Jackson - Week 2 - Mary C. Williams Elementary
Nathaniel Tyre - Week 1 - Alderman Elementary
UNCW Storyteller oF the week: Lauren Delavigne
Lauren is a sophomore at UNCW. She is majoring in Communication studies and hopes to become an event planner. She is currently doing an internship with the give back company, Half United. On campus, she is involved with French club and the women’s ministry, Delight. She spends her time painting things she finds on Pinterest and going to the beach. Lauren has worked with kids all of her life and is so excited to step outside of her comfort zone and try something new through being a UNCW story teller.
UNCW Storytelling's 2016 Schedule is set.
Thanks so much to our contacts at each school that make our touring possible. This year UNCW Storytelling will be visiting:
10.5 Alderman Elementary
10.2 Mary C. Williams Elementary
10.19 Wrightsboro
10.26 Gregory Elementary
11.2 Winter Park Elementary
11.9 Wrightsville Beach
11.16 Snipes Academy
12.2 College Park
UNCW Storytelling presents on Social Justice and Performance
On September 30th, UNCW Storytelling Director, Dr. Julie-Ann Scott and Assistant Director Marle Mattingly presented at the Carolinas Communication Association's Annual Conference on how Storytelling creates a space for empathy, connection, and a space to pursue social justice.
UNCW Storyteller of the Week: Katie Carlton
Katie is a Junior and a Psychology Major at UNCW. She enjoys working with kids and after she graduates, plans to get her masters and doctorate degree in hopes to one day be a Child Psychologist. Outside of school Katie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteer work, snow skiing, wakeboarding and most of all going to the beach. She is looking forward to this experience this semester with the UNCW Storytellers.
Storyteller of the Week: Damien Capps
UNCW Storyteller of the Week: Damien Capps
Damien is a Film Studies and Communication Studies double major at UNCW. Damien has a passion for telling stories, particularly through film. He has worked on many professional and student films, and is the Producer of the CIE Media Team. He hopes to one day produce and direct Hollywood blockbusters. He is excited to follow his passion for storytelling through UNCW Storytellers
UNCW Storyteller of the Week: Sydney Williams
Sydney Williams is a Communication Studies Major at UNCW and will be graduating this December. Sydney has a thriving passion for writing and photography. She expresses this passion through her internships with Encore Magazine and Marcus Anthony Photography. She is also a content contributor for The Odyssey. Sydney aspires to work for a magazine when she graduates and eventually become the Editor in Chief of a large publication. She looks forward to trying something new this semester and being a part of the UNCW storytellers!
UNCW Storyteller of the week!
Kirk Robertaon is a UNCW Storyteller assistant director and senior at UNCW studying Communication studies. He is a theater junky and loves performing and storytelling to any audience. This is his 3rd storytelling troupe, and he is excited about the privilege to lead such an enthusiastic group of students! After he graduates, he plans to get his masters at South Eastern bibliological Seminary in Raleigh, NC. He will then pursue a degree as a Worship Pastor in a church. He hopes for continued opportunities to perform and storytell throughout his career in ministry, and is so excited for what this year at UNCW Storytellers will bring!
UNCW Storyteller of the Week!
UNCW STORYTELLER OF THE WEEK:
Nathanael Tyre is a Communication Studies Major & Senior at UNCW. He began taking Performance classes at the University his Sophomore year and has continued to grow in this atmosphere. During his Junior year Nathanael participated in the 2015 Storyteller's Troupe at UNCW, this experience brought him motivation to continue the study of Storytelling in 2016 as an Assistant Director. Outside of the classroom, Nathanael uses his storytelling skills to advance his career in Music Performance & Production. For him, Music & Storytelling (along with efficient Communication) go hand in hand. In his opinion, some of the most dynamic & effective songs in history have an in depth story plot. Nathanael will continue to perform Storytelling Music throughout his Senior year in venues across the United States and Wilmington, NC. He is patiently waiting for Graduation in the Summer of 2017 & his out of college experience as an Artist.
UNCW Storyteller of the Week!
Marle Mattingly is a communication studies major and senior at UNCW. She was a hawk tale player and part of the JustUs performance troupe in spring 2016. These were such great experiences that she wanted to continue in classes of the same nature. She is excited to now be an assistant director to the UNCW storytellers fall 2016! Marle has some background in performance and has always loved bringing different stories to life. She has come to realize that stories are some of the most important aspects of being human. We thrive when we are able to empathize with one another and our stories are a way of doing that. Marle hopes to continue performing after she graduates. She is excited to graduate in December 2016 and looks forward to what the future will bring.
Hawk Tale Players for 2016 finish their season.
This group was absolutely wonderful and we had a phenomenal semester. The 3rd-5th grade audiences were engaging with such thoughtful questions. Two of our Hawk Tale Players, Marle and Kirk will be taking over the UNCW Storytellers as Assistant Diectors along with UNCW 2015 Storyteller alum Nate. We'll see you all in the Fall!
Inga Delts, Week 6, Wrightsville Beach Elementary
Ashling Murphy, Week 4, Snipes Academy
Kirk Robertson, Week 3, Winter Park Elementary
Hawk Tale Player of The Week - Kirk Robertson
Hello! My name is Kirk Robertson and I am a Hawk Tale Player, as well as a former UNCW Storyteller. During the final years of my time at UNCW, I developed a love for sharing interactive stories to students, and helping to encourage them that college is a great experience. Growing up, I was always a very outgoing and exciting individual. Because of this personality, performance quickly became an interest of mine in the area of theatre and music. I will be graduating with a degree in Communication Studies in December of 2016, and will continue my education to get a Masters of Arts in Biblical Theology at South Eastern Seminary. After graduating from South Eastern, I hope to become a Music Pastor, and use my talent of both performance and music to influence others. Seeing the smile on young student’s faces every week after telling them a story is very rewarding, and is an experience I will never forget.
Hawk Tale Player of the Week: Vanessa Vaccaro
Vanessa is a senior at UNCW majoring in Communication Studies. She will be graduating in May and attending graduate school in the Fall to attain her Master’s in Communication Studies/Technology. She will be serving as a Teaching Assistant for introductory Communication Studies courses as well as tutoring students in Public Speaking.
Vanessa does not come from a background of performance, but she is excited to participate in the Hawk Tale players and learn about her abilities as a storyteller. She has experience working with kids through both volunteer work and her job at a local gymnastics studio, so she hopes that will help her find ways to engage the students as she shares stories with them.
During her time at UNCW, Vanessa served as both Risk Management and President of Delta Zeta Sorority. She interned with Kickstand Events where she helped with floral design, decoration preparation, and day of coordination at wedding events all over the Wilmington area.
Matt Cook, Week 2, Mary C. Williams Elementary
Hawk Tale Player of the Week: Ashling Murphy
Ashling is a senior at UNCW majoring in Professional Writing and Communication Studies. She will be graduating in May and plans to move to Boston this summer to pursue a career in copywriting and content development. Ashling does not come from a performance background, but does enjoy storytelling on paper and writes non-fiction essays in her free time. She is excited to join the Hawk Tale players where she can combine her loves of children and volunteering!
Ashling is a member of Delta Zeta and served as President of the chapter her sophomore year. She currently serves on the Student Philanthropy committee, which encourages seniors to make a donation of $20.16 to the university. She is passionate about UNCW and is proud to help fund creative programs for students on campus.
When she is not on campus working or taking classes, you can find her at Wrightsville Beach biking, walking the loop, or reading a good book. Ashling loves the outdoors and is thrilled to be living at the beach for her senior year.