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Storytelling 101 – Discover, develop, and perform your life stories (Full)

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Wednesdays, September 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2010, 7-10pm
(Tuesday, July 13 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic. You will be given a free pass to attend as part of your tuition. Seating will be reserved for students on that night, as well.)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

THIS CLASS IS FULL

Note: 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.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to teach the art of developing and performing an original, personal narrative drawn from real-life experience. We facilitate the storytelling process from beginning to end with each session centering on a step in the process. 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.

Comments from students:

I learned so much — especially about how hard it is to craft a compelling story — and really had great fun along the way.

There was no doubt that I really liked this class… I appreciated the many little tips you provided on how to make a story and how to make that story work…

I took away a clear understanding of what makes a good story and confidence that I can develop and tell a story competently.

IN THIS CLASS, YOU WILL:

  • learn how to find raw story material from your own memories and experiences
  • discuss the fundamentals of story structure
  • discover effective storytelling techniques
  • apply story techniques and structure to your own story
  • receive honest and thorough feedback from instructors and students
  • have the opportunity to practice your storyelling and perform in front of an audience
  • learn how to coach and support your peers in the story-creation process
  • hear a lot of great stories and watch yours and your classmates’ stories take shape over the four weeks
  • become part of a wonderful network of people with shared interests and knowledge

GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling Boot Camp – A one day crash course

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Saturday, July 31, 2010
9:45am-4:30pm (with 45 min lunch)
@ St. Stephens Church, $95
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

TO PAY BY CHECK: Send a check payable to SpeakeasyDC to 2639 15th St, NW #101, Washington, DC 20009. Pleeeeez include an address, email, and phone number on the check, plus write “Boot Camp – July 31″ in memo. Thanks!

Note: 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

GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling 101 – Discover, develop, and perform your life stories (class is full)

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Tuesdays, June 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 7-10pm
(Tuesday, July 13 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic. You will be given a free pass to attend as part of your tuition. Seating will be reserved for students on that night, as well.)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

Note: 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.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to teach the art of developing and performing an original, personal narrative drawn from real-life experience. We facilitate the storytelling process from beginning to end with each session centering on a step in the process. 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.

Comments from students:

I learned so much — especially about how hard it is to craft a compelling story — and really had great fun along the way.

There was no doubt that I really liked this class… I appreciated the many little tips you provided on how to make a story and how to make that story work…

I took away a clear understanding of what makes a good story and confidence that I can develop and tell a story competently.

IN THIS CLASS, YOU WILL:

  • learn how to find raw story material from your own memories and experiences
  • discuss the fundamentals of story structure
  • discover effective storytelling techniques
  • apply story techniques and structure to your own story
  • receive honest and thorough feedback from instructors and students
  • have the opportunity to practice your storyelling and perform in front of an audience
  • learn how to coach and support your peers in the story-creation process
  • hear a lot of great stories and watch yours and your classmates’ stories take shape over the four weeks
  • become part of a wonderful network of people with shared interests and knowledge

GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Story Performance Workshop – Be part of an ensemble production (Class is full)

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

DETAILS:

Wednesdays 7 pm to 10 pm May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 , 9, 16 & 23
at St. Stephen’s Church (see map below)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010
 Performances on June 18 & 19
$350

Instructors: Education Director Stephanie Garibaldi, Artistic Executive Director Amy Saidman, and various guest teachers

DESCRIPTION:

Be a part of one of SpeakeasyDC’s performing ensembles. In this class you will have the opportunity to work for eight weeks on putting together an original SpeakeasyDC show around a  cohesive theme. Unlike the showcases at the end of 101 and 102, this show will be promoted publicly and included as part of SpeakeasyDC’s roster of events.

This class will be a combination of instruction, discussion, practice, and show preparation. For the show preperation and practice, we will approach this class in the way that we approach our ensemble performances (such as our Capital Fringe shows). This is to say that you will be expected to work and re-work your stories many times based on feedback from the instructors and your classmates. You will be held to a high standard in terms of story content and presentation. Please be open-minded and prepared for honest, possibly sometimes hard-to-hear feedback. We will always do our best to be supportive, but when striving for excellence you must be open to hearing and incorporating feedback. Stephanie and Amy will be your directors as much as your instructors.

For the instruction and discussion portions of the course, we will listen to other stories and spend time analyzing structure and techniques used in each and discussing what works and what doesn’t. We will also have visiting instructors to focus on specific subjects such as: finding humor, building tension, understanding point-of-view, clarifying intention, strengthening your voice and delivery, and conquering “bad” habits.

In this class is you will:

  • Deepen your storytelling skills and knowledge
  • Analyze your own creative process
  • Experiment with different story structures
  • Improve transitions and incorporate call-backs
  • Explore character development and point-of-view
  • Participate in rigorous feedback and editing
  • Strengthen performance through experimentation with vocal dynamics, pace, and tension
  • Meet or re-connect with like-minded peers
  • perform in front of a live audience two times

Note: This class is designed for students who have taken SpeakeasyDC’s Storytelling 101, 102, Storytelling Boot Camp, or have extensive experience on our stage. If you have not participated in any of the above, but are still interested and feel this is the right level for you, please contact Amy at info@speakeasydc.org.

To pay by check, you must contact Amy at info@speakeasydc.org to make sure there is space. She will give you details on where to send the check upon confirmation of space.

Note: 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.

GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling 101 – Discover, develop, and perform your life stories (Class Full)

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

Tuesdays, April 20 and 27, May 4 and 18, 7-10pm
(Tuesday, May 11 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic. You will be given a free pass to attend as part of your tuition. Seating will be reserved for students on that night, as well.)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

Note: 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.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to teach the art of developing and performing an original, personal narrative drawn from real-life experience. We facilitate the storytelling process from beginning to end with each session centering on a step in the process. 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.

In this class, you will:

  • learn how to find raw story material from your own memories and experiences
  • discuss the fundamentals of story structure
  • discover effective storytelling techniques
  • apply story techniques and structure to your own story
  • receive honest and thorough feedback from instructors and students
  • have the opportunity to practice your storyelling and perform in front of an audience
  • learn how to coach and support your peers in the story-creation process
  • hear a lot of great stories and watch yours and your classmates’ stories take shape over the four weeks
  • become part of a wonderful network of people with shared interests and knowledge

What people have said about the course:

I learned so much — especially about how hard it is to craft a compelling story — and really had great fun along the way.

There was no doubt that I really liked this class… I appreciated the many little tips you provided on how to make a story and how to make that story work…

I took away a clear understanding of what makes a good story and confidence that I can develop and tell a story competently.
GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling Boot Camp – A one-day intro to telling your stories

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

Saturday, April 3, 2010
9:45am-4:30pm (with 45 min lunch)
@ St. Stephens Church, $95
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

Note: 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

Comments from students

GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling 101 – Discover, develop, and perform your life stories (Class is full)

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Storytelling 101 – Find, shape, and perform your story in 4 weeks

Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 16, & 23 2010, 7-10pm
(Tuesday, March 9 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic which you will get a free pass to attend as part of your tuition)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

THIS CLASS IS FULL. Our next class will start on April 20, 2010.

Note: Tuesday, March 9 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic. You will be given a free pass to attend as part of your tuition. Seating will be reserved for students on that night, as well.

Note: 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.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to teach the art of developing and performing an original, personal narrative drawn from real-life experience. We facilitate the storytelling process from beginning to end with each session centering on a step in the process. 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.

In this class, you will:

  • learn how to find raw story material from your own memories and experiences
  • discuss the fundamentals of story structure
  • discover effective storytelling techniques
  • apply story techniques and structure to your own story
  • receive honest and thorough feedback from instructors and students
  • have the opportunity to practice your storyelling and perform in front of an audience
  • learn how to coach and support your peers in the story-creation process
  • hear a lot of great stories and watch yours and your classmates’ stories take shape over the four weeks
  • become part of a wonderful network of people with shared interests and knowledge

What people have said about the course:

I learned so much — especially about how hard it is to craft a compelling story — and really had great fun along the way.

There was no doubt that I really liked this class… I appreciated the many little tips you provided on how to make a story and how to make that story work…

I took away a clear understanding of what makes a good story and confidence that I can develop and tell a story competently.
GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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Storytelling 101 – Discover, develop, and perform your life stories (Class is full)

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Tuesdays January 19 and 26, and February 2 and 16, 2010
(Tuesday, Feb 9 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic which you will get a free pass to attend as part of your tuition)
7-10 pm at St. Stephen’s Church (see map below)
1525 Newton , ST, NW 20010 See map

REGISTRATION CLOSED – CLASS IS FULL.
REGISTER FOR NEXT CLASS – STARTING FEB 23

Note: Tuesday, February 9 is SpeakeasyDC’s open mic. You will be given a free pass to attend as part of your tuition. Seating will be reserved for students on that night, as well.

Note: 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.

DESCRIPTION:

This class is designed to teach the art of developing and performing an original, personal narrative drawn from real-life experience. We facilitate the storytelling process from beginning to end with each session centering on a step in the process. 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.

In this class, you will:

  • learn how to find raw story material from your own memories and experiences
  • discuss the fundamentals of story structure
  • discover effective storytelling techniques
  • apply story techniques and structure to your own story
  • receive honest and thorough feedback from instructors and students
  • have the opportunity to practice your storytelling and perform in front of an audience
  • learn how to coach and support your peers in the story-creation process
  • hear a lot of great stories and watch yours and your classmates’ stories take shape over the four weeks
  • become part of a wonderful network of people with shared interests and knowledge

What people have said about the course:

I learned so much — especially about how hard it is to craft a compelling story — and really had great fun along the way.

There was no doubt that I really liked this class… I appreciated the many little tips you provided on how to make a story and how to make that story work…

I took away a clear understanding of what makes a good story and confidence that I can develop and tell a story competently.
GETTING THERE:

Street parking is available, but we are not permitted to park in the lot. You can also take any S bus up or down 16th Street or walk about 6 blocks/10 min from Columbia Hts. Metro (Green/Yellow). Walk north on 14th St 3 blocks, turn left on Newton and walk one long block. Just before you get to 16th St, turn right into the parking lot. Enter through the red doors that opens onto the parking lot and faces 16th St. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know in advance if that is something you need so we can make proper arrangements.

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