Are you looking for a storyteller to share stories from the African American experience? You've come to the right place! ASE members perform in Chicagoland and throughout the United States. We have been featured at: schools, festivals, museums, libraries, colleges, and special events.
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ASE (pronounced ah - SHAY), is a term from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, West Africa. ASE affirms, as we express our spiritual devotion, that there is power in our words; not just the words we speak, but the words and feelings we express in our stories.
Wednesday, August 4 “Hot Fun in the Summertime!” 7-9 pm Featured storytellers: Andrea Fain, Velma Gladney and the ASE Youth Group Hosts: “In the Spirit” Emily Hooper Lansana and Zahra Baker Location: eta Creative Arts Foundation, Price: $10 adults // $5 youth Contact: Dolores Gordon 773-723-0322 // msdee12004@yahoo.com Sunday, August 22 “Storytelling for a Cause!” 3-6 pm Featured storytellers: Members of ASE: The Chicago Association of Black Storytellers Schedule: 3-4 pm ASE Youth Tellers “Doing Their Thing” 4-6 pm Stories of Life, Laughter & Wisdom Location: Christ the A love offering will be collected to benefit The National Association of Black Storytellers and the Haitian Relief Project Contact: Gwen Hilary 312-203-2281 // ghilary@sbcglobal.net
Once upon a time, a wonderful group of storytellers came together and decided to make a little magic. They knew that the secret to this magic was in the power of their words. They named themselves ASE: The Chicago Association of Black Storytellers, and they set out to share this magic with each other and the world.
We invite you to join ASE, as listeners and as tellers, as we share the proud history and folklore from the African and African American experience. There IS power in our words!