Welcome to Storytellers of San Diego

An affiliate of the National Storytelling Network. Link to NSN

Festival 2026 Annual Storytelling Festival, March 21st, Coronado Library

Join Storytellers of San Diego for the 15th annual all-day storytelling festival: Concerts, Workshops, Open Mic,  FREE
Festival Flyer
Festival Schedule

Donate to help Storytellers of San Diego accomplish their mission  (PayPal or credit card) Link to Donate page

Storytellers of San Diego is a 501 (C)3 nonprofit corporation. Your donations are tax deductible to the extent of current tax laws

Annual Membership Drive 2026

Join now, membership good until 12/31/26 Open to all storytellers and storytelling enthusiasts. Only $25

Pay by check:  payable to Storytellers of San Diego and mail to: Jim Dieckmann, 3406 Elliott St., San Diego 92106

Pay by PayPal direct link (PayPal account not required, use credit or debit card)

Download membership form (contains benefits of membership, organization goals, and payment instructions

storytelling Past performances of Storytellers of San Diego now available on YouTube

Link to Storytellers of San Diego YouTube channel with individual stories

Media reports for Storytellers of San Diego

Patchwork Players Article featuring Patti Christensen and James Nelson Lucas (The Patchwork Players) in "Healthy Kids" magazine (summer 2025)

Magazine Article

Emily Interview with Emily Stamets in the Ramona Journal


"Celebrating Stories at the Coronado Public Library," article in the Coronado Eagle & Journal, featuring the San Diego Storytelling Institute and Festival, 2025

Link to article



The Storytellers of San Diego is a non-profit, public benefit corporation of storytellers and storytelling enthusiasts dedicated to promoting storytelling as an art form in the San Diego area

Goals:
  • To increase awareness of and appreciation for storytelling as an art form in a variety of settings: entertainment venues, educational institutions, health care facilities, community organizations, non-profit organizations and for profit businesses.
  • To provide opportunities for participation in storytelling for all children and adults, from beginners to professionals, through classes, workshops, story swaps, concerts and storytelling festivals.
  • To encourage the use of storytelling to bring together diverse populations in the community and promote cross-cultural understanding.
  • To serve as a source of information on the art of storytelling and storytelling events in the San Diego area. 
The Storytellers of San Diego has brought the art of storytelling to children and adults in San Diego County for over 40 years. We welcome all newcomers. Contact Marilyn McPhie

for more information on the organization.