Creative Rites: Writing, Performance & Creative Expression

05/12/2023

A festive gift from one of my fave rave artists in honor of my Holiday Story Sanctuary class
Thank you Audrey Freudberg

Holiday Story Sanctuary with Terrie Silverman on Zoom

27/11/2023

You're invited to have Fun, Joy, Connection AND-- Generate Moving, Comedic Stories

Last Call to attend my annual
HOLIDAY STORY SANCTUARY WRITING/STORYTELLING CLASS

4 Wk Session, Live on Zoom
starting 11/28 or 11/29

Don't Holiday Alone - Come Join Us

Info/To Reg:
https://madmimi.com/s/0313181
(Class info in my latest newsletter)

26/11/2023

24/11/2023

If you'd love a place to express all that comes up around the holidays-- here's a Fun, Special Workshop To Mine The Joy, Humor & Stories of the Holidays

Holiday Story Sanctuary: Writing/Storytelling Class For Joy, Humor, Connection & Well-Being Over The Holidays

Guaranteed to Generate Moving & Hilarious Stories & Material

2 SPOTS LEFT - Classes starts next week

4 Week Workshop, Live On Zoom.
All levels welcome

For Info/To Reg - https://madmimi.com/s/3004081 - includes Writing & Creativity Resources)

In a supportive environment, you'll be led through fun writing & storytelling exercises to:

- Explore & express what comes up around the holidays

- Guidance to release the inner-critic & strengthen your writing & storytelling skills

- Enjoy the rich exchange of family & cultural holiday rituals

- Mine the joy, angst or comic absurdities of the holiday season
- Experience a sense of community & connection through the giving & receiving of stories

Nurture your creativity

08/11/2023

Here's a Fun, Special Class to Express, Connect & Nurture Your Creative Spirit, for all that comes up around the Holidays.

It's also guaranteed to generate powerful, moving stories

You'll be led through fun writing & storytelling exercises to mine the joy, rich rituals & comedic absurdities of the season.

4 Week Workshop, Live On Zoom

Register by November 13 & SAVE
Classes start at the end of November

Info/To Reg - https://madmimi.com/s/1665d71

07/11/2023

Tonight- Do Not Miss Fierce Women & 1 Brave Man Sharing True(ly)Gorgeous Stories, Live On Zoom
Plus a Special Musical Guest

Experience community & connection in the giving & receiving of
brave, moving stories developed in Terrie Silverman's UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Fall Session

Tickets $7 - https://tinyurl.com/2s3z3ta8

If you can't attend live, the show's viewable until November 11
Get a ticket by 11/7, 7pm, pst & request the show recording linkby emailing the Event Organizer through Eventbrite
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If You'd Love A Place for Community, Connection & Creative Expression During the Holidays (!) Come join us-

STORY SANCTUARY - WRITING/STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
Mine the Wonder, Comedy, Angst & Fascinating Rituals of the Season
- 4 Wk Workshop, Live on Zoom
Early Reg Discount Deadline 11/13

FOR INFO/TO REG
https://madmimi.com/s/1665d71
(Latest Newsletter which includes Writing & Creativity Resources)

06/11/2023

My Monday offering of INSPIRATION
- Women Speaking Out - TED Talks

- Joan Didion on Storytelling, the Economy of Words & Facing Rejection

- Fun, Special Online Class- Reg by 11/13 & SAVE
Story Sanctuary: Writing/Storytelling Class for Joy, Connection & Well-Bering Over The Holidays

- Be Inspired by Fierce Women & a Few Brave Men telling Gorgeous Stories - 11/7, 7pm & 11/12 4pm - 2 Different shows, with special musical guests

Click here for above info - https://madmimi.com/s/1665d71

30/10/2023

My Monday offering of INSPIRATION:
- Creative Rites Turns 24! Gratitude & reflections on my very 1st day

- FREE CONSULT - Guidance & Support for a Story, Solo-Show, Talk, Project, or - How To Start, Get Unstuck, or Reconnect to your Writing/Creative Process

- Writing Exercise Guaranteed To Generate Great Material

- Winter Classes

Click Here For Above Info - https://madmimi.com/s/b181c71

30/10/2023

Celebrating my friend and creative rights alumni Emmy award winner, BRENDA COOPER at the opening of her fashion exhibition “Fabulous” & her book the “Silhouette Solution”, which she began writing in my class. Brenda created the iconic & fashionably outrageous looks for Fran Drescher on the TV show The Nanny.

29/10/2023

Honoring Matthew Perry‘s deepest wish & greatest accomplishment

29/10/2023

Honoring Matthew Perry’s deepest wish and greatest accomplishment

21/10/2023

A spectacular Creative Rites anniversary gift from Diane Berrier Sandler, that’s not only adorable, but practical - measuring cups- 1/4 - 1cup
We share a love of animals & she knows that the Gentle Barn is one of my favorite places in the world

Creative Rites: Writing, Performance & Creative Expression

21/10/2023

I love this so much Murray Burn. Thank you for this gift
This is a drawing based on my website photo

21/10/2023

Thank you for this joyous gift, from one of my fave rave Artists - Audrey Freudberg

10/10/2023

To kick off my 24th year of Creative Rites & keep the celebration going - I'm offering 24 FREE CONSULTS (!)

Let me help you tell your stories & be seen, heard & championed

I'd love to help get your Voice, Story, Solo-Show, Memoir, TED Style Talk/Keynote, Message or Dream Project out into the world.

And/or if you need guidance on how start, get unstuck, release the inner-critic or - reconnect to your playful, creative spirit --Let's connect

To sign up for one of the twenty four 24 minute Consults
Email or DM me & I'll send you the link

Everyone's welcome - new, existing or old clients

Here's to getting to Story with you!

Creative Rites Workshops & Coaching
www.creativerites.com

03/10/2023

Some of my happiest, most transformarive moments of writing have happened in this place with Terrie Silverman! Check her out people! Tell your story!
- Louise Goffin

I’m mondo delighted to share Louise Goffin’s video. also featuring Lisa Wharton. Donna Jordan, Janet Graham & Carrie Nedrow.

These women would inspire me every week in class. Their wisdom & honesty is in equal proportion to their grooviness. I have the best job in the world.

FOR CURRENT ONLINE CLASS INFO & SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER with writing tips, creativity resources, class discounts & shows - email or DM me

22/09/2023

Attn Solo-Performers, Theatre Makers & everyone who wants to get your ideas, stories & experiences out of your head & onto the stage
Attend the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's weekend of workshops & panels - MEN ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

This is a great opportunity to receive valuable information, resources, tips, inspiration & connect & network

Empowerment Weekend
September 23 & September 24
North Hollywood

)I'm delighted to once again be invited to be a Workshop Facilitator & Panelist.

I've enjoyed participating every year because there is such a generosity of spirit and sense of community.

Plus- I always leave inspired by both my colleagues and the attendees.

Link for TICKETS in the comments

Use Discount Code - EmPOWERment23- Save $50 off the Weekend Bundle

For more Info/Questions - www.lawtf.org

18/09/2023

This photo illustrates what happens when we hear your stories --We get to experience what is wholly unique & fascinating about you.
We get to connect deeply & be inspired by who you really are
If you'd love to be seen, heard & championed
My UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD CLASSES ARE STARTING

Stories are the way we understand ourselves, each other & the world

You'll be guided to release the Inner-Critic, Access Your Authentic voice & Uncover your Story Gold

Classes for all forms of Creative Writing & Expression: Memoir/Personal Essays, Solo-Shows, Storytelling, Storytelling for Business, Alt Comedy, Poetry, Journaling/Creative Expression

All levels welcome - no previous writing experience needed

FOR INFO / TO REGISTER:
https://madmimi.com/s/4da2571

04/09/2023

With the serene Holy Cow

13/08/2023

TODAY- Be Inspired by Gorgeous Stories 1pm, pdt/ 4pm edt - Live on Zoom
Fabulous stories from both coasts plus ENGLAND!
This is one of the longest running storytelling shows- 23 yrs & counting!

Tickets- https://tinyurl.com/43fems6h
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE- Get a ticket by 8/13, 1pm, pdt & request the show recording link by emailing the Event Organizer through Eventbrite

If You'd Love To Get Your Story, Idea, Solo-Show, TED style talk or Experience Out of Your Head & Into The World - Let's chat
email me or DM me with your email

Latest Newsletter - Writing Tips, Creativity Resources, Classes, & Schedule a FREE CONSULT:
https://madmimi.com/s/3adac61

New Classes start in September
Story Greatly & Save - Early Registration Discount 8/15I

04/08/2023

BE INSPIRED! See Fierce Women & 3 Brave Men telling true stories & Solo-Show excerpts, plus a few Gorgeous Songs, Live on Zoom

Experience community & connection in the giving & receiving of brave, moving stories & solo-show excerpts, developed in my UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Summer Session

Saturday, August 5, 4pm, pdt / 7pm, edt

Tickets $7 - https://tinyurl.com/3533x8pv

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE-
Get a ticket by 8/5, 4pm, pdt & request the show recording link by emailing the Event Organizer through Eventbrite

If You'd Love To Get Your Story, Idea, Solo-Show, TED style talk or Experience Out of Your Head & Into The World

8 Wk Online UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Classes Start Mid-September
For nfo - https://madmimi.com/s/7ce3861

Latest Newsletter- Writing Tips, Creativity Resources, Classes:
https://madmimi.com/s/3adac61

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04/08/2023

My Friday offering of Inspiration:
- Inspirational quotes by Artists

- Favorite Summer Books by NPR Staffers

- FREE CONSULT for a Story, Book, Solo-Show, TED Style Talk, Dream Project or jumpstart/unblock your writing

- Writing Exercise Guaranteed to Generate Great Material

- Gorgeous Stories & Solo-Show excerpts 8/5 & 8/13, Live on Zoom from work developed in my Uncover Your Gold Summer Session

- Fall Classes- Register by 8/15 & SAVE
Memoir, Personal Essay, Storytelling, Storytelling for Business, Plays, Creative Expression/Journaling

Link for above info
https://madmimi.com/s/3adac61

31/07/2023

BE INSPIRED! See Fierce Women & 3 Brave Men telling true stories & Solo-Show excerpts & Gorgeous Songs, Live on Zoom

Experience community & connection in the giving & receiving of
brave, moving stories & solo-show excerpts, developed in my UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Summer Session

Saturday, August 5, 4pm, pdt / 7pm, edt
Tickets $7 - https://tinyurl.com/3533x8pv

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE- Get a ticket by 8/5, 4pm, pdt & request the show recording link by emailing the Event Organizer through Eventbrite

If You'd Love To Get Your Story, Idea, Solo-Show, TED style talk
or Experience Out of Your Head & Into The World

8 Wk Online UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Classes Start Mid-September - https://madmimi.com/s/7ce3861

Latest Newsletter- Writing Tips, Creativity Resources, Classes: https://madmimi.com/s/023b761

30/07/2023

Inspiring interview with Monique Alvarez, founder AMA Publishing & Alchemist at The Abundant life in the 1 yr anniversary of her Phenomenal One Woman Show. She shares her epiphanies & life changing transformations as a result of taking the Solo-Show Master Class

24/07/2023

My Monday offering of INSPIRATION
- The Science of Creativity

- Rick Rubin on How To Access Your Creativity

- FREE CONSULT: Story, Solo-Show, Book, TED Style Talk, Dream Project or Jumpstart Your Writing/Creativity

- Celebrating Acclaimed, Award Winning Creative Rite-ers' Solo Shows, presented locally & Internationally

For above info, Classes & Coaching:
https://madmimi.com/s/5733e61

16/07/2023

TODAY, I can't wait to host the Graduation Workshop Performance by the fierce & talented LISA ANN WILLIAMS & her ONE-WOMAN SHOW, developed in my SOLO-SHOW MASTER CLASS

Come join us & be an important part of her creative process

And- you may be inspired to create your One-Person Show
You don't have to be an actor or writer to do it - REALLY!

JULY 16, 4pm, pdt, / 7pm edt- LIVE ON ZOOM
TICKETS - https://tinyurl.com/mrx87zus

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE- get a ticket by showtime & request the show recording through the Eventbrite host organizer

If you'd love to get your story or experience On-Stage & Out Into the world- My next Solo-Show Master Class starts mid-Sept

For info/Consult - https://madmimi.com/s/0efca61

04/06/2023

You're invited to do 3 of my favorite things
Sip, Connect, Express at my

TEA TREE WRITING PARTY
Saturday, June 10, 11am - 1pm
Outdoor Garden, North Hollywood
Reg by June 5, (June 6 postmark is fine if paying by check)

Relax, replenish & tap into your creative gold, as you're led through guided meditations, a tea ritual & writing exercises, that'll connect you to nature, as you nurture your creative spirit, in a serene garden setting & experience community & connection

All levels welcome - No previous writing experience needed
Tea & Treats provided

Tuition - $65
Register by JUNE 5
JUNE 6 postmark is fine if paying by check
(pre-payment required to attend)

Info/To Reg - https://madmimi.com/s/d0b7761

23/05/2023

My Tuesday offering of INSPIRATION
- Brilliant British Storyteller

- FREE CONSULT- story, idea, dream project solo-show TED Style Talk

- Writing Exercise GUARANTEED TO GENERATE GREAT MATERIAL

- Fierce Women & a Few Brave Men tell GORGEOUS STORIES- On Zoom 5/28 & 5/31, recording available

- Story Greatly & Save- Summer UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD classes, Reg by 5/26

For above info- https://madmimi.com/s/d854561

22/05/2023

Witness Fierce Women & 2 Brave Men telling Gorgeous Stories from my UNCOVER YOUR STORY GOLD Spring Session. Ticket link below

Rebecca O'Brien is performing an excerpt from her Hilarious, Profound Solo-Show GETTING THERE, in advance of performing it in the Hollywood Fringe Festival

I guarantee you'll be inspired (& it could lead to you telling your stories)
Tickets $7 - https://bit.ly/45muZfy

If YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE
Get a ticket by 5/28, 4pm, pdt & request the show recording link by emailing the Event organizer through Eventbrite

If You'd Love To Get Your Story, Idea, TED style talk or Experience Out of Your Head & Into The World
8 Wk Online Uncover Your Story Gold Classes Start in June
EARLY REG DISCOUNT - 5/26

Memoir, Personal Essays, Solo-Shows, Storytelling,
Storytelling for Business, Alt Comedy & Journaling/Creative Expression

Online Solo-Show Master Class starts in September
For More Info - https://madmimi.com/s/e130c51

07/05/2023

My official outfit for the coronation & the best tea party this side of the pond

03/05/2023

Happy birthday to my beautiful, caring Mom, who’s been an advocate for children & animals professionally & personally, her whole life

Attn Creative Rite-ers: you’re welcome to leave her a message here.
She’s heard & loved 2 decades worth of your Gorgeous Stories by attending the shows

21/04/2023

Julia and I salute Queen Elizabeth on her birthday

17/04/2023

I'm thrilled that Pam Levin has been added tonight to Fierce Women, Standing Up, Speaking Out with their Gorgeous Solo Show excepts

Pam's performing an excerpt from her award-winning Tales Of Modern Motherhood: Gender & Identity

Monday, April 17, 7pm - 8pm, pdt

You'll be moved & entertained by these fierce women's Gorgeous Stories & get to be an important part of their creative process, as they develop their full length Solo-Shows in my SOLO-SHOW MASTER CLASS

The Performance will be followed by a brief Talkback with the Solo-Performers

Tickets $7 - https://bit.ly/3KnZZSK

THE SHOW IS VIEWABLE UNTIL April 20
Get a ticket by 4/17, 7pm, pdt & request the show recording link
by emailing the Event organizer through Eventbrite

If You'd Love To Get Your Story, Idea, or Experience
Out of Your Head & Into The World

The next Online Solo-Show/ Master Class starts in June or September
8 wk classes, coaching, story critiques, project consults also offered

For More Info/Free Consult - https://madmimi.com/s/e130c51

You're Invited To Witness Brave, Moving & Painfully Comic Moments Become Gorgeous Solo-Shows

17/04/2023

You're Invited To Witness Brave, Moving & Painfully Comic Moments Become Gorgeous Solo-Shows

08/04/2023

my account may have been hacked, so ignore any friend requests today- 4/8
I have taken action

30/03/2023

You're invited to witness & celebrate the workshop performance of ROBERT DINKINS' brand new, brave, hilarious Solo-Show, developed in my SOLO-SHOW MASTER CLASS

Sunday, April 2, 1pm, pdt / 4pm edt - Live on Zoom

Tickets $7 - https://bit.ly/40G3avO

IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND LIVE - it's viewable till 4/5
Get a ticket by showtime & then email the Event Organizer through Eventbrite to request the recording link

If you'd love to Take The Leap and Create a Solo-Show or Stand Out Story - GET A FREE CONSULT
For Info/Schedule a Consult - https://madmimi.com/s/a029551

27/03/2023

My Monday offering of INSPIRATION
- Oscar Winner Sarah Polley (Women Talking) Interview & audio excerpt from her acclaimed book of Personal Essays

- FREE CONSULT: Story, Solo-Show, Keynote Presentation, TED Talk, Dream Project or Jumpstart Your Writing & Creativity

- WRITING EXERCISE GUARANTEED TO GENERATE GREAT MATERIAL - Using the Enneagram as a writing tool

- Be Inspired by Solo-Shows developed in the SOLO-SHOW MASTER CLASS
- Pam Levin's Acclaimed Solo-Show Benefit Performance - 3/30
- Robert Dinkins Online Solo-Show Master Class Workshop Performance - 4/2

- Story Greatly, Connect Deeply & Uncover Your Story Gold ONLINE SPRING CLASSES START THIS WEEK - Refer a friend & SAVE

FOR ABOVE INFO - Click here - https://madmimi.com/s/b5aee51

03/03/2023

Witness Fierce Women Speaking Out With Their Stories & One With Songs, from work developed in my Uncover Your Story Gold winter session

Join us, live on Zoom & You May Become Wildly Inspired To Tell Your Stories

Tickets $7 - https://bit.ly/41zwEMP
Sunday, March 5, 4pm, pst / 7pm est

If you can't attend live - THE SHOW IS VIEWABLE UNTIL 3/8
Get a ticket by 3/5, 4pm, pst & request the show recording link by emailing the Event organizer through Eventbrite

If you'd love to UNCOVER YOUR GORGEOUS STORIES
Today, 3/3 is the deadline for the EARLY REG DISCOUNT

Spring Class Info - https://madmimi.com/s/311ab51

Classes for: Memoir/Personal Essays, Storytelling, Storytelling for Business, Solo-Shows, Alt Comedy, Journaling/Creative Expression.
Class culminates in an optional reading- Gorgeous Stories, for an invited audience