The Storyteller’s Core
| Date/Time: | 24 March 2012 (Sat), 10.00am – 1.00pm |
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| Venue: | Classroom 1, 2nd Floor, The Substation, 45 Armenian Street, Singapore 179936 |
| Fee: | Per person: $100 [$80 only for Associate & Professional Members of the Storytelling Association (Singapore)] |
| Registration: | To register, please download this form and complete it. Then please snail mail the completed form (with cheque) by Fri 16 Mar 2012 to: Verena Tay, 317 Bukit Timah Road, #06-317, Singapore 259711. |
The secret behind any dynamic performer is often his/her ability to command the body’s core muscles to support the performance. So if you wish to become a more vibrant and animated storyteller, let experienced storytelling coach and theatre veteran, Verena Tay, share with you some practical tips on how to activate and utilize your physical centre so that you can speak, move and perform with a power and strength you never knew you had.
Areas Covered
- Discover your core muscles and how to connect to them.
- Explore how you can use these core muscles to support your storytelling.
- Integrate your speech and movement so that you can tell stories in a livelier manner.
Target Participants:
Open to experienced storytellers in English who wish to improve their storytellingPre-Workshop Preparation:
- Participants who are able to communicate fluently in English are welcome.
- Please come dressed in loose, comfortable clothing so that you will not feel constricted while doing the various physical activities.
- Please bring at least 2 stories that you would like to improve your ability to tell.
Feedback
Participants’ Feedback (2012)
What aspects of this workshop benefitted you most?
“The breathing exercises were innovative and I also like how Verena wants the participants to apply it immediately in the storytelling so that participants can enhance their storytelling.”
Surendran Sathiamurthi
“The slow movement exercises helped me to slow down my pace. Background music was good & soothing.”
Kordial Kor
“1) The concept of being grounded to earth. 2) Being ‘BIG’ => the exercise of largeness. 3) Learning to slow down & control breathing. 4) Learning to use your core => getting centered. There is so much to learn from you Verena! You add a lot of value & dimensions to story! Loved the workshop! Thanks!”
Nandini Nagpal
“I’ve learnt to be more ‘grounded’, engaged with my surrounding & only start when I’m ready & no need to rush. Thank you!”
Zad Anwar
“Focus eye & movement. Slowing down. Breathing. Always great to do your wrkshp.”
Kamini Ramachandran
“Breathing deep into the core & initiating movement from the core while speaking. It was fun!”
Tan Joo Hymn