The Lancaster Story Slam holds a Grand Slam competition each November for the winners of the January through October Story Slams. On Nov. 28, 2017 Tony Crocamo won the Grand Slam earning him the title of Best Lancaster Storyteller of 2017. Click on the photo or headline above the photo to see his winning story: The Tennessee Waltz. Above, Tony holds the lancaster Story Slam Trophy presented by Lancaster Story Slam's Co-founder and Producer Carla Wilson, right, of Wilson Media Services.
In keynotes, workshops, seminars and as a speech coach, Tony Crocamo uses the power of stories to communicate clearly, effectively, and memorably.
An active member of Toastmasters International; he has appeared in productions of Theater of the 7th Sister's Spoken Word Festival, and has participated in Lancaster Story Slam events. Tony conducts workshops and coaching sessions on story tellling for business, speech preparation, and mindfulness practices for the workplace.
Click on the photo of the young fisherman to hear about my first fishing trip and how my father and uncles made that memory a keeper.
That Friday night in October 1968, the night I fell in love. Click on the You Tube Link for a story about love at first sight and love...eventually.
Mixed messages are confusing in civilian life. In the Army contradictions can be mandatory. Click on the hand grenade for an example.
Even in the worst of times, the worst is never all there is. Art remains, as does compassion. Click on David's hand for an example.
The tow truck image links to my Lancaster Story Slam story about a disastrous decision that led to an insight about love.
Click on the WW-II V-Mail poster to link to my Lancaster Story Slam entry about my parents and how I came to understand their relationship in a new way while a child.
The crown image links to my Lancaster Story Slam King of Normal story that explores how our struggles may can reveal how little we need to be happy.
​I always wanted to be a newspaper reporter, and I was for several years. The reason I changed careers is explained in the video link under the hat.
The Storytelling balloon above links to a 20-minute powerpoint presentation with audio: The Storytelling Connection; Why it works and how to make it work for you.