The Living Story: From Memory to Legacy

Schedule

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 12:45 pm to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm

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Location

Salem Museum | Salem, VA

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Join us for storytelling workshops to explore the fascinating journey of memories turning into lasting legacies - an event not to be missed!
About this Event

Welcome to The Living Story: From Memory to Legacy storytelling workshops at the Salem Museum and Historical Society (801 E. Main St. Salem, VA) on three dates this fall. Join us for a captivating journey through time as we explore the art of preserving memories and creating lasting legacies. Discover how stories shape our lives and learn how to pass down your own story for generations to come. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others and celebrate the power of storytelling. See you there!


Agenda

🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Workshop 1: "Legacy in Words: Crafting Personal & Family Stories"

Info: Saturday, August 16 - Help participants craft and share meaningful personal/family stories using proven narrative structures. 1. Focus on personal narrative construction using story arcs, Pixar's storytelling elements, and hero's journey framework. 2. Hands-on storyboarding exercises for family history preservation. 3. Techniques for transforming memories into compelling narratives.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshop 2: "The Storyteller's Presence: Voice, Body, and Brain"

Info: Saturday, August 16 - Improve storytelling performance through body, brain, and voice awareness. 1. Master focal points and visualization techniques. 2. Explore VAK communication styles and charismatic delivery. 3. Understanding neurochemistry in audience engagement. 4. Voice modulation and tonal mastery exercises


🕑: 12:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Workshop 3: "Breathing LIfe into Characters: Archetypes and Improv"

Info: Saturday, September 20 - Create dynamic characters and co-create stories using group input and improv. 1. Character development through classical archetypes. 2. Balancing ethos, pathos, and logos in character creation. 3. Improv exercises for spontaneous storytelling. 4. Collaborative story-building activities where participants build narratives together


🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Workshop 4: "Tales Reimagined: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic"

Info: Saturday, September 20 - Explore different traditional and personal story forms and adapt them to modern voices. 1. Exploring fairytales, folktales, myths, and legends. 2. Hands-on exercises in modernizing classic tales. 3. Creating fractured and adapted folk narratives. 4. Understanding cultural storytelling traditions and their contemporary relevance


🕑: 12:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Workshop 5: "Bringing It All Together - Story Craft Lab"

Info: Saturday, October 18 - Integrate the elements from previous workshops into one polished storytelling experience. 1. Apply everything you've learned to draft and rehearse a story
2. Build your performance story with feedback and coaching. 3. Work in small groups for feedback and refining.


🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
"Storytelling Showcase and Celebration"

Info: Saturday, October 18 - Share your story in a relaxed, supportive setting. Celebrate diverse voices and the power of the oral tradition. This session is free of charge and open to anyone.


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Salem Museum, 801 East Main Street, Salem, United States

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