Whether your family is biological or chosen, every family has stories. Those stories help us know who we are, why things happen, and offer a glimpse into the past and the shape of the future. This workshop will explore how to collect family stories from living relatives. We’ll use oral history, listening, and other techniques […]
Every storyteller, parent, game master, and camper needs a good scary story in their repertoire. Award-winning storyteller Laura Packer will show you what kinds of scary stories are worth digging into, how to craft a performance that thrills listeners, and how to tell stories that are just right for every age. Come with a story […]
It’s the shivery time of year, when we look for spirits and ghouls around every corner, when we don’t know if we’re chilled with delight or with terror. Join storyteller Laura Packer live online for an evening of creepy, twisty, Halloween stories from around the world and from her own imagination. The performance will be […]
Join storyteller Laura Packer for stories that remind us that hope, joy, and connection still abound, that darkness will pass, and we have each other. Laura and her guests will share stories that remind us that we are stronger when we act together, that empathy is a virtue, and that your light matters. Guest tellers […]
It’s cold and dark outside. The wind is howling. There is a knock at the door, though you weren’t expecting anyone. When you peer out of the cracked doorway, no one is there except for a cold wind that comes over the threshold and lingers. It’s time for winter stories. You know Mr. Scrooge and […]
Every storyteller and writer reaches a point where the old stories no longer feel as urgent and new stories are just out of reach, when the urge to discover new material stirs but inspiration seems distant. New Year, New Stories is a three-session workshop designed to help you rekindle that creative spark and find new […]
Whether you’re a business owner, creative professional, nonprofit leader, moving up the ladder, or someone shifting careers, you already know that talking about what you do can be surprisingly hard. A rehearsed elevator pitch often falls flat, while rambling, off-the-cuff explanations lose people’s interest. This workshop helps you find the clear, confident, authentic language that […]
