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come for a joyful scary afternoon

The InterPlay of Scary Stories!

How to tell them with ease and confidence!
Masankho Banda

Oakland, CA

Two workshops Friday & Saturday -- 2 to 5pm (come to either or both)

Join Masankho in Oakland for a Storytelling workshop, Friday, October 29th and Saturday October 30th. In this workshop 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 below with a focus on scary stories

• 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

Please RSVP (class will be canceled if there are no RSVP's)

Cost: Sliding Scale - $69 to $39 (no one turned away)

Registration/Information: 800/201-4932

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.
Leaders
Masankho Banda

Masankho is a multi - disciplinary Performing Artist, Certified InterPlay Leader, Educator and PeaceBuilder. He brings many unique perspectives to his work around the world. He learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his Malawian culture spending many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, shaped his being, nourished his soul and strengthened his spirit. Using performing arts Masankho motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice and cultural understanding. In 1997, he started UCanDanc—African Healing Arts to bring his passion for dance and storytelling to communities around the world. Masankho has been a Certified InterPlay Leader since 1999.

Masankho can also be reached at these phone numbers: +265 99 255 5338 or 88 113 8655 (available on Whatsapp / FaceTime)

Also: Skype : kamsisi
Facebook / Twitter: storytelling4u

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