Bay Area Storytelling Festival:
Orinda Community Center
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
Friday, April 29th, 2016 – Sunday, May 1st, 2016The Tellers: We have an extra-special lineup for this final festival. First up is Bil Lepp whose outrageous tall tales and witty stories delight audiences of all ages. Antonio Rocha is a mime and storyteller whose eloquent face and hands tell the story even without words. We turn to Elizabeth Ellis’s for down-home wisdom, delivered southern style. Diane Ferlatte, we’re so glad you’re here to share your powerful and empowering stories. Kinetic storytellers Eth-Noh-Tec layer ancient Asian myths on folktales and urban legends. Maynard Moose and his friend Willy Claflin round out the bill, with a promise to tickle our fancies and funnybones.
Mission Statement: The Bay Area Storytelling Festival promotes the timeless, contemporary art of storytelling by presenting today’s finest talents. The festival showcases the power of stories to bridge generations, celebrate diverse cultures, and build and connect communities.
The Festival, located at Orinda Community Center, starts on Friday with one or more master-level workshops and an evening performance by all tellers. Saturday and Sunday we offer several performances for adults and older kids, and a special family program for the younger kids.