This class is for intermediate level and advanced level storytellers who have already crafted stories previously with us or who have a good amount of experience. We will discuss advanced writing and storytelling techniques using dialogue, narrative arc, characterizations, and performance.
BEST SERVES: Experienced storytellers.
In this afternoon workshop, we'll help you generate stories through an array of fun improv games, prompts, and exercises. Guests will enjoy conjuring up new and previously forgotten stories while practicing storytelling on the fly. Casual, fun, and loose, Story Bash is led by Story Jam producer/creative director Stephanie Rogers.
BEST SERVES: Anyone who’d like to remember their stories; storytellers; and those looking for some fun.
Arlene Malinowski leads another incredible performance class for storytelling, public speaking, and solo show performers. Bring your works-in-progress or speeches to develop for performance as you will be given professional tools to enhance your stage presence, characterizations, command of the audience, and vocal and physical techniques. Arlene is a master instructor and performer who leads performers and non-performers alike with warmth, wit, and skill.
BEST SERVES: Storytellers, writers, and solo show artists, and public speakers.
In the spirit of a grad-level writing class, THE WRITING ROOM invites writing and storytelling instructors to focus on various elements of non-fiction story and essay crafting on Friday afternoons. Some of the topics covered include: live lit narrative vs. personal essay; voice; humor; editing; narrative structure; live lit techniques; concepts by authors of storytelling craft; syntax; poetry; spoken versus written word writing; and much more. Participants will receive wisdom, instruction, writing prompts, personal writing time, and individual feedback.
BEST SERVES: Writers; aspiring writers; storytellers; aspiring storytellers; anyone who’d like to work on narratives and learn new skills in a warm, challenging environment; those who’d enjoy a college or graduate-level writing class. All levels are welcome.
This challenging online class is for those who have already taken an introductory classes, and who would like to take their storytelling to another level. Led by coach, director, and producer Stephanie Rogers, this class will help tellers dig deep and go further with your stories. Maximum of six people.
Dates: November 17th; November 24th; December 1st; December 8th; December 15th; December 22nd.
BEST SERVES: Those who have studied storytelling basics; intermediate and experienced tellers.
In this online afternoon workshop, we'll help you generate stories through an array of fun improv games, prompts, and exercises. Guests will enjoy conjuring up new and previously forgotten stories while practicing storytelling on the fly. Casual, fun, and loose, Story Bash is led by Story Jam producer/creative director Stephanie Rogers.
BEST SERVES: Anyone who’d like to remember their stories; storytellers; and those looking for some fun.
In the spirit of a grad-level writing class, THE WRITING ROOM invites writing and storytelling instructors to focus on various elements of non-fiction story and essay crafting on Friday afternoons. Some of the topics covered include: live lit narrative vs. personal essay; voice; humor; editing; narrative structure; live lit techniques; concepts by authors of storytelling craft; syntax; poetry; spoken versus written word writing; and much more. Participants will receive wisdom, instruction, writing prompts, personal writing time, and individual feedback.
BEST SERVES: Writers; aspiring writers; storytellers; aspiring storytellers; anyone who’d like to work on narratives and learn new skills in a warm, challenging environment; those who’d enjoy a college or graduate-level writing class. All levels are welcome.
Join Stephanie Rogers & Sean Wellington for a three-week workshop in which participants will learn how to identify, craft, and tell 99s for pitches, slams, sales, and speeches! 99 is the latest trend in personal narrative telling and Story Jam and GRIT created, trademarked, and developed it!
BEST SERVES: Those brave souls who’d like to tackle this shorter form of personal narrative in a fun, safe environment.
In this exciting class, participants will learn how to harness the power of personal narrative storytelling. We will cover narrative basics, crafting for performance and public speaking, and performance techniques. All storytellers will receive helpful resource materials and they’ll have a chance to receive feedback on their work each week.
BEST SERVES: Those new to storytelling; those returning to storytelling basics.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Welcome to a magical storytelling experience with master storyteller and performer Arlene Malinowski. This inclusive class offers personal narrative storytelling through the seminal arts of ancient feminine wisdom. In six wonderful weeks, participants will address internal truths with artful sharing and expert feedback, and explore creative vision and elevated story crafting with a weekly theme. Everyone will also receive a special one-hour psychic reading with a gifted clairvoyant!
BEST SERVES: Seekers and storytellers of all gender identities.
Many storytellers have shifted toward memoir writing, and this online class will explore the transition.
Led by the delightful Margaret Ghielmetti—solo show artist, storyteller, writer, memoirist, and author of "Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist"—participants will be led on a six-week journey of turning personal narratives into autobiographical literature for publication.
Margaret shares the subtle differences between writing for stage and for page, and she guides writers to discover the arc of their memoir.
BEST SERVES: Anyone who would like to begin a memoir.
Our popular series for writers and storytellers resumes this September!
In the spirit of a grad-level writing class, THE WRITING ROOM invites writing and storytelling instructors to focus on various elements of non-fiction story and essay crafting on Friday afternoons. Some of the topics covered include: live lit narrative vs. personal essay; voice; humor; editing; narrative structure; live lit techniques; concepts by authors of storytelling craft; syntax; poetry; spoken versus written word writing; and much more. Participants will receive wisdom, instruction, writing prompts, personal writing time, and individual feedback.
BEST SERVES: Writers; aspiring writers; storytellers; aspiring storytellers; anyone who’d like to work on narratives and learn new skills in a warm, challenging environment; those who’d enjoy a college or graduate-level writing class. All levels welcome.
