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Storytelling is about the moment…

On Saturday, July 23, 2016, I had the privilege of sharing stories from “It Ate My Sister” at a fringe performance at the National Storytelling Network Conference. Just before the program began, a new NSN member asked, “Can you teach me how to sing?” Which was kind of an odd question. I sputtered and stuttered for […]

Awesome Stories – Videos and Streaming… (and thoughts on the same)

Because it’s the 21st century, everyone can broadcast live. It’s pretty wacky! I’ve been setting up my phone at some shows and shooting “live” feeds on Periscope. (I tried Facebook, but it didn’t do “landscape” mode and my head was sideways.) You can watch them here: https://www.periscope.tv/transmitjoy/... It’s interesting knowing that there are people watching and the […]

2016 Summer Tour Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE – Mark Binder’s Awesome Stories for All Ages Request for coverage/photo/calendar/review… FOR IMAGES and photos and more BIO INFO: http://transmitjoy.com/press/ Contact Beth Hellman (beth@transmitjoy.com) Mark Binder’s Awesome Stories for All Ages Award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder will be performing at camps, libraries, schools and festivals all around New England. “People love hearing […]

Sneem! Audible! PVDFest!

This just in, I’ve been booked to perform at the Sneem Storytelling Festival from November 11-13 in Sneem, Ireland! It’s going to be part of the European (and post-Brexit UK) tour! More as that develops Early June we had a great day at #PVDFest. Here’s a nifty animated GIF from photos taken by the amazing Sheryl Kopel. […]

A Ramadan Holiday Story – “My house is too small…”

When I started working as an author and storyteller, I was asked, “Do you have a holiday program that will cover all the bases?” I said, sure! That year, Ramadan was in December. I developed this story based on a popular folk tale. Later on, I realized that because the Muslim calendar is lunar, Ramadan moves backwards around the […]

Watermelons for Freedom

How I helped to end the cold war with 317 watermelons in a mine field in East Berlin in 1989.

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Beth Hellman is retiring… (soonish)

Many of my long time fans and clients are acquainted with Beth Hellman, my quietly awesome booking agent. She’s done a fabulous job coordinating my schedule and making sure all the contracts are in order. It’s time, however, for Beth to go on to other things. But not until we find a replacement! If you’re interested in the possibility of […]

The power of joyful voting

Wear your party hat at the polls! This isn’t a “vote for this candidate…” blog post… It is, however political, because it’s about the way a society is governed. Enough disclaimer? Over the past few months, our country has been witnessing the most unusual election in recent history. So many candidates! A blend of diversity and sameness. And still I […]

Mark Binder’s Transmit Joy – Festival and Theater News – Spring 2016

I’m thrilled to be performing at the following festivals and events! If you’d like to bring me to your area, please get in touch with Beth Hellman to discuss possibilities. Kansas City Fringe Festival/National Storytelling Network Fringe 2pm  Saturday, 7/23/2016 It Ate My Sister and Other Family Stories Giant slugs, exploding turkeys and rocket propelled grenades at Checkpoint Charlie? You think you have problems? Mark Binder has experienced […]