Workshop To 'Awaken The Hidden Storyteller' At Newtown Theatre

NEWTOWN, PA — The historic Newtown Theatre will be filled with stories in February and March.

On Thursday, February 15 from 7 to 9 p.m., the theatre will hold its latest storytelling workshop, “Awakening the Hidden Storyteller.” That will be followed by a public storytelling event on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m.

At the workshop, which is limited to 25 people and costs $42, participants will experience a low-stress, fun-filled introduction to the essential elements of storytelling, story listening, and story creating. They will emerge with a new-found confidence in their ability to create compelling spoken stories from personal memories, traditional folklore, and pure imagination.

No experience is necessary. Just bring a playful spirit and a desire to uncover your natural storytelling ability.

The workshop will be led by Robin Moore, who has made his living for 40 years as a professional storyteller. He is also author of the award-winning storytelling instructional book, “Awakening the Hidden Storyteller,” and has served on the faculty of the Master of Arts Degree in Storytelling Program at The Graduate Institute for 20 years.

Workshop participants are invited to audition to tell a story at the theatre’s March 10 public storytelling event. The theme of the third-annual event is “A Wild Ride on the River of Time: Stories of the Past, Present & Future.” During this event, six storytellers will explore the sometimes hilarious and sometimes terrifying aspects of the passage of time.

Tickets for both the workshop and the public storytelling event are available at TheNewtownTheatre.com. Note that the public storytelling event is recommended for
adults. It is not a children’s storytelling event.

The theatre is located at 120 N. State Street in Newtown Borough. For the latest news about the Newtown Theatre, visit TheNewtownTheatre.com .