Storytelling uses voice, body, and emotion to create connection, evoke empathy, and deliver a lasting impact. It blends theater, spoken word, and oral tradition into a live performance art.
STORYTELLING CLASSES
What is Storytelling?
Humans have been telling stories since the beginning of time. You can learn to tell your own! Re-examine your life story to find the deeper meaning in your own life experiences. From your greatest moments to your most mundane, learn to adapt your story into meaningful performance pieces that will keep your audience on the edge of their seat. Use your voice to tell the story you know the best: YOURS!
Storytelling has been a tradition as long as humans languages have existed. A great story builds community by using a narrative to explain some universal truth. Whether you are talking to a friend or pitching a product to a buyer, telling a story allows you to establish an emotional connection with your listener. Your public speaking skills will improve through a series of writing and performance exercises designed to push you out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone!
Dallas Comedy Club’s Storytelling program coaches students through the process of using their own experiences to tell compelling stories. Continuing the millennia-old tradition of oral storytelling, students take their stories to the stage to celebrate the things that connect us all!
Take a Storytelling class!
Learn to turn your life’s experiences into stories with a meaningful messages. Use your voice to speak your truth and connect with your audience. You might love it so much you want to tell stories forever!
Level 1 Storytelling
Learn how to structure your story with a clear arc to effectively convey the meaning behind your story. Improve your public speaking skills by using emotions and other performance techniques to keep your audience captivated. Explore the format used in The Moth to provide your narrative with an effective arc. Gain the tools to create a Storytelling performance you will be confident in and proud to share!
Level 2 Storytelling
Now that you know how to find the great stories in your life, learn to tell them in new ways that are even more compelling than you learned in Level One! Discover how even the tiniest moments in life can hold profound meaning. Tell non-linear narratives, portray multi-dimensional characters, and weave symbolism into your performance to create relatable stories with emotionally charged themes.