Storytelling

The art of storytelling is at the origin of theatre, and stories of any kind form a base for people to communicate with each other. This workshop will help students explore stories and storytelling through different mediums- using their bodies, speech, sound, and imagination.
It will help them become more versatile in how they express themselves, gaining focus, depth and variation. In the process, making their presence more captivating.
They will also gain confidence, learn to work with others, and become more spontaneous as well.

Workshop Structure

The Storytelling workshop runs over 10 sessions of 1.5 hours each, with a maximum of 20 participants. Each session will provide participants with an understanding of one or more of the following topics:

The participants will draw from real life experiences and learn to break down their narrative into different components of a story with the purpose of understanding what goes into making it interesting. The initial narrative will be revisited several times during the workshop adding various skills learnt on the way.

This module focuses on the importance of interpersonal skills in storytelling, helping participants learn how to work collaboratively and empathetically with others while understanding and responding to their audience’s emotions and reactions

It also helps for the storytellers to understand their audience better and hence improvise on the spot to keep them engaged and attentive.

Collaboration in storytelling fosters creativity and ensures every voice is heard, enriching the narrative.

Presenting a story is as crucial as crafting it. Effective presentation not only brings a story to life but also ensures that its emotions, messages, and themes resonate with the audience. This module emphasizes the art of storytelling presentation, guiding participants to refine their delivery with clarity, confidence, and creativity.

The stories/ narratives will be presented numerous times at various stages of the workshop; each time applying the various skills learnt. It will allow storytellers to experiment with tone, body language, and pacing, while integrating feedback for continuous improvement.

We all naturally develop habitual speech patterns. Recognizing these patterns and learning to break free from them is essential for effectively portraying diverse roles in a story. This enables shifts in tone, mood, and context, making the narrative more dynamic and engaging.

Storytelling is the art of crafting and sharing narratives that engage, inspire, and connect with the audience. It fosters creativity, improves communication skills, and helps convey complex ideas in an accessible and memorable way.

The objective of this module is to strengthen emotional expression, create a sense of shared understanding among people, foster creativity, and convey ideas clearly & effectively.

Body language and comfort in one's own body are essential elements of effective storytelling. Participants will engage in various exercises designed to enhance their body awareness and help them integrate physical movements seamlessly with their speech.

Each session has a set of exercises that cater to one or more of the above skill sets, exploring different facets of Storytelling.

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