The focus of this “Taking Your Story to the Stage” 3-day workshop is on storytelling performance. Each participant is asked to come with a story that is almost “stage-ready.” Participants gather at Connie’s home, tucked in the beautiful mountains surrounding Asheville, NC. This workshop intensive provides a supportive, affirming atmosphere to nurture each storyteller’s performance skills and confidence. “Taking Your Story to the Stage” is open only to those who have previously studied with Connie. If you have not had this opportunity and/or Connie has not heard you tell a story, a private coaching session may be required. Registration is limited so if you’d like to add your name to the list of participants now, contact Connie. For more details, click here.
And if you can’t make the workshop, mark your calendars now join us as
listeners for an enchanting evening of storytelling in “A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories” on October 19, 2024 at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Join nationally celebrated storyteller Connie Regan-Blake as she welcomes her storytelling workshop participants to the stage for “A Slice of Life: An Evening of Stories.” This show’s tellers are Andy Russell, Cheri Miller; Christine Phillips Westfeldt, Janel Woodland; Laura Hope-Gill, Linda Chancey Guice; Caty Carlin, and Steve Tate.
Connie is emceeing this evening of unique voices. The last several “Slice of Life” shows have been sell-outs – so get your tickets early!
Tickets are $18 if purchased in advance, or $22 at the door, if available. Doors open at 6:30pm and seating is first come first served. Online ticket sales end an hour before the performance time, but there may still be tickets available for purchase at the door. Call Black Mountain Center of the Arts for availability at 828.669.0930.
What participants have said:
- Intense and Rewarding. Opportunity to take risks and grow with others who care about stories and those who tell them.
- This workshop offers a retreat environment in which realignment occurs allowing freedom for the story to take the stage as I, the entertainer, offer it as a gift to the audience.
“The Round Robin of storytellers at Connie Regan-Blake’s “Slice of Life” show gave me a rare listening treat. Each story was as unique as the voice that told it. What great fun to hear a mountain art form so well-spun!” –Donna Marie Todd, storyteller, singer and story workshop leader
🌟 Spend an Unforgettable Weekend with us at the Alleghany Highlands Story Fest 🌟
The 3rd Annual Alleghany Highlands Story Fest happening October 25-26 at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA. Get ready for a weekend that promises to transport you to other worlds through the power of storytelling.
What to Expect:
A storytelling concert is a live, immersive experience where master storytellers take the stage to weave tales filled with humor, adventure, wisdom, and heart. As the lights dim and the first words are spoken, you’ll find yourself drawn into vivid worlds, where characters come to life and adventures unfold right before your eyes. Saturday morning there is also an opportunity to attend one of the in-person Master Class Workshops from 10am to 12pm, either Cooking up Stories with Connie Regan-Blake, or The Storyteller’s Gym with David Novak.
Featuring:
A stellar lineup of storytellers—Connie Regan-Blake, David Novak, Amanda Lawrence, Gwendolyn Poole, Nick Baskerville, and Shannon Hummel—will captivate you with their unique styles and compelling stories.
A special pre-show performance of down here by Cora Dance on Saturday evening at 6:30 PM providing an unforgettable blend of storytelling and movement that will set the stage for an evening of wonder. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy this special event before the storytelling concert!
Whether you’re a fan of folklore, personal narratives, or tales of humor and suspense, this opening night concert offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to experience the age-old tradition of storytelling in a way that’s both timeless and refreshingly new.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now for a weekend of unforgettable stories that will leave you spellbound!
📅 Date: October 25-26
📍 Location: Historic Masonic Theatre, Clifton Forge, VA
Come for the stories—leave with memories. Get your tickets today!
Stay Tuned! Details and Ticket info to come. Curious about where this show is? You can watch it from anywhere! Connie will be featured on the Music My Mother Would Not Like – (BUT Stories she would love!) streaming concert series. There is a sliding scale for tickets!
Bruce the producer usually offers music shows. I am delighted he is making forays into the story world. Let’s help him see there is a great audience for this kind of listening.
A NOTE FROM BRUCE SWAN: 
Necessity to interact with an audience and the artists gave way to the creation of the generally weekly streamed showcase series called Music My Mother Would Not Like. It would be part radio, part concert, part interaction with and audience as well as musicians but full salvation.
The series began at the end of June in 2020 as an experiment. It was not even called weekly at that point. That simple title was much more than we could have fathomed. We planned five shows. After the third show, we added four more to take us through August, by August we added shows to take us through the end of the year. To date, the venue has produced over 170 shows, presented over 550 artists, viewed by over 10,000 people, and raised well over $140K that has been distributed to the performers and crew. There is no end date in sight.
The Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs will take place from January 31–February 2, 2025 at the Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The festival will feature a variety of storytelling styles and content, including spoken and musical storytelling, and performances from both local favorites and nationally known performers. The festival’s goals are to celebrate diversity, preserve history, and perpetuate important elements of the human experience. Connie Regan-Blake will be one of the featured performers and will also be presenting a workshop.