Dianne Hackworth, Storyteller

At Wildacres Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Little Switzerland, NC

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Vocal Training for Storytelling

Presented by Donna Marie Todd

As a storyteller, your voice is your most precious and powerful asset. Protecting it from harm is important and so is learning to find the true range and power of your voice. That is what you'll learn in these workshops.

During these interactive workshops you will learn the proven techniques of vocal performance. You'll learn where and how to breathe and how to support your vocal cords as you release your breath. Each day we'll practice vocal flexibility and warm up exercises and discuss and practice the focusing of the sound that you project from your vocal cords.

Come prepared with a 5 minute story or two because we'll work on refining your vocal technique during actual storytelling.

Donna Marie Todd received her vocal performance training from the Peabody Conservatory of Music. She performs professionally in theater, music, comedy and storytelling venues across the Southeast. A teaching artist with the Asheville Arts Council, she leads workshops and camps in creative process, vocal performance, creative writing and drama. Donna Marie is also the editor of The Biblical Storyteller publication. You can learn more about her work at www.donnamarietodd.net.

 

roseImproving Your Telling coaching sessions

Led by Dianne Hackworth

Tell your stories, old and new, and discover ways to tweak and improve the tale and the telling.
Daily sessions to help you see your stories and storytelling through new eyes.
Coaching without pain!!

 

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WildWeek Schedule: June 27 - July 3, 2009

  Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00   Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30   Vocal Training Vocal Training Vocal Training Vocal Training Vocal Trainingq Goodbyes
12:30   Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch  
2:00 – 3:30 Arrival/
Check-In
(2:00-5:00)		 Vocal Training Exploring time! Check out the trails, the views, the rockers... 2:00-6:00 Vocal Training Vocal Training Vocal Training  
4:00 Get
Acquainted		 Improving Your Storytelling   Improving Your Storytelling Improving Your Storytelling  
6:00 Dinner (6:30) Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner  
8:00 – 10:00 Storytelling
Concert:
Donna Marie Todd &
Dianne Hackworth		 "Homework Time" Throwing Stories for Pot Throwers Ghost Story Bonfire   Tell Me A Story! Workshop Attendees Perform  

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Financial Details:

Download your application here! (PDF)

REFUNDS: A $50 cancellation fee is charged through May 15th.
From May 15 to June 15 there is a $100 cancellation fee.
There will be no refunds after June 15 unless we can refill your spot.

 

Register Now for Storytellers Wild Week

Total cost per person for 6 nights, 17 meals - $475

Includes double room, all meals, workshops, story swaps, evening programs

A $200 deposit per person is due by May 1, 2009 with your application.
Balance of $200 per person is due by June 1, 2009.

Wildacres is a lovely retreat - not a hotel.

Bed linens and towels are furnished but there are no maids or bellboys.

Also, there are no phones, TVs, or radios in the room, but pay phones are in the lobby.

There are a limited number of rooms for the handicapped. Keep in mind the elevation is 3300 feet, some of the walkways are uneven flagstone and the dining room is down an incline. All participants should be in reasonably good health and capable of dealing with the terrain and stairs.

Special dietary requirements (vegetarians, etc.) can usually be accommodated.
Include this information with your application.

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Registration Form:

Personal Info

*Your Full Name

Address

City, State & Zip

*Email:

Phone:

Dietary Needs:

All rooms are double (shared) with a private bath.
Roommate’s name:
If no roommate is chosen, we will assign one. We’ll need this info:
Are you an "early riser"? Are you an "up later"?
Do you snore?

Other info:

If you are flying, do you require transportation from us? (This has to arranged ahead.)

 

Payment:

Check or PayPal
(you don't need a Paypal Account to pay with a credit card)

You can print out the next page and send a check. The deposit is due with your application. The application does not secure your space, only the deposit does.

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