Stomping Ground Comedy TheaterStomping Ground Comedy Theater
In this seven week class, students will learn storytelling techniques that will prepare them to tell personal stories in front of live audiences. Students will learn an overview of the structure of compelling storytelling, the role of humor in storytelling, and the vulnerability needed to share compelling stories. Students will learn the tools necessary to write their stories early in the term and will work to refine them as the course progresses. In the final weeks, students will learn the skills needed to perform their stories and receive individual coaching in a supportive environment. There is no prerequisite for this class. All experience levels are welcome.
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This is a 7-week recurring course held Sundays, 1-3:30pm starting September 10th. The instructor is Julia E. Cotton. All sales are final. Listed price of class does not include Eventbrite’s service fee (3.7% + $1.79) and payment processing fee (2.9%) which will be added to the total price at checkout. Classes are non-refundable but enrollment may be deferred to a future class with TCD approval. All students must adhere to policies in the Stomping Ground Student Handbook. Must be 18 years or older.
A?bout Your Instructor:
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.
