the Creepy and Scary"
Scary stories and snacks in the Myrick Park Main Shelter around the fireplace. Stories get scarier as the night progresses. Join us - if you dare!
Saturday, September 6th
Saturday Morning Workshops
9:00-10:30 a.m. ~ "Taking it Personally" a workshop by Elizabeth Ellis.
Crafting a personal narrative from idea to performance, this workshop will discuss the four types of storytelling energy. Issues of privacy, permission, and emotional vulnerability will be examined.
10:30-12:00 noon ~ "Springboards for Stories" a workshop by Jackson Gillman
Known for his broad, theatrical work, Jackson also enjoys using the quirks and quiet in dailty life for grist in his storytelling. Sometimes it is not until we recount an anecdote that we realize its potential for repertoire. Examples of simple events turned into performance pieces wil be modeled. Group exercises with "listener as co-creator" will help prompt participants to mine their own personal nuggets worthy of polishing. Together, we'll explore the process of crafting material from real life experiences, whether they be dramatic or commonplace.
Each of the above workshops is $10.00, payable at the gate. Please preregister by contacting
Deon Imhoff at (608) 784-8142 or by email.
Saturday Afternoon Activities
12:00 noon ~ FESTIVAL GROUNDS OPEN!
Food and beverages will be available. Ongoing activities include children's activities, music, and a silent auction.
CHILDREN'S STAGE (in Shelter) NORTH TENT
12:30-1:15 p.m. ~ Hans Mayer
1:30-3:00 p.m. ~ Jackson Gillman and 1:30-2:15 p.m. ~ Elizabeth Ellis
Bluff Country TaleSpinners 2:15-3:00 p.m. ~ Kenny Salwey
3:00-3:45 p.m. ~ Jackson Gillman
3:45-4:30 p.m. ~ To Be Determined
4:30-5:15 p.m. ~ To Be Determined
5:15-6:00 p.m. ~ To Be Determined
Saturday Evening Activities
Adult Cabaret and entertainment (not recommended for anyone under 18 years of age). Food and beverages (soft and alcoholic) will be available throughout the evening.
6:30-9:30 p.m. ~ Performances by Jackson Gillman, Elizabeth Ellis, and Michael Scott.
Adult = $5.00
Family = $12.00
Saturday Day Only: C/S/S* = $5.00
Adult = $6.00
Family = $15.00
Adult = $10.00
Family = $25.00
Saturday Evening Adult Caberet**: S/S* = $6.00
Adult = $7.00
**Saturday Evening's Adult Caberet is not recommended for anyone under 18 years of age.