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Magical Live Storytelling
Norina has performed at storytelling events and festivals around the world. She loves sharing stories that combine personal narratives with folk and fairy tales. Her most recent performances include accordion accompaniment and singing in the style of brigands, pirates, and old vaudeville.
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"Norina's stories are warm and relatable. She loves exploring and questioning social norms and engaging her audience with amusement and curiosity."
"Quirky, with a thought provoking core, Norina's unique personality shines through the content and style of her work
"Quirky, with a thought provoking core, Norina's unique personality shines through the content and style of her work
Sample Live Performances
Clowns for Christ
Backfence PDX, Mainstage |
Musical Storytelling
County Cork, Ireland |
Sausage Date
One Voice Festival |
Repertoire
Animals Don't Have Porn (1 hour)
Uh Oh. Mom found the stash of porn you hid under your bed. Oops. The entire fourth grade found out you've been sending love letters to a same sex classmate. Um? A priest is trying to convince you that TRUE LOVE WAITS. This solo storytelling show, funded by the Regional Arts and Culture center, features true coming of age stories with accordion accompaniment: Watch Trailer
Clowns for Christ (15 minutes)
As a shy teenager Norina joins a Christian clown troupe and travels to see the pope. An essay version of this story was featured in Oregon Humanities Magazine: Read Essay
My Kontiki (15 minutes)
In the spirit of Thor Hyderdal, Norina attempts to walk 31 miles in a single night. This story was the winner of the 2019 One Voice Storyslam in Beaverton Oregon.
The Sausage Date (10 minutes)
An experimental internet date backfires when Norina become stranded on a Hippie Farm and makes sausage for 7 hours. This story was a winner of the Moth Storyslam competition.
The Potluck (10 minutes)
After accidentally ingesting marijuana at a potluck, a series of bizarre and paranoid events.
Underground Cat Rescue (10 minutes)
This story chronicles Norina's misadventures trying to save a feral cat, trespassing and getting lost underground.
Past Performances
One Book Storytelling Festival, Beaverton OR 2023
Coomhola Lodge, West Cork, Ireland 2021
Mt. Tabor Park, Portland OR 2021
Online Musical Storytelling Performance, Aug 2021
Art of the Story, Washington County Library 2019
The Moth, Portland, OR: 2015-present
Backfence PDX, Portland OR: 2013-present
Awards, Fellowships, Publications:
- Musical Storytelling Performance: Second Grade Crush
Coomhola Lodge, West Cork, Ireland 2021
- Solo Show: Animals Don't Have Porn
Mt. Tabor Park, Portland OR 2021
- Solo Performance
- Sold Out Outdoor Event
Online Musical Storytelling Performance, Aug 2021
- Solo Show: Animals Don't Have Porn
Art of the Story, Washington County Library 2019
- Adult Storyslam competition winner
- Festival Finale Showcase performer
The Moth, Portland, OR: 2015-present
- Storyslam competition winner
- Grandslam storyteller
Backfence PDX, Portland OR: 2013-present
Awards, Fellowships, Publications:
- Regional Arts and Culture Grant Recipient 2019
- Oregon Literary Arts Fellow 2014
- Soapstone Women Writers Grant Recipient
- Clowns For Christ, personal essay, Oregon Humanities, Spring 2014
