Wailau Storyteller Application
The storyteller application for Wailau's Spring 2022 event is now open!
Spring 2022's theme: Tales of Misunderstanding
We've all experienced misunderstanding - perhaps you've been misunderstood or you've completely misunderstood a situation or person. It may have resulted in mayhem, sadness, or hilarity!
We welcome applications from faculty and staff (former and current), students, alumni, and community members of all ages! If you are unable to perform your story on UH Hilo's stage, self-taped stories are welcome.
When you apply, we will ask you to attach your story in either a text-based document or an audio/video file or link. If you choose to attach a video, don't worry about audio/video quality - the final version of your story will be filmed later. Stories should be about 5 minutes long with a one minute grace period (we can be flexible if the content requires a bit more time). See the Wailau FAQ for storytelling tips. Watch a Wailau episode to experience the event.
Wailau Spring 2022 Episode Timeline:
- Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 11, 2022
- Storyteller Selections Finalized: Notification by Monday, Feb. 28
- Storyteller Coaching: March 1-19
- Preliminary Storyteller Meetings/Rehearsal on Stage: March 21-24
- Filming at Performing Arts Center: March 31-April 6
- Event premiere: Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00pm
Tell the world at Wailau!
Interested in applying, but not sure? Check out our Fall storyteller lineup and join our online watch page on Saturday, November 27 at 2:00pm to hear their stories of "Getting from Point A to Point B." Or flip through the Wailau archives and watch all of the past Wailau storytellers.