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Unlocking YOUR Voice with Storytelling!

Folktales, Personal Narratives & Making Stuff Up!

Oakland, CA

Sunday Afrternoon & Evening 2pm to 9pm -- Sunday April 25th

Join Masankho in Oakland for Storytelling workshops ( April 11th and or 25th). In these workshops using InterPlay (http://www.interplay.org) and a lifetime of storytelling skills learned from his Elders in Malawi, Central Africa. Masankho will share with YOU the secrets to being the storyteller YOU have always wanted to be in these three areas of Storytelling:

• Telling myths, folktales, fables etc
• Telling personal stories or narratives of historical and/or current personalities
• Improvising and making up stories on the spot

In addition during the workshop you will learn:

• How use your voice properly
• How to fully express characters
• How to pace your stories
• How to use the body to express yourself
• The art of telling stories in groups (duets & more)
• How to use your voice in new and interesting ways
• How to effectively use eye contact
• How to properly use humor

Here are some of the long-term benefits of this workshop:

Becoming a better and more confident storyteller / Learning to value the spoken word / improving your speaking abilities in all arenas of life / Improving your self esteem / Learning about the dynamics of the spoken word / Learn more about people and the world that we live in

Masankho is an International Performing Artist and Certified InterPlay Leader who has been listening to and telling stories since he was a child. Masankho tours the world telling stories and teaching the craft of storytelling. Masankho is a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) the National Storytellers Network (NSN) and Pathways To Peace. To learn more about Masankho please visit: http://www.ucandanc.org

RSVP Required

To Register and pay through paypal or if you wish to RSVP and pay at the door please call 510 773 7328. Thank You!

Cost: Sliding Scale - $49 to $89 (no one turned away)

Registration/Information: 510/773-7328

Venue

InterPlayce

2273 Telegraph Avenue (at 23rd St.)
Oakland, CA 94612
www.interplay.org
InterPlayce is the center of the InterPlay universe. The offices for Body Wisdom, Inc. are also located here. The building is at the corner of 23rd and Telegraph, one block north of West Grand. It is just a few blocks from the 19th Street Downtown Oakland BART station, and on several convenient bus lines. On-street parking is always available at night and metered during the day. It is also easily accessible by several of the major freeways. Click here for a map.
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