Everyone loves a good story. Whether you are teaching a lesson, leading a meeting or presentation or going on a date, storytelling is an incredible approach to engaging communication. A dramatic hook, a funny anecdote or a solid button – all can encourage looking, increase understanding and snag the audience.

This workshop teaches the basics of good storytelling. We’ll work on how you can incorporate stories in an effective way. Through interactive activities, students will learn tips and tricks to make a story work, and have a chance to workshop the beginnings of story with personalized feedback.

Good storytellers aren’t born, they’re made – and this class will get you started.

INSTRUCTOR

CHARLY EVON SIMPSON is a writer, performer, and teacher. Her work has been seen, heard, and/or developed at the Kennedy Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Ars Nova, The Flea, SPACE on Ryder Farm, and more. Charly has worked as a teacher or coach in a variety of different settings and positions for the last ten years from tutoring full-time in a middle school, to assistant directing a camp for children with autism and emotional support concerns, to leading workshops on yoga, health, and wellness as a health coach, and now to teaching playwriting and storytelling to both kids and adults. She loves to support others in finding their voices because she believes communication, connection, and creativity—three skills important in all facets of life—thrive when people are able to use their voices effectively. Charly holds a BA in Theatre Arts and Literary Arts with honors from Brown University, an MSt in Women’s Studies from University of Oxford, New College, and an MFA in Playwriting from Hunter College. www.charlyevonsimpson.com

A Note about Photo Policy: You will notice that our instructors take a few photos during class! We use these for social media and our own records. We will never post anything unflattering or embarrassing, but if you have an issue with your photo being taken, please let the instructor know.