Storytellers NSW were invited by The National Storytelling Network USA, to host a program of storytelling performances for their Virtual Storytelling Conference: Connected. Christine Carlton did a brilliant job relaying and clarifying the information coming from U.S, organising the storytellers, and being our Mistress of Ceremonies.

It was the first time many of our storytellers, though all seasoned performers, had told live via Zoom; a very different experience to that of an actual live audience. Despite some jitters, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience, not the least being able to connect with their fellow storytellers from around Australia and the world. And we were delighted that our virtual audience also enjoyed our stories and our unique Australian flavour.

The Storytellers were, Jackie Kerin and Anne E Stewart from Victoria, and from NSW Anna Jarrett, Kiran Shah, Lilli Rodriguez Pang, Christine Carlton, Jenni Cargil Strong and Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson.

“I think this session was one of the most professionally presented of all the international sessions I have seen during this conference. All the tellers were first rate!”