How To Tell A Story

Let’s face it, some people can tell a story better than others. Some of that is natural talent, but a big part is stagecraft. Do you swallow your punch lines? Do you laugh at your own jokes? Can the audience hear you? Are you telling a story or are you acting it out? Are you saying “It was wonderful” or are you describing the wonderful event and letting the audience figure out why it was wonderful? Are you the hero of your own story? Are you being sentimental just for the sake of tugging heart strings? Do you believe in the story? Is your story appropriate for the audience to whom you are speaking? Are you taking yourself too seriously, or patronizing your audience?

I guess this workshop could be called “Bil Lepp’s Pet Peeves.” Bring a SHORT story, maybe five minutes, that you are ready to tell. It would help if it wasn’t brand new, so we can see how you tell practiced material. And then be ready to have a serious discussion about your presentation. This workshop is only for the serious and the brave who REALLY want to hear how I think they can improve.

Details

Date: Friday, October 14, 2016
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: Peninsula College Pub Conference Room – J47

Registration

Cost is $50.00 per person. Note: this workshop is not included with festival registration. Registration is available online, or by mail with your Forest Storytelling Festival registration paid by check to: Forest Storytelling Festival.
P.O. Box 285
Port Angeles, WA 98362