On episode #94 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we share a listener's tip on digital whiteboards and discuss upcoming online events.

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020

• April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020

• April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater
• April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27: Advanced storytelling workshop
• July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society

In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about working through a moment, seeking as many possible meanings as possible before settling on a story.

Next we listen to a story by Lisa Ferguson.

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. Expressing big ideas in tiny moments

2. Strategies for telling stories from childhood

3. Process language

4. The "less is more" nature of description and details

5. Launching a story with stakes

Next Elysha answers a question about being married to Matt and a question about telling stories when specific moments are seemingly absent from the story.

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• Knives Out (film)
• Saturday Night Live At-Home episode (04.11.2020)

Matt:

• John Krasinski's "Some Good News"

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