Ohio Order for the Preservation of Storytelling

Supporting the art of storytelling throughout Ohio.

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  • Theresa & Edward Scott
  • octavia sexton
  • Kevin Cordi
  • Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein
  • Melanie Diane Pratt
  • Rich Knoblich
  • Carrie Bodenger
  • Jonatha Wright
  • Kim Weitkamp
  • Donna R. Wilson
  • Julie O'Keefe McGhee
  • Jerry Smith
  • Eric Wolf
  • Jackki Boyd
  • MyLinda Butterworth
  • Phillip Textor

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For those who love Storytellers and Storytelling.

 

Welcome to the OOPS Website...

Hi - Thanks for dropping in...

Welcome to the Official site for Storytelling in Ohio! If you are member of the OOPS you are welcome to your own page on the site. Please read this blog post - http://oopstorytelling.org/profiles/blogs/welcome-to-the-ohio-order-for

If you are not member your welcome to read through the site and take advantage of the resources mentioned here....

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Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein

Who is Granny Sue?

Susanna “ Granny Sue” Holstein is a West Virginia storyteller. She tells and sings stories in the old-time front-porch style.

From mountain tall tales to poignant family stories to ghostly tales and beautiful…

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Posted by Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein on January 26, 2012 at 6:21pm

Eric Wolf

Storytelling for Youtube

Recently I have started to experiment with creating Youtube videos that use storytelling and images to tell stories.  The idea is to create a bed time experience for my nieces and nephews the way i use to hangout with my children when they were little. Here is one…

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Posted by Eric Wolf on January 26, 2012 at 3:51pm

Cathy Jo Smith

Is maith an scealtaí an aimsir--time is a good storyteller

The holiday season is a time for looking back-- and looking forward. What happened last year? What is ahead? Only Time will tell and we have to wait for the tale it spins.

For me, and for you, in all likelihood, 2011 was an adventure story. In Ohio, we had record-breaking weather (more rain in 12 months than we usually get in 16). Other places fared even worse. Some of us found out "Your job is safe" can be a bigger lie than "The check is in the mail" and a few discovered new…

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Posted by Cathy Jo Smith on January 2, 2012 at 1:16pm

Lindsay Bonilla

New Book and DVD

Hello Everyone,

 

I just wanted to share the exciting news that I have a new book and DVD out!! The book, O Christmas Tree, is my third children's book and released just in time for the holidays. In addition to the book itself, I'm also offering interactive storytelling performances of it where I play the role of Treena the Christmas Tree, complete with full-body tree suit! :)

 

My DVD film is called, Flight to…

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Posted by Lindsay Bonilla on November 22, 2011 at 1:53pm

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Before you make any suggestions be sure to read this blog post on how to use the website...Blog Post Explaining how…Continue

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Who is Granny Sue?

Susanna “ Granny Sue” Holstein is a West Virginia storyteller. She tells and sings stories in the old-time front-porch style.From mountain tall tales to poignant family stories to ghostly tales and beautiful ballads, Granny Sue's storytelling will entertain and engage listeners of all ages, cultural backgrounds and…See More
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I like to support organizations that support the art that I love. OOPS is doing well, the website is kickin.Keep up the good work!!
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I've been working on a book of family stories of many of the Central Ohio Irish-Americans .
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Storytelling for Youtube

Recently I have started to experiment with creating Youtube videos that use storytelling and images to tell stories.  The idea is to create a bed time experience for my nieces and nephews the way i use to hangout with my children when they were little. Here is one example.... See More
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This is a poem that I wrote about the importance of securing permission to tell certain stories. http://ning.it/xIInNj
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Is maith an scealtaí an aimsir--time is a good storyteller

The holiday season is a time for looking back-- and looking forward. What happened last year? What is ahead? Only Time will tell and we have to wait for the tale it spins.For me, and for you, in all likelihood, 2011 was an adventure story. In Ohio, we had record-breaking weather (more rain in 12 months than we usually get in 16). Other places fared even worse. Some of us found out "Your job is safe" can be a bigger lie than "The check is in the mail" and a few discovered new opportunities that…See More
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December 12, 2011 Eric, This year I missed the Scary Stories event at Young's Dairy and missed the chance to see and hear you and all the others including a local favorite of mine Lisa Holms. I'm not missing your Christmas event…
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