The Story Shuffle Saturday, February 7, 7:00 PM

Join us for storytelling in Novato! We’ll feature three storytellers, followed by an Open Mic segment. You can either sign up to tell a 5-minute story or a 1-minute story in our Story Sprint lighting round. Your story can be ANY GENRE! A true, personal story, a tall tale, a braided tale, a myth, a folktale, a fractured fairy tale, etc. No theme, sign up at the door. Regardless of the genre, your story should follow a narrative format (beginning, middle, end) and be told without notes—no reading!

Come out to a cozy, comfortable venue that is just right for an evening of great tales. Food and beverages are available at The Bistro, located at the Marriott. Plenty of free parking.

Online ticket sales end at 5:00 pm on the day of the show. Tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. $5.00 off Early Bird Pricing through January 24.

For those still a bit puzzled, here is more information on what we mean by different genres and the types of stories you may hear or tell at The Story Shuffle.

Personal story. This type of story is told at shows like The Moth. It is a true narrative about something that happened to YOU. It is not a rant, or comedy stand-up routine.

Folk or Fairy Tale: A fictional story, originating from oral tradition and passed down through generations, often without a single author, featuring universal themes like overcoming challenges, teaching moral lessons, and reflecting cultural values. Think Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood. Different cultures often have their own folktales, such as “Anansi The Spider” from Africa or “The Monkey and the Crocodile” from Asia.

Braided Story: a storytelling technique that weaves together two or more separate storylines, perspectives, or topics to create a single, cohesive work. Often, a personal story is woven with a folktale to create one narrative.

Fractured Fairy Tale. A fractured fairy tale is a traditional one that has been altered, often by changing the point of view, character roles, setting, or plot to create a humorous or modern retelling. Instead of the original story, a fractured tale might tell the tale from the villain's perspective, like "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by the Big Bad Wolf, or change the story to have a new message or outcome. Key characteristics include an altered point of view, a modified plot, a changed setting, and a humorous tone.

Tall Tale: A story with unbelievable elements presented as if it were true and factual, often involving a larger-than-life hero or heroine with superhuman abilities. These humorous and exaggerated stories have roots in the folklore of the American frontier and are a uniquely American genre. Modern tall tales often start out as a personal narrative and then add outrageous elements.

Our Tellers For The Evening:

Claire Hennessy is a founder and co-producer of Six Feet Apart Productions. Claire is a British-born, award-winning storyteller, podcaster (The Bonkers Brit), and author, who has been published in award-winning anthologies and hopes to find an agent for her humorous memoir before she is too old to go on a book tour. She is one of the in-person/virtual Bay Area Storytelling Festival organizers. www.thebonkersbrit.co.uk

Regina Stoops is a founder and co-producer of Six Feet Apart Productions. Regina is a writer, comedian, and award-winning storyteller who spins stories on stage and in print. Regina has developed humor as her weapon of choice to help tackle diversity, adversity, and suburban chaos. She is one of the in-person/virtual Bay Area Storytelling Festival organizers and was recently invited to tell at the National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place. www.reginastoops.com

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