"Imagining our Power"

The 41st annual SHARING THE FIRE, NEST’s gathering of storytellers and story lovers, will be held virtually and promises to be phenomenal!

* Performances by well-established and respected Storytellers

* A juried performance by Storytellers amongst our membership

* “Fringe” performances featuring a wide array of intriguing topics

* Sixteen - 16! - workshops spanning three categories (or tracks): Strengthening Storytelling (skills and technique), the Business of Storytelling and Transformational Storytelling

* Just want to hear stories? We have a track for that!

* Story swaps where anyone can share a story

* Opportunities to mingle and catch-up …connect with old friends and meet new ones during online Happy Hours

This is an opportunity for unmatched professional and personal development opportunities. Storytellers of all levels, from professional to beginners, members and the general public are all welcome and will gain much from attending. We hope you will join us!

Keynote Speaker Megan Wells

Storyteller, Theater Artist, Award Winning Artist including the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network