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Storytelling

I do live storytelling across the Netherlands and online. I usually focus on untold history, though I sometimes do autobiographical stories or modern folk tales. My storytelling projects include: writing a storytelling tour of the ANDB for the International Institute for Social History as part of the Jewish History Museum’s Diamantbuurt exhibit; a standing performance in Samizdat at Mezrab House of Stories; and Amsterdam tours where I tell stories of women and LGBTQ people across its history.

Gather round for some stories:

Joan of Costantinople
What can a 13th century countess tell us about Cleopatra, Anne Boleyn, Joan of Arc, and Mary, Queen of Scots?
Watch the story to find out
Hildegard and Quarantine
I presented this story about medieval quarantine during the third edition of the Sofariety Show.
Sit back and watch
How Getting Fired Got Me Everything
I told the audience at Mezrab's "My True Story" about the biggest contradiction I've lived.
Watch and see
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Upcoming events:

#DamDaily on Thursdays

Check out #DamDaily every Thursday from 9am-11am. Or, listen whenever you feel like it on podcast or their site: https://broadcastamsterdam.nl/shows/dam-daily/ In addition to fascinating guests and some truly excellent music from host Blesz, you can hear me tell a quick story from Amsterdam’s hidden history.

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Samizdat

When gatherings resume, you can find me on the fourth Friday of every month performing in Samizdat: Stories from the Underground at Mezrab House of Stories. In the meantime, check out their streamed stories every Friday night at 20:30.

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My other expertises:

Copywriting

I specialize in B2B, travel, culture, and conveying tech ideas to general audiences.

Editing

I edit creative, communications, and academic texts in US or UK English. 

Creative writing

My start in theater honed my use of character and story structure.