Wed. February 3, 2010

7:00-8:00 p.m.

Storytelling Concert—“Triangle: How One Fire, Two Men and 10,000 Women Changed Work for Everyone" —MaryGay Ducey
The story of this tragic 1911 event is the centerpiece of Ducey’s one-woman show, “Union Maid: Stories from America's Women at Work,” commissioned by and performed at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
Orem Public Library - Storytelling Wing - Free performance for ages 12 and up

Thurs. February 4, 2010 

• 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  Coaching Workshop with Doug Lipman (Limit 8) - At Orem Public Library  - preregistration required
  The role of the coach is to help your creative intelligence flourish: to help you find a way of telling that fits your particular artistic impulses and strengths. This workshop will begin with a summary of coaching guidelines and principles. Then, each participant will have time to be coached on a story, get help with a storytelling project, or deal with an issue in their storytelling. You will learn from being coached. You may learn even more from watching others being assisted in finding their own unique ways of succeeding.
  
  

7:00-8:30 p.m.

Storytelling Concert --“All in the Family: From Folktales to the Bible to the Bronx" –Jo Radner and Corinne Stavish
Stories of family, old and new, meet and blend in this performance of stories inspired by folktales, Bible Stories and life experiences.
Orem Public Library - Storytelling Wing - Free performance for ages 12 and up

Fri. February 5, 2010

8:00 a.m.

Registration – BYU Conference Center

8:30 a.m.

Keynote Address – Donald Davis "Is It Done Yet? Moving New Stories from Private to Public Telling”

9:30 a.m.

Break

9:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions
Cherie Davis, Debi Richan, Nannette Watts: "Storytelling 101: The Basics"
Where do I start? Where do I find stories? What makes a story? How do I make a written tale come alive? What should I look for in a tellable tale? Got questions? We’ve got answers!

Meg Gilman: "Leap Out of the Box! Basic Improv"
The basis of creativity is play. Adult storytellers often forget to really play and their unique creative expression becomes stifled. This dynamic, highly participatory workshop will heighten your ability to “think on your feet,” hone adaptation skills, increase self-confidence, improve audience rapport, and it’s fun! Come - playful, doubtful, or fearful! Climb out of the box! Turn your trickster loose!

Loren Niemi: "Better, Stronger, More Effective: Storytelling in Organizations"
Four kinds of stories - personal narratives, oral histories, metaphoric stories and community rituals - help define the culture of every organization. At their best, they can inspire leadership, build teams and invite participation. This workshop explores how you use stories now and how you can consciously use stories to identify, shape and passionately tell your organizational story.

Corinne Stavish: "Punishing the Wicked: the Case for Justice in Folklore"
This workshop focuses on defining justice, determining its necessity and examining the sometimes detrimental effects of altering harshness in traditional tales. We will examine traditional tales and discuss: "If traditional folktales preserve values, then if we change them, will we alter values and get what we may not want?" Goal: To make tellers aware of text changes.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch (Box lunch provided with full-day registration)

12:45 p.m.

Showcase Performance – Debra Morningstar “Morningstar Tapestry”
Native story, song, and ceremonies, the Native American worldview and issues facing the American Indian today.

1:20 p.m.

Keynote Address
Doug Lipman Storytelling Liberation: "What Storytelling Can Offer the World - and What Storytellers Need to Make it Happen”

2:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Lorna McDonald Czarnota: "HeroQuest: Empowering Youth Through the Hero’s Journey"
Participants will experience HeroQuest, an eight-session program designed to help at-risk youth manage behaviours through story and metaphor. Through demonstration, hands-on storytelling activities and discussion, participants will examine what it takes for the hero to overcome the odds and successfully complete their journey. We will explore application of these ideas in our lives and with the people we serve.

MaryGay Ducey: "It’s About Time: Looking Closely at Our Stories," Part One
A workshop to look deeply and thoughtfully at story structure. We will look at the four corners that frame all tales: character, place, voice and incident. Using that view we will explore variations and approaches to deepen each of these elements. Emphasis is on discovery and growth. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Katherine J. Farmer: "Cracking the Story Code: A Comprehensive Story Model," Part One
Ever wonder what makes a story great? Hundreds of books have been written about it, theorists have discussed it, but often the secrets elude us. Cracking the Story Code presents a story model that unlocks the secrets of story success. The model is based on 30 years of extensive research and incorporates theory drawn from Aristotle to Piaget. Learn hands-on about character role functions, axis of antagonism, power dynamics and more.

Jackson Gillman: "Storyscaping: Physically Illustrating Your Story"
How clear are the physical settings in your stories? How well are you able to create an imaginary “stage set” and help your listeners visualize the scenes and actions? Jackson offers concrete exercises to assist tellers in honing their imagery and using natural gesture to support clarity in their storytelling.

4:00 p.m.

Break

4:15 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
MaryGay Ducey: "It’s About Time: Looking Closely at Our Stories," Part Two
See the 2:30 Breakout Session description.

Katherine J. Farmer: "Cracking the Story Code: A Comprehensive Story Model," Part Two
See the 2:30 Breakout Session description

Priscilla Howe: "Hopping On One Foot: Story Stretches and Songs"
Join Priscilla in a lively session of songs and stretches, perfect for giving the antsiest listeners a break between stories and for focusing audience energy. Priscilla has been gathering wiggle breaks for years and teaches how, when and why to use them with young audiences. Bring your own songs and stretches to share. Come prepared to move and have fun!

Michael D. McCarty: "Tellin’ to Teens and Teaching Teens to Tell"
It’s not easy getting through to teens sometimes, but it is possible. Performing for and giving workshops to teens has taught me to adapt. In this workshop you will become acquainted with strategies and techniques to engage teens in storytelling and learn to adapt tried and true stories and storytelling games to engage this most challenging group.

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  7:30 p.m.

  Storytelling Concert –“Stories to Warm the Soul” --featuring Donald Davis and MaryGay Ducey
  Mountain View High School , 665 W. Center St., Orem (Separate Ticket required—recommended for ages 8 and up)

  
  

Sat. February 6, 2010

8:00 a.m.

Registration

 
8:30 a.m.

Keynote Address – Gay Ducey
“I Feel Like a Morning Star: Creating an Environment for Every Child that Fosters
Imagination, Literacy, Narrative and Character”

9:30 a.m.

Break

9:45 a.m.

Breakout Sessions
John Graham: "Breath: The Source of Your Power"
This intensive, heavily participatory workshop will explore several techniques for increasing the stamina and range of your breath. Discover simple and effective techniques to deepen your connection with both your story and your audience, while increasing your vocal health.

Doug Lipman: "The Emotional Imagination"
The emotional dimension of storytelling is both powerful and dangerous. What are the demands it places on listeners? On you? How do you create safety for both teller and listener to tap into this deep source of understanding, connection, and motivation?

Jo Radner: "Creating Story Performances from Oral History" (Limit 18)
Discover effective ways to shape multiple (and even contradictory) stories into an artistic, coherent performance that can strengthen community or family harmony. Design, create, and share a presentation during the workshop, then plan a larger project as you learn about successful models of solo and group oral history performance. Bring your memories, your imagination, paper and pen[cil].

Barry Rellaford: "Making Meaning: Sailing from Sense to Significance"
Do you need to move valued people from one place to another? Do you want to remember and express your mission? Then come craft a VESSAL with your audience! This fun and engaging workshop will increase your ability to employ story and other meaningful methods. Bring an idea and we’ll help it come alive.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch

12:45 p.m.

Showcase Performance – Steffani Raff
“Looking Through a Kaleidoscope: Colorful, Imaginative, and True Stories that Reflect Diversity of Life and All of Its Experiences”

1:20 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
Donald Davis: "Exploring and Organizing the Attic of Family Memory," Part 1
Everyone has an attic or room in their house where things are stored until they are sorted and passed on. We treat memories the same way, shoving them into a place in our minds to await sorting and analysis. This workshop will help you find, explore and organize your memories so you can “pass them on.”

Jackson Gillman: "Springboards for Stories," Part One
Simple events can be surprisingly rich resources and sometimes it’s not until we recount an incident that we realize - there’s gold in them thar tales. Various group exercises will prompt participants to mine their own personal nuggets worthy of polishing. We’ll explore the process of crafting material from real life experiences, whether they be dramatic or commonplace.

Michael McCarty: "The Business of Storytelling"
The Business of Storytelling: So, you want to be a professional storyteller. How much do you charge? How do you become known so you can get gigs? Do you really need a website? Being a professional storyteller means operating a business. So put on you your commerce caps. Bring your questions, your business cards and PR packets and let's get busy!

Debra Morningstar –Oneida Storyteller, Yukhika-l’atuhse? (She tells us stories): "The Indian Storystick: An Experiential Workshop"
With its roots in Ancient Native Teachings, this workshop encourages participants to “explore their past” while adorning their sticks with ribbon, shells, beads, and feathers. Telling their personal stories, participants are gently guided on a journey of spiritual renewal and self-discovery. All are invited to be part of this deeply moving experience as “The Indian Storystick” takes you on your “Earth Walk” of reflection, healing and self care.

3:30 p.m.

Break

3:50 p.m.

Breakout Sessions
Donald Davis: "Exploring and Organizing the Attic of Family Memory," Part Two
See the 1:20 Breakout Session description

Jackson Gillman: "Springboards for Stories," Part Two
See the 1:20 Breakout Session description

Meg Gilman: "Painting With Words: Images Reveal Our Stories"
Explore techniques for creating personal stories from images and sensory experiences - a gentle yet stimulating process involving visualization, improv and spontaneous telling. Trust the images that surface; follow their guidance through emerging stories. This technique can be used to elicit new stories, and to develop a deeper understanding of stories we know. Leave with seeds for new personal stories.

Priscilla Howe: "Hands On, Hands In: Using Puppets in Storytelling"
Here come the puppets, ready to add another dimension to your storytelling. In this extremely participatory workshop, appropriate for beginner or intermediate storytellers, Priscilla guides participants in the art of creating characters and voices, hand movement, eye contact and improvisation. The focus is on using puppets within storytelling programs, not staged puppet shows. Bring a willingness to play and explore!

7:00 p.m.

 Storytelling Concert
With Lorna Czarnota, Jackson Gillman, Meg Gilman, Priscilla Howe, Doug Lipman, Michael McCarty, and Loren Niemi
BYU Conference Center (Ticket required--Recommended for ages 8 and up)

 

Monday, February 8

7:00 p.m.

"A Family Cabaret" with Jackson Gillman
In this program, Jackson Gillman will share a fun look at daily rituals, from wake-up to bedtime, from all perspectives. Ideal for an intergenerational audience.
Orem Public Library - Storytelling Wing - Free performance for all ages