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Intro to Storytelling Performance

May 21, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What Story to Tell and How to Tell It

Stomping Ground presents its Independent Pop-Up Workshop Series! This Pay What You Can series is intended to build community and give students a chance to add new tools to their tool belts for an affordable price. It also allows instructors from a wide range of backgrounds to share their unique skill sets with the community.

All proceeds go towards the Stomping Ground Diversity & Accessibility Scholarship Program, which helps students gain access to high-quality comedy training at the Stomping Ground Comedy Training Center.

This workshop will help unique voices find the tools, structure, and levity they need to bring their story to life.

Topics Include:

  • Understanding basic story structure
  • Figuring out the best story to share on stage
  • Finding the fun and levity in your story
  • Basic performing techniques

A?bout Julia:

Julia Estelle Cotton is a Dallas-based performer, producer, and writer. After participating in Dallas’ storytelling production, Oral Fixation, as a performer and later Assistant Director, Julia began the storytelling program at Dallas Comedy House. There, she launched Gettin’ It, a show featuring hilarious true stories of women getting what they need by going for what they want. She continues to teach storytelling workshops for people of all ages across Texas. She co-founded the Dallas-based, all-black sketch troupe, FCC Presents, dedicated to creating socially relevant live comedy experiences. You may have seen Julia on WFAA where she served as host and content producer, including “on-the-street” interviews, viewer watch parties, and various audience engagement pieces. Julia has a passion for helping people find their voice, tell their story, and understand that they belong everywhere they are.

This is a one-time workshop held on Sunday, May 21from 6-9 pm and taught by Julia Cotton. All sales are final and classes are non-refundable. Training is not affiliated with the Stomping Ground Comedy Training Center. All participants must adhere to policies in the Stomping Ground Comedy Handbook. Must be 18 years or older to enroll, unless otherwise stated. All class times are Central Standard Time (CST). For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our FAQ page.

Venue

Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center
1350 Manufacturing Street, #109, #109, #109, #109, #109, #109 #109, Dallas, TX 75207
Dallas, TX 75207 US
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