Storyhouse Philippines is derived from the word storehouse, changing the “e” into “y” just like in the movie “Pursuit of Happyness.” In Filipino, we may call it “Kuwentong Bahay” because there are stories in store in the house; it was last March 2011, the year I founded the group. The prime objective is to promote the Art of Oral Storytelling. It is a dynamic, innovative, and professional company that offers something magical. We aim to promote quality storytelling performances, seminars, workshops, and events that will instill a love for learning and the arts that features undeniably exciting ways to motivate the minds to imagine and think. Furthermore, for us at Storyhouse Philippines, stories are TOLD rather than read aloud. Stories are not read from books but retold by the tellers, making each interpretation unique. Storyhouse Philippines is an open organization that welcomes anyone interested in oral storytelling, whether teller, listener, beginner, or professional. We are actively bringing like-minded people together to enjoy, discuss and practice the art of storytelling. It also offers opportunities, resources, events, workshops, coaching, mentoring, and accreditation for storytellers. We provide an avenue or forum for storytellers to share their skills.
“The mind that opens to a new idea; never comes back to its original size.” Albert Einstein
PAST PERFORMANCES | EVENTS:
• Children’s Month Celebration - October 21, 2011 at National Library of the Philippines Auditorium
• Storytelling Session - April 2012 to March 2015 at Museo Pambata
• Stories to Change the World - June 21, 2012 at Pedro P. Cruz Elementary School in Mandaluyong
• One Upon a Story – A Teller Series - December 01, 2012 at Museo Pambata
• Pasinaya Open House Festival - February 2013 at CCP Library
• Once Upon a Story Year 2 - November 2013 at Kaban ng Hiyas Congressional Library (Mandaluyong)
• Pasinaya Open House Festival - March 2014 at CCP Library
• World Storytelling Day - March 2014 at Union Church of Manila
• Stories to Change the World - June 2014 at Museo Pambata
• Storytelling NOT Just for Kids - February 28, 2015 at College of St. Benilde School of Design and Arts Black Box Theater
• World Storytelling Day - March 2015 at Museo Pambata
• Storytelling Session - November 2015 to November 2016 at Family Lounge - Trinoma Mall
• Storytelling at the Park - December 21, 2016 at Legaspi Active Park, Legaspi Village, Makati
• World Storytelling Day - March 20, 2018 at Museo ng Katipunan, San Juan
• World Storytelling Day - March 23, 2018 at Kaban ng Hiyas Congressional Library
• Samot-saring Hiraya, A Storytelling Concert – August 6, 2022 at the 3rd floor of Lotus Mall Imus
PAST WORKSHOPS | SEMINARS | TALKS | LECTURES:
• Art of Storytelling Workshop - July 30, 2011 at Union Church of Manila
• Art of Storytelling Seminar/Talk - September 15, 2012 at Le Pavillon Metropolitan Park for Metrobank Foundation
• Art of Storytelling Workshop - April 21, 2012 at Pasig City Museum
• Art of Storytelling Workshop - April 25 – 27, 2012 - Museo Pambata
• Intro to Art of Storytelling - December 2012 at Division of City School Mandaluyong
• An Effective Teacher is a Good Storyteller - January 23, 2013 at Rizal Technological University – Mandaluyong
• Art of Storytelling Workshop for Mind Movers (Children) - May 2013 at Mind Museum
• Intro Art of Storytelling Seminar - May 31, 2013 at Kaban ng Hiyas Auditorium
• Art of Storytelling Workshop - March 2014 at Union Church of Manila
• Talk: Storytelling to Kids - September 4, 2014 at PAP Community Foundation Changi Simei Education Centre, Singapore
• Works of Words – An Army of Storytellers - September 25, 2014 at UST High School – Benavides Auditorium
• The Art of Storytelling - November 26, 2014 at Assumption College
• Intro to Art of Oral Storytelling - June 20, 2015 at Kaban ng Hiyas Congressional Library
• Lecture: How to be an Effective Storyteller - July 25, 2016 at Xavier School
• Art of Storytelling Workshop - July 30, 2016 at Union Church of Manila
• Talk about Radio Drama - January 5, 2017 at Xavier School
• Intro to Storytelling - February 18, 2017 at Outreach Ministry of Union Church of Manila in Cainta, Rizal
• Art of Words - January 27, 2018 at Union Church of Manila
• Presentation of the Art of Oral Storytelling - March 17, 2018 at First Home School Festival at Gopala Learning Haven, Cavite
• Storytelling Workshop - June 2, 2018 at Rotary Center 3780, Quezon City
• Lecture: Dynamics of Theater in Telling - November 17, 2018 at Grace Christian College
• Online Training - July 9, 2018 for Afghanistan Storytellers
• Parental Talk “How to Make Your Storytelling More Exciting” - August 3, 2019 at Blk. 233 PCF Sparkletots Preschool, Changi Simei, Singapore.
• How to Deliver Your Story with Confidence - August 15, 2019 at Xavier School
• Effective Storytelling Workshop - February 1, 2020 at ICS Worship Center, Mandaluyong City
• The Art of Oral Storytelling (TAOS) Program Batch 1 – July 3 to August 6, 2022 at Lotus Mall Imus
