Mariana Williams
Author • Storyteller • Producer
Moth Grand Slam Finalist,
Storytelling Workshop Facilitator,
Producer of Storytelling Shows:
Divas in Danger, Accidental Nudity,
Long Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller (2011-2025),
and currently
OC Searches for Greatest Storyteller
Mariana (Producer), Barry (Photographer), and Robbin (Stage Manager)
Happy holidays and thanks for the good times we've shared at Malainey's...after a dozen years, however...I've closed the chapter on Long Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller.
With a somewhat heavy heart, I announce after NINE years at Malainey's and THREE years at Long Beach playhouse...I am retiring Long Beach Searches for Greatest Storyteller. I appreciate the opportunity Malainey's gave us to present the shows. Robbin and I will miss Jenny, the staff, the local tellers and all of you. We’ve made so many friends and memories! Thanks for your attentiveness and hugs.
Debra and I will present four shows this year at Campus Jax in OC. Scroll down for another comedy & storytelling show Jan. 31 & Feb. 7th.
Take a look at my Storyteller Page for photos from past awesome storytelling shows!
Around the hearthstone every night, a storyteller lives forever. --Irish saying
Debra and I will present four shows this year at Campus Jax in OC. Scroll down for another comedy & storytelling show Jan. 31 & Feb. 7th.
Take a look at my Storyteller Page for photos from past awesome storytelling shows!
Around the hearthstone every night, a storyteller lives forever. --Irish saying
Upcoming Events
OC Searches for Greatest Storyteller: 2026 Season
Produced by Mariana Williams alongside Debra Ehrhardt Spring: Wednesday, April 15th Summer: Wednesday, June 17th Fall: Wednesday, September 16th Finals: Wednesday, December 16th Campus Jax 3950 Campus Drive, Newport Beach (5 minutes from OC Airport) Send 5 lines about your true, 6-minute tale to: [email protected] You might be OC's Greatest Storyteller! |
A Night of Comedy Starring Andrea Abbate, Wince-Worthy Tales by Mariana Williams, and Comic Alex Duffant
Saturday, January 31st, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday, February 7th, 7:00pm - 8:30pm The Aurora Theater 4412 E. Village Road, Long Beach |
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