WORKSHOPS...Cowrie Shell Path To Successful Storytelling!
Keepers Of The Culture
Philadelphia's Afrocentric Storytelling Group
P. O. Box 15083
Philadelphia, PA 19130
All workshops are open to the public!
~ WORKSHOPS YOU MISSED! ~
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP DAY - MAY 5, 2007~
Co-sponsored by Patchwork: a Storytelling Guild
and
Keepers of the Culture (KOTC), Philadelphia’s Afrocentric Storytelling Group
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2007
9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Location: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128
(travel directions below)
Capacity: 30 participants, including the presenters.
Pre-registration required - see Registration Form at end of document.
SCHEDULE and WORKSHOPS
9:30-9:45 Registration and coffee
9:45-10:15 - 1 session for whole group:
Storytelling Warm-Ups, Led by Vicky Town
Come shake, shimmy, jump, and hum with us as we play community-building games. It's a fun, easy session that will leave you warmed up all day long! Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to play!
~~ Vicky Town is a free-lance storyteller, and leads workshops for all ages.
10:30 - 12 noon - 2 sessions concurrently
A. Get On Board! Storytelling with Visual Art Led by Vanessa Morris and Jeff Bullard
In today's technological society, many K-12 students are visual learners. With the advent of graphic novels and other visual media as a means of visual literacy, storyboards can be an effective tool in which to engage school-aged audiences. Learn how to storyboard an introductory story about yourself, for the purpose of public speaking, outreach and booktalking to students, especially teens and even seniors!
~~ Vanessa Morris, Librarian, Merion Mercy Academy, and Storyteller, teaches grad courses in Storytelling.
~~ Jeff Bullard, Librarian for The Free Library of Philadelphia, frequently leads storytelling workshops.
B. Oral Storytelling on the Silver Screen, Led by Ray Gray
We will look at clips of oral storytelling as it has been presented in feature and documentary film formats. Ray Gray will introduce each clip and suggest questions that we want to consider in relationship to the work. The purpose is to generate a discussion of how oral storytelling can best be presented on film or video. This workshop is designed to encourage participants to think about our art form, storytelling, in relationship to the most ubiquitous art form in our culture. All are welcome, as we all have expertise when it comes to watching films and television.
~~ Ray Gray has been telling stories professionally for over thirty years. More than a million listeners have enjoyed his stories...well, hopefully most of them! For more words and pictures†of his work visit: www.raygray.com
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Catered Lunch and walk on the grounds
1:00-2:30 p.m. - 2 sessions concurrently
C. Using Music with Storytelling, led by Jane King
Jane King will help us identify a variety of ways in which we can incorporate music and song - either between stories or within the context of the story itself. Jane will be demonstrating some of her favorites, and will invite participants to share some of their ways of using music. ~~ Jane King, a retired elementary school teacher is currently teaching music in preschools; she uses stories and music in programs for families and children.
D. Making a Story Unforgettable, led by Michael Forestieri
Learn techniques for making that story (or message) stick in the minds of your audience. Participants will be led through several practical exercises designed to infuse a personal narrative or favorite story with one or more of the following items:
Memory hooks
Establishing a central truth
Telling a story within a story
~~ Michael Forestieri is a full-time husband, father, and storyteller who, since 1988, has endeavored to utilize the performing arts for the betterment of those he encounters. Visit his website at www.tellitlikeitis.com
2:40-3:30 p.m. - Story Swap for whole group
We will probably have time for half a dozen stories, and we can draw names out of a hat to see who gets to tell first.
~~ Hosted by Nashid Ali, past president of Keepers of the Culture & Barbara Baumgartner, a founding member of Patchwork: a Storytelling Guild
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WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (SCEE)
8480 Hagy’s Mill Road,
(parallel to Ridge Avenue, between Spring Lane and Port Royal Avenue)
Philadelphia, PA 19128 - phone: 215-482-7300
website: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org
ABOUT SCEE: The Schuylkill Center is the largest (500 acres) single, privately owned open space within the Philadelphia city limits, featuring six miles of hiking trails (some trails have outdoor sculpture of natural materials), four ponds and a wetland area, bird blinds. TRAIL GUIDELINES:
Collect good memories but leave the plants and wildlife be.
Please do not smoke, eat, or drink on the trails.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Currently the Andorra section of the city is being serviced by the # 27 bus which comes from Center City, and the #35 Manayunk Roxborough loop. If you are coming via SEPTA, please call Barbara Baumgartner (215-849-8783). We will have a driver meet you at a designated time & location, such as Henry & Port Royal Avenues at 9:15 a.m.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
See website for map:
http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/aboutus/directions.html
- From I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway):
When traveling northbound, exit at Green Lane/Belmont Avenue Exit (#338). Turn right at the end of the ramp onto Green Lane to cross bridge. (If traveling southbound, turn left at the end of the ramp onto Green Lane to cross bridge). Follow Green Lane almost one mile to Ridge Avenue. Turn left onto Ridge Avenue and follow for 2.2 miles to Port Royal Avenue. Turn left and travel .2 miles to Hagy's Mill Road. Turn right and travel .3 miles to SCEE's driveway on left. - From I-276 (Pennsylvania Turnpike):
Exit at the Norristown Exit (#333)Follow Germantown Pike eastbound to Bell's Mill Road, turn right and travel 1 mile. Bell's Mill Road turns into Spring Lane. Travel .6 miles and turn left onto Hagy's Mill Road. Go to the bottom of the hill, SCEE's driveway is on the right.
- From I- 476 (Blue Route):
When traveling northbound, exit at the Conshohocken Exit (#18A). Turn right (eastbound) at the end of the ramp on to Ridge Pike. (If traveling southbound, exit at the Norristown Exit #18. Make a slight right onto Ridge Pike traveling westbound. Turn right onto Alan Wood Road for turnaround to Ridge Pike eastbound.) Follow Ridge Pike/ Ridge Avenue eastbound for 3.7 miles† to Bell's Mill Road./Spring Lane. Turn right onto Spring Lane. Drive to Hagy's Mill Road Turn left† Go to the bottom of the hill, SCEE's driveway is on the right.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!!
Cost: Your fee of $25 includes the following:
- Admission to the Schuylkill Center
- Fabulous storytelling workshops and camaraderie
- Morning beverages and light snacks
- Lunch catered by Atiya Ola Sankofa, member of KOTC
Return the registration form with your check by Friday, April 27.
Name:
Phone: e-mail:
Street address:
City, State, Zip:
Amount enclosed: $______ ($25 per person)
If you need a Vegetarian lunch, please note that here: ______________________
Please indicate Workshop preferences:
Morning __ A - Get on Board __ B - Storytelling on Silver Screen
Afternoon __ C - Using Music __ D - Making a Story Unforgettable
MAIL CHECK payable to Patchwork Storytelling Guild) & registration form (due by April 27) to:
Barbara Baumgartner, 455 W. Harvey St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Questions? Contact Barbara at 215-849-8783, or e-mail barbara909@yahoo.com
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CREATIVE SHARING: A Educational Workshop
CRAFTING A STORY FOR PERFORMANCE
Extending your artistry
With Sis. Caroliese Frink Reed
JUNE 10th, Saturday
2:30-4:30pm
Lloyd Hall, Fairmount Park
Waterworks & Kelly Drive
Philadelphia, PA
WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
How do you take that story from the page to the stage?
What gives it that sizzle, that pop?
How do we create a signature story for ourselves?
How do you make a story yours?
This workshop is designed to teach beginning and mid-level storytellers how to take a story and their storytelling to the next level of artistry. Participants will understand the structure of story, the importance of each phase of a story as it relates to the audience and the mechanics of creating a story. Participants will discuss and use storytelling tools, such as language, gesture and song in stories.
Please bring an African, African American or Native American folktale to share.
Members FREE / Non-members $15 / Tell a friend & bring a friend!
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The Culture, Business, and Ethics of Storytelling Panel Discussion and Seminar
Presented By KOTC Founders-
Jawara Bishop
Wanda Gigette
Linda Goss
Caroliese Frink-Reed
A Professional Development Workshop
April 16 - 12:30 to 2:30
@ Mt. Zion AME Church / 1021 Center St.
Darby, PA (610) 583-7901
Presenter: Lamont "Napalm Da Bomb" Dixon
POETRY AS PERFORMANCE: The e-Motion & Dramatization of Language Arts
> (Tools, Techniques & Exercises for Classroom Instruction)
Activities: * Writing exercises (bring pen & note pad)
* Video presentations (for group critiquing)
* Movement exercises
* Critiquing of Poems (bring 25 copies of a short poem you wrote)
*Audio presentations (for group critiquing)
* Musical interludes (bring your drums)
* Reflections of the process: Q & A
Free for KOTC MEMBERS
$15.00 for non members
Presenter's bio:
Napalm is currently a rostered teaching artist with the following organizations: PA & NJ State Council for the Arts, Perkins Center for the Arts, Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, Rutgers U.-Camden & Rowan University.
In addition to conducting workshops for students pre-k through 12, he has also conducted workshops for: United Way, Volunteers of Amer., Inc., Boys & Girls Club of Amer., Playwrights Theater of NJ, Dept. of the Navy, Inst. for Development of Education in the Arts, The Free Library of Phila., and the National School & Community Corps. to name a few...
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STORYTELLING 101, Part 2
"We will continue with definitions and philosophical concepts pertinent to African and African American Storytelling. Crafting and stage techniques will be addressed.
Please bring an African or African American or Native American folktale or personal story to share."
Presented by Sister Caroliese Frink-Reed, M.S.L.S.
WHEN: SATURDAY JUNE 12, 2004
TIME: 1pm (after the general membership meeting)
PLACE: Lloyd Hall on Kelly Drive in Fairmount Park
COST: FREE to members Non-members: $15.00
STORYTELLING 101 - THE BASICS
Presented by Sister Carolises Frink-Reed, M.S.L.S.
You say you want to learn how to craft and tell a story? Then catch this workshop. KOTC founding member, Sister Caroliese Frink-Reed will share with you "foundational grounding" in the art of storytelling in the African oral tradition. Sister Reed will cover - How to find stories...The Language of Stories...The Storyteller-Listener Relationship...and Crafting A Story. This workshop is a must for all new and beginning storytellers.
If you plan to attend, please register so that you can receive your homework assignment that will prepare you for this wonderful workshop. Contact Nashid Ali to register at 610.457.4581 to register!
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"BLACK STORYTELLERS SPEAK" VIDEO PRESENTATION
A KOTC PR Production
This documentary features interviews on the importance of Black storytelling, with 17 national storytellers at the National Association of Black Storytellers Convention in Rochester, New York 2000.
Interviewed, filmed and edited by Oni Lasana
The workshop was facilitated by Caroliese Frink-Reed and Nashid Ali
at LaUnique Books and Cultural Center in Camden, New Jersey
KOTC WORKSHOP SERIES
PLAYBACK THEATRE
Improvisational Techniques for Storytelling
Participants may be involved in a future production to showcase their talents!
Great workshop for all performing storytellers!
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"CROSSING OVER FROM
STORYTELLING TO STORYWRITING"
and the process of writing a book.
Facilitator: ALICE McGILL
Alice McGill is a professional storyteller, writer, and much more. A native of North Carolina, McGill holds a master's degree in education and taught school for many years. Using theater, print, film and radio, McGill preserves the spirit of American history. She has published several books and recordings and has created numerous stage performances, most notably her production of Sojourner Truth Speaks. In addition, McGill has developed storytelling workshops for teacher and students, as well as acting and creative workships for university-level students.
ALICE McGILL is a member of National Association of Black Storytllers and authoru of the following book;
MYLES SONG - "The compelling story of a young slave and his struggle for freedom."
IN THE HOLLOW OF YOUR HAND...Slave Lullabies, "Within these songs is the essence of black survival: the philosophy of teaching an unwritten history and couteracting the tribulations of slavery."
HERE WE GO ROUND - A child's visit down south from D.C. to North Carolina and the extended family she comes to know.
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~ WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ~
NASHID ALI, PRESIDENT OF KOTC
Morning Session: Charlotte Blake Alston
"Making A Story Your Own"
10:30 – 12:00 Learning a Story and Making it Your Own - “How do you get these stories in your head?” This workshop condenses Charlotte’s own Process for learning a new story, adapting it to her voice and storytelling style, and to its intended audience. In the 2 hour workshop, participants will explore more than one way of telling the same story. 90 min – 2 hrs (Teachers, student teachers, beginning tellers)
Afternoon Session: Bunjo Butler and Caroliese Frink-Reed
1:30 – 3:30 The African Oral Tradition: The Real, the Responsibility and the Roots –Broad Overview of the responsibilities and of the role of the African American Storyteller.
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