Workshop Descriptions
STORYTELLERS CLOSET – “It Ain’t About You. It’s About Ubuntu!”
Presenter – Valerie Tutson
This is a time when reality television and the rise of personal narrative in all aspects of life have infiltrated the storytelling world in such a way that we lose sight of the value and power of traditional stories and their role in transforming individuals and community. Storyteller Valerie Tutson will challenge us to explore and experience the value and power of traditional stories to help us see ourselves as we ARE, and how we CAN be. Let’s see why ancestors, elders and traditional tellers employ the power of imagination along with memory and experience, for the greater good.
“The Philosophy of Spoken Word: An Interactive Poetry Writing Performance Workshop”
Presenter - Quraysh Lansana
This intergenerational interactive workshop will present poetry as a vehicle to identify and explore a deeper understanding of the ever-changing world through both reading and writing. Employing sensory prompts, community awareness identifiers, and “verse journalism” techniques created by Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks, participants will develop ways to see their neighborhood and neighbors through a different lens. The session will include interactive activities, writing prompts and performance techniques.
“Painting A Picture…From Mouth To Paper”
Moderator - Caroliese Frink Reed
Ever wondered how other artists interpret the stories you tell? Learn how a storyteller’s words stimulate other artists in encouraging them to create and visualize their art!
“Tried and True with a Twist”
Presenter – Beverly Cottman
An interactive workshop where participants will tell a three-minute version of their favorite Aesop Fable, Anansi Story, or Br'er Rabbit Tale. They will be challenged to spice it up a bit with a surprise element. Participants will be lead through an interactive activity designed to develop or hone storytelling skills and technique. Participants will build the confidence needed to respond to the unexpected “surprises” that sometime occur during storytelling presentations.
“SONIA SPEAKS! Wisdom For Storytellers”
Presenter – Sonia Sanchez
Storytellers, in all artforms, are interconnected by the African oral tradition to continue the legacy of teaching, inspiring and uplifting all people! Sister Sonia Sanchez will offer words of wisdom and encouragement through her special message to storytellers!
“Making Written Words Come Alive” (YOUTH)
Presenter – Cheryl “Sparkle” Mosley
This workshop is highly interactive and is designed to teach youth the basic beginning storytelling techniques, skills and characterization to make stories, monologues and/or commercials fun and exciting. Youth will learn how to use facial expressions, vocal variety, body language and oral interpretation to make written words come alive! The youth will perform before the other workshop participants.
“Now That I Know It…How Do I Tell It?”
Presenter - Ivory D. Williams
In this workshop, participants will walk away with a full understanding of the basics of storytelling. Areas of concentration will be delivery, vocal variety (time/pause/volume/pitch), movement (gestures/eye contact) and reaching audiences (adult/youth/professional/formal/informal). This workshop is perfect for the novice or professional storyteller, educator and librarian.
“Sooo, You Want To Present At NABS?”
The 2014 Festival & Conference Selection Committee will discuss how to prepare for submission to be a Featured Teller and/or Workshop Presenter at a NABS Festival & Conference. Submission materials, photographs, biography and other related subjects will be discussed. This workshop is also helpful in preparing your professional storytelling adventure!
We Speak In Rhythm: The Talking Drum (YOUTH)
Presenter - Oba William King
Participants will learn basic uses of the drum and percussive instruments to enhance storytelling presentations. A story will be learned using these techniques and presented during Youth program.
“Ready To Tell”
Presenter – Oba William King
This workshop is designed to provide interactive training, lecture and presentation focusing on
the Storyteller's Voice, projection, rhythm, stage presence, movement, presentation documentation, time awareness and collaboration (drums, singing, art).
"NABS Talkin’ – Utilizing NABS’ Communication Networks"
Presenter – NABS Board of Directors
Members learn how to maximize the networking benefits of NABS' Blog, Website, Google Plus, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and our New Start Meeting Webinar to support each other and NABS. Bring Smart Phones and/or Tablets.
“Conversation With The Elders” (YOUTH)
Presenter – Mama Linda Goss
Over the years, this has been a popular workshop because it provides an opportunity to discuss, and reflect upon, present issues of today with our youth. It also gives pause to reflection upon our shared past history that always proves helpful in helping our youth become stronger, better informed and encouraged to keep the legacy and dignity taught by our ancestors and present Heroes and She-roes! Let’s continue to honor this as a Youth workshop.
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