TUNKHANNOCK — Storytelling is an art that Hal Pratt is helping to keep alive in northeastern Pennsylvania. All are invited to hear him tell his tales at the Dietrich Theater on Feb. 5 — stories he calls “By the Way…Stories from Here and There,” a free presentation.
Hal says the stories are “about nothing in particular for no particular reason except to entertain you.” He invites you to enjoy an evening of storytelling for adults, including a discussion of the art of storytelling.
To further keep storytelling alive and well, Hal will facilitate “Storytelling ABCs” for ages 18 and up at the Tunkhannock Public Library on Tuesdays, Feb. 12, 19, 26, and March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. During this workshop, participants will explore storytelling basics, storytelling for an audience of children, telling stories for an adult audience and a final session where anyone interested can tell a story to a non-critical audience. Hal will also cover how to choose a story, how to prepare a story for telling, understanding your audience and common mistakes to avoid.
”Storytelling ABCs” is also a free program. For information about either of programs or to register, call the Dietrich at 570-996-1500.
Pratt has told his stories at the Dietrich many times: Leprechaun Lore, Halloween tales for children and adults, and he has performed at the Dietrich’s Open Mic. He has been a librarian in Bloomsburg and storyteller for the past 35 years. Famous for his stories of leprechauns, he also knows all about Brer Rabbit and friends, ghosts and haunts, wee folk of all sizes, wonder tales, fairy tales, folk tales and animal tails of all sizes. His stories have appeared in “Highlights for Children,” “Plays” and various small press magazines. His children’s book, “The Diamond Button,” may be borrowed from Tunkhannock Public Library.
