STORYTELLING (grades 3-12)

Storytelling is an important part of all cultures’ transmission of oral traditions and the oldest form of theater. In this program the student explores why people tell stories and how stories have been used throughout history to impart knowledge and convey a society’s ethics and beliefs. The class is guided through the key elements of storytelling – structure, dramatic conflict and character creation -as well as direction as to how to make it all come alive through expression, controlled use of voice and projection.

Each student creates his own story and shares it with classmates. Through this experience, the student gains self-confidence, as well as the skills to respond appropriately to others’ creations, reflect upon his own and then rework his narratives to achieve his intent with more clarity.

The program usually ends with a shared performance.