“Show, don’t tell” may be the #1 favorite piece of narrative advice from writing and storytelling instructors everywhere…but why? What does it mean, to “show, not tell” as a storyteller? In this workshop, we’ll learn the value of “showing” (creating immersive action motivated by emotion) and the neurological science behind its effectiveness. We’ll then practice using this tool in both written and spoken storytelling exercises, all guaranteed to be fun and free of intimidation. This class is for all levels, and for those creating material for the stage or page.

Actor, writer and storyteller Amy Salloway is the creator of the award-winning, autobiographical touring solo plays "Does This Monologue Make Me Look Fat?,"  “So Kiss Me Already, Herschel Gertz!,” and “Circumference.”  She’s contributed true personal stories to MPR and CBC radio, and has been a regular on the national podcast "Risk!" In non-pandemic times, Amy hosted Story Club Minneapolis at the Bryant-Lake Bowl; she hopes to reboot that monthly open mic soon. As the Midwest instructor for The Story Studio, Amy offers public and corporate storytelling workshops, and individualized coaching for every type of narrative work. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/awkwardmomentonstage. 

NOTE: This workshop requires pre-registration by midnight, April 26.