Upcoming Events
Folks, 2025 has been an amazing year so far with shows across the US, in Canada, Sweden, Romania and Austria.
As we enter the Fall I am excited to share a few confirmed bookings for the remainder of the year and 2026. Please keep in mind that many others are in the works and will soon be added below. Thank you for visiting. With much gratitude...Antonio Rocha.
The UUSB Church in Bangor Maine Presents:
The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
October 5th at 3PM.
120 Park St, Bangor ME 04401
I hope to see you there.
Thank you.
Note: The church is large and there is plenty of seats left. Just come on over.
Schools shows in Connecticut: October 21st to the 23rd.
I do not add the name of schools. If you are a PTA rep and wish to attend
a show, please contact me for more information. Thank you.
Arts Market Showcase.
Durham NC. Nov 3rd to the 5th.
Please click HERE for more info.
Schools shows in Raleigh North Carolina: Nov 6th and 7th.
I do not add the name of schools. If you are a PTA rep and wish to attend
a show, please contact me for more information. Thank you.
Once Up on a Hill In Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Story.
Nov. 9th at 3PM.
Please click HERE to register for this free show. Donations are welcome. 
Midland TX Storytelling Festival Dec 5th and 6th.
Please click HERE for more info.
Arts Farmington Presents: Feb. 19th. 2026.
The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
This will be an evening show. More details to come soon.
Indigo Arts Alliance and The Smithsonian Institute presents
The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
Rio de Janeiro Brazil at Art in the Wake, an International Symposium
Feb 28th, 2026.
I am honored to be back with Portland Ovations bringing a new work to the
Portland Area and beyond called: Once Up On a Hill: The Pedro Tovookan Story.
Public show times and places to come soon.
Weber Storytelling Festival in Utah. March 9th-12th, 2026.
Please click HERE for more info.
School Residency in Portland Maine through Portland Ovations:
March 23th through April 3rd.
Sharing the Fire Storytelling Festival: March 27th -29th, 2026.
As a Featured presenter I will be performing:
The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine and the Middle Passage.
Leading a 4 hour workshop intensive and a 90 minute coaching session.
Please click HERE for more info.
Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival: April 10th to 11th, 2026.
Please click HERE for more info.
Sounds of the Mountain Storytelling Festival. April 17th and 18th, 2026.
Please click HERE for more info.
Paris Kentucky Storytelling Festival. May 8th through the 10th, 2026.
Information to come soon.
Saint Louis Storytelling Festival. November 10th - the 15th, 2026.
Information to come soon.
"Stories beget understanding - Understanding begets respect -Respect begets justice - Justice begets peace - That is the power of Story" - Antonio Rocha
You may reach Antonio Rocha via: antoniorochastoryteller@gmail.com or 207 329 -0849 - Thank you
You will root for Turtle as it journeys to realize its dreams of going to the Party in the Sky. Along the way Turtle learns that nothing is impossible with the help of family and friends.
This DVD was inspired by Antonio’s first trip to Africa. It includes African Folk Tales to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone. A Mime Skit and tips for the story teller are also included.
This CD features 6 personal stories from my Immigration narrative:
On the Table - Happy and Kind - Cabin Fever - A New Citizen - A Walk to Remember - Blame it on Hollywood.
This DVD includes: Alazão, the horse that saved six lives - The kid and the Giant - Life begins when you turn 40- The Eagle who thought it was a chicken - A mime short.