Schedule NOW for this Fall in the OKC Metro Area

I am scheduling right now for storytelling events around the greater metro area this fall.  Calendars often fill up fast so get yours scheduled early!

Recent Storytelling in OKC

SUMMER FUN 2013

hURRY!  My summers tend to get pretty full - so contact me as soon as possible about a possible appearance at your library for some SUMMER PROGRAM FUN ! 

 PROGRAM 1)   Dig Into History!!

History may seem boring but it is anything but! In this program author and storyteller Marilyn A. Hudson will share some of the fun facts and forgotten foibles behind history in some exciting tales left out of the history books, and in the process inspire listeners to learn more!  From daring deeds, spooky legends, and hilarious happenings "dig" into some history this summer!

Hudson is author of several historic monographs including When Death Rode the Rails, Tales of Hell's Half Acre, and is author of the fictional novelette, Madame Delaine and the Daring Girl Detective.

 
$200.00 ;  50 minutes (depending on age, attention levels, etc.) ; within 100 miles of OKC (approx.) ; Questions – contact me !

McAlester P.L., Children's Services, (918) 426-0930

Kansas P.L., Kansas, OK (918) 868-5257


PROGRAM 2) A VISIT FROM AUTHOR MARILY A. HUDSON
Promoting her most recent work, Marilyn A. Hudson will be  available to travel for a program about writing, about her characters in the steampunk influenced novelette suitable for older elementary and teen readers (and adults!).   She can bring books for an author reading (a dramatic and energetic experience!) and book signing.

A Photo by a Small Fan

A truly precious gift!  Thank you Miss C!

Choctaw Library Tellabration Nov. 13

TELLABRATION:  
AN EVENING OF STORYTELLING!
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm     Location: Choctaw Public Library, Choctaw, Oklahoma .  All Ages .

An evening of storytelling suitable for all ages is being hosted at the Chocataw Public Library, Choctaw, Oklahoma on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6:00 to 7:300 p.m.   Tellabration is celebrated in communities throughout the world each November.

 

Oklahoma Storytelling artists  slated to participate include featured teller Rosemary Czarski of Jones, OK. Other tellers include Carol Roberts, Susie L. Beasley, Liz Parker, Marilyn A. Hudson, Molly Lemmons, Kathryn Thurman, and Barbara Jones.

 

Light refreshments will be served. Contact Choctaw Library at 390-8418 for more information.

Co-Sponsor: WayWord Tellers, Oklahoma Territory Tellers and EOC Tech.

MCALESTER LIBRARY VISIT

Storyteller and author Marilyn A. Hudson will be visiting McAlester, Oklahoma on July 18 and 19th for programs at the public library.  On Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. she will present stories for children - from epic tales, to spooky fun, and participatory hilarity!

Then, on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. she will present about her writing and storytelling in a program of haunting tales as 'The Ghost Teller', Oklahoma's only storyteller specializing in ghost tales and haunting legends.  She will have on hand some copies of her short story collection, The Bones of Summer: a collection of chilling tales and the horror-thriller novel she co-authored, The Mound.

Hudson Joins Board of Directors of Territory Tellers

Marilyn A. Hudson was confirmed as a member the Board of Directors of a statewide arts organization in June at a conference held on the campus of Seminole State College. This volunteer position will include long range and strategic planning, marketing and promoting, and assisting in various organizational, educational, training, and concert style events around the state.

The Territory Tellers www.territorytellers.org is a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit organization and the Oklahoma's only statewide organization for story artisans, story listeners, and anyone who shares a love for the art of oral storytelling. Territory Tellers achieves it missions by offering opportunities to learn the art of storytelling, by supporting storytelling concerts, conductingworkshops and providing information and training at professional conferences in local and regional events.

Each year the group sponsor The Spirit of Oklahoma Storytelling Festival which showcases master level talent from around the country and promotes regional performers. The group also contributes talent and support to the Oklahoma City StorytellingFestival (Arts Council of Oklahoma City) and hold various events in November around the state in conjunction with the national celebration of storytelling for adults and families called “Tellabration!” ®.