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2026 Linda Goodman New Voices Application

We’re so glad you’re here! The New Voices program invites emerging storytellers to share their unique perspectives and creativity on stage at the annual Stone Soup Storytelling Festival. If you’re ready to grow as a storyteller and connect with a supportive community, simply fill out the form below to apply.

Have questions? Please contact: Lona Bartlett New Voices Co-Coordinator 518-732-5662 We can’t wait to hear your story!

Contact Information

Experience

What types and genres of stories do you tell or wish to tell in the future?
Do you have experience or an interest in telling stories to children?
Do you have experience or an interest in telling stories to aging adults?

Video Submission

Insert the link to the YouTube video you are submitting below, as part of this application. It can be "public" or "unlisted."


Please specify the start and end on the video for the story that you are submitting.  Basically, this is the time stamp in the video where we should cue it up for the application panel judges.  If you do not specify a time we will run 5 minutes from the beginning of the video. 


ADVICE: Submit a polished story.  One of your best recordings. Please note: Unacceptable submissions include TED talks, news stories, interviews, and other non-story videos.

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