Will Hornyak Storyteller Performance and Workshop Set for Today and Tomorrow

By: Jun. 15, 2012
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Will Hornyak teaches storytelling at Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon and performs throughout the Northwest. He was named Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of Oregon and was awarded the Brimstone Grant by the National Storytelling Network for his environmental education program "Living Streams: Stories for Healthy Watersheds." A former newspaper reporter in Latin America Will weaves together a wide variety of oral traditions tales and original material into engaging and dynamic performances and workshops. For further information: www.WillHornyak.com The show is only $12! Call 868-4913 or buy tickets online. This show is only one night so reserve your seat now!

Will will hold a storytelling workshop on this Saturday June 16 from Noon to 3PM. Admission is $20 per person. We all have an innate voice and style as storytellers. The ongoing task in storytelling is to continually uncover, discover and cultivate this unique expression and train it skillfully. This workshop helps participants to draw forth their authentic voice in telling traditional or personal stories using a variety of exercises and skill-building techniques. We will consider the three languages of storytelling (voice, gesture, facial expression) as well as practical tips for on how develop stories for performances or professional presentations. Participants are encouraged to bring a short traditional story or personal narrative. The workshop is engaging, fun, highly experiential and provides a useful toolbox of ideas, activities and exercises for ongoing storytelling development. Bibliography hand-out included with recommendations for storytelling podcasts, internet sites, books and regional storytelling festivals. Dress comfortably. Admission is only $20.00 per person. Reserve online now or call us at 868-4913.

 

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