VOICING THE STORY: Breathing Life into Your Words

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE

PARTICIPANT MAXIMUM: 15

You will be introduced to several techniques for increasing vocal range and power and then begin an exploration of sound as a physical force and articulation for clarity and impact on your audience.

Exploration of the acting technique “imaging the text” will enrich your storytelling with vivid detail by bringing the story to life in your mind. You will finish with the art of rhetoric and how to apply it to your storytelling.

You are requested to bring hard copies of two stories you would like to work with (it will be beneficial if one of the two is new to you).

Dates: Saturday, September 26, 2009

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. to ensure a punctual start)

Location: Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON

Facilitator: Sarah McVie

Sarah has been working as a professional actor for over ten years. She spent five seasons performing at the Stratford Festival of Canada. Since her move to Ottawa in 2006 Sarah has appeared in numerous productions in Ottawa including: Zadie’s Shoes (GCTC), My Name is Rachel Corrie (Vision Theatre) and The Great Frost (NAC). Sarah also works extensively in the voice over industry in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and offered a workshop to Ottawa StoryTellers in 2008 which was well received.

Cost: $85 / Ottawa StoryTellers Members $70

Please bring a lunch with you since there are few restaurant services close to the venue.

Please make cheques payable to “Ottawa StoryTellers”

Payment must be received by September 18, 2009

Mail cheques to

Ottawa Storytellers
c/o  Joan Anderson
40 Landry St.  Apt # 1604
Ottawa, ON, K1L 8K4

To register: Contact Joan Anderson, Administrator, Ottawa StoryTellers

613-322.8336
or administrator@ottawastorytellers.ca

Please provide your name, address, phone number, e-mail address and whether or not you require a receipt.