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Class: Story Workspace with Kevin Boggs

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

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An intimate four-session series with one teacher and 4-6 students. Each week, students bring in stories you want to develop. Kevin will assess the needs of each student, and give individualized feedback and homework to best hone skills to become a stronger storyteller, in both content and performance. This is meant to be student directed – that is, you come into it with an idea or your goals and we help you reach them.

REGISTER HERE

Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 – $200
St. Stephen’s Church, 1525 Newton St, NW
near Columbia Heights Metro
If there are 4 students, class will be 2 hours from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
If there are 6, then class will be 3 hours from 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Class: Storytelling 101 – Full – Add name to wait list

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Class is full, but email info@speakeasydc.org if you’d like to be added to the waitlist or register for class starting June 5.

 

Wednesdays May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 2013 from 6.45-9.45pm. First four classes will take place at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church at 900 Massachusetts Ave. Closest metros to class are Gallery Place/Chinatown or Convention Center. Fifth class, which is the final showcase, will take place at Chief Ike’s at 725 Columbia Rd NW.  Limit 12 for 6:1 ratio. More info at www.speakeasydc.org

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Wed May 8 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Tu, May 14  – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 2 – Wed, May 15 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Wed, May 22 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Wed, May 29 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 5 – Wed, Jun 5 – FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter

Class: Storytelling Boot Camp – A one-day crash course in the art of telling a story

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

bootcamp facebookSaturday, April 20, 2013
9:30am-4:30pm (with 45 min lunch)
Arlington Center – 4600 N. Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22203 Directions & Map
Metro: Ballston on Orange line

$165 thru midnight on Sunday Apr 14 thereafter it will be $185
18 students max with three instructors. Insturctors: Meredith Maslich, Amy Couchoud and Kevin Boggs

                                       REGISTER ONLINE

TO PAY BY CHECK: Send a check payable to SpeakeasyDC to 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010. Pleeeeez include an address, email, and phone number on the check, plus write “Boot Camp – April 20, 2013″ in memo. Thanks!

REFUND POLICY: SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

Interested in telling your personal stories but can’t commit to our four-week Storytelling 101 course? Storytelling Boot Camp is the perfect one-day kick-in-the-ass to get you started telling stories. In this class you will leave with:

  • Several story ideas for future development
  • An understanding of story structure and the qualities of a good story
  • An idea of different ways to go about developing your story
  • Multiple ideas from your peers and the instructors about how to strengthen your story
  • Experience using character in your stories
  • One story that you have practiced three times and begun to shape
  • A better ear for storyNew friends and creative network

Class: Story Workspace with Vijai Nathan (Class is full. Waitlist open.)

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

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An intimate four-session series with one teacher and 4-6 students. Each week, students bring in stories you want to develop.  Vijai will assess the needs of each student, and give individualized feedback and homework to best hone skills to become a stronger storyteller, in both content and performance.   This is meant to be student directed – that is, you come into it with an idea or your goals and we help you reach them.

Class is FULL. Click here to join waitlist.

Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 24, and May 1 – $200
St. Stephen’s Church, 1525 Newton St, NW
near Columbia Heights Metro
If there are 4 students, class will be 2 hours from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
If there are 6, then class will be 3 hours from 7:00 – 10:00 PM

(Note: April 17 there will be no class but there will be an option to sign-up for office hours with Vijai at an additional cost. For more information you can email vijai@speakeasydc.org)

Class: Storytelling 101 – Class FULL – Waitlist OPEN

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 2013 from 6.45-9.45pm. First four classes will take place at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church at 900 Massachusetts Ave. Fifth class, which is the final showcase, will take place at a location TBD.  Closest metros are Gallery Place/Chinatown or Convention Center.  Limit 12 for 6:1 ratio. More info at www.speakeasydc.org

**CLASS IS FULL. CLICK HERE TO BE ON WAITLIST**

Payment

$350 can be paid online or send a check to SpeakeasyDC at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010.  On check, please include your name, address, email, and phone number, and write the name of the class with starting date in the memo. Includes comp to our monthly show on Apr 9. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Wed, Apr 3 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Tu, Apr 9  – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 2 – Wed, Apr 10 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Wed, Apr 17 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Wed, Apr 24 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 5 – Wed, May 1 – FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter

Class: Storytelling Boot Camp – Class FULL – Waitlist OPEN

Saturday, March 9th, 2013

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Saturday, March 9, 2013
9:30am-4:30pm (with 45 min lunch)
826DC aka the Museum of Unnatural History

3233 14th St., NW Map
Metro: Columbia Heights on Green Line
18 students max with three instructors.
Instructors: Stephanie Garibaldi, Vijai Nathan, Joe Price
$165 thru midnight on Sunday Mar 3. Thereafter $185.

**CLASS IS FULL. CLICK HERE TO BE ON WAITLIST**

REFUND POLICY: SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

Interested in telling your personal stories but can’t commit to our four-week Storytelling 101 course? Storytelling Boot Camp is the perfect one-day kick-in-the-ass to get you started telling stories. In this class you will leave with:

  • Several story ideas for future development
  • An understanding of story structure and the qualities of a good story
  • An idea of different ways to go about developing your story
  • Multiple ideas from your peers and the instructors about how to strengthen your story
  • Experience using character in your stories
  • One story that you have practiced three times and begun to shape
  • A better ear for storyNew friends and creative network

Class: Storytelling 101 – FULL

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

CLASS IS FULL. Email sheri@speakeasydc.org if you’d like to be on waitlist.

Wednesdays February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2013 from 6.45-9.45pm. First four classes will take place at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church at 900 Massachusetts Ave. Fifth class, which is the final showcase, will take place at a location TBD.  Closest metros are Gallery Place/Chinatown or Convention Center.  Limit 12 for 6:1 ratio. More info at www.speakeasydc.org

Payment

$350 can be paid online or send a check to SpeakeasyDC at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010.  On check, please include your name, address, email, and phone number, and write the name of the class with starting date in the memo. Includes comp to ourmonthly show on Mar 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Wed, Feb 27 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Wed, Mar 6 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Tu, Mar 12  – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 3 – Wed, Mar 13 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Wed, Mar 20 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 5 – Wed, Mar 27- FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter

Class: Storytelling 101 – FULL

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

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Tuesdays January 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5 2013 from 7.00 – 10.00 pm. First four classes will take place at 826DC aka the Museum of Unnatural History at 3233 14th St., NW Map. Last class, which is the final showcase, will take place at a location that is also TBD. Limit 12 for 6:1 ratio. Instructors: Stephanie Garibaldi and Kevin Boggs $350

CLASS IS FULL. Email sheri.speakeasydc@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist

Payment

$350 can be paid online or send a check to SpeakeasyDC at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010.  On check, please include your name, address, email, and phone number, and write the name of the class with starting date in the memo. Includes comp to our monthly show on Feb 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WHEN PURCHASING ONLINE. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Tu, Jan 29 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Tu, Feb 5 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Tu, Feb 12 – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 4 – Tu, Feb 19 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 5 – Tu, Feb 26 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 6 – Tu, Mar 5 – FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter

Class: Storytelling 101 – FULL

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

storytelling 101 websiteSundays January 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 2013 from 4.30-7.30pm. First four classes will take place at 826DC aka the Museum of Unnatural History at 3233 14th St., NW Map. Last class, which is the final showcase, will take place at a location TBD.  Closest metro is Columbia Heights.  Limit 12 for 6:1 ratio.

 

This class is full. Email sheri.speakeasydc@gmail.com to be added to a waitlist or register for one of our other classes.

Payment

$350 can be paid online or send a check to SpeakeasyDC at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010.  On check, please include your name, address, email, and phone number, and write the name of the class with starting date in the memo. Includes comp to our monthly show on Feb 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WHEN PURCHASING ONLINE. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Sun, Jan 27 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Sun, Feb 3 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Sun, Feb 10 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Tu, Feb 12 – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 5 – Sun, Feb 17 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 6 – Sun, Feb 24 – FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter

Class: Storytelling 101 – FULL

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

CLASS IS FULL. EMAIL SHERI.SPEAKEASYDC@GMAIL.COM IF YOU’D LIKE TO BE ON WAITLIST

Payment

$350 can be paid online or send a check to SpeakeasyDC at 1525 Newton St, NW, Washington, DC 20010.  On check, please include your name, address, email, and phone number, and write the name of the class with starting date in the memo Includes comp to our monthly show on Feb 12. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

About

Turn your life stories into performance. Learn the art of storytelling in SpeakeasyDC’s acclaimed 5-week class which will take your through the storytelling process from beginning to end, culminating in a public performance for your friends and family.  Students who join the class come from varied backgrounds and have different goals and applications. Some hope to perform on a SpeakeasyDC stage, others have found storytelling useful in the work they do, and others just enjoy the creative process and the community.  Your expert instructors have years of experience, coaching people through the storytelling process.

Detail

Week 1 – Wed, Jan 23 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Wed, Jan 30 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Wed, Feb 6 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Tu, Feb 12 – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 4 – Wed, Feb 13 – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 5 – Wed, Feb 20 – FINAL SHOWCASE - This is your chance to try your story out on a friendly invite-only audience of friends and family. Location TBD

Refund Policy

SpeakeasyDC does not give refunds (full or partial) for voluntary withdrawal from the class. There are limited slots in the class so that we may give sufficient attention to each student. Because of this, we typically have to turn people away. Should you choose to withdraw, we will have a vacancy that we can no longer fill.

 

Comments from alumni of SpeakeasyDC classes

I’ve had the great opportunity to participate in a class, an open mic, and a performance workshop with Speak Easy DC and in each event I took away a whole difference set of skills and “tricks of the trade”. I would highly recommend the experience to anyone wanting to learn how to craft an engaging story and/or learn to perform your work on stage. Not only is the crafting processes enjoyable, but you will never find a more embracing and accepting audience to present your work than those that attend the Speak Easy shows. I truly believe that Speak Easy DC is an exceptional NGO that affords novices and practiced storytellers alike with the opportunity to share their stories and grow as artists. — posted by jarkarta1

I’m about to take my second class with Speakeasy and I’m very excited. I learned so much on the first go around and many of my fellow classmates ended up telling their fantastic stories at open mic. What an entertaining evening…I laughed, I cheered, I cried and I can’t wait to go back again! — posted by ter