STORYTELLING I

An Introduction to the Art of Telling Stories
Long Term Training


"Art is born of the observation and investigation of nature"
- Cicero -

THE WORK

An actor while performing on stage or screen, as a comic or dramatic character, using a text or originally created work, is first of all a storyteller at the service of play.

This introductory, hands-on workshop is a journey into the pleasure of acting with the whole body through a physical approach to character creation that allows participants to develop a theatrical skill set for storytelling.

The workshop proposes:
-research on the movement of body and voice in play through dynamic study of the 4 natural elements: earth, air, water and fire, to support the creation of characters;

-mime and pantomime for the creation of space and nuances of character;

-directing, writing and adapting through improvisation using traditional stories from the Brothers Grimm collection of fairy tales - or a story of your own choice!

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Sign up for this workshop ONLY if you are willing to research, discover, investigate and create in first person while sharing with the class your unique folly and artistic vision. "I will facilitate the space in which creation can happen but won't teach you how to create..."

SCHEDULE

choose from either session A or B (same class)

Session A - Tuesdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm
February: 2, 9, 16, 23
March: 2, 9, 16, 23

OR

Session B - Saturdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm
February: 6, 13, 20, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27

LOCATION

A Red Orchid Theatre - 1531 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610

COST

$40 each week (8 weeks total)

TO REGISTER

Contact Paola to schedule a phone conversation previous to the registration