Tellabration™ ~ Once Upon A Time LA

Step into an afternoon of magic and memory on Sunday, November 9. As part of the worldwide celebration of storytelling, StoryMasters, joined by Community Storytellers and Women’s Voices, invites you to experience Once Upon A Time LA.

The program features a lively mix of storytelling styles: quick-fire Flash Stories (90-second stories), alongside poetry, folktales, and deeply personal narratives. Together, these tales paint a vivid picture of the many voices and experiences.

Before and after the show, join us on the outdoor patio to relax, mingle with fellow story lovers, and enjoy refreshments provided. Come for the stories, stay for the community—and be part of a tradition that connects hearts across the globe.

Learn more about the event, storytellers, and storytelling groups.

🎟️ Tickets for Once Upon A Time LA

We’re offering three ticket levels as a simple support system—please choose the one that works best for you. Every ticket gives you the same great storytelling experience, and the service fee is on us. 💙

• $10 – Sunset Blvd
  A bright beginning—your support keeps the lights shining on our storytellers.
• $15 – Hollywood Hills
  A little extra lift—your support helps us reach new heights.
• $20 – City of Angels
  Our highest tier of love—your support sustains the whole storytelling community.

No matter which ticket you choose, you’re making this celebration possible. Thank you!

• Lee Amatangelo (StoryMasters)
• Karen Golden (Community Storytellers)
• Ife Keller (Women's Voices)
• Camille Miller (StoryMasters)
• Miyo (StoryMasters)
  

Learn more about the event, storytellers, and storytelling groups.

Community Storytellers is a Los Angeles–based story swap group founded in 1981 by two remarkable women, Peggy Prentice and Kathleen Zundell. Though Peggy and Kathleen are no longer with us, they left a lasting legacy and a wonderful format for bringing people together through story. Over the years, the group has met in many locations, and since 2020, Community Storytellers has gathered virtually, attracting tellers from near and far. The mission remains the same: to offer a warm, welcoming space for seasoned storytellers and newcomers alike—to share polished tales, test stories in progress, or simply listen and enjoy.

StoryMasters was organized in 2011 by Tina Tomiyama and Hiba Hamdan, two visionary women who used their passion for storytelling to create a nurturing environment where storytellers of all skill levels could develop and polish their craft. At monthly meetings, tellers gain practice in presenting polished stories, poems, and works in progress, followed by round-robin feedback. In addition, the club offers seminars and concerts in both live and virtual settings. The club meets on Zoom at 3:00pm on 2nd Sundays. StoryMasters happily welcomes guests, whether they are tellers or lovers of stories.

Women’s Voices is an ensemble of storytellers launched in 2011 by eminent storyteller Barbara H. Clark. The ensemble was drawn from the larger class of students who attended her annual storytelling class, Tell Me A Story. The merger of Women's Voices and Tell Me A Story allows this diverse ensemble to carry on Barbara's work, to celebrate the lives and varied experiences of the tellers. Women’s Voices has appeared on stage at the Institute of Musical Arts, at local libraries, and most recently at an invitation-only concert performed on the picturesque patio of Barbara's home.
Learn more about the event, storytellers, and storytelling groups.

Info: Before the show begins, join us on the patio for some laid-back mingling and light refreshments. It’s the perfect chance to catch up with friends, meet fellow story lovers, and soak up the buzz before the first storyteller takes the stage.

Info: Quick-Fire Flash Stories are short, sharp, and impossible to forget. In just 90 seconds, storytellers light up the stage with tales that are funny, surprising, or thought provoking. Blink and you might miss it—these stories come at you fast, but they stick with you long after the mic drops.

Think of it as storytelling espresso: small, bold, and guaranteed to give you a jolt.

Info: Settle in for a feast of stories and spoken word. Five featured storytellers will take you on a journey—through folktales that carry old wisdom, personal stories that reveal hidden truths, and poetry that sings straight to the heart.

Each artist brings their own spark, and together they create an unforgettable mosaic of voices.

Info: 10-minute break! Stretch your legs, use the restroom, or grab a quick refreshment.

Info: Story Mosaic II – The second half of our featured storytellers continue weaving stories that will leave you inspired and entertained.

Info: When the stories wrap up, the magic continues on the patio! Join us for Happily Ever After Patio—a cheerful post-show gathering with refreshments, conversations, and laughter in the afternoon sun.

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