From Katie Mann
Email: kateimann@gmail.com

New FREE Storytelling Class (think drama club) for Homeschoolers in Beaufort:
The Majesty of Folktales, Fables and Factions of Life

Artworks has a grant to pay a professional story teller from Savannah to come in and teach a group of 10 to 12 kids (in 3rd grade and up) for 10 sessions for 1 1/2 hours per session. Then kids preform at a special “Tellebration” event in Nov. at Artworks.

Parents are encouraged to participate and help if needed, or they are welcomed to go to the playground with their younger children.  Childcare is not provided.  Parents most stay on the premises.

The Storytelling class will meet on Thursdays:  Sept 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, (break for Halloween), Nov. 6, 13, 20.  The “Tellebration” event is tentatively set for Sat. Nov. 22 at Artworks.  The classes will run most every Thursday beginning Sept. 11 from 2:30 to 4 PM at a Beaufort church on Parris Island Gateway.  Please make sure you are committed to coming to the 10 sessions before signing up.  This is first come, first served; space is limited to 12 spots (some are already filled).  Please e-mail the information on the registration form to katieimann@gmail.com to secure a spot.  You will receive a confirmation e-mail with the name of the church.

The Majesty of Folktales, Fables and Factions of Life
(Brief Outline of first part class)

Day 1
Introduction and learning of Storytelling genres, contents, composures and theatrics using voice, and physical movement expressions such as pantomime and sign language to bring the story “alive” and to “paint” the imagination into the listeners audiovisual, responsive and participative abilities.
Day 2
Demonstration Process: Will present/perform stories of various content in order to give a sense of techniques used to deliver stories in adequate and effective way – to “work” the story, the stage, backdrops, props and melodic accompaniment and most importantly to engage the listeners. Will present a bevy of stories for tellers to choose and trial.
Day 3
Theatre Exercises: In this activity, we will work on motion, movement, voice expressions sound effects and word “enlivement”. We will apply these techniques to strengthen the telling process.
Day 4
We will continue working on stories and theatrics and add the “trimmings” (dress, props, music etc.)
Day 5
Will trial and rehearse the “finished” process and product.
Day 6- 10 are similar to above

REGISTRATION FORM

Last name _____________________________

Mom ________Dad__________

Please list all of the participating children’s names, date of birth, and grade during 2014-2015 school year, as well as allergies or health concerns.

Child’s Name_______________________________________

Child’s Date of Birth__________________________________

Child’s Grade_______________________________________

Child’s Allergies/ Concerns________________________________

Please list other younger children, not participating that will be on the playground with you:

Child’s Name M/F DOB Grade Allergies/Concerns
________________________________________________

Home Phone ___________________________________

Cell Phone_____________________________________

E-mail address _________________________________________________

Emergency Contact Person and Phone Number (dad’s cell, ect.)__________________________________

Thanks,

Katie Mann

379-9787
katieimann@gmail.com