Speak Up Storytelling Live from Miss Porter's School
Jul 15, 2019
Matthew and Elysha bring their storytelling workshop to Miss Porter's School, engaging students through live recordings and fun exercises. They explore the fascinating intersection of curling and storytelling, emphasizing personal narratives from the game. The hosts candidly discuss the challenges of podcast production, sharing amusing anecdotes from their editing mishaps. Childhood memories spark reflections on the art of storytelling, while a humorous parent-child moment on a water slide reveals the transformative power of personal stories.
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Childhood Penny Story
- Matthew tells a childhood story about swallowing a penny and calling an operator for help.
- The story reveals his tough family situation and need for a responsible adult outside his home.
Surprise Enhances Storytelling
- Matthew uses humor then shifts tone to deepen emotional impact, following a "laugh laugh laugh cry" model.
- This approach enhances the storytelling by surprising and engaging the audience emotionally.
Storytelling Through Scenes
- Telling stories in scenes creates a 'movie in the mind' and makes storytelling immersive.
- Creating wonder about what happens next keeps the audience engaged and invested in the story.
