Story
How to Shape an Oral Story for a Rural Gathering
Shape an oral story for a rural gathering with a clear route, memorable images, and purposeful pauses, so listeners…
The journal
Fieldbook
A growing collection of seasonal ideas and close observations about stories, performance and the places that hold them.
Gatherings
A Circle of Chairs or a Loose Row?
Compare a circle of chairs with a loose row for a rural performance, then choose a setup that fits the story’s…
Seasons
The Parlour Play: Amateur Performance Before the Village Hall
Parlour play amateur performance began in rooms made for daily life. Explore its domestic character and shape a small…
Stagecraft
Choose Props That Give a Rural Scene Its Turning Point
Choose props for a rural performance that clarify the scene’s turning point, give performers purposeful business, and…
Performance
A Midsummer Story Walk with One Stopping Place
Plan a midsummer story walk around one stopping place, matching the route and tale so guests arrive ready to listen…