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Fireside Storytelling Venture
Stories can ignite our passions. Theyre the way in which we spread our observations of the world around us, and when one story is told, it furthers the flame as the listener then becomes the teller. True-life storytelling is the platform for how we, as individuals, connect our narratives to each other to our families, friends, neighbors, and community.
Please join us for the second edition of the Fireside Storytelling Venture. This compelling new event, hosted by Trinity House Theatre, is inspired by the impromptu stories we share from breakfast table to campfire as well as by buzz-worthy events such as the NPR-sponsored Moth StorySLAM series. While we desire to be a part of the larger true-life storytelling community in metro Detroit, we are seeking to establish an identity that takes advantage of the unique listening room and performance space that is the essence of Trinity House.
For this second edition of the quarterly series, storytellers will be pre-selected by the event organizers with the assistance of the storytellers from the inaugural event a figurative passing of the embers and will include stories with a wide variety of themes. There will be a few slots open to give audience members a potential opportunity to share a story from the stage, as well. If youre interested in this, the theme for this segment of the event will be Fall a happening which evokes the season of falling leaves, harvest, and cider mills; the passage of time such as the inevitable calendar marking of back-to-school; a physical manifestation such as a trip or plunge by way of gravity; an emotional sentiment such as falling in or out of love; or a point when one's status changed from mountaintop to valley. (See below for a list of storytelling guidelines).
Since its true that we all have a story to share, then let's encourage each other to that end. Whether you've experienced storytelling events before, or if this is something brand new to you, take the risk to gather with us as we establish this series. We welcome you to listen along, or maybe even to share a story of your own.
Guideposts when preparing a story:
Must be a true story involving the storyteller in some way.
Fit the theme (if one is provided).
No more than 5 minutes long.
Provide a creative title for your story.
Communicate clearly by following good story structure (seize the attention of the audience with your opening, establish tension or build through a climactic event, and conclude with resolve or toward a compelling ending).
Must be told without using notes (this encourages the delivery to be more natural).
A visual aid/prop is permissible if you determine it adds relevant value to your story.
Please keep stories appropriate for an all-ages audience (profanity is discouraged).
Please respect the audience as they encourage you to provide a quality storytelling experience.
For additional guidance, reference these links: themoth.org; storynet.org; storynews.org; storycorps.org
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LocationTrinity House Theatre (View)
38840 West Six Mile
Livonia, MI 48152
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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