Alaska storytellers wanted for science week event

February 9, 2016

Tell a story at a special Dark Winter Nights event during Arctic Science Summit Week.

Storytellers are needed for a special live edition of "Dark Winter Nights" during Arctic Science Summit Week on March 11 in Fairbanks.

Organizers are seeking people — particularly scientists from any career level or rural Alaskans — who have true Alaska stories to share with a live audience.

The special program will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Pioneer Park's Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts theater.

The event's theme is "North Through Our Eyes." Organizers hope to find stories about observing, seeing or experiencing the North or changes in the North. Stories must be true, have taken place in Alaska and be told by an Alaskan.

Each storyteller selected will receive one-on-one coaching to prepare a story for the live event. Selected storytellers from outside Fairbanks will be provided with travel and accommodations in Fairbanks for the event. Stories will be recorded on audio and video and may be included in a "Dark Winter Nights" radio show, television broadcast or podcast.

Send a short description of the story to help@assw2016.org or call it in to 907-474-7064 by Thursday, Feb. 11.

Rob Prince, UAF journalism professor, created "Dark Winter Nights."