Storytelling On Stage

Do you love storytelling shows like The Moth? Come join the growing art of live storytelling. Learn how to find ideas from your life, craft a compelling narrative, and deliver your story in a confident and entertaining way.

Description
Live storytelling is an artform unto itself, requiring different skills and techniques from standup comedy or prose writing. In this four-part workshop, you’ll learn:

- Creative writing exercises and daily practices to to find meaningful stories from your life
- Tools for crafting a compelling personal narrative
- Techniques to build suspense, drama, and humour into your stories
- Stagecraft and performance skills to heighten and polish your delivery

By the end of the class you'll have
- One or more polished 5-10 minute stories to showcase on stage
- Dozens of ideas to expand upon for future stories
- Writing practices to improve your life as a creative
- Less stage fright and more confidence as a speaker

Note: Courses need a minimum number to go ahead so if we don't have enough enrolments a few days before the start date, we have to cancel. We'll let you know by email so please check yours regularly. If you need to cancel your registration, here are our terms and conditions: "What You Need to Know".

4 weeks, Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wellington High School
Presented by Neil Thornton.