Private: Storytelling 101 — 5 week course starting Sept 19, 2013

Thursdays, September 19,  26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 2013  from 7-10pm.

Learn the art of contemporary, autobiographical storytelling with some of the most experienced storytelling teachers in the nation. Since 2007, SpeakeasyDC has taught thousands of people how to craft and perform its signature style of  humorous, heartfelt, entertaining, and meaningful  true stories.  In this five-week course, you will learn to identify good story source -material; apply narrative structure;  add color, depth, character, and humor;  find your authentic voice;  and gain confidence on stage.

The 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.

REGISTER ONLINE

Payment

$375 thru 9/17; $395 thereafter.  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 Nov 13. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION WHEN PURCHASING ONLINE. IF YOU DON’T, IT MEANS THE CHARGE DIDN’T GO THROUGH.

Detail

Week 1 – Thu, Sep 19 – Class– Finding story material + understanding story structure

Week 2 – Thu, Sep 26 – Class – Crafting your story + developing characters

Week 3 – Thu, Oct 3 – Class – Editing + polishing

Week 4 – Tu, Oct 8 – Comp to SpeakeasyDC’s monthly show (See Event Listings)

Week 4 – Thu, Oct 10  – Class – Practicing your story + Reviewing performance technique

Week 5 – Thu, Oct 17- 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

“Taking the Storytelling 101 class was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Very talented and encouraging instructors helped us construct meaningful presentations of our true stories. I was taken by surprise by the feelings of connectedness that true storytelling brings about, and what a growing experience it was.”

“Not only have I become a better public speaker, but also I have become a more confident conversationalist”

“I HAD A BLAST!!!”

“I overcame my TERROR of public performance.”

” I learned A LOT about the structure of a story and what makes it work for the storyteller and the audience”

“I’m certain that class helped me win $1 million for my client because I was able to use story to make a more compelling case in court.”

“The teachers have great perspectives and give solid, actionable, feedback”