Monica Malaver: "My American Dream"
On episode #92 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we debut our first bot of content on our Patreon page , announce online workshops and shows, and a weekly free storytelling workshop for families on Facebook Live and YouTube.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater
April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27: Advanced storytelling workshop July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about combining two moments from your Homework for Life into a single story, as well as being open to the idea that you might still be in the midst of a story.
Next we listen to a story by Monica Malaver.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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The power of self deprecation
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Scene setting
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Humor through vulnerability
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Connecting the beginning and endings of stories
- Avoiding process language
Next we answer a question about the beginnings of stories.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Guardians of the Galaxy Volumes 1 and 2
Matt:
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