WORKSHOPS
STAND AND DELIVER THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING
Boot Camp for Public Speaking and Communication
This course takes raw recruits who are afraid of public speaking and turns them into accomplished, convincing presenters using the basic techniques of public speaking and communication as taught by Adrienne McMillan. Public speaking is both an art and a science. There are proven techniques which enable almost anyone to deliver a effective speech, public address, or presentation. Adrienne teaches principles drawn from her vast background in storytelling and as an advocate. She will show participants how to hone in on a target, select and develop key themes supported by facts and arguments, and deliver an effective presentation.
Bringing Stories ALIVE WITH PUPPETS
Interactive/Participatory Program: Children will have the opportunity to tell stories themselves using various types of puppets. They learn about the use of the voice, story structure, cooperative work, while they gain language and vocabulary, listening, learning and speaking skills, reading and literature, while developing creativity and imagination for higher learning. All ages (3-83)
Optional: Puppet program as above plus activity to follow: Making paper bag or stick puppets for use at home. Materials included.
FUN with Aesop
Interactive/Participatory Program: Storytelling with children using Aesop's Fables. Children will have an opportunity to act out Aesop Fables while exploring the use of fabric as costuming while incorporating instruments or sounds in the story. Children will learn about the use of the voice, story structure, cooperative work, and valuable presentation skills while learning the lessons in Aesops Fables. Children gain language and vocabulary; listening, learning and speaking skills, while developing creativity and imagination for higher learning. Suitable for K-4th Grades.
HISPANIC HERITAGE PROGRAMS
1 Hour Precolumbian/Mesoamerican Program
Storytellling of myths of the Aztecs and Mayans and legends from South America. With Martin Espino (opt) on flutes, drums, gourds and other indigenous instruments. Program provides an interesting texture and dimenson to the stories. The program will be interactive with a Nahuatl chant and other participation. Appropriate optional activity is provided. Costume for this presentation. Suitable for 3rd-6th Grades.
40 Minute Legends and Latin American Folk Tales
This program features Early California Spanish music and other old Latin American music by keyboardist Frances Rios. Visuals including stick puppets, hand puppets and oral presentation of story are used. Presentations are interactive with the audience. Mexican costume for this presentation.
Suitable for K-6th Grades.
45 Minute Historic Tales of Mexico Program
This program features historic tales of Mexico which can include a variety of story, legends and folk tales of Hispanic countries. Story of the Oaxacan woodcarver and the origin of woodcarving in Oaxaca. Visual aids and arifacts are included. Activity is optional. Also, program of other historic stories from Mexico; from Cuba; Guatamala; Puerto Rico; from Mexican Southwest; and South America. Some of the stories are interactive and include call back or chant. Mexican costume for this presentation.
Suitable for K-6th Grades.
1 Hour Tales of Mexico and Old California Program
This program is told in costume, featuring Old California Spanish music by keyboardist Frances Rios. Historic tales of Mexico and Old California including the story of Maria Grijalva Yorba (in costume) or Modesta Avila; Luisa Rios; the Oaxacan woodcarver, Manuel Jimenez. Also legends and folktales of other hispanic countries including, in part Mexico, Cuba, Guatamala, Puerto Rico, Mexican Southwest and South America. A variety of stories will be presented with some interactivity.
Suitable for K-6th Grades.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Teacher in-service re storytelling in classrom.
Other multi-cultural story programs available.
Prices vary according to program & length.