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1). What Audience's Want From a Storyteller
When asked about the personal characteristics that best describe the
"perfect storyteller", audiences say they want a storyteller who is:
Enthusiastic. Show your audience that you are happy to be there.
Dynamic. Wow your audience with your own sense of style and delivery.
Sincere. Be believable through your words and actions.
Confident. Know your stories.
2). WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO PUT "PIZZAZ" IN YOUR PRESENTATIONS?
There are many ways to get your audience involved in your presentation. Some are audience participation, stories, jokes, silly stunts, or songs. All of these work well, but they won't work if you are a dud!
Listen to these words: Sparkle, lighten up, silly - What do they mean to you?
Some days when you are doing a presentation you sometimes don't feel like being there or even being around people!
This normal, but everyone can spot it when you aren't all there.
3). FULL CONTACT STORYTELLING
Nearly every storyteller has experienced the frustration of telling to these audience members: the clock-watcher, the doodler, the hair-twister, the squimer, the talker, the bored acting, the heckler, ect. But these characters are reminders that sometimes we all forget the most important ingredients in our storytelling program - personal contact and meaningful interaction.
4). Questions Storytellers Need To Ask Themselves
.Who am I and why would someone hire me?
· Can I work a crowd?
· Can I work in any weather environment?
· What do I have to offer a festival or event?
· Can I be flexible enough to fit the needs of the audience?
· Can I be a team player? Will I be our partner to the producer?
· Will I promote the festival or event?
· Do I have any "non negotiable" points?
· Am I fun and enjoyable to be around?
· Am I comfortable around kids, animals, the elderly, etc.
5). Ten Helpful Hints for New or Professional Storytellers
This storytelling thing we do is a powerful medium in our world of images and sound bites. And what better way to transport people into different worlds is through storytelling. Our modern world is built around how many choices we have and how many flavors we can get. Through this medium of storytelling, you can invite those around you to see what you have to offer.
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