Once again, we will be slamming at gorgeous OPUS 40 in Saugerties this summer. Come tell a story and enjoy the breathtaking views and incredible stone sculptures and landscape while you’re there.
Summer Slams at Opus40
Author: Christina Thyssen
New Storytelling Workshop
About the Workshop
In this storytelling workshop, you’ll learn how to shape stories from your life and share them with others in a small group setting. We’ll introduce you to the principles of storytelling and incorporate performance techniques, sensory exploration and memory work to bring your stories to the stage. At the end you will be invited to perform your story at our monthly On The Fly Story Slam.
In this workshop you will:
- Be introduced to principles and strategies of live storytelling
- Learn to turn your life experiences into a compelling story
- Receive individual feedback and support
- Work with other storytellers to practice and improve your narrative
- Perform a fantastic 5-minute story!
Is this for you?
Have you ever attended a story slam or listened to the Moth Radio Hour? Do you have a story you’d like to perform or just work on? Have you always wanted to explore storytelling, but never had the time? We’d love to have you!
Listen to Caitlin & Christina talk about the workshop on WKZE on July 16
June 6 Slam: HOT MESS
Next month we celebrate the beginning of summer with HOT MESS – stories of meltdowns, hot summer nights, things out of whack. Or whatever hot mess means to you. This will be our last slam at Avalon for the summer. We will be back in September, but hope to see you at OPUS 40 where we will be slamming throughout the summer:
OPUS40 DATES & THEMES (6.30PM)
JULY 12: HIDDEN BEAUTY
AUGUST 9: DETOUR
SEPTEMBER 13: INTO THE WOODS
May 2 Slam: CHEMISTRY
At @ontheflystoryslam this Thursday we invite stories about CHEMISTRY. Come share your 5-minute true-life stories about flying sparks, experiments gone wrong, the alchemy of life. Sign-up 6.30. Stories 7pm. $5 at the door. #ontheflystoryslam #storytelling #catskillny#storiestoldlivewithoutnotes
APRIL 4 Slam: BUSTED
Get your stories ready for the next slam on April 4. BUSTED. Caught in the act, hand in the cookie jar, doing something you shouldn’t have done. Whatever it is, come tell your 5-minute true-life story. Sign-up 6.30, stories 7pm. $5 at the door. See you there!
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