Second Story

 

Do you have a passionate message you'd like to share? Something you need to get off your chest? Are you interested in working on your stage performance and/or delivery? Have you participated in another Telling Room program but still have more to write? Perhaps you just want to keep writing and feel it’s time to dig in again and find your SECOND STORY!

 

Join Second Story and use your voice for positive change. Poetry, personal stories, opinion pieces: We want to hear what you have to say. This program focuses on strengthening writing and leadership skills while incorporating college readiness and creative expression. Social justice and community-building components are woven into each session. Come write with us!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Registration for the Winter 2025 semester is open now through January 12th, 2025. Register here.

Led by Teaching Artist:

 
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Marjolaine Whittlesey

Education Manager Marjolaine Whittlesey grew up in France and came to Maine to go to College of the Atlantic where she focused on literature, ecology and performing arts. Her innate love of teaching quickly took over and for the past ten years she has taught creative writing, French, and theater to students of all ages. When she is not teaching, she works as an actor, director, and theater educator with several companies around Maine, and particularly enjoys juggling the verbal thrills of Shakespeare with the embodied storytelling of physical theater. She loves collaborating with passionate artists and educators who invite students to trust their voice.

WHO: High school juniors and seniors. Past participation in a Telling Room program is required.

 

WHERE: Second Story meets at The Telling Room, in the Main Studio space at 225 Commercial Street in Portland. We'll explore a possible online version on Zoom if there is interest from alumni around the state.

WHEN: Winter semester of Second Story will meet Wednesday afternoons from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, January 29th, 2025 - April 9th, 2025.

COST: Free! Please consider donating to help keep this unique afterschool literary arts program free for all students.

CONTACT: Questions can be directed to Marjolaine at marjolaine@tellingroom.org.

COVID-19

As we welcome students back into our space for in-person programs, we will be implementing social distancing protocols to ensure that our space remains a safe and hygienic environment for students to participate in our programs.

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