Connie is the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She is performing at 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center. On Wednesday, June 11, she is doing an in-person performance of “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks.” You can stream that special performance with a virtual ticket online beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 pm through midnight EST the following Monday.
Saturday, June 14 at 10 am Connie is giving a Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake. Explore the legacy of “memory” in this 90 minute workshop as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
On Wednesday, June 11, the 2 pm performance of “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks” will be live at the International Storytelling Center and recorded for online viewing with a virtual ticket beginning on Friday, June 13 at 2 pm though midnight EST the following Monday.
Connie is the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. There is a live performance at 2 pm each day during the week in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center.
Saturday, June 14 at 10am Connie will be giving a Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake. Explore the legacy of “memory” in this 90 minute workshop as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
Connie is the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She is performing at 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center. On Wednesday, June 11, she is doing an in-person performance of “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks.” You can stream that special performance with a virtual ticket online beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 pm through midnight EST the following Monday.
Saturday, June 14 at 10 am Connie is giving a Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake. Explore the legacy of “memory” in this 90 minute workshop as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
Connie is the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She is performing at 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center. On Wednesday, June 11, she is doing an in-person performance of “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks.” You can stream that special performance with a virtual ticket online beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 pm through midnight EST the following Monday.
Saturday, June 14 at 10 am Connie is giving a Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake. Explore the legacy of “memory” in this 90 minute workshop as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake
Explore the legacy of “memory” as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome to his shorter version of Connie’s daylong retreat – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere. 
Connie will be the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. There will be live performances at 2pm during the week in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center and some extra special events. On Friday, June 13, the “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks” performance will also be live streamed.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
Connie is the Teller in Residence the week of June 10-14, 2025 at the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee. She is performing at 2 pm Tuesday through Saturday in the lovely intimate theater at the International Storytelling Center. On Wednesday, June 11, she is doing an in-person performance of “A Legend in Overall: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks.” You can stream that special performance with a virtual ticket online beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 pm through midnight EST the following Monday.
Saturday, June 14 at 10 am Connie is giving a Mini Masterclass: Finding the Storyteller in You with Connie Regan-Blake. Explore the legacy of “memory” in this 90 minute workshop as you gain confidence in finding your voice and connecting with listeners through creating and sharing stories. All are welcome – teachers, ministers, writers, grandparents, and those curious about telling stories. Please join us if you are drawn to the spoken word and desire deeper personal experiences through stories in a supportive and playful atmosphere.
One of America’s most celebrated storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people with her powerful performances. Recognized in the storytelling community with the NSN ORACLE Circle of Excellence, Distinguished Service, and Lifetime Achievement awards, Regan-Blake has recently been invited by the Library of Congress to house the compilation of memorabilia from her life’s work as a storyteller, including her role in the birth and beginnings of the American Storytelling Revival.
“With artful direction she lures us into the depths of joy and terror, hilarity and grief. One minute we feel the pangs of regret, revenge, even the chill hand of death . . . in the very next story we luxuriate in the rib-bursting laughter of a mountain Jack Tale. It’s all part of the storyteller’s magic.” – School Library Journal
The Art and Heart of Storytelling
Storytelling is easier than you think. This workshop welcomes all – teachers, parents, librarians,
ministers, storytellers, and those just curious. Connie generously shares tools she has developed and learned throughout her trailblazing storytelling career that spans 5 decades and 6 continents.
With partner exercises and a ‘walk through memories’, you will enjoy exploring events of our life in a supportive, creative atmosphere. Utilizing ‘deep listening’, you will also experience how the 5 senses and the ‘colors’ of the moment bring a story to life and connect you with your listeners. Whether telling to family on the front porch, a gathering at a party, or on stage, you’II get a taste of the ‘art & heart’ of storytelling.
So join us if you are drawn to stories –both the telling and the listening.
(Ticket price includes both workshop and performance.)
- At 4:00 pm Connie is giving a storytelling workshop (open to all levels of interest including those just curious!) followed by a meet and greet.
- At 7:00 pm she is giving an evening storytelling performance. Join us for either or both!
Connie’s event is part of a series for the Table Rock Storytelling Festival sponsored by Burke County Arts. This is a 4 series – including Michael Reno Harrel who kicked it off in March, 2025 – June features Connie Regan-Blake; September – Josh Goforth; and Tim Lowery will present Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol on December 6.
Connie is telling stories at The Hans Christian Andersen statue this summer in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday July 12, 2025. Schedule to be posted here: The Hans Christian Anderson Story Center.
National Storytelling Network Conference July 17-20, 2026
Mark your calendar and plan to attend National Storytelling Network 2025 Conference – July 17-20, 2025 at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA (outside Atlanta.) Each year NSN strives to bring together storytellers from every corner of the world to participate in an annual conference with a 
wide variety of work-shops, education sessions, performances, and networking opportunities. A full-conference ticket is available for NSN members at only $249 until the May 31 early-bird deadline. All full-conference tickets will also include access to the live-streamed and recorded virtual ticket.
Connie is among the featured national tellers on Friday evening including Carmen Agra Deedy, Lyn Ford, Bill Harley, and Rev. Robert Jones with Adam Booth as emcee. Saturday morning, July 12 at 9:00 am she is also performing “A Legend in Overalls: Storytelling in the Footsteps of Ray Hicks”. You can view the weekend’s full schedule here.
Blue Ridge Music Trails is hosting a storytelling concert funded by the Jazz Foundation of America. They are providing support to artists in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Connie is sharing the stage with Josh Goforth, Sheila Kay Adams, and Michael Reno Harrel. Laura Boosinger will be the emcee. This afternoon storytelling event at the Historic Earle Theatre in Mount Airy, NC will kick off Mayberry Days.
