The Art of Storytelling (332-1-20)

Instructors

Lynn Kelso
847/491-5378
Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Room 5-178, Evanston
Office Hours: M-F: 9:00-11:00

Meeting Info

Wirtz 230 Instruct Black Box: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

Ancient traditions and current renaissance of storytelling. Strategies for selecting, preparing, and sharing stories in performance. Applications in theatre, communication, education, religion, law, healing professions, leadership, and business. 1. Basic techniques. Students use storytelling in presentations and performance.

Registration Requirements

Pre-reg: Theatre maj/min only
Open to all undergraduates during regular registration

Class Materials (Required)

"Collins, Rives and Pamela Cooper. The Power of Story: Teaching though Storytelling.
Scottsday,Az:Gorsuch Scarisbrick Publishers, 1997.

Holt, David and Bill Mooney. The Storyteller's Guide. Little Rock, August House Publishers, 1997."$26-50

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: PreRegistration: Registration is reserved for Theatre Majors and Minors