Speak Up Storytelling Lisa Ferguson: "The Sailboat"
On episode #94 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we share a listener's tip on digital whiteboards and discuss upcoming online events.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
- April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
- April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater
- April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27: Advanced storytelling workshop
- July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about working through a moment, seeking as many possible meanings as possible before settling on a story.
Next we listen to a story by Lisa Ferguson.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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Expressing big ideas in tiny moments
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Strategies for telling stories from childhood
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Process language
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The "less is more" nature of description and details
- Launching a story with stakes
Next Elysha answers a question about being married to Matt and a question about telling stories when specific moments are seemingly absent from the story.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Knives Out (film)
- Saturday Night Live At-Home episode (04.11.2020)
Matt:
- John Krasinski's "Some Good News"
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