Events Listing
Queering My Story: An Introduction to Telling Stories About Being LGBTQ2S+ (Online)
ZoomAre you interested in learning how to turn a memory or anecdote into a more substantial story about your life as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community or an ally? Jeffrey Canton has been telling personal stories for nearly 30 years as well as teaching ways to give them the shape and power they deserve. Now you can join him for this “teaser” for his course, Voices Seldom Heard: Telling and Preserving LGBTQ2S+ stories that Storytelling Toronto will be offering later this fall. Participants should bring a photograph, a small object or piece of memorabilia that you connect with your being LGBTQ2S+
Improv for Storytellers (In-Person)
bcurrent Studio 251-601 Christie St., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThis two-session workshop will focus on guided improv exercises to help you build confidence in your storytelling ability and loosen your inhibitions. Through a variety of interactive games and exercises, you’ll gain inspiration to be more spontaneous, find your authentic voice, and as a result, develop a deeper connection with any story, personal or traditional, that you choose to work on in the future. You’ll learn how to take risks and fail–but gracefully, and with wild abandon. And you’ll have fun!
The Power of a Well-Told Tale (Online)
ZoomThis course starts with a deep dive into the power of traditional stories to illustrate how the structure, imagery and language of folk tales can help us to frame and shape our own personal narratives of modern experience. Using stories brought by participants, we apply time-honoured techniques to charm and captivate contemporary listeners, be they in a theatre setting or across the kitchen table.
Anansi Spins His Web (Online)
ZoomWhat do you know of Anansi, the Spider? Come and discover more about this clever/foolish African folk hero—his many names, his origins and his influence in today's world.
With Kesha, you will learn about Anansi through group discussion, but mainly by telling and listening to his wonderful stories.
Storytelling I (In-Person)
Jumblies 132 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDo you love stories, but hesitate to tell them to others? Could you use some help in getting started within a warm and supportive environment? Then sign up for our weekend, Storytelling I: First Steps Into the Art of Storytelling. You’ll develop listening skills, gain confidence, learn how to give and receive feedback.