Storytelling: From Beginning to End
5 Week Workshop Series at NYMRCC Begins Aug. 21
NEW YORK MILLS, MN, Aug 15, 2024—The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is pleased to announce a new workshop series to help you unlock your storytelling potential! Join Our “Storytelling: From Beginning to End” Wednesday Workshop Series & Competition Event beginning August 21, 2024 and culminating on October 2, 2024.
Are you passionate about storytelling? Whether you’re intrigued by real-life narratives or the enchantment of fiction, our “Storytelling: From Beginning to End” workshop series offers a unique opportunity to refine your skills and showcase your talent.
Beginning on August 21st and running through September 18th, join us for five engaging workshops every Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Led by a dynamic group of instructors including Mark Pagán, Chuck Johnson, and Cindy Salo, you’ll delve into the art of storytelling, learning how to craft compelling plots, develop unforgettable characters, and perfect your performance.
The series kicks off with Visiting Artist and Expert Storytelling Mark Pagán from NYC introducing basic storytelling principles. Subsequent sessions will cover story structuring, crafting effective beginnings and endings, performance preparation, and final storytelling insights. Each week features hands-on exercises and valuable feedback.
On Wednesday, October 2nd, don’t miss our grand finale—a live storytelling competition. Showcase your newly honed skills before an audience, who will engage by voting on whether each story is fact or fiction, and select the most captivating storyteller.
Registration is now open online, with fees of $15 per workshop or $50 for the full series of five. Need a little help? Just give us a call. Scholarships are available.
Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller or just starting out, this series is designed to inspire and elevate your craft. We look forward to seeing you and hearing the stories you’ll bring to life! For more information, call 218-385-3339.
Click to register: https://kulcher.networkforgood.com/events/75440-storytelling-from-beginning-to-end-workshop-series
Learn more: https://www.kulcher.org/storytelling-from-beginning-to-end-workshop-series-storytelling-event/
This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
About the Cultural Center The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is a rural hub for creativity, community vitality, and lifelong learning in the arts. The Center offers visitors intimate opportunities to encounter art and artists in its 80-seat concert listening room, visual art gallery in a historic building, gift shop featuring local artists, artist residency program, sculpture park, and a variety of opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Since its incorporation in 1990, the Cultural Center has been passionate about connecting people to artists and rich cultural experiences in rural Minnesota, celebrating the local and being a window to the world. For more information, call 218-385-3339, or visit http://www.kulcher.org
